The Economy League of Greater Philadelphia is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to research and analysis of the region's economic health. It serves as a 'think and do' tank, providing data-driven insights and fostering collaboration among business, civic, and government leaders to address challenges and opportunities facing the Greater Philadelphia region.

The Economy League of Greater Philadelphia

The Economy League of Greater Philadelphia (ELGP) is our region's independent ‘think-and-do tank,’ founded in 1909 by forward-thinking business leaders, united by the belief that business has a civic responsibility beyond profit-making, and that it is the citizen’s business to ensure that local government and the local economy work for all.  Today we count more than 60 companies on our Board of Directors; we occupy unique space in the civic ecosystem, at the nexus of the private, public, and nonprofit sectors.  The Economy League is a trusted cross-sector convener squarely pointed at driving collaborative solutions to complex civic challenges.   

Our North Star: To foster inclusive and equitable growth and prosperity in Greater Philadelphia
 
Our operating principles: 
•	Cultivating informed and collaborative leadership across sectors
•	Using data and research to inform decision-making
•	Fostering a culture of civic experimentation and innovation
•	Opening doors to civic participation

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Economy League of Greater Philadelphia

Our 5th Annual PAGE Summit is coming soon, on February 29th. In addition to keynote speaker Michael Pearson, we are pleased to announce two additional speakers!

Dr. Erica Patterson, Director of Contracts Management & Supplier Diversity at Philadelphia Gas Works , will speak on our “Aligning Public, Institutional, and Private Supplier Diversity Impact” panel.

We’re also thrilled to hear from Alba Martinez, Director of Commerce for the City of Philadelphia. 

Don’t miss out on this exciting event! Reserve your tickets today. https://ow.ly/JI8g50QG95u

#PAGESummit #Philadelphia #Philly #LocalBusiness

Our third and final installment of the Leading Indicators “Know Your Price, Philadelphia” series examines four neighborhoods in four different City Council Districts: Lower Moyamensing (1st CD), Cobbs Creek (3rd CD), Fairhill (5th CD), and Millbrook (10th CD). Each neighborhood has seen little to no property value appreciation since 1950. 

Our research has identified a $57 billion gap in cumulative property values between majority-white and majority-Black and Latino neighborhoods. Read the report as well as Parts I and II at https://ow.ly/XUOF50QFKke

#Philadelphia #Philly #Housing #RacialWealthGap

Jamie Gauthier Mark Squilla  Jeffery Young, Jr., Esq.. Michaelle Bond Jake Blumgart

Philadelphia homeowners in majority-Black and Latino neighborhoods collectively would have $57 billion more in property wealth if their homes had appreciated at the same rate as homes in majority-white neighborhoods since 1950.

The The Philadelphia Inquirer recently covered our report, Know Your PricePhiladelphia, analyzing home appreciation by neighborhood and race/ethnicity in Philadelphia. Read the full Inquirer article to learn more. https://ow.ly/i33b50QBlTQ

#Philly #Housing #Redlining #StructuralRacism #RacialWealthGap

Calling all history buffs and advocates of women's empowerment! Exciting news – our second annual Tipsy Women's History GPLEX 360 event is around the corner!

Join us for an evening filled with laughter, learning, and celebration on March 15th at Ross Commons. 

Immerse yourself in the fascinating tales of extraordinary women who left an indelible mark on Philadelphia's history, expertly narrated by local historians. And of course, feel free to sip on your drink of choice (or not!) as you bask in the festivities!

Register here: https://lnkd.in/eBRVE2zm

#womenshistorymonth #celebration #GPLEX #GPLEX360
Jeff Hornstein J'nelle Clements Lawrence, MBA Kejsi Shahaj Kenyatta James Melina Harris Tia Abdulhadi Brie Wildau Harry G. Hayman IV Harry G. Hayman IV Emma Hart Neferteri Strickland Kiersten Mailler 

Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at the Economy League! 

The City of Brotherly Love has plenty of love to go around, and we hope you can spend the day with the ones you love.

#ValentinesDay #Philly #Philadelphia #CityofBrotherlyLove

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