We provide direct assistance, advice, and support services to businesses and commercial property owners in the Central Germantown corridor.
Corridor Management
Germantown United is the organization charged with implementing the City’s Targeted Corridor Management Program (TCMP) in Central Germantown. This work is done in collaboration with the Philadelphia Department of Commerce.
Commerce provides funding for qualified community organizations to hire additional staff under the TCMP program. Staff members work to improve their commercial corridor by:
- Helping neighborhood businesses take advantage of programs and resources
- Attracting new businesses to vacant properties and storefronts
- Working with partners to make the area safe, clean, and attractive for shoppers
How We Can Support Your Business
Improve Your Storefront or Property
- We help business and property owners upgrade their storefronts through the Storefront Improvement Program
- Projects are big and small, ranging from a new sign and awning for your business to a complete facade overhaul
Financial Assistance
- Access capital and find loans through the Philadelphia Business Lending Network
- Offer grant and loan referrals with forgivable (free!) and low-interest options, including COVID-19 relief packages and resources to help businesses impacted by civil unrest
- Application assistance for: pandemic relief, expansion, property acquisition, equipment or inventory purchase
Technical Assistance
- Support with navigating city services, licenses, permits
- Make referrals for free and low cost business development workshops and classes on topics like: Write Your Business Plan, Commercial Leasing, Bookkeeping, How to Grow Your Business Online, Capital & Credit, Marketing 101
- Provide Letters of Recommendation to strengthen your applications for grants, loans, and other programs
Business Directory
View the Germantown Business Directory.
Add or update your business info.
Newsletter
Subscribe to the Business & Commercial Real Estate Newsletter: bit.ly/GtownNews. This newsletter features: small business resources, merchant announcements, property listings, and other info that can benefit business and commercial property owners in Germantown.
Buy Local Campaign
Germantown is the proud home to numerous quality brick-and-mortar retail businesses, as well as online shops, talented artists, and creators offering a wide range of products and services. By supporting these local businesses, you can help contribute to the social and economic growth of Germantown. Join Germantown United CDC in making a positive impact by visiting our retail shops, services, eateries, and art establishments throughout the year. For helpful tips, please check out our online business directory! Also, be sure to watch this short video below featuring seven terrific Germantown businesses on Small Business Saturday in 2022 💚
