The GPLEX application for Detroit 2022 is now closed.
If you have any questions about this program, please reach out to Kiersten Mailler
We are inviting 50 Detroiters to JOIN US in October. GPLEX will return in Detroit, Michigan this October 1-4! Stay connected here and follow us on social media at @EconomyLeague #GPLEX
Already Applied? Thank you for your interest in joining our Fall 2022 GPLEX cohort. Applications are under review and notices will be sent via email. Please stay tuned. Preview the GPLEX2022 3-day program below!
Participation in the Leadership Exchange is a competitive process with a goal of representing the geographic, demographic, sector, and industry diversity in the region.
Learn More About GPLEX 2022
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What is the Leadership Exchange?
The Greater Philadelphia Leadership Exchange is an initiative of the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia to develop leaders of business, civic, and government organizations into visionaries dedicated to making Greater Philadelphia a national powerhouse. Through in-region programming and out-of-region learning visits, the Leadership Exchange provides a unique opportunity for participants to build connections with top business, civic, and governmental leaders and to develop a deeper understanding of the Philadelphia region. Since the inception of the Leadership Exchange in 2005, the program has had a strong track record of exposing participants to new insights and ideas, forging connections across sectors and industries, and strengthening a community of leaders who are shaping the region’s future.
Participation in the Leadership Exchange is a competitive process with a goal of representing the geographic, demographic, sector, and industry diversity in the region. To be eligible, applicants must live and/or work in the Greater Philadelphia region and serve in a leadership role in a business, nonprofit, or government organization.
WHY WE GPLEX
GPLEX TOOLS + RESOURCES
[FOR MANAGERS + ATTENDEES]
More information for Managers: What is GPLEX?
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More information for Attendees: What are the Topics?
Interested in attending GPLEX, but not sure if the topics will be relevant to your work? Use this guide to see how we planned for each conversation to appeal to a variety of sectors
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GPLEX 2022 KEYNOTE AND FEATURED SPEAKERS
+ MORE TO COME
Ingrid Lafleur
GPLEX 2022 KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Founder of The Afrofuture Strategies Institute
David Egner
SPEAKER
President and CEO, The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation
Anika Goss
SPEAKER
Susan Mosey
SPEAKER
Director, Midtown Detroit Inc
GPLEX DETROIT 2022 | PROPOSED SCHEDULE
Proposed Schedule (subject to change)
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Saturday October 1 |
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM |
Registration + A History of Detroit (tour or presentation): tour, performance, or movie, Motown Museum tickets, etc. are all possibilities Welcome Reception at Westin Book Cadillac Hotel |
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Activities: Post concierge for Tour of Motown Museum, Bus tour of neighborhoods, ride the People Mover, river walk, DIA
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Sunday October 2 |
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM |
Registration and Breakfast |
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8:50 AM – 9:15 AM |
Welcome Remarks |
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9:15 AM – 9:45 AM |
Keynote: Ingrid LaFleur + Orlando Baily |
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9:50 AM – 10:30 AM |
Meet your workshop Groups Make introductions |
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10:30 AM - 10:35 AM |
BREAK |
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10:35 AM – 11:45 AM |
Presentation 1: Philanthropy |
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11:45 AM – 12:00 PM |
BREAK |
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12:00 PM – 12:50 PM |
Lunch With Speaker: Detroit’s Downtown Renaissance |
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12:20 PM - 1:00 PM |
BREAK |
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1:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
Regional Exploration Part 1 (With Workshop Groups) 1. Education (Marygrove) 2. Innovation + Place (Ford) 3. Manufacturing (TBA) 4. Sustainability + development (Riverfront) |
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4:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
Break: make reg ex tour arrangements, hold meetings, choose option preferences (1:1 speed style, or training or mentor matching) |
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4:30 PM – 5:45 PM |
Presentation 2: Education and Talent Pipelines |
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5:45 PM – 6:30 PM |
BREAK |
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6:30 PM – 8:00 PM |
DINEAROUNDS (with mentor matching) @ Location TBA After Party |
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Monday October 3 |
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM |
Breakfast |
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8:45 AM – 9:45 AM |
Presentation 3: Community Engagement |
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9:50 AM – 12:30 PM |
Workshop Deep Dive |
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12:30 AM – 1:15 PM |
Lunch in Workshop Groups |
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1:15 PM - 1:30 PM |
BREAK |
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1:30 PM – 4:30 PM |
Regional Explorations Part 2 1. Immigration and migration (Arab American Museum) (must stay on Monday) 2. Food systems and distribution (Eastern Market) 3. Housing (North End) 4. Economic Development and Leadership (Live6) |
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4:30 PM – 6:00 PM |
Workshop Working Groups |
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6:00 PM – 6:30 PM |
Break |
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6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Evening Reception @ Piquette or Historical Society |
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8:30 PM
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After Party: Hotel or nearby venue TBA |
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Tuesday October 4 |
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM |
Breakfast |
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9:00 AM – 10:45 AM |
Problem Solving Sessions / workshop wrap up |
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10:45 AM – 12:00 PM |
Presentation 4: Innovation |
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12:00 PM – 12:30 PM |
Closing Remarks |
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12:30 PM – |
Easy to-go Lunches Options for additional meeting spots Space for Conversations |
2022 GPLEX ADVISORY
R+S Members:
Neferteri Strickland: Teachers And
Maridarlyn Gonzalez: DVRPC
Ann Marie Healy: Health Partnership
Peter Gonzales: Welcoming Center
Nikki Pumphrey: PerScholas
Eleanor Sharpe: PHL
Nikia Owens: PHL
Abby Rolland: Presser Foundation
Bill Golderer: United Way
Esmat Ishag-Osman: Michigan Research Council
Anna Shurak: Teach for America
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