A Look Back at Four Years of Impact
Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia President and Chief Executive Officer Chellie Cameron reflects on four years of progress.
Cameron opens the series by naming the stakes. Philadelphia gave America its first stock exchange, its first zoo, its first medical school, and its first public library. But the Chamber’s work isn’t about what has happened here. It’s about opportunity: attracting businesses, helping them grow, and creating jobs that enable people to build a life in this region.
This summer, Greater Philadelphia will proudly welcome the world. We’ll celebrate America’s 250th birthday and host major sporting events, including the FIFA World Cup 26 and the MLB All-Star Game. The World Cup alone could bring an estimated $770 million in economic activity, 6,600 new jobs, and $51 million in tax revenue. For the business community, this is a once-in-a-generation chance to build on that opportunity and create paths to economic mobility across our city and region.
On Monday, June 8, 2026, The Chamber hosted a virtual session with representatives from Philadelphia Soccer 2026, the
On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, we celebrated a milestone years in the making: the official launch of the Greater Philadelphia Growth Partnership. The Chamber is proud to play a central role in fueling this effort, which is directly aligned with our strategic plan and vision to make Greater Philadelphia a top global destination for business and a leader in inclusive growth.
The Chamber is proud to release a new Fair Chance Hiring Policy Memo, a set of practical, employer-informed recommendations to help Philadelphia strengthen and scale fair chance hiring implementation across the city.
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia (the Chamber) today announced the launch of a new initiative, in partnership with Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), to assess the international travel needs of the region’s business community.
Life sciences company TerraPower Isotopes has announced a $450 million investment to establish a cancer-fighting radioisotope manufacturing facility in Greater Philadelphia’s Bellwether District. The Chamber is proud to have played a role in TerraPower Isotopes’ location decision by positioning Greater Philadelphia as a competitive destination for cutting-edge investment and innovation.