A Region with More Cohesion

Regional collaboration is the key to greater economic growth, said Tom Morr, Select's President and CEO, in a recent Philadelphia Business Journal op-ed. In this piece, Morr discussed the importance of the Greater Philadelphia region's leaders working together to grow the local economy. He also touched on Select's progress in attracting new companies to the region. Select has helped bring 26 companies to the region, with an associated 1,676 total new jobs in 2007 and the potential of 800 more in the next several years. These firms will generate an estimated $566.2 million annual increase in gross regional product. Morr also highlighted Select's revamped Web site, recently published research report on higher education and the CEO Council's efforts to improve technology transfer through a research study and action plan, among many other projects.

About Select Greater Philadelphia

Select Greater Philadelphia is an economic development marketing organization dedicated to building the economy of the Greater Philadelphia region. It is a private, non-profit organization that focuses its resources on enhancing the profile and image of the region's business community in order to attract businesses. Select Greater Philadelphia markets the region nationally and globally in order to establish Greater Philadelphia as a top-tier place to do business. The Greater Philadelphia region encompasses northern Delaware , southern New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania . Select Greater Philadelphia is an affiliate of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey and the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce. For more information, visit www.selectgreaterphiladelphia.com