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Northeast Corridor Improvements to Speed Philadelphia's Intercity Connections
Greater Philadelphia's connectivity to New York, Washington and Harrisburg will be even better with the announcement of millions in new federal dollars for high-speed rail projects...
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Tourism Remains Strong Regional Economic Driver
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On May 11th, the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) released its Tourism 2011 Report to the Region: 15 Years of Milestones and Momentum. According to the report, tourism continues strong in Greater Philadelphia.
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Wilmington Compost Giant Gets Capacity Boost
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Waste Management Inc. has made a “strategic investment” in the Peninsula Compost Company, which owns and operates the Wilmington Organic Recycling Center (WORC), the largest composting facility in the eastern US...
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Teva to Acquire Cephalon for $6.8 Billion
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Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., the world's largest generic drug maker, will acquire Cephalon, the global biopharmaceutical company. The $6.8 billion acquisition is expected to be completed in the third quarter of the year...
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Greater Philadelphia Drives Successful Launch for CarGroup Holdings
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When Carcraft, the UK's high-volume buyer of used automobiles, decided to expand to the United States, their site consultants quickly identified Greater Philadelphia as the ideal location to establish a headquarters and roll out their business model...
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Penn Opens New Medical Research Center
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The University of Pennsylvania opened its new, $370 million Translational Research Center on its campus in West Philadelphia earlier this month. The 531,000-square-foot building serves as home for three Penn institutes created in 2005...
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Two Philadelphia Innovators Named to National Board
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Two Philadelphia leaders in innovation, University City Science Center President and CEO Stephen S. Tang (photo left) and Natalia Olson-Urtecho, president and CEO of EG (photo right), have been named to the US Department of Commerce's new Innovation Advisory Board...
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World Trade Center To Honor Select's Tom Morr, PIDC and Weston Solutions
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Select President and CEO Thomas G. Morr will accept the individual award for 2011 global business leadership at the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia's (WTCGP) annual awards dinner on May 19...
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CHOP Launches First Startup to Pursue Commercial Potential of Blood Vessel Research
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The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has spun off its first startup company, Vascular Magnetics, Inc. (VMI). VMI was formed to develop the hospital's extensive laboratory research...
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About
Momentum Newsletter
Select
Greater Philadelphia's Momentum Newsletter is a monthly
electronic news publication that reports on key economic
progress in the 11-County Greater Philadelphia Region of
northern Delaware, southern New Jersey and southeastern
Pennsylvania. The newsletter reaches a diverse audience of
regional business community leaders as well as prospective
business contacts considering locating or relocating to the
community.
So...what do you think about the New Design and Layout of Momentum?
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About
Select
Greater Philadelphia
Select
Greater Philadelphia (Select) is an economic development
marketing organization dedicated to attracting companies to
the Greater Philadelphia region.
Select
assists companies interested in the vicinity by providing
detailed information about the 11-county area and a one-stop
connection to numerous resources that help companies make
informed decisions about locating to the region. Through
global marketing efforts, Select works to promote the region's
key assets to help build the area's economy.
The
Greater Philadelphia region encompasses northern Delaware,
southern New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania.
Select
is a private, non-profit organization and an affiliate of the
Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. Click below for more
information or call 215-790-3777.
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State of the Region, May 24: Hear US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood
Select will release its 6th annual Regional Report at a State of the Region breakfast meeting on Tuesday, May 24 in Wilmington.
Hosted by the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, the meeting will focus on “New Horizons in Transportation,” with a presentation by US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. Also speaking will be Albrecht Engel, vice president of Amtrak's high speed rail division and Select President and CEO Thomas G. Morr.
For more information and to register, click on the link below.
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May 24, 2011
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Registration
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Program
Chase Center on the Riverfront
815 Justison Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
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Select Greater Philadelphia Spring Celebration
Please join your fellow regional business executives for a cocktail reception as we celebrate those who have been Ambassadors for the Greater Philadelphia region. This celebration is to recognize the significant contributions many local business leaders have made this past year and to say "thank you".
Special Honoree
Stephen S. Aichele, Esquire
General Counsel for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
For his remarkable leadership and commitment to the region's success
Please respond to Meghan Lyons at mlyons@selectgreaterphila.com or 215-790-3778 with your attendance plans by Friday, May 20th.
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May 26, 2011
5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
University City Science Center
Quorum
3711 Market Street, 8th Floor
Philadelphia, PA
Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served. |
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PA Life Sciences to Convene at Bio Knowledge Fair and Summer Social
The PA Bio Knowledge Fair and Summer Social offers participants practical help on finding effective tools and solutions for capital, employee training programs, office and lab locations and other pressing business needs.
Select Greater Philadelphia will be on hand, along with other economic development agencies, life science organizations and companies, research institutions and others all committed to the advancement of the biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, drug discovery and diagnostic industries in Pennsylvania.
The event is set for Wednesday, June 8 at Penn State Great Valley. For more information and to register, click learn more link below.
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June 8, 2011
12:30 p.m.
Registration
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Knowledge Fair
5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Summer Social
Penn State Great Valley
Conference Center
Malvern, Pennsylvania
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SAVE THE DATE! June 10, 2011 - Governor's Entrepreneurial Business Conference
Job Creation Entrepreneurial activity and financial business prosperity are key drivers of economic growth in Delaware. That is why today, entrepreneurs and business owners are more vital than ever to Delaware's economic future. The companies they start, build and grow are the employers of tomorrow. The Delaware Economic Development Office and our partners recognize the economic impact of business success and are again working collectively to bring you the 2011 Governor's Entrepreneurial Business Conference.
Click below for more details and to register. Learn more » |
June 10, 2011
7:30 a.m.
Registration
8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Program
Chase Center on the Riverfront
815 Justison Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
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Free Session on E-Learning
Webanywhere is presenting “Cost Effective e-Learning for Philadelphia Corporations,” a free session on how e-learning can make workforce training more efficient and affordable. Conor Gilligan, head of operations at Webanywhere, and Lee Stayton, vice president of e-learning solutions at nSight, will share their expertise and there will be time for Q&A and networking.
The event is set for 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, June 15 at The Rittenhouse Hotel in Philadelphia.
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Tell Us What You Think
We would love to get your thoughts on Momentum's new layout. Click here to share your feedback or email bevans@selectgreaterphila.com. |
June 15, 2011
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Program
The Rittenhouse Hotel
210 West Rittenhouse Square
Philadelphia, PA 19103-5726
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