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City Council FY25 Budget Hearings Recap

Following Mayor Cherelle Parker‘s inaugural Budget Address in March* (recap below), City Council’s FY25 Budget hearings commenced the week of March 25, 2024. They concluded on May 5, 2024, with the goal of finalizing the city’s FY25 Budget in the coming weeks. Recent highlights from Council’s hearings include:  

May 29th, 2024|Categories: Advocacy, Economy, Home | News & Perspectives 1, Local, Quality of Life|Comments Off on City Council FY25 Budget Hearings Recap
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A Unified Vision for Philadelphia: Building a Cleaner, Greener, and Safer Future

The City of Philadelphia, a world-class destination rich in history, diversity, and innovation, has embarked on a new chapter under the leadership of our 100th and first woman mayor, Mayor Cherelle Parker. With the Parker Administration’s bold promise to transform Philadelphia into the cleanest, greenest, and safest big city in the nation while fostering economic growth for all, the stage is set for a collaborative effort that transcends boundaries and unites our neighborhoods. The Chamber stands at the forefront of this […]

April 24th, 2024|Categories: Advocacy, Home | News & Perspectives 3, Local, Quality of Life|Comments Off on A Unified Vision for Philadelphia: Building a Cleaner, Greener, and Safer Future
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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 […]

March 27th, 2024|Categories: Home | News & Perspectives 3, Life Sciences, Quality of Life|Comments Off on Philadelphia’s Second Skyline is Sparking Collaboration and Innovation
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Ushering in a New Era of City Leadership

A note from our President and Chief Executive Officer, Chellie Cameron:

Dear Chamber Community, 

I couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome Mayor Cherelle Parker as our city’s 100th mayor. Her historic inauguration marks the start of a bright new chapter for Philadelphia.  

The Parker Administration has hit the ground running, and our business community is eager to collaborate to create jobs, grow businesses, and build a safer, more inclusive Philadelphia.  

We know city government can’t do it alone or without our collective support. The Chamber is here to serve as a partner and convener to create lasting impact in our city and region.  

In this […]

February 1st, 2024|Categories: Advocacy, Home | News & Perspectives 1, Local, Quality of Life|Comments Off on Ushering in a New Era of City Leadership
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United for a Safer Philadelphia

A Year of Collective Courage in Philadelphia

As the Civic Coalition to Save Lives (the Coalition) marks its first anniversary, the Chamber acknowledges the ways in which the collaborative initiative has helped support Philadelphia in making strides to address the critical issue of gun violence in our city. This vibrant group of government, civic, business, philanthropic, religious, and community leaders has catalyzed broad support for proven evidence-based gun violence reduction solutions.  

This work has maximized the effectiveness of the city’s ongoing initiatives and amplified the contributions of the community-based organizations that […]

December 21st, 2023|Categories: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Home | News & Perspectives 3, Quality of Life|Comments Off on United for a Safer Philadelphia
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