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Thinking about opening a business in Philadelphia? We’ve got great news! The Philadelphia Department of Commerce has just rolled out a brand new tool titled the Philadelphia Permit Navigator that does an excellent job of explaining in three different languages exactly what permits you will will need to obtain before......

The Office of Economic Opportunity at Commerce is enhancing capacity-building efforts with a series of monthly, educational workshops for businesses. The goal of each workshop is to share pathways toward generational wealth for minority-, women-, disabled-owned businesses.  That includes by exploring opportunities to grow with City......

The WINNERS of the 2022 Mayfair Christmas Decoration Contest are as follows: In the Best Decorated Houses of Worship in Mayfair Category, the WINNERS are (in alphabetical order): Saint Timothy Catholic Church, Mayfair Philadelphia St. Matthew Parish – Mayfair   In the Best Decorated Businesses......

It’s CHRISTMAS TIME in Mayfair, which means that it’s time for the 10th annual Mayfair Christmas Decoration Contest! The Mayfair Christmas Decoration Contest is brought to you every year by the Mayfair Civic Association and the Mayfair Business Improvement District. Founded in 2013, this will......

The Greg Hill Foundation’s Restaurant Strong Fund & Grubhub Community Fund are giving away two different grants for restaurants in Philadelphia including a Winterization grant, and a Community Award grant. The $10,000 Winterization grant has a deadline of December 16, and the Community Award grant......

The Mayfair-Holmsburg Thanksgiving Parade is almost here! This will be our 45th stroll down Frankford Avenue, and we are asking businesses to invite as many people as you can to your establishment and share some memories with us. Friendly reminders leading up to parade day: Frankford......

(Article originally published by the Northeast Times Nov. 13, 2022) Hoagie shop owner Dennis Fink, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War, was humbled when a banner honoring him was hung in Mayfair. Friends of Fink, who was one of the founders of......

Program Overview The Department of Environmental Protection’s (Department) Small Business Advantage Grant (SBAG) will be open for its nineteenth round in 2022-2023. The SBAG provides reimbursement grants to Pennsylvania-based small businesses to adopt processes or acquire equipment which result in energy efficiency, pollution prevention, and natural......

(Article originally published by CBS News Oct. 29, 2022) There is a Bryce Harper mural that looks like Jesus in South Philadelphia, and another mural on 12th and Christian Streets that looks a little more like the reigning MVP. Let’s add tattoos into the mix. Mike Nemo, a tattoo artist......

Philly completes switch to new tax website Residents and businesses operating in the City of Philadelphia can now file and pay all City taxes and fees on the Philadelphia Tax Center. The City launched Phase 2 of its new tax filing and payment website on Monday, October 3rd,......

(Article originally published by CBS News Oct. 19, 2022) The Phillies are battling with the San Diego Padres for a spot in the World Series — and preparations are already underway for if they win the NLCS. Philadelphia police have already sent alerts out to......

The Philadelphia Police Department is seeing an uptick in commercial burglaries where criminals are targeting restaurants, bars, and other businesses during overnight hours and on days when businesses are closed. The department has prepared a commercial burglary tip guide (attached) to help you take steps to......

Anne Marie Muldoon of Avenue Chiropractic right here in Mayfair is the coordinator for Philadelphia’s Toys for Tots program, and she has invited you all to her annual Toys for Tots Kick Off at Mission BBQ TOMORROW Oct. 11 at 11:45am. Anne Marie has been......

As part of MED Week, the Department of Commerce’s Office of Business Services is hosting a virtual event, More Than Just a Paycheck- How to Engage and Retain Employees, on Thursday, October 6th from 10:30am-12:00pm. This event will provide information, resources, and best practice options to entrepreneurs regarding......

Mayfair TV has gone LIVE! The Mayfair BID has created a YouTube channel where all of our Mayfair TV commercials will be uploaded once they are completed. These commercials can now be viewed and shared by all! Click HERE to view our YouTube page and be......