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Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia Applauds City for Moving Ahead with “Business Owners Bill of Rights”
The Chamber applauds the announcement that the City of Philadelphia will implement a new “Business Owners Bill of Rights."
Breaking: What’s standing in the way of an inclusive prosperity?
In a new report out by Drexel University’s Philadelphia Fellow, Richard Florida explores the roadblocks to all Philadelphia neighborhoods sharing in the prosperity of Center City. One of the things Florida identifies is our quickly declining millennial population.
Ensure young people thrive in the modern economy
There are more opportunities for computer programmers, graphic designers, and information technologists than ever before. But our education and workforce development systems aren’t set up to give our students the competitive advantage for these types of 21st-century jobs.
New Analysis: Philadelphia Among “Toughest Cities to Start a Company”
According to the new report, the average business opening in Philadelphia needs to take eight legal steps and pay costs more than three times the national average.
A tool for a stronger voice
Policies that foster a strong business environment, such as the Business Owner’s Bill of Rights, will incentivize our commercial corridors, improve overall business development, and enhance ongoing mentorship programs.
