ABOUT PHILADELPHIA ANCHORS FOR GROWTH AND EQUITY
Philadelphia Anchors for Growth and Equity (PAGE) is a partnership between the Economy League, the City of Philadelphia and more than a dozen Philadelphia-area institutions that works to increase local purchasing by large institutional buyers to grow Philadelphia businesses, strengthen the local economy, create jobs, and build wealth.
Today, the 34 universities and hospitals located in Philadelphia together spend $5.3 billion on goods and services every year, but nearly half of these dollars are currently spent outside of Philadelphia. Analysis of the local business landscape suggests that at least $530 million of anchor dollars currently being spent outside of the region align with local market supply. Capturing just 25% of this half-billion dollar opportunity would translate into 1,250 new manufacturing jobs and 4,000 indirect jobs in Philadelphia.
If you are interested in participating in the initiative as a supplier, buyer, or support organization, please email us at page@economyleague.org and tell us about your organization and your interest in Philadelphia Anchors for Growth and Equity!
PAGE SUMMIT 2023
Join the Economy League and our partners at the 2023 PAGE Summit to reflect on successes and impact, but more importantly, to plan, strategize, and turbo-charge our movement for equitable and inclusive growth. Join us to help build the programs and partnerships necessary to transform Philadelphia into a national leader for minority entrepreneurship, equitable and inclusive growth, and civic engagement.
If you are a procurement professional at a major institution, a current or prospective supplier, or a civic leader concerned with equity and inclusion, you will not want to miss the 2023 PAGE Summit at the African American Museum of Philadelphia this February 16th from 4pm - 7pm.
*REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT*
Learn More Here
PAGE is actively seeking prospective applicants for our Hurdle Fund.
Please reach out for more information on this innovative grant program.
Reach out to PAGE DEI Data Analyst Melina Harris to learn more and get involved.
PAGE welcomes the responsibility to develop a common structure of accountability for the anchor institutions we partner with. Many of our participating anchors, community partners, minority business owners, and board members with cross-sector expertise continue to help shape the discussion and decision-making process around this framework.
Check out 2021 PAGE Accomplishments
MORE PAGE RESOURCES
EDA PRESS RELEASE
The US Department of Commerce’s announcement of our award from October funding PAGE Capital, explaining why they think it’s such an innovative concept.
Supplier Landscape Analysis
Our 2019 study of local suppliers utilized by hospitals and universities, based on institutional purchasing and spend data
PAGE: Applying the Lean Startup Methodology to Build a Financially Sustainable Anchor Collaborative
A peer-reviewed journal article about the PAGE approach