The Economy League of Greater Philadelphia is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization committed to ensuring the region's prosperity through analysis and action. We bring together established and emerging leaders to understand the region's challenges and work toward innovative solutions.

  • New Press Release

    Apply to the Greater Philadelphia Leadership Exchange, Feb 6 thru March 15

    Join a select group of leaders in Toronto, July 15-18, 2012, one of North America's most international cities and the heart of an area similar to Greater Philadelphia in size and complexity. We will be headquartered at the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel on Lake Ontario, just a short walk from downtown Toronto. 

    Through a program of knowledgeable and engaging speakers and panelists as well as site visits, we'll explore the evolution of Toronto as an international center and global hotspot. ...more

  • New Publication

    Focus 2026: Priorities and Goals for a World Class Greater Philadelphia

    This new Economy League report details three priority areas central to the next phase of its World Class Greater Philadelphia initiative -- Business Growth, Education and Talent Development, and Infrastructure. Also featured are case studies of regional improvement efforts from across the US.

    The priorities emerged from meetings with more than 1,000 leaders from across the region to collectively identify the issues most important to the region's future.

    Announced at the World Class Summit on February 2, the Economy League will partner with the CEO Council for Growth on boosting business growth, with the United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania on improving education and talent development outcomes, and with the Urban Land Institute Philadelphia to make our infrastructure more effective and reliable.  ...more

2012 Greater Philadelphia Leadership Exchange