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October 19, 2022

We're Growing! New Board Members Announced.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, PHILADELPHIA, PA (October 19, 2022) – The Economy League of Greater Philadelphia (ELGP) continues to grow its board and has...

September 13, 2022

FRONTPAGE SPOTLIGHT: BTC ENVELOPES & PRINTING

BTC Envelopes & Printing is a certified minority-owned printing solutions company with over 20 years of experience serving the greater Philadelphia...

September 12, 2022

Strickland: WHAT I'M EXCITED ABOUT GPLEX 2022

By Neferteri Strickland Reflecting on GPLEX2021, my first exchange, I became hyperaware of the historical significance of the region I call home...

September 12, 2022

Maynard: WHAT I'M EXCITED ABOUT GPLEX 2022

By Dave Maynard October in the city of Motown and Motor City will be my third GPLEX and my first out of town-- so why do I keep adding GPLEX to my...

September 12, 2022

Ingram: WHAT I'M EXCITED ABOUT GPLEX 2022

BY MALCOLM INGRAM Local GPLEXs are fun; GPLEXs outside of Philadelphia are magical. Case in point: GPLEX Seattle 2018. Admittedly, I’m biased because...

September 12, 2022

Bartuskaite: WHAT I'M EXCITED ABOUT GPLEX 2022

By Ramune Bartuskaite GPLEX has provided me with an amazing opportunity to connect with impactful leaders in Philadelphia and explore the biggest...

September 1, 2022

SEPTEMBER 2022: FRONTPAGE NOTE: Student Loan Forgiveness and Debt Crisis

BY: JONATHAN STERLING, PAGE COMMUNITY MANAGER & KENYATTA JAMES, PAGE DIRECTOR “ Nearly two-thirds of the $1.7 trillion in student debt in America is...

AUGUST 2022 FRONTPAGE NOTE

The recent events of the pandemic have left many of us to feel that we must learn how to exist in a new reality. We all had to learn how to continue...

The Economy League and ImpactPHL Launch PAGE Hurdle Fund with $125,000, Aiming to Eliminate Barriers for Black & Brown Businesses Pursuing Institutional Contracts to Grow Businesses & Build Wealth

July ,11, 2022 - Philadelphia, PA | According to data from the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia (ELGP), Philadelphia's major educational and...

JULY 2022 FRONTPAGE NOTE: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

“Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” ... the phrase has become increasingly popular in the last few years and for good reason. Unfortunately, the use of...