The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia Welcomes Bonduelle Americas Philadelphia Growth Hub, Projecting Over 100 Jobs
French food industry leader selects Greater Philadelphia for its North American Growth Hub
CTIBIOTECH to Establish North American Headquarters in Greater Philadelphia, Bringing 35 Biotech Jobs
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia Played a Key Role in Guiding the French Biotech Company to Select Greater Philadelphia
TerraPower Isotopes Selects Greater Philadelphia’s Bellwether District for $450 Million Flagship Facility
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.
Advocating for Federal Research Funding: Chamber Participates in Washington, D.C. Fly-In
Chamber staff recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to represent the voice of our regional business community in critical national conversations about federal investments in research.
Celebrating Philadelphia’s Rise in Global Startup Rankings
The Chamber is proud to celebrate Philadelphia's ranking as the #13 Global Startup Ecosystem in the newly released 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) by Startup Genome. This marks a remarkable 12-spot leap from last year’s ranking and affirms what we’ve long known — Philadelphia is a world-class destination for startups, innovation, and inclusive economic growth.
Philadelphia Climbs 12 Spots, Ranking #13 Globally in 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem Report by Startup Genome
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania; The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia; and the University City Science Center celebrate Philadelphia's ranking as #13 globally in Startup Genome's 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER).
Chamber Report Highlights Region’s Journey to Become Nationally Recognized Cell and Gene Therapy Hub
The Chamber recently released an in-depth report documenting the region’s remarkable growth in the cell and gene therapy (CGT) industry over the past decade.
“Leading the Way: Cell and Gene Therapy in Greater Philadelphia” details with data points and anecdotes how the region grew its status to become the nation’s second-largest CGT hub, trailing only behind Boston and surpassing New York and San Francisco (peer metros), respectively. A recent Colliers report indicated similar findings.
New Report Documents Momentum in Greater Philadelphia’s Cell and Gene Therapy Ecosystem
PHILADELPHIA, PA – May 22, 2024 – More than 10 percent of the world’s cell and gene therapy companies are based in Greater Philadelphia, and the industry now employs more than 7,000 people in the region, a sign of the depth and breadth of this fast-growing industry, according to a study commissioned by the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia (the Chamber).
The report, “Leading the Way: Cell and Gene Therapy in Greater Philadelphia,” is the most comprehensive regional snapshot of the industry sector and shows cell and gene therapy has become one of the most important […]
Philadelphia’s Second Skyline is Sparking Collaboration and Innovation
This month, as part of our 5-year strategic plan, Chamber 2028, we are amplifying the regional impact of business and growth with a feature on the Schuylkill Yards innovation neighborhood highlighting collaboration among members of the Chamber community.
When Philadelphia real estate company and Chamber investor Brandywine Realty Trust (Brandywine) drafted the plans for Cira Centre, the 29-story high-rise at 2929 Arch Street completed in 2005, its developers drew inspiration from the original architecture plans for its adjacent Amtrak’s 30th Street Station.
A century ago, the […]
Chamber Partners on Keystone LifeSci Collaborative with a Focus on Talent
At the Chamber’s sold-out annual Mayoral Luncheon last month, Mayor Cherelle Parker spoke to over 2,000 executives, elected officials, business owners, and civic leaders about her vision for a more inclusive and equitable Philadelphia. In her remarks and a post-event Q&A conversation with Chellie Cameron, Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer, Mayor Parker championed inclusive workforce development to move the region’s economic growth forward, emphasizing the importance of preparing a workforce for the industries that are already thriving, such as the region’s world-renowned life sciences and biotech sectors. A program launched on March 6, […]