February 15th 2018
How startups can join the city’s new workforce-development strategy
As part of the City of Philadelphia’s new workforce-development strategy, aimed at bridging the skills gap in Philly’s workforce, tech companies might have the chance to play a key role. Read More
January 25th 2018
Economy League of Greater Philadelphia Names Jeff Hornstein as Executive Director
The Board of Directors of the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia today announced the appointment of Jeff Hornstein, Ph.D. as its next Executive Director. Read More
January 11th 2018
5 factors that will affect Greater Philadelphia’s economy in 2018
Following a year that brought Greater Philadelphia continued growth, a massive change in the nation's tax code, and promises for more changes in 2018, the Philadelphia Business Journal brought together three experts on the region's local economy to weigh in on what business leaders need to keep an... Read More
December 20th 2017
Philadelphia: The No. 1 city for diversity in sciences, tech
Philadelphia is the nation’s no. 1 city for diversity in STEM, according to a new ranking from the financial technology company SmartAsset. The 2017 ranking released on Tuesday looks at data from 50 U.S. cities with the largest STEM work forces to determine who had the most racial and gender... Read More
December 15th 2017
Philadelphia ranks 7th in tech job growth projections for 2018
According to a report from IT staffing firm Robert Half Technology, Philly came in at No. 7 in a ranking of U.S. cities projected to grow tech hiring in 2018. San Diego, Atlanta and New York top the list, released Wednesday by the company as part of its “IT Hiring Forecast and Local Trend Report.” Read More
December 6th 2017
#CS4Philly launches today. Why it matters to local business.
An ambitious project to bring computer science education into every Philadelphia school is launching Wednesday afternoon, backed by a robust contingent of city leaders who believe it has the potential to change the future of both the city’s students and the region's economy. Read More
November 13th 2017
Businesses bullish for KoP rail as neighbors push for route change
A route shifted 30 yards or so may soothe opposition to plans for a light-rail line to King of Prussia. At the first of three public comment sessions scheduled this week, people who have opposed the plan said running the light rail north of the Pennsylvania Turnpike might address many of their... Read More
November 9th 2017
Keep pushing, HQ2 or no HQ2
The bids are in and the six-week sprint that led up to Amazon HQ2 proposals being submitted by communities from across our region has shined a welcome spotlight on Greater Philadelphia as a business location of choice. Read More
October 27th 2017
SEPTA advances plan for NHSL extension to King of Prussia, but some residents aren’t on board
SEPTA recently took another laborious step in the long journey to extending the Norristown High Speed Line (NHSL) to King of Prussia, releasing a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in conjunction with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Read More
October 23rd 2017