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Greater Together: The Greater Philadelphia Chamber’s 2026 Annual Meeting

The 2026 Annual Meeting brought together more than 1,400 business and civic leaders from across the Greater Philadelphia region into one room, and together that room welcomed a new chapter. The meeting marked the beginning of The Greater Philadelphia Chamber, a bold new name and reimagined identity that reflects the organization’s 225-year history while pointing towards the future.  

“In 1801, a group of Philadelphia merchants decided they could do more together than they could alone,” said Chamber President and CEO Chellie Cameron as she welcomed the room. “That idea has carried us through more than two […]

November 2nd, 2026|Categories: Featured News, Home | News & Perspectives 1, Programs & Events|
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FIFA World Cup 2026™ & America 250: Business Resources for Greater Philadelphia

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

June 8th, 2026|Categories: Home | News & Perspectives 1, Programs & Events|
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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|
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Level Up: A Look Back on the Chamber’s 2025 Annual Meeting

On Friday, October 10, 2025, 1,400 members of the business community convened at the Pennsylvania Convention Center for the Chamber's Annual Meeting. Attendees reflected on Greater Philadelphia’s progress as a top global destination for business and inclusive growth, made connections, and forged a path forward that will allow our city and region to level up in 2026 and beyond.

October 27th, 2025|Categories: Economy, Featured News, Home | News & Perspectives 3, In the News, Programs & Events, Video|
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The Chamber’s Annual Meeting Emphasizes Strategic Priorities for the Region

More than 1,200 attendees gathered at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on October 31, 2023, for the Chamber’s 223rd Annual Meeting, one of the region’s largest gatherings of executives, elected officials, business owners, and civic leaders. The message from the Chamber’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Chellie Cameron, was clear, “The Chamber intends to make a bigger impact than ever before.” 

Together with Chamber Board Members Gregory Deavens, President and Chief Executive Officer, Independence Health Group, the parent company of the event’s Title Sponsor, Independence Blue […]

November 29th, 2023|Categories: Cell & Gene Therapy and Connected Health, CEO Council for Growth, Home | News & Perspectives 1, Programs & Events|
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The Chamber Supports Mayor’s Priorities and Continues Working Toward Equitable Inclusive Growth Agenda

The Chamber’s coordinated local advocacy efforts, in line with the Recharge & Recover PHL initiative’s aspirations, have been on display recently as longtime Philadelphia Mayor James F. Kenney embarks on his final year in office and the city’s upcoming elections are at the forefront.  

On Wednesday, February 8, 2023, the Chamber hosted our Mayoral Luncheon for over 1,200 guests at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, just blocks away from City Hall. This annual bipartisan event – recognized as Philadelphia’s largest mayoral forum to address the business community – centers upon the sitting Mayor’s […]

March 3rd, 2023|Categories: Home | News & Perspectives 2, Local, Programs & Events|
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Chamber Presents Economic Outlook 2023

On Friday, January 13, 2023, the Chamber, in partnership with Firstrust Bank, hosted our annual economic forecast at the Perelman Theater at the Kimmel Center Cultural Campus. 475 regional professionals attended the sold-out event, ready to be the first to hear a regional economic forecast and the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s annual Chamber member survey results. 

The occasion marked the first major Chamber event of the 2023 calendar year and other exciting firsts for the long-standing event. Guests were welcomed in-person for the first time since Economic Outlook 2020. The format was updated […]

January 24th, 2023|Categories: Economy, Home | News & Perspectives 1, Programs & Events|
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Inclusive Neighborhood Growth – Issue Forum Recap

On Thursday, October 20, 2022, the Chamber hosted Securing a Safer City: An Inclusive Neighborhood Growth* Issue Forum at the University City Science Center. Over 120 members of our regional business community gathered to join in an interactive dialogue that addressed crime, drug use, public safety, and their combined economic and social costs on the city, intending to further a more collaborative approach to improve public safety, save lives, and stimulate regional economic prosperity. 

Expert speakers included Erica D. Atwood, Senior Director, Policy and Strategic Initiatives, the City of Philadelphia’s Office […]

November 11th, 2022|Categories: Advocacy, Home | News & Perspectives 2, Inclusive Neighborhood Growth, Programs & Events, Video|
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222nd Annual Meeting – Event Recap

On Friday, October 28, 2022, the Chamber convened over 1,200 regional professionals and civic leaders at the Pennsylvania Convention Center for our 222nd Annual Meeting.  

The sold-out luncheon, our first in-person Annual Meeting in two years, was a welcome reminder that Greater Philadelphia’s business community is united and thriving with a shared focus on furthering inclusive economic growth.  

Leaders from throughout the region were in attendance, representing a diverse sampling of Greater Philadelphia’s key industries and organizations of all types and sizes. The excitement was palpable as attendees settled into their seats to focus on the main stage.

October 31st, 2022|Categories: Featured News, Home | News & Perspectives 1, Local, Programs & Events|
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