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Economy
Reporting on the economy and the public decisions shaping it, including investment, jobs, trade and tariffs, industry and workforce, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.
Verizon Launches Digital Support Program; National ACE Assists Community Businesses in Accessing Resources
[VT | April 13, 2026 | Philadelphia PA] Verizon has launched the “Small Business Digital Ready” program, providing digital support resources to small businesses across […]
Post-Paris Talks, Beijing Holds Consecutive Meetings with Foreign and U.S. Business Representatives
[VT | March 24, 2026 | Philadelphia PA] Following the latest round of China–U.S. economic and trade consultations held in Paris, Beijing has conducted a […]
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker Holds Ceremonial Signing of Bill Funding Revitalization of Interim Bus Facility
[VT I Philadelphia, PA January 8, 2026] Mayor Cherelle L. Parker today hosted a ceremonial signing of legislation authorizing funding for the revitalization of Philadelphia’s interim […]
Philadelphia Awards $450,000 in SBIR/STTR Matching Grants to Support Life Sciences Commercialization in Philadelphia
[VT – Philadelphia, PA January 10, 2026 ] The Philadelphia Department of Commerce, through its Office of Business Development, has awarded $450,000 in SBIR/STTR Matching Grants to 21 […]
Shapiro Administration Invests Nearly $82 Million to Expand Recreation and Conservation Projects Across Pennsylvania
[VT I Harrisburg, PA January 8, 2026] Governor Josh Shapiro today announced a nearly $82 million investment in state funding to support more than 295 recreation […]
National ACE and Grubhub Launch 2025 Restaurant Accelerator & Community Fund Grant
[VT – Philadelphia, October 22, 2025] National ACE, in partnership with Grubhub, announced that applications are now open for the 2025 Restaurant Accelerator & Community […]
Inaugural Golden Eagle Awards Gala Celebrates Asian American Business Leaders, Unveils a New Blueprint for Regional
[VT – Philadelphia, October 3, 2025] The Asian American Business Alliance of Greater Philadelphia (AABAGP) hosted its first-ever Golden Eagle Awards Gala at the Live! Casino […]
Philadelphia Marks a New Milestone in International Relations: Namibia President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Visits with Mayor Cherelle Parker and Council President Kenyatta Johnson
[ VT September 25, 2025, Philadelphia] Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of the Republic of Namibia and the country’s first female president, arrived in Philadelphia today. […]
Federal Reserve Releases Economic Projections: 2025–2028 Outlook for Growth, Inflation, and Interest Rates
[VT | Philadelphia | Sept. 17, 2025] FOMC members’ and Federal Reserve Bank presidents’ expectations for key economic indicators, including real GDP growth, the unemployment rate, […]