PCDC enjoys an excellent working relationship with the organizations that represent community economic development, in addition to the financial community. This includes the Small Business Administration, the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, and the Philadelphia Commerce Department. In addition closely collaborates the Small Business Development Centers at Temple University and the University of Pennsylvania; twelve economic development organizations; four chambers of Commerce, twenty five community based business associations and nine major banks. PCDC staff works closely with lawyers, accountants, and insurance professionals to create opportunities for the business community and citizens of Philadelphia. These relationships are complemented with our ties with the growing information technology community within the Philadelphia region.