World Class Greater Philadelphia is a business- and civic-led initiative to develop and advance a shared agenda for regional growth and opportunity in the Philadelphia area.
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Why Philly Tech Week Matters
How to sum up the Philly Tech Week that concluded this past Sunday?
Not an easy thing to do given that this 10-day celebration of technology and innovation in Philadelphia took a quantum leap in its third year. The 100+ plus events that took place across the city and region from April 19-28 ranged from thought-provoking to problem-solving to downright whimsical.
Recognizing Progress…and Importing What Works
Less than a month after releasing the Global Positioning Strategy for World Class Education and Talent Development, I found myself back at WHYY among a group of national leaders working to make progress on one of the GPS’s top goals: significantly increasing postsecondary credential attainment.
Onward From the Summit
Last week, at our annual World Class Summit, more than 300 regional leaders came together to learn about the new Global Positioning Strategies (GPSes) focused on improving education and talent development outcomes and boosting business growth in Greater Philadelphia. The auditorium at WHYY was standing room only, and the collective energy of our region’s civic leaders was palpable and inspiring.
Capital and Ideas to Grow PHL’s Startup Community
When it comes to growing a region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, the basic formula for success is the same – a healthy population of smart and ambitious people, technical and professional resources to support them while they develop ideas, and capital to help turn those ideas into viable enterprises. It’s how regions fare on these three key elements that differs.
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