Commerce Department Notes

NEW BUSINESS RESOURCE TOOL To further support the city’s small businesses and entrepreneurial community, the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Commerce recently launched a new resource tool that can help... Read More

UTILIZING DIGITAL TOOLS IN A WORKPLACE HEALTH STRATEGY

The integration of digital tools in the corporate environment is moving at a rapid pace and changing the way companies implement their wellness strategies.  Employers and many of the insurance... Read More

TELEHEALTH USE SURGES AS A RESULT OF COVID-19

IMPACTS FROM CLAIM EXPENSES: Although the severity and extent of the COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented in modern times, there are safeguards built into the structure of the insurance industry... Read More

WHAT ARE SPECIALTY DRUGS AND HOW DO THEY IMPACT PREMIUMS?

Specialty drugs are expensive medications that are used to treat complex, chronic medical conditions. They are often given by injection or infusion and are potential life savers for patients undergoing... Read More

Spread the Word: Time is Running Out to Respond to the 2020 Census

Beginning on Constitution Day, September 17, through Sunday, September 20, join Census Bureau partners nationwide in reminding your network that time is running out to respond to the 2020 Census.... Read More

Update on Indoor Dining in Philadelphia

The City of Philadelphia announced that indoor dining would be permitted to resume effective September 8, 2020. Indoor dining will be permitted under specific restrictions that are largely consistent with... Read More

RFP for Consultant

The Department of Planning and Development (DPD) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to support an initial planning effort in advance of a citywide historic preservation survey. The selected... Read More

SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Businesses and Residents of PA Affected by Civil Unrest

PA 16571 Agency Fact Sheet Flyer Agency Virtual ENG VDLOC_VBRC PA 16571_8.10.20 Aug. 10 20-433 PA 16571 SBA Offers Disaster Assistance... Read More

IRS Announces 2021 ACA Affordability Indexed Amount

Issued date: 07/23/20 The IRS recently announced that the ACA affordability indexed amount under the Employer Shared Responsibility Payment requirements will be 9.83% for plan years that begin in 2021.... Read More

The Business Legislation Advisory Group

The Business Legislation Advisory Group was created to inform Philadelphia... Read More