Infrastructure
March 23rd 2013
Paving the Way to Regional Growth
While infrastructure may not be the conversation topic of choice at your average party, it’s hard to discount the role that modern transportation, water, and energy systems play in allowing us to go about our everyday lives. In this week's feature, Economy League Executive Director Steve Wray... Read More
Regional Direction
March 19th 2013
View From the Summit
A standing-room crowd of more than 300 regional leaders was on hand at WHYY for this year’s World Class Summit. They came to learn what’s in the new World Class Global Positioning Strategies (GPSes) for education & talent development and for business growth and to hear about early collaborations and... Read More
Business Growth
March 14th 2013
Making an Impact: Ben Franklin Technology Partners
An affiliate of one of the most respected state-sponsored technology programs in the country, Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania catalyzes commercialization by providing seed funding and business advisory services and by supporting targeted industry partnerships. Founded 3... Read More
Business Growth
March 14th 2013
Making an Impact: Select Greater Philadelphia
Select Greater Philadelphia (Select) is an economic development marketing organization dedicated to attracting companies to the Greater Philadelphia region. Select assists companies interested in the vicinity by providing detailed information about the 11-county area and a one-stop connection to... Read More
Education & Talent
March 14th 2013
Built to Partner
Throughout my career in higher education, I’ve been known to boast about community colleges as being uniquely built to partner. As president of Montgomery County Community College, I’ve seen all the ways our college serves as a connector and convener among K-12 systems, 4-year colleges and... Read More
Education & Talent
March 14th 2013
Making an Impact: Industry Partnerships
The “industry partnerships” model aims to foster industry-led partnerships that train workers for high-demand, mid-skilled positions. To achieve this goal, multiple employers in the same industry come together to identify their common talent needs and then train workers to fill available positions.... Read More
Regional Direction
March 14th 2013
Working Together for a World Class Future
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been pleased to share the thoughts of regional leaders who have been active participants in the development of World Class Global Positioning Strategies (GPSes). These GPSes, which will be officially launched next Monday at the Annual World Class Summit at WHYY, are... Read More
Business Growth
March 5th 2013
Making an Impact: PHL
Aimed at strengthening Philadelphia’s position for global business attraction, the new PHL marketing initiative promotes consistent messaging about Philadelphia as a modern Renaissance city. Developed by the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (newly abbreviated as PHLCVB), PHL provides... Read More
Business Growth
March 5th 2013
Connecting to the Global Marketplace
It should come as no surprise that a Global Positioning Strategy for World Class Business Growth for Greater Philadelphia would put a major emphasis on connecting to international business opportunities. Local and state government leaders recognize that increasing exports from and foreign direct... Read More
Education & Talent
March 1st 2013