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The Greater Philadelphia region's #LeadingLifeSciences🧬 ecosystem continues to lead the way for research and innovation that changes lives and improves outcomes. Join us on May 9th at WHYY for a forum delving into the journey that has propelled our region forward and a glimpse of what's next with a keynote by John Swartley, University of Pennsylvania's first Chief Innovation Officer. Presented with our Title Sponsor, Proconex. Register:

April 25th - Register today with Chamber Investor Drexel University and the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute to learn more about neurodiversity and disability, understand the benefits of hiring neurodivergent talent, and learn practical tools to hire and retain more neurodivergent employees: https://lnkd.in/eTR-77Bm

“I vowed when I started Jacobson that no one would ever come to work with a sick feeling in their stomach, because of office politics, or maybe an unintended mistake. Like who makes a mistake on purpose?” - Susan Jacobson, President, Jacobson Strategic Communications at last month's Paradigm Award honoring her for her instrumental leadership in Greater Philadelphia's business community. Thank you to The Philadelphia Citizen for their excellent coverage, and view her whole speech here:

Congratulations to Chamber investor PECO on their recent announcement of further investing in our community by increasing spend with diverse businesses - to a record total of $597 million in 2023! This is a huge win for supplier diversity and inclusive growth within our region as a whole 💡 Hear the story of a graduate of PECO's Empowerment Academy William Bowie, President & CEO of Chamber member Empower Construction, LLC: https://lnkd.in/egqdju5K Learn more about supplier diversity opportunities with the Chamber's Diverse Procurement Collaborative Network: https://lnkd.in/e_dwmM2f

More exciting news from our region's #LeadingLifeSciences Industry! A new initiative is bolstering the growth of the region’s life sciences sector and strengthening the industry’s robust talent pipeline. The Keystone LifeSci Collaborative (KLSC), which launched on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, is a business-centered forum supported by new funding from the American Rescue Plan through the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Good Jobs Challenge. Learn more:

The Greater Philadelphia region stands at a crucial juncture, poised to embrace growth and inclusivity in its business, economic, and workforce development strategies. Join us next week for an interactive discussion with a panel of these civic, local, and state leaders who will discuss how the regional business community can champion inclusive growth in our area: Marshall Paul Hughes Mitchell, Pastor, Salem Baptist Church of Abington Councilman Anthony Phillips, City of Philadelphia Donna Allie, Founder, President & CEO, Team Clean, Inc. Register:

We're proud to celebrate with our visionary corporate investor Wawa, Inc. on its 60th anniversary today, April 16! Over the past six decades, they've grown from a humble Pennsylvania neighborhood convenience store to a beloved regional icon. Join us in raising a cup to Wawa ☕ Learn more:

The Chamber is excited to announce that we are building capacity to drive impact and have added TWO new strategic leaders to our team! Please join us in welcoming Jason Bannon, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications, and Shannon Williams, Senior Vice President, Advocacy, to the Chamber leadership team.   In their respective roles and in alignment with Chamber 2028, their work will advance the Chamber’s vision: the Greater Philadelphia region is a top global destination for business and a leader in inclusive growth. #GoodBizPHL   Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eixW32Au

Next week our Director of Member Engagement Gabriel Procaccino is speaking with the Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association for their Spotlight Series! Register: https://lnkd.in/eaRYq2zk