Regional Direction
February 19th 2021
Upcoming Events
Looking to attend a webinar, seminar, or meetup? Look no further! Here are some upcoming Philly-based events. Read More
Regional Direction
January 22nd 2021
Letter from the Executive Director
Doing Business During a Pandemic – Building It While We Fly It On Friday March 13, 2020, the staff of the Economy League assembled in our conference room in 1800 JFK Blvd and I told them that as of Monday March 16, we would be “working from home,” as the City of Philadelphia was mandating... Read More
Regional Direction
January 22nd 2021
Lockdown Hits
See how the ELGP team is passing the time during lockdown! Looking for a new show, book, or hobby? Our staff has you covered with our Lockdown Hits. Read More
Regional Direction
January 22nd 2021
People: Kenyatta James
Learn about a staff or board member each month! This month get to know Kenyatta James, our newest staff member and Business Engagement Manager for PAGE: Philadelphia's Anchors for Growth and Equity. Read More
Regional Direction
January 22nd 2021
Upcoming Events
Looking for a webinar, seminar, or meetup? Look no further! Read More
Regional Direction
January 22nd 2021
Well City Challenge Selects Finalists to Participate in Social Venture Incubator
Impact Labs’ Well City Challenge presented by Independence Blue Cross is a social impact program to support innovators with new ideas for addressing and improving millennial mental and physical health through community-led ventures in Philadelphia. The Well City Challenge supports... Read More
Regional Direction
May 4th 2020
COVID-19 vs. The Gig Economy: One Restaurant Worker's Story
Unprecedented numbers of workers have been laid off, with unemployment insurance claims reaching historic proportions by March 2020. Those organizations where work-from-home (WFH) is feasible have shifted to it. However, many employees of essential businesses have no choice but to put themselves... Read More
April 16th 2020
Our Pivot to the Pivot
One of the things the Economy League does best is create forums for Philadelphia’s business and civic leaders to learn from each other. In that spirit, we’re proud to introduce The Pivot, our new web series highlighting innovative organizational pivots happening across the Philadelphia region in... Read More
Regional Direction
March 24th 2020
Equity and Planning for Post-Covid-19 Philadelphia
Before anyone knew when the Great War would end, the Economy League was looking ahead, asserting that Philadelphia had an obligation to plan “comprehensive municipal programs… to bridge over the critical period of readjustment.” There was a call for the formation of a local reconstruction... Read More
Regional Direction
November 21st 2019