May 2nd 2017
Philly’s tech sector accelerating, but not running on all cylinders
Philadelphia’s technology sector boasts higher average salaries than other jobs, thousands of openings, and growth second only to the Bay Area, a region synonymous with tech. While it’s a major driver of our economy, a new study finds several things holding us back. Read More
May 2nd 2017
Economy League of Greater Philadelphia presents research and solutions to deepen and diversify the region's technology workforce
A new “Driving Tech Talent Growth in PHL” report released during Philly Tech Week outlines current IT workforce issues and an action plan framework to strengthen the tech talent pool. Read More
May 2nd 2017
Meet the new tech mecca: Philadelphia
The San Francisco Bay Area has Google, Apple, and Facebook. And Philadelphia? It has the Liberty Bell. And also, the region ranks second, behind the Bay Area, in the number of tech jobs as a percentage of total number of new jobs created in the region in the past 13 years. Read More
April 19th 2017
How changes to H-1B visas could impact Philadelphia's tech scene
A significant roll back of the U.S. H-1B visa program could deal a blow to Philadelphia’s growing tech ecosystem, experts and industry players said this week in reaction to the executive order President Donald Trump signed Tuesday targeting the program. Read More
April 10th 2017
What would Trump’s budget mean for Philadelphia transit?
If Congress adopts President Donald J. Trump’s budget proposals, not much would change in Philadelphia, transportation-wise. And that’s a problem, the region’s boosters say. SEPTA is considering two major service expansions—extending the Norristown High Speed Line (NHSL) to King of Prussia and the... Read More
February 21st 2017
Why University City Science Center is betting big on these 3 health projects
Three promising technologies that seek to improve the efficacy of medical care earned a big boost from the University City Science Center on Monday, with a total of $600,000 in research grants announced through the center’s QED Proof of Concept Program. Read More
February 7th 2017
Economy League, Pre-K Advocates Urge Bipartisan Support of 2017-18 Investment Proposal
The Economy League of Greater Philadelphia, a founding member of the Pre-K for PA campaign, joins other Pre-K for PA partners in support of Gov. Wolf’s announcement of a $75 million expansion for high-quality pre-k as part of his 2017-18 budget address. Read More
January 17th 2017
Moul, more business leaders to Philadelphia: Build a more inclusive economy
January 17, 2017 Dell Poncet, Managing Editor Longtime tech entrepreneur Bob Moul made a public admission recently that surprised a lot of people: He never went to college, and he doesn’t think that’s a bad thing. The CEO of Cloudamize — and past CEO of Artisan Mobile and Boomi — said... Read More
December 21st 2016
Economy League Announces Resignation of Steve Wray as Executive Director
Philadelphia, PA – The Economy League of Greater Philadelphia today announced that its executive director, Steve Wray, will be resigning from his position at the Economy League in spring of 2017. Read More
November 28th 2016