Regional Direction
August 3rd 2022
FRONTPAGE:A Note From PAGE; August 4
In Philadelphia and beyond, the pandemic led to a massive personal and business lockdown. A once bustling cityscape was temporarily rendered unsafe, profitless, and inaccessible. Both food and road traffic disappeared almost overnight, having a devastating effect on our Center City district.... Read More
Regional Direction
July 6th 2022
FrontPage: PAGE Note 7/6
“Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” ... the phrase has become increasingly popular in the last few years and for good reason. Unfortunately, the use of this terminology has often merely served as a marketing slogan, rather than as evidence of true intent or deep action toward racial justice. So, what... Read More
Regional Direction
June 17th 2022
FRONTPAGE: JUNETEENTH ISSUE | 2022
“There is nothing new about poverty. What is new, however, is that we have the resources to get rid of it.” Dr. King, Nobel Peace Prize address, 1964 Read More
Regional Direction
May 26th 2022
FRONTPAGE: TOTAL IMPACT PHL 2022
The PAGE team was grateful to attend The Total Impact Summit 2022 this past week, hosted by our partner organization, ImpactPHL. PAGE Director, Kenyatta James hosted a panel on day 1, “Community Regeneration: Learn How Money is Moving in New Ways for Equity”, where we heard from leaders who are... Read More
Regional Direction
May 26th 2022
FRONTPAGE: MEET JONATHAN STERLING
Jonathan Sterling is a Northeast Philadelphia native who is now the PAGE Community Manager for the Economy League. He works with the rest of the PAGE team to stimulate supplier diversity within the anchor institutions of Philadelphia, giving small black and brown businesses a route to opportunities... Read More
Regional Direction
April 25th 2022
APRIL Front Page: 2022 PAGE Accountability Framework
PAGE 2022 Accountability Framework Metrics that matter Those of you who follow and support our work know that Mayor Kenney recently announced PAGE’s Impact Challenge of $75,000,000 in net new spend with diverse suppliers by the procurement departments of Philadelphia anchor... Read More
Regional Direction
April 12th 2022
APRIL 2022: PAGE DIRECTORS NOTE
Building an equitable future for Philadelphia's construction industry Philadelphia is experiencing a construction boom. Though the pandemic may have slowed progress on some key projects, there is no denying the cranes that transform our cityscape a bit more each day. Unfortunately, this boom... Read More
Regional Direction
March 28th 2022
FRONTPAGE SPOTLIGHT: Introducing Blane F. Stoddart
Blane F. Stoddart has been making an impact in the real estate and construction industry for over 30 years. (Read More) Read More
Regional Direction
March 28th 2022
MARCH 2022: FRONTPAGE NOTE
Over the last few years PAGE has achieved a lot! From raising $125,000 in grant funds from impact investors to the creation of the Hurdle Fund and helping a local business purchase a piece of critical machinery, to supporting EMSCO’s growth as they expand into a brand-new building, we have seen many... Read More
Regional Direction
March 14th 2022
March 2022: FrontPage Note
As the winter Omicron wave recedes and our communities carefully begin to gather again in person, it’s a good time to think about the role of food in our lives. Read More
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