Steve Wray and World Class on Technically Philly
This week, Technically Philly featured coverage of Steve Wray's presentation on the World Class initiative at Tuesday's annual Regional Affinity Incubation Network (RAIN) conference at the University City Science Center. In his remarks, Wray touched on the role of the technology and innovation sector in driving business growth in our region. Read the Technically Philly piece by clicking on the link below. 4 ways Philly can become world class by 2026: Economy League ED at RAIN Conference >> photo credit: Technically Philly
appRenaissance's Bob Moul Discusses the Value of Business Growth Strategies for the Region
Check out this new short video featuring Bob Moul, CEO of appRenaissance and co-chair of the World Class Business Growth Strategy Team. In the video, produced by World Class Greater Philadelphia partner the CEO Council for Growth, Moul talks about the burgeoning tech startup scene in Greater Philadelphia and discusses the value of working with the Economy League, the CEO Council, and a core group of regional leaders to develop collaborative strategies to boost business growth in Greater Philadelphia.
World Class Informs Discussion at ULI Game Changers event
Looking forward, what infrastructure projects will be game changers for the Greater Philadelphia region? On March 1, this question was the topic of discussion at ULI Philadelphia’s annual Regional Forum, “Transformative Regional Game Changers – Let’s Dare to Dream (and Evaluate).” A panel discussion featuring World Class Co-Chair and Brandywine Realty Trust CEO Jerry Sweeney along with Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, Bucks County Commissioner Robert Loughery, William Penn Foundation President Jeremy Nowak, and keynote speaker Stephen Friedman of ULI Chicago focused on future real estate and infrastructure projects that have the potential to yield far-reaching and transformative benefits for the Philadelphia…
Flying Kite feature on World Class Priorities & Partners
The media coverage continues! Check out Joe Petrucci's feature on the World Class priorities, partners, and our Focus 2026 report in today's issue of Flying Kite.
"World Class 2026: Economy League Unleashes Partners on Priority Areas" >>
Mayor Nutter Includes World Class in Address to Greater Philadelphia Chamber
A world class thank you is due to Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter for incorporating the World Class Greater Philadelphia initiative into his address to the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce at their annual Mayoral Luncheon and President's Circle Reception yesterday afternoon.The World Class and Economy League reference came near the start of his remarks: "And so this afternoon, I want to talk about Philadelphia—an international city. Our dynamic companies are driving Philadelphia’s increasingly global reputation as a city of ideas, a place where ingenuity is celebrated. This vision of Philadelphia as a world-class city has been championed by the Economy League,…
Watch the New World Class Video!
Check out our new World Class video, which presents a brief overview of the World Class Greater Philadelphia initiative through the perspectives of 14 regional leaders who are committed to working together for a world class future for our region. Thank you to NBC10 and Shire Pharmaceuticals for their support in producing this video. A World Class thank you goes out to everyone interviewed for the video: Richard I. AltmanExecutive VP & Chief Risk Officer, Radian Group, Inc Board Chair, Economy League of Greater PhiladelphiaPatricia A. CoulterPresident & CEO, Urban League of PhiladelphiaBernard DagenaisPresident…
World Class Featured in Phila Inquirer
Check out Mike Armstrong's coverage of the release of the World Class Priorities and Goals and our regional strategy partnerships in the PhillyInc section of the February 2 Philadelphia Inquirer and on Philly.com.
"Setting 2026 Civic and Business Goals" >>
photo credit: Ron Tarver / Philadelphia Inquirer
Tonight We Host the World Class Summit!
Over the past two years, more than 1,000 cross-sector leaders have brought their energy and passion for Greater Philadelphia to World Class conversations about what's most important for our shared future. Since the release of last spring's acclaimed 2026: Future Histories of Greater Philadelphia report, the Economy League has been hard at work, drawing upon the expertise of regional leaders and conducting extensive research to develop a clear framework to help focus and guide strategic collaboration to better the region.
This evening, we will convene a group of more than 300 cross-sector leaders to debut the new World Class report Focus…
Photo Slideshow: 2026 Future Histories Event
If you missed this production on April 28th, we're working on an encore for mid-June. Don't miss it! Sign up for the World Class RSS feed for details.Photos: Candace DiCarlo
Sign Up for a Regional Priorities Roundtable
In the coming weeks and months, the Economy League will be holding a series of regional priorities roundtables across Greater Philadelphia. At these sessions, we'll bring together leaders to reflect on the four futures presented in the 2026: Future Histories report and to begin to identify the issues that we as a region must focus on no matter what the future holds. Be part of the discussion - sign up today to participate in a roundtable. See below for details on upcoming sessions and links to register online. Be sure to check back in the coming weeks as we announce additional…