Select Greater Philadelphia Council, Stories From Our Region

Philadelphia, July 22nd, 2024

»StrongRoom« AI’s Expansion into Greater Philadelphia Shows Strength of Region’s #Business Community #Australian company »StrongRoom« AI recently opened its first U. S. location in #Greater #Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Moves Up Two Spots to Secure Top 25 Startup Ecosystem Status  Philly has moved up two spots in the rankings of top global top startup ecosystems, from 27th last year to 25th in 2024.

Delaware-Based Incyte’s New Space Nearly Doubles Its Footprint in First State Incyte, a global biopharmaceutical company founded in Delaware, has chosen downtown Wilmington for its expansion. The company will almost double its Delaware footprint, creating an estimated 500 new jobs.

Life Sciences Spotlight

Greater Philadelphia Life Sciences Leaders Share Insights on the Region’s Cell and Gene Therapy Industry’s Momentum “The Chamber” interviewed local life sciences leaders on future growth projections for region’s globally leading cell and gene therapy industry. One Step Forward for PIDC’s Efforts to Transform Philadelphia’s Lower Schuylkill Riverfront into Biotech Manufacturing Campus PIDC and partners’ plan to turn a swath of Philadelphia’s Lower Schuylkill riverfront area into a biotech manufacturing campus is closing in one selecting a project developer, sources said.

Upcoming Events and Conferences

The Chamber is planning to participate in these upcoming conferences to connect with businesses and talent looking to locate or expand in the Greater Philadelphia region. Please reach out to James Medaglio, Director, Business Attraction & Expansion, at jmedaglio@chamberphl.comExternal Link if you will also be attending or want to learn more.

  • IAMC’s Fall 2024 Forum, Quebec City, Canada, September 14th through 18th, 2024
  • Chamber’s 2024 Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 25th, 2024

Select Greater Philadelphia is an initiative made possible through the generous support of The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia’s Annual Investors. MoreExternal Link