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GPCVN Members Join Eagles’ 9/11 Day of Service to Pack a Million Meals

On September 9, member companies of the Greater Philadelphia Corporate Volunteer Network joined thousands of other Philadelphia-area volunteers at Lincoln Financial Field, packing meals for Philabundance as part of the Eagles’ 9/11 Day of Service. The event marked the 25th anniversary of September 11, turning a day of remembrance into an afternoon of hands-on giving back. 

More than 2,200 volunteers took part across three shifts throughout the day, packing one million meals bound for Philabundance to help families across the region facing food insecurity. The Philadelphia effort was one of 50 […]

September 11th, 2026|Categories: GPCVN, Member Spotlight|Comments Off on GPCVN Members Join Eagles’ 9/11 Day of Service to Pack a Million Meals
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YPC Releases FY26 Engagement Report

The Young Professionals Council just wrapped its FY26 year, and the numbers tell the story of a year bustling with opportunity. YPC held 12 events, welcomed 248 new members, and saw 1,148 total registrants across programming spanning 115 industries. 

That included 4 networking events, 3 Professional Development sessions, 2 Meet the C-Suite forums, YPC Unplugged with City Council President Kenyatta Johnson, and YPC Know the Board Chair. Members heard directly from regional leaders like John Middleton and Stan Middleman of the Philadelphia Phillies, Chris Franklin of Essential Utilities, and Villanova School of Business’s Flannery Stevens, and connected with […]

August 21st, 2026|Categories: Young Professionals Council|Comments Off on YPC Releases FY26 Engagement Report
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YPC Kicks Off the Year with a Networking Reception at Gather Food Hall

The Young Professionals Council brought together over 130 young professionals from across Greater Philadelphia last Wednesday for a networking reception at Gather Food Hall & Bar. It was the first YPC event of the fiscal year, and a first chance for members to meet incoming Chair Rachel Kurlander and the new Advisory Board leadership team. 

YPC has been the Chamber’s home for young professionals since 1996. Today it’s nearly 2,000 members strong, spanning more than 115 industries across Greater Philadelphia. 

“I hope you’ll join us throughout the year, make it a habit, and continue to gather and […]

August 21st, 2026|Categories: Home | News & Perspectives 2, Talent and Workforce, Young Professionals Council|Comments Off on YPC Kicks Off the Year with a Networking Reception at Gather Food Hall
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Power of Partnership: YMCA of Greater Brandywine and the Business Case for Community Investment

For more than 130 years, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine has been a fixture of Chester County life. What began in 1894 as a single branch in Coatesville serving young professionals during the industrial boom has grown into one of the region’s most vital community organizations, operating nine YMCA locations, sixteen program centers, and one mobile wellness unit, serving nearly 112,000 people across Chester County and King of Prussia. 

But YGBW is more than a place to swim and work out. It is one of Chester County’s largest employers, contributing nearly $26 million annually to the local economy with more […]

June 18th, 2026|Categories: Home | News & Perspectives 2, Member Spotlight|Comments Off on Power of Partnership: YMCA of Greater Brandywine and the Business Case for Community Investment
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Eighteen Students Take the Stage at the National Civics Bee

On May 6, eighteen middle school students took the stage at the National Constitution Center to compete in a regional round of the National Civics Bee, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia. 

The National Civics Bee, organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is a nonpartisan competition for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. To enter, students write a four-paragraph essay identifying a specific challenge in their community, outlining steps they would take to address it, naming the people and organizations they would turn to for support, and connecting their proposal to the founding principles and civic […]

May 28th, 2026|Categories: Programs & Events, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Eighteen Students Take the Stage at the National Civics Bee
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Member Spotlight: How Watchdog Has Grown Nationally Without Leaving Philadelphia Behind

When Watchdog was founded in Philadelphia in 2003, the idea was straightforward: give clients an independent, conflict-free advocate to navigate the complexity of real estate project management. More than two decades later, the firm has grown into a national, middle market operation spanning multiple service lines and it still calls Philadelphia home. 

“Our headquarters and a large part of our team still reside in the Philadelphia region,” says Natalie Malawey-Ednie, President of Service Lines at Watchdog. “We want to stay connected to our roots, continue to invest and build right here at home, and provide opportunities for our people to be connected […]

May 18th, 2026|Categories: Member Spotlight|Comments Off on Member Spotlight: How Watchdog Has Grown Nationally Without Leaving Philadelphia Behind
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After a Historic Merger, Gallagher Deepens Its Engagement in Greater Philadelphia

Following a historic industry merger, Gallagher is deepening its engagement with the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia and strengthening its role in the region’s business community.

January 20th, 2026|Categories: Member Spotlight|Comments Off on After a Historic Merger, Gallagher Deepens Its Engagement in Greater Philadelphia
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The Power of Partnership: How City Year and the Business Community Strengthen Philadelphia

Strong schools and strong businesses go hand in hand. See how City Year Philadelphia and Chamber member companies are working together to support students, strengthen communities, and build Philadelphia’s future workforce.

December 17th, 2025|Categories: Member Spotlight|Comments Off on The Power of Partnership: How City Year and the Business Community Strengthen Philadelphia
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