Kevin Lessard

We are Philadelphia’s public-private economic development corporation. We provide financing and real estate products to businesses, nonprofits, and developers in all neighborhoods of Philadelphia. PIDC is a nonprofit organization founded by the City of Philadelphia and the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia in 1958. MISSION & VALUES Our mission is to grow a global economy through inclusive economic development that ultimately achieves a high quality of life for all who live and work in Philadelphia. PIDC works with companies of all sizes driving growth to every corner of Philadelphia. We work on projects that are big and small with businesses, developers, and nonprofits in every sector. PIDC is committed to driving transformative growth for Philadelphians with a human-centered approach by directing our financial and real estate services, knowledge, and networks toward creating a vibrant and sustainable Philadelphia. To achieve this mission, PIDC focuses on five areas: CAPACITY: Create and sustain internal capacity and external partnerships to scale the availability and breadth of economic development resources and solutions to clients. CAPITAL ACCESS AND SERVICES: Expand financing and business support services to benefit under-resourced communities and marginalized populations. LAND USE: Catalyze development of projects that create quality jobs, advance equity, and promote sustainability. KNOWLEDGE & NETWORKS: Share knowledge and networks to respond to client, partner, and market needs. EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING: Elevate the physical, mental, and financial well-being of PIDC employees and provide opportunity for each to thrive and grow professionally. Learn more at www.pidcphila.com