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Stormwater, the Water Department, City Council and You |
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9/14/2011 - Proposed changes to Business Priviledge Taxes in Philadelphia - Benefits manufactures and small businesses |
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9/14/2011 - Reduce tax burdens on existing and new businesses - Steps in the right direction but hiring mandates for benefits may be too much |
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9/16/2011 - Paid Sick Leave Bill in Legislature Again - Public Hearing on the Paid Sick Leave Bill Oct 6, 2011 at 1:00 PM |
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9/19/2011 - American Jobs Act - Overview of American Jobs Act |
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9/20/2011 - Incentives offered to companies through The City of Philadelphia - Incentives for starting, running and growing a business in Philadelphia |
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10/20/2011 -- Business Privilege Tax Reform - Public Hearing for BPT reform set for Monday, October 24th at 1 PM |
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10/28/2011 -- Tackling Vacant Properties - Initiative to Hold Vacant Property Owners Responsible for Blight |
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10/27/2011 -- New Business Privilege Tax Legislation |
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11/3/2011 -- Business Privilege Tax Reform Bills Passed by City Council |
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11/14/2011 -- House passes two bills to help startups and early stage businesses raise capital - Senate Vote Next Challenge |
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11/15/2011 -- Small Business Health Care Tax Credit for Small Employers - -- Health care tax credits not being utilized by small businesses -- |
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City of Philadelphia - Information
on City Hall, the Mayor of Philadelphia, City Council and Philadelphia departments.
Committee of Seventy
- Here you can find voter registration information and deadlines, representative
information and the latest news on Philadelphia politics.
PIDC
- The Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation is a private, nonprofit corporation promoting economic development throughout the city.
BF
- Investing in the transformation of the Pennsylvania economy through technology, innovation and strategic partnerships.
New PA
- New PA provides business resources, site revitalization information and community development ideas. Take advantage of their Program and Grant Finder
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Both Philadelphia and Pennsylvania governments administer a number of programs designed to keep you in business - you just need to know about them. Find some of the most common programs here. For more information, contact Aaron Colsher, Director Programs & Policy at (215) 948-9285 x105, or here through our contact form.
View five programs that manufacturers need to know about...
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City Programs & Downloadable Forms
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Real Estate Tax Abatement - ( )
Making improvements? You might be eligible for the Real Estate Tax Abatement, an incentive for physical building renovations. PDF includes general instructions to file an application for the abatement of real estate taxes due to improvements and application for the exemption of real estate taxes due to improvements
PIDC and PAID Economic Development Programs - ( )
Through these quasi-government agencies, the City of Philadelphia offers loans and grants to assist with property acquisition, construction and renovations. There's even a job creation tax credit. Profile sheets outline program requirements; ask MAP about your needs and we'll assist you with the application process.
Machinery and Equipment Loan Fund - ( )
PIDC also provides a low-interest loan for equipment purchases.
Green Works Energy Assessment
The City's program for energy efficiency provides a tax rebate for eligible investments. Forms for the tax rebate and energy audits can be found here.
Program Guidlines
GreenWorks Small Business Energy Efficiency Rebate Form
Stormwater Management
Department is now billing for stormwater management. What does that mean? Companies can apply for stormwater credits for eligible property improvements.
Frequently Asked Questions - learn more.
Stormwater credits & appeals manual
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State of Pennsylvania's Single Application for Assistance - ( )
The State has simplified its initial application for its Department of Community and Economic Development programs. Let MAP help you identify a State program.
Keystone Opportunity Zone Properties - KOZ Inventory Example
State-created zones with tax exemptions and other incentives. Open the attached file to view Philadelphia's current inventory of KOZ (tax exempt) properties. Information about KOZ and KOZ applications can be found at http://www.newpa.com/koz.
Alternative Energy Funding
The Department of Environmental Protection encourages a wide-variety of energy efficiency and alternative energy programs. Everything from solar technology to stormwater management is accounted for with grants, loan and other incentive programs. To learn more about the programs, visit http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/.
Commonwealth Financing Authority
an independent State agency administering Pennsylvania's economic stimulus packages. The CFA holds fiduciary responsibility over the funding of programs and investments in Pennsylvania's economic growth. Programs are always changing, for more information contact MAP or go directly to their web site: http://www.newpa.com/find-and-apply-for-funding/commonwealth-financing-authority/index.aspx/.
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OTHER PROGRAMS
Investigating international trade. Growing your sales. Servicing pre-existing debt and the remediation of contaminated land. All can be assisted by a variety of programs. Have an idea and are looking for help? Contact the Manufacturing Alliance at (215) 948-9285 x105 today for immediate assistance. With your ideas and our knowledge of grant, loan and other incentive programs, we can ensure the best opportunities to get your projects underway.
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