Business Development

A key part of our overall strategy is to create the conditions in our community for businesses to thrive.

OARC business development and support programs have attracted dozens of new businesses to the community, bringing new jobs, new revenues and new services to the neighborhood.    Our commitment to business and commercial development in Northwest Philadelphia has resulted in targeted assistance in the following areas:

• Marketing and technical assistance to business associations in Northwest Philadelphia
• New business entrepreneur programs
• Construction and façade improvement grants to eligible Northwest commercial corridor businesses
• Streetscape development

As you travel through the business corridors of Northwest Philadelphia you will find attractive storefronts, bustling restaurants, and an eclectic array of shops and business services to meet your needs.  Our business development programs support the unique characteristics of business corridors that include Chestnut Hill, Germantown, Mt. Airy, West Oak Lane, and East Oak Lane.    

As a result, our community has never been livelier... or more attractive.

Stop by and shop or visit the friendly merchants in Northwest Philadelphia.  If you are a business owner or new entrepreneur consider establishing your business in the strong regional market that is Northwest Philadelphia.  Give our office a call or check out our Contact Us page and we promise we’ll steer you in the right direction.