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SUMMARY:People You Should Know: State of Business in the City
DESCRIPTION:2026 gave Philadelphians much to be proud of: The FIFA World Cup and the US semiquincentennial opened our doors to the world\, the rate of violent crimes continued to trend downwards\, Center City office leases increased despite back to the office numbers remaining unchanged\, retail occupancy has reached a seven year high\, and city's poverty rate dropped below 20% for the first time in decades.So\, what is driving this momentum and where are the opportunities to build on it? Drawing on data from The Pew Charitable Trusts' annual State of the City report\, leaders from across Philadelphia's business community will offer their perspectives on the state of the city's economy\, the challenges that remain\, and the new ideas\, investments\, and strategies that are shaping Philadelphia's future.Join us for a candid conversation about how we can continue to grow Philadelphia's economy\, strengthen its business community\, and build on this moment of opportunity and meet the People You Should Know who are helping make it happen.Wednesday\, December 16\, 2026\n8:00 AM to 10:00 AMWHYY\n150 N. 6th Street\nPhiladelphia\, PA 19106Panelists: \nPeople You Should Know\, designed to inspire discourse and authentic connections\, offers attendees the opportunity to meet diverse\, impactful leaders the change makers and thought leaders who inspire other leaders and professionals and make our exciting city truly great.\n\n$45 for Members\, $75 for Guests\nEvent includes panel discussion\, time for Q&A\, networking and light refreshments.\nSpace is limited. Reservations and pre-payment are required.\n\nSponsored by:\n \n \nHost:WHYY provides trustworthy\, fact-based\, local news and information and world-class entertainment to everyone in our community. WHYY offers a voice to those not heard\, a platform to share everyone's stories\, a foundation to empower early and lifelong learners and a trusted space for unbiased news. Learn more about Social Responsibility at WHYY. It's how we live.\nSustaining Support for Center City Business Association has been provided by Maven and Urban Affairs Coalition.
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2026 gave Philadelphians much to be proud of: The FIFA World Cup and the US semiquincentennial opened our doors to the world\, the rate of violent crimes continued to trend downwards\, Center City office leases increased despite back to the office numbers remaining unchanged\, retail occupancy has reached a seven year high\, and city&rsquo\;s poverty rate dropped below 20% for the first time in decades.
So\, what is driving this momentum&mdash\;and where are the opportunities to build on it? Drawing on data from The Pew Charitable Trusts&rsquo\; annual State of the City report\, leaders from across Philadelphia&rsquo\;s business community will offer their perspectives on the state of the city&rsquo\;s economy\, the challenges that remain\, and the new ideas\, investments\, and strategies that are shaping Philadelphia&rsquo\;s future.
Join us for a candid conversation about how we can continue to grow Philadelphia&rsquo\;s economy\, strengthen its business community\, and build on this moment of opportunity&mdash\;and meet the People You Should Know who are helping make it happen.
Wednesday\, December 16\, 2026
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
WHYY
150 N. 6th Street
Philadelphia\, PA 19106
Panelists: \;
People You Should Know\, designed to inspire discourse and authentic connections\, offers attendees the opportunity to meet diverse\, impactful leaders &ndash\; the change makers and thought leaders who inspire other leaders and professionals and make our exciting city truly great.
$45 for Members\, $75 for Guests
Event includes panel discussion\, time for Q&\;A\, networking and light refreshments.
Space is limited. Reservations and pre-payment are required.
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WHYY provides trustworthy\, fact-based\, local news and information and world-class entertainment to everyone in our community. \;
WHYY offers a voice to those not heard\, a platform to share everyone&rsquo\;s stories\, a foundation to empower early and lifelong learners and a trusted space for unbiased news. Learn more about Social Responsibility at WHYY. It&rsquo\;s how we live.
Sustaining Support for Center City Business Association has been provided by Maven and Urban Affairs Coalition.
LOCATION:150 N. 6th Street Philadelphia PA 19106
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