Explore the benefits of the CEO Access Network group gatherings where the cohort convenes to network, discuss their business challenges, and lean on one another for best practices to thrive.
Our members are sharing subject matter expertise focused on improving the workplace, uplifting neighborhoods in our region, and issues relevant to the changing needs of our business community.
Stefanie Christmas & Shannon Connolly
Director and DEI Service Lead,
DEI Service Lead,
Vynamic
Christmas and Connolly go in-depth on why flexibility should be top-of-mind for healthcare organizations when developing and implementing strategies to address public health challenges.
Danae Mobley
COO,
Coded by Kids
Mobley provides insight into how organizations can create a more equitable future for Philadelphians. […]
PHILADELPHIA, PA – In continuation of its work to increase economic inclusion, the Chamber is proud to announce the second year of a program which provides small, minority-owned businesses located in the Greater Philadelphia region with access to resources, support, and business connections to grow their enterprises. This work would not be possible without funding provided by the Wells Fargo Foundation.
Wells Fargo’s local community grants support nonprofit organizations aligned with four focus areas: housing access & affordability, financial health, small business & entrepreneurship, and sustainability & climate resilience. Priority is placed on nonprofit programming supporting low- to […]
The Chamber’s 222nd Annual Meeting exemplified the commitment of leaders in the Greater Philadelphia business and civic communities to working collaboratively in support of our region’s economic vitality, competitiveness, and attractiveness. This short video demonstrates the significant progress we have made together toward reaching the five key aspirations set out at the beginning of the Recharge & Recover PHL process:
Through several efforts, such as the Philadelphia Skills Forward partnership and the creation and execution […]
According to data from Experian provided by The Pew Charitable Trusts’ Philadelphia business and jobs dashboard, of the more than 44,000 businesses in the City of Philadelphia with “trackable credit records and activity”, approximately 90% have between 1-99 employees and therefore can be classified as small businesses. As such, the health of small businesses is a fundamental piece of our region’s economic vitality. The three measures shown below—the number of jobs, financial stability, and delinquencies in payments—help to develop a picture of businesses’ financial health and their risk of default or closure.
The number of available jobs […]
The Chamber continues to work towards the aspirational goals set by our Recharge & Recover PHL initiative. Promoting equitable economic growth and prosperity for all of Greater Philadelphia is at the heart of what matters to the Chamber, our members, and the region.
In a recent conversation, Sharmain Matlock-Turner, President and CEO of the Urban Affairs Coalition, and member of the Recharge & Recover Task Force and Steering Committee, echoed this commitment. “This Chamber has taken on the issue, listened to communities, and partnered with diverse Chambers of Commerce to develop our shared agenda for equitable economic growth,” said Matlock-Turner. “This […]
Council, Co-Owner, Unique Harmony Consultants LLC & Special Needs Housing LLC, shares his thoughts on how minority-owned procurement businesses positively impact local communities.
Norton, Director, National Accounts, Corpay, explains why it is beneficial for small and mid-sized businesses to manage their currency risk.
The Chamber is proud to announce the launch of a pilot program, made possible by Wells Fargo, to provide minority-owned small businesses located in the Greater Philadelphia region with resources to help grow their enterprises.
Mason, Principal, David Mason & Associates, explains how upcoming infrastructure legislation will impact Black and brown businesses in architecture, engineering, and construction industries.
