November
28
2018
December
01
2017
past events
December 1st 2017
Metropolitan Caucus PA Society Reception
The Economy League is pleased to present the 2017 Metropolitan Caucus PA Society Reception to celebrate the leadership and accomplishments of the Caucus on Friday, December 1, 2017, 4pm-6pm, at the New York Hilton Midtown. Read More
July
12
2017
past events
July 12th 2017
2017 World Class Summit
Join the Economy League for the seventh annual World Class Summit! This signature event attracts a diverse group of business and civic leaders who are committed to helping shape the future of our region. This year’s Summit will focus on metro leadership in a changing federal landscape with local... Read More
May
02
2017
past events
May 2nd 2017
Driving Tech Talent Growth in PHL
Employers in Greater Philadelphia have created 25,000 net new tech jobs since the early 2000s – equivalent to 25% of total net employment growth in the region during that span. Tech is positioned to be a major engine of sustained job growth in our economy, but firms report difficulty finding... Read More
November
29
2016
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November 29th 2016
Closing the College Completion Gap
Join the Economy League and Talent Greater Philly for a discussion with national and local leaders on college completion challenges, opportunities, and strategies in the Greater Philadelphia region. Read More
November
10
2016
past events
November 10th 2016
Election Dissection: November 2016
Join the Economy League at this informal happy hour at Misconduct Tavern. We'll be discussing the results of November's key elections, with a special guest speaker TBA. The event is free but space is limited! Read More
July
13
2016
past events
July 13th 2016
2016 World Class Summit
Join the Economy League and its partners for the sixth annual World Class Summit! Read More
May
03
2016
past events
May 3rd 2016
Policy in a Pub: 2016 Election Dissection
This informal happy hour and discussion about the April 26th primary election featured Berwood Yost, director of the Center for Opinion Research at Franklin and Marshall College and PA's most trusted pollster. Read More
April
13
2016
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April 13th 2016
An Export Plan for Greater Philadelphia
On April 13, the Economy League and the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia released the Greater Philadelphia Export Plan, Regional leaders discussed how its implementation will help drive much-needed job and revenue growth in our metro. Read More
May
21
2015
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May 21st 2015
Election Dissection Happy Hour
This informal happy hour and election dissection discussion at Misconduct Tavern featured Sandy Shea, editorial page editor of the Philadelphia Daily News, who offered remarks on the May 19th Philadelphia mayoral and city council election results. Read More
May
07
2015
past events
May 7th 2015
Beyond Entry-Level Jobs
This forum examined how local employers, nonprofits, and policymakers are working together to implement coordinated "career pathways" approaches. These efforts simultaneously help individuals progress from entry-level jobs into family-sustaining careers and help employers address critical talent... Read More
December
10
2014
past events
December 10th 2014
Policy in a Pub: Beer, Cheer and a Look at the New Year
Held at the Black Sheep Irish Pub in Center City, this informal happy hour featured Philadelphia magazine Deputy Editor Patrick Kerkstra who discussed the past year in politics and a look ahead to the 2015 races. Read More
November
18
2014
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November 18th 2014
Spurring Regional Export Growth
This forum examined industry-specific opportunities and strategies to drive significant export growth in Greater Philadelphia. Read More
September
18
2014
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September 18th 2014
Going the Extra Mile
This forum examined the state of transportation funding in Greater Philadelphia and ways to leverage smart financing to close the funding gap in our region. Read More
July
09
2014
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July 9th 2014
2014 World Class Summit
The World Class Summit marked the release of the World Class Index, a tool to help Greater Philadelphia's business and civic leaders track progress around a shared agenda for regional growth and opportunity. The event also featured IBM Smarter Cities head Michael Dixon, Philadelphia Mayor Michael... Read More
May
22
2014
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May 22nd 2014
Election Dissection Happy Hour
Held at the Black Sheep Irish Pub in Center City, this informal happy hour featured Dave Davies of WHYY and Fresh Air who offered remarks focused on May's primary elections. Read More
April
29
2014
past events
April 29th 2014
The Business Community & Early Education
Join the Economy League and United Way to learn about school readiness -- making sure every child arrives in kindergarten prepared to succeed. The forum features business leaders from around the country who have moved the needle on improving quality and access to early childhood education in their... Read More
February
11
2014
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February 11th 2014
Leadership Exchange Alumni Tea Party
Remember that person you meant to meet up with after the Leadership Exchange? Reconnect over tea and cakes and hear about plans for the learning visit to Boston this October and the 2014 World Class Greater Philadelphia schedule of events Read More
June
20
2013
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June 20th 2013
The World Class Infrastructure GPS
Greater Philadelphia's transportation networks, power and water systems, and land assets play a major role in facilitating commerce and providing access to opportunity. Addressing the challenge of maintaining existing systems while finding innovative ways to embark on new projects will be key to... Read More
March
18
2013
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March 18th 2013
2013 World Class Summit
A world class region invests in the present with an eye toward the future. World Class Greater Philadelphia asks what the region's business, nonprofit, and government leaders need to focus on to ensure that we're ready for both the opportunities and the challenges that the future will bring. It's... Read More
December
05
2012
past events
December 5th 2012
Movers & Cocktail Shakers: Bill Marimow
Sip and nosh while hearing about the regional news biz from two-time Inquirer editor and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, Bill Marimow. With special introduction by Craig A. Spencer, President and CEO of The Arden Group. Read More
February
02
2012
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February 2nd 2012
2012 World Class Summit
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... Read More
August
02
2011
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August 2nd 2011
World Class Greater Philadelphia Roundtables
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... Read More
June
13
2011
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June 13th 2011
Future Histories of Greater Philadelphia Encore
Back by popular demand is 2026: Future Histories of Greater Philadelphia! Join us on the evening of June 13 as we bring to life four "Future Histories" at this memorable multimedia event. We invite you to go beyond the PowerPoint to look ahead at life in this region in 2026. Come to this event to... Read More
April
28
2011
past events
April 28th 2011