YPC Kicks Off the Year with a Networking Reception at Gather Food Hall

The Young Professionals Council brought together over 130 young professionals from across Greater Philadelphia last Wednesday for a networking reception at Gather Food Hall & Bar. It was the first YPC event of the fiscal year, and a first chance for members to meet incoming Chair Rachel Kurlander and the new Advisory Board leadership team. 

YPC has been the Chamber’s home for young professionals since 1996. Today it’s nearly 2,000 members strong, spanning more than 115 industries across Greater Philadelphia. 

“I hope you’ll join us throughout the year, make it a habit, and continue to gather and […]

August 21st, 2026|Categories: Home | News & Perspectives 2, Talent and Workforce, Young Professionals Council|Comments Off on YPC Kicks Off the Year with a Networking Reception at Gather Food Hall

The Art of Attraction: How Art Brings Talent to Greater Philadelphia

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.

April 24th, 2026|Categories: Home | News & Perspectives 1, Talent and Workforce|Comments Off on The Art of Attraction: How Art Brings Talent to Greater Philadelphia

Connecting Philadelphia’s Youth to Career Pathways: Inside C2L-PHL

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.

April 23rd, 2026|Categories: Talent and Workforce|Comments Off on Connecting Philadelphia’s Youth to Career Pathways: Inside C2L-PHL

Leveraging 2026: Turning Global Attention Into Regional Opportunity

Greater Philadelphia is stepping onto the global stage in 2026, and some of the world’s most influential business decision makers will be watching. With a historic lineup of major sporting events coming to our region—from the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament and the PGA Championship to MLB All Star Week and the FIFA World Cup—Greater Philadelphia is expected to welcome approximately 800,000 to 1 million visitors for its major sporting events and related celebrations in 2026.

March 26th, 2026|Categories: Advocacy, Home | News & Perspectives 3, In the News, Select Greater Philadelphia, Talent and Workforce|Comments Off on Leveraging 2026: Turning Global Attention Into Regional Opportunity

Chamber Releases Fair Chance Hiring Policy Memo to Strengthen Implementation and Employer Engagement

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.

February 25th, 2026|Categories: Advocacy, Home | News & Perspectives 1, Talent and Workforce|Comments Off on Chamber Releases Fair Chance Hiring Policy Memo to Strengthen Implementation and Employer Engagement

Accelerating Hiring Pathways and Strengthening Our Communities: Introducing the Fair Chance Hiring Implementation Series

The Chamber, in collaboration with JPMorganChase, Envoy, and Philadelphia Works, is excited to introduce the Fair Chance Implementation Series to help regional employers confidently adopt and expand fair chance hiring practices. The six-part series – and targeted, individualized technical assistance - is set to begin in early 2026.

December 19th, 2025|Categories: Advocacy, In the News, Public Policy, Talent and Workforce|Comments Off on Accelerating Hiring Pathways and Strengthening Our Communities: Introducing the Fair Chance Hiring Implementation Series

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).

June 12th, 2025|Categories: Economy, Featured News, Home | News & Perspectives 2, In the News, Life Sciences, Press Releases, Regional Updates, Select Greater Philadelphia, Talent and Workforce|Comments Off on Philadelphia Climbs 12 Spots, Ranking #13 Globally in 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem Report by Startup Genome

Chamber and Partners Highlight Region as Growth Gateway for Global Health Tech Companies

From May 8-9, 2025, The Chamber, in partnership with Delaware Prosperity Partnership and Choose New Jersey, co-hosted a SelectUSA Investment Summit spinoff tour spotlighting the region’s thriving health tech industry ecosystem. The program welcomed approximately 20 international healthcare technology startup companies’ leaders from 13 countries, offering them a firsthand look at the innovation, infrastructure, and investment potential in Greater Philadelphia’s tri-state region.

Discovering the Mid-Atlantic Healthcare Tech Hub

Titled “Discover the Mid-Atlantic Healthcare Tech Hub,” the tour featured site visits and informational sessions at some of the region’s most influential life sciences and […]

May 27th, 2025|Categories: Economy, Health & Life Sciences, Home | News & Perspectives 3, Talent and Workforce|Comments Off on Chamber and Partners Highlight Region as Growth Gateway for Global Health Tech Companies

Chamber’s New ‘Stay for Philly’ Talent Attraction Website and Resources Support Regional Recruitment

The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia has launched a new talent attraction campaign, “Stay for Philly,” developed in partnership with Visit Philadelphia. Building on their renowned visitor attraction campaign, “Come for Philadelphia. Stay for Philly,” this initiative takes a fresh approach by aiming to turn those tourists into permanent transplants.

The main feature of the “Stay for Philly” campaign is a new microsite, StayforPhilly.com, dedicated to providing comprehensive information on the region’s key industries and quality-of-life amenities. In doing so, the site […]

March 26th, 2025|Categories: Economy, Featured News, Home | News & Perspectives 2, Talent and Workforce|Comments Off on Chamber’s New ‘Stay for Philly’ Talent Attraction Website and Resources Support Regional Recruitment

Chamber Hosts Annual State of the Economy Event

On January 9, 2025, the Chamber hosted its annual State of the Economy event, bringing together the Greater Philadelphia business community and Chamber members for a panel discussion on the region’s economic forecast for 2025.

The annual beginning-of-the-year gathering allows the region’s business community to hear from local economists and business leaders about key industry insights, trends, and opportunities expected to drive the region’s economic growth in the coming year. It also serves as a platform for the Chamber to present survey results from Chamber members on their business conditions in 2024 and their expectations […]

January 28th, 2025|Categories: Economy, Featured News, Home | News & Perspectives 2, Talent and Workforce|Comments Off on Chamber Hosts Annual State of the Economy Event
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