April 1st 2000
Economic Impact Analysis of the Proposed I-95/PA Turnpike Interchange
This report contains an analysis of the potential economic impacts of the proposed I-95/Pennsylvania Turnpike interchange, detailing potential impacts associated with interchange construction and infrastructure improvements, cost-savings, and gains in business and tourism attraction. Read More
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January 1st 2000
Immigration in Philadelphia: A Call to Action
This analysis aims to raise awareness about the population and economic benefits of immigration in general as well as potential strategies for helping Greater Philadelphia to be more successful at attracting immigrants. Read More
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May 1st 1999
The Economic and Revenue Impact of the Pennsylvania Convention Center: Update as of FY 1997, FY 1998
At the request of the Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority (PCCA), the Pennsylvania Economy League-Eastern Division (PEL) was asked to prepare an updated estimate of the economic impact of activities at the Pennsylvania Convention Center for FY 1997 and 1998. Read More
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January 1st 1999
The Sterling Act: A Brief History
This report is a decade-by-decade examination of this act. This history focuses, in particular, on state government actions/legislation, city government actions/legislation, and court cases and decisions. Read More
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November 1st 1998
Women and Entrepreneurship in Greater Philadelphia
Recognizing that little was known about the experiences of successful businesswomen in the region, the Women’s Entrepreneurship Network engaged the Economy League to undertake a study of women and entrepreneurship in Greater Philadelphia. Read More
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September 1st 1998
Greater Philadelphia's Competitive Edge: The Nonprofit Culture Industry and its Economic Value to the Region
The Regional Arts and Culture Economic Initiative – a task force of regional private sector leadership—was formed in 1997 to take on this challenge, and their findings are presented in this report. Read More
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August 1st 1998
Economic Impact of the Regional Performing Arts Center
As plans for Philadelphia's new $245 million performing arts center move forward, the region's arts organizations and audiences look forward to the cultural impact that such a project will have. Read More
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January 1st 1998
Entrepreneurship and Technology Transfer in Greater Philadelphia
The purpose of this analysis is to assess the degree to which university technology transfer contributes to entrepreneurship in Greater Philadelphia and the potential for this relationship to grow. Read More
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January 1st 1998
An Assessment of Early-Stage Venture Capital in Greater Philadelphia: 1986 to 1996
The primary purpose of this report was to assess venture backing of early-stage companies in the region, with a particular emphasis on the level of investment made; the industries of early-stage companies that were backed by venture capital; and the origin of venture capital investments. Read More
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January 1st 1997