Economy League of Greater Philadelphia

Economy League of Greater Philadelphia We envision a thriving Greater Philadelphia region powered by informed leadership.

The Economy League addresses critical issues facing Greater Philadelphia by providing impactful research, connecting diverse leaders, and advancing shared solutions. Providing impactful research, connecting diverse leaders, and advancing shared solutions in the Philadelphia region.

10/09/2026

Philadelphia has the talent. The ideas. The ambition.

So what is stopping us from becoming the next major hub for entrepreneurship? At GPLEX 2026, Scaling Cellicon Valley: Building Greater Philadelphia’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem brings together five key leaders to discuss turning promising ideas into thriving businesses. Moderated by Maria Frizelle Roberts, panelists Dr.Tia Lyles Williams, Scott Nissenbaum, CJ Bell, and Nadir Jones will explore venture capital, biotechnology, and public investment across our region. The next big success story could begin with a conversation in this room, so join us on October 15 at Girard College to help shape what comes next.

Explore GPLEX 2026: economyleague.org/GPLEX2026

What is the biggest barrier holding back Greater Philadelphia’s entrepreneurs?

How do we power Greater Philadelphia’s next chapter without leaving residents behind? During GPLEX 2023 in New Orleans, ...
10/08/2026

How do we power Greater Philadelphia’s next chapter without leaving residents behind?

During GPLEX 2023 in New Orleans, we stepped off the bus and directly into another region’s story. At GPLEX 2026, Powering a More Sustainable Future brings leaders straight into the work by exploring everything from grid modernization and community solar to regional affordability. Building on lessons from past Regional Explorations, this session challenges us to ask hard questions about how surging energy demands will impact household costs, business growth, and our environment. Instead of just talking about the work, stand inside it and help shape what comes next for our region!

Reserve your spot: economyleague.org/GPLEX2026

10/07/2026

Philadelphia, this is your welcome to GPLEX 2026! On Thursday, October 15 at Girard College, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker will welcome a room full of leaders ready to think bigger about what comes next for our region. As ’s 100th Mayor and the first woman to lead the city, Mayor Parker knows that real progress happens when sectors connect and ideas turn into action. Over four days of unexpected conversations and new cross-sector relationships, GPLEX 2026 is where leaders show up to shape the future of Greater Philadelphia. The city is ready, the room is coming together, and we cannot wait to see you there!

Philadelphia leadership will be in the room, and we are pleased to welcome City of Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker...
10/05/2026

Philadelphia leadership will be in the room, and we are pleased to welcome City of Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker to GPLEX 2026 for Welcome Remarks on Thursday, October 15 at Girard College. From City Council intern to Philadelphia’s 100th Mayor and the first woman to hold the office, her career reflects what is possible when public service, persistence, and community commitment align. Her collaborative approach represents the exact spirit of GPLEX, where cross-sector leaders gather for four days to turn transformative ideas into action. We can think of no better leader to help welcome our community as we work together to imagine what Greater Philadelphia can become.

$20.64 billion in spending power. Nearly $60 billion in home equity. Immigrants play a vital role in Greater Philadelphi...
10/02/2026

$20.64 billion in spending power. Nearly $60 billion in home equity.

Immigrants play a vital role in Greater Philadelphia’s narrative. Join us at WHYY on Tuesday, October 6, from 9 AM to 11 AM for Exploring Trends: Immigration’s Regional Impact to discover how these numbers shape our local economy. ELGP’s Senior Director of Research, Tandon, will join Cherri of WHYY , Marcote of the City of Philadelphia, and Zeke Hernandez Zeke Hernandez of The Wharton School. Anuj Gupta, President and CEO of the The Welcoming Center , will also present findings from the new Building Collective Prosperity report. Don’t wait to read about the data; be in the room where the conversation happens!

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Four rows of kale in Detroit taught us more about regional sustainability than any panel could. That is the true power o...
10/01/2026

Four rows of kale in Detroit taught us more about regional sustainability than any panel could.

That is the true power of a Regional Exploration, where you do not just talk about critical work, but go stand directly inside it. As Greater Philadelphia faces growing electricity demand from data centers, electrification, and manufacturing, our Powering a More Sustainable Future exploration brings GPLEXers face to face with the people, places, and ideas shaping our grid modernization. You will not get the full answer from a social post, so reserve your spot and be in the room where it happens!
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09/30/2026

Don’t Show Up to the Wrong Place for the Right Moment.

You mark your calendar and head to Girard College for the final day of GPLEX Regional Explorations, only to find an empty room because the location changed. Here is the truth: GPLEX 2026 Regional Explorations run Wednesday through Saturday across four vantage points, and Saturday now officially closes at Community College of Philadelphia instead. One wrong address is the difference between being in the room and missing out on critical leadership conversations entirely. Check the confirmed schedule and secure your RSVP at economyleague.org/GPLEX2026 to ensure you show up to the right place for every moment!

$103,265 is the same number everywhere. A single fee of $103,265 may look the same on paper everywhere, but its impact v...
09/29/2026

$103,265 is the same number everywhere.

A single fee of $103,265 may look the same on paper everywhere, but its impact varies drastically depending on the job sector. For financial and investment analysts in Greater Philadelphia, this proposed fee equals 108.2% of median annual pay, while reaching 100.3% for medical scientists and 98.3% for computer systems analysts. In this week’s Leading Indicators brief, the Economy League’s Saloni Tandon and Ziqi Zhou break down the data occupation by occupation to show what happens when sponsoring talent approaches the annual salary of the role itself.

Read the full analysis at economyleague.org/resources/proposed-h-1b-fee-occupation-occupation to explore how flat policy changes can lead to very different regional consequences!

09/28/2026

The real power of the Economy League is not simply bringing people together, but creating the conditions for what happens after they meet. At the 4th Annual PAGE Real Estate & Construction Summit, Executive Director Jeff Hornstein emphasized that creating new connections, partnerships, and opportunities that extend far beyond the room is why we do what we do. By bringing business, labor, government, and civic leaders together, we turn meaningful conversations into lasting economic opportunities across Greater Philadelphia. Learn more about how the right connection at the right moment can move our region forward in our full PAGE Summit recap at economyleague.org/4th-annual-page-real-estate-construction-summit-recap!

09/25/2026

Some of Greater Philadelphia’s most important economic signals are hiding in plain sight, from labor market shifts to changing immigration trends. The real advantage comes from understanding what these public data points mean before their broader impact becomes obvious. Every week, Leading Indicators from the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia translates emerging regional trends into actionable intelligence that civic and business leaders can use to stay ahead.

Read the signals before they become the story by subscribing to Leading Indicators through the link in bio.

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