Events

Last spring, we presented four "future histories" of Greater Philadelphia. Now we're back with a closer look at those elements common to achieving success across all four. We'll discuss what those priority areas are, the goals to work toward, and how collaboration will work going forward. It might be Groundhog Day, but we can promise that it won't be a repeat of anything you've heard before.... ...more

On October 21, more than 150 regional leaders focused their intellects and experience on "The Theory and Practice of Making Difficult Change Happen in Complex Organizations and Regions" at the 5th Leadership Exchange. The Leadership Exchange brings leaders of business, civic, and government organizations together to make Greater Philadelphia a world class region by building connections across sectors, enhancing  understanding of this region's challenges, and exploring best practices employed in other parts of the country and the world. ...more

An event so nice, we're doing it twice!  Last month, the Economy League unveiled four “future histories” of Greater Philadelphia and their implications. These 2026 scenarios were based on more than a year’s interviews, roundtables, and research into the forces and trends at work regionally, nationally, and worldwide. We invite you to go beyond the PowerPoint to look ahead at life in this region in 2026. ...more

Now through August 2, 2011, the Economy League is convening a series of roundtables with leaders from Greater Philadelphia's business, civic, government, and labor communities to discuss the regional implications of the four "futures" presented in the World Class initiative's recent 2026: Future Histories of Greater Philadelphia report. ...more

The Economy League invites you to join us on April 28 for the debut of 2026: Future Histories of Greater Philadelphia.  Following months of intensive collaboration with regional stakeholders, World Class Greater Philadelphia has developed stories describing four very different, but very possible, futures for our dynamic region. These stories, which explore how national and global forces could influence Greater Philadelphia's future, will serve as a spotlight on the region's challenges and opportunities, enabling business, civic, labor, and government leaders to identify what is most likely to drive our success as a region.  ...more