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December 3, 2012
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey Receives $200,000 Robert Wood Johnson Grant for Kindergarten Readiness Assessment in PA
Philadelphia, Pa. - United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ) has been awarded a Roadmaps to Health Community Grant of $200...
November 28, 2012
World Class Infrastructure Work Receives ULI Grant
November 28, 2012 Economy League (Philadelphia - November 28, 2012) At its recent global conference, the Urban Land Institute (ULI) awarded ULI...
October 26, 2012
Mayor Nutter Launches StartUp PHL, an Initiative to Support Philadelphia Startups and Entrepreneurs
Initial measures include public-private seed fund and ‘Call for Ideas' Philadelphia, October 26, 2012 - Today Mayor Michael A. Nutter announced the...
October 26, 2012
New Startup Initiative Aligns With World Class Agenda
In a move that will advance key elements of the emerging World Class Greater Philadelphia business growth agenda, Mayor Nutter this morning announced...
October 16, 2012
Urban Land Institute Announces 2012 Urban Innovation Fund Grant Recipients in Recognition of 75 Years of Land Use Leadership
Grants Totaling $750,000 Awarded To ULI District, National Councils During Institute's Anniversary Year DENVER - Fifteen grants totaling $250,000 have...
September 24, 2012
Arts in Philadelphia Economy: A Pretty Picture
Cultural groups generate billions for the region, says an economic-impact study being released Monday. September 24, 2012 Stephan Salisbury...
September 7, 2012
Executive Leaders Radio: An Interview with Steve Wray
This installment of Greater Philadelphia Leaders was broadcast on September 7, 2012 and featured interviews with Steve Wray , the Executive Director...
August 30, 2012
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern NJ to Invest “Made in America” Funds in Economy League’s World Class Initiative
August 30, 2012 Economy League Collaboration with United Way will direct funds to regional education and talent development effort (August 30, 2012 -...
August 16, 2012
Guest Comment: Olympic-Ready Philadelphia
August 16, 2012 Jack Ferguson & Steve Wray, Philadelphia Business Journal As the 2012 Summer Olympics come to a close in London, we couldn't help but...
August 7, 2012
"Never be Satisfied with the Status Quo"
August 17, 2012 Philadelphia Business Journal Steve Wray Executive Director, Economy League of Greater Philadelphia PERSONAL INFORMATION Name : Steve...