A message from the Chamber’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Chellie Cameron, to our regional business community as we work together to achieve our Chamber 2028 vision.

Dear Chamber Community, 

2026 is finally here, and excitement is building across our region. We've already captured national attention, most notably with The New York Times naming Philadelphia as the top place to visit this year, and the momentum will only grow as we prepare to host an unprecedented lineup of major events. From the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding to the FIFA World Cup, our city and region have a rare, historic opportunity to shape how the world sees us. As the Chamber, our responsibility is clear: we must leverage these moments to create more jobs, strengthen our competitiveness, and expand opportunities for residents across our region.

That's why our Business Attraction & Expansion team is leading an ambitious initiative to use the 2026 events as powerful economic development engines. Our goal is simple but transformative: to attract new companies and generate jobs that will benefit our region long after the final whistle blows.

To achieve this, we are executing a coordinated series of high‑impact business attraction experiences tied to these major events. During the NCAA Tournament, PGA Championship, and throughout the FIFA World Cup and MLB All‑Star Week, we are partnering with state, city, and county leaders across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware to host immersive activations that highlight our region's innovation ecosystem, talent strengths, affordability, and unmatched quality of life. These experiences include tours of major innovation hubs and industrial sites, as well as opportunities for site selectors to meet directly with business leaders and government officials who can speak firsthand to the advantages of doing business in Greater Philadelphia.

This work is powered by deep regional collaboration. Together with our members, real estate leaders, and government partners, we are curating visits for CEOs, investors, and decision-makers that showcase not only our assets but also the unity and partnership that differentiate Greater Philadelphia from competing markets.

We are already seeing momentum. Alongside partners such as the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, the Chamber helped attract DrinkPAK to The Bellwether District—bringing hundreds of new jobs and renewed investment to a critical part of our region. And that is just one example of what this collaborative approach can achieve.

We are also collecting member stories that highlight innovation, community impact, and contributions to the 2026 celebrations. If your organization has a story to share, please reach out to Braden Patton so we can help elevate your visibility throughout this historic year.

Together, we have the opportunity to turn 2026 into far more than a celebration—it can be a catalyst for lasting growth, increased economic mobility, and a stronger, more inclusive regional economy for all.

I am grateful for the continued support and leadership of our business community as we showcase what makes Greater Philadelphia extraordinary.

In Service,

Chellie 

Chellie Cameron
President and Chief Executive Officer,
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia