April 21st 2023
The Economy League Launches PAGE 100
On April 20, the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia convened more than 100 diverse business leaders and institutional supply chain professionals to launch a new index of the health of Philadelphia's diverse business ecosystem, the PAGE 100! Read More
January 31st 2023
Kenyatta James, PAGE Director, Wins 2023 Greater Philadelphia Social Innovations Award
On Thursday, January 26, 2023, The Social Innovations Journal (SIJ) hosts the 2023 Greater Philadelphia Innovation Awards where Greater Philadelphia’s Social Sector Leaders presented awards in Human Services, Social Mobility, Education, Arts and Culture, Systems and Policy Change, and Health to 54... Read More
December 6th 2022
Economy League Adds New Board Directors for 2023
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November 15th 2022
New Economy League Report Provides Roadmap for North Philadelphia Workforce Recovery
The report explores the challenges faced by workers and employees alike in North Philadelphia and provides real solutions. In addition, the report highlights the critical role local hiring institutions and employer workforce training play in rebuilding the Philadelphia workforce equitably. Read More
October 28th 2022
Economy League’s PAGE Hurdle Fund Reports Positive Contract Growth Between Philadelphia Institutions & BIPOC Businesses in First Year, Modeling a Local Capital Solution
$100k+ in grant capital supported five BIPOC businesses in securing $1.8M in new revenue opportunities with institutions like Drexel University and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Read More
July 11th 2022
The Economy League and ImpactPHL Launch PAGE Hurdle Fund with $125,000, Aiming to Eliminate Barriers for Black & Brown Businesses Pursuing Institutional Contracts to Grow Businesses & Build Wealth
According to data from the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia (ELGP), Philadelphia's major educational and healthcare anchor institutions spend approximately $2B+ per year across 19 sectors, yet less than 12% of spending goes to local Black and Brown-owned businesses, creating a significant... Read More
July 9th 2021
$50K Well City Challenge Grant Recipient Announced During Well City Expo
Hey Auntie!, a multi-generational wellness tech platform for Black women that facilitates purposeful connections through conversations, fitness, learning new skills, and volunteerism, was named the $50,000 Well City Challenge grand prize recipient during the Well City Expo on Wednesday, July 7. Read More
March 10th 2021
Economy League & Independence Blue Cross Announce Well City Challenge People’s Choice Winners
The Economy League of Greater Philadelphia (ELGP) and Independence Blue Cross (Independence) today announced the People’s Choice winners of the Well City Challenge. The three winners were selected by members of the public and received $7,500 to continue refining and implementing their ideas to help... Read More
Regional Direction
March 9th 2021