The Chamber and the Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition (GPUAC) welcomed Dr. Arlene Ackerman into her new role as CEO of the School District of Philadelphia at a reception in her honor last month.  The event was attended by business and civic community leaders, including Mark Schweiker, President & CEO of the Chamber; Sharmain Matlock-Turner, President and CEO, GPUAC; and Sandra Dungee Glenn, Chairwoman, School Reform Commission. 

“We at the Chamber and the Urban Affairs Coalition share some the the same hopes for this city and region,” said Mr. Schweiker at the reception.  “We both believe in the power of a strong economy–one that can produce jobs and paychecks for our young people, especially the students of the School District of Philadelphia.”

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