The following regional programs and opportunities may be of interest to our members:

Business Innovations for the Future of Work

Hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, Drexel University, and the City of Philadelphia

On November 6–7,  2019, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, Drexel University, and the City of Philadelphia will be hosting Business Innovations for the Future of Work. The summit will give businesses an opportunity to engage in strategic, solutions-focused conversations about preparing for the future of work.

We hope you will join us, along with national stakeholders engaged in this work. At such a crucial time in our economy and the Philadelphia region, we hope you will join us. If interested in attending or learning more, please register at this link and share with others in your organization who might be interested.

Building Industry Association of Philadelphia: Annual Builders Conference 2019

September 26, 2019, 3:00 – 8:00pm

With a 26% poverty rate and 4.6% unemployment, it’s well known that the City of Philadelphia faces serious economic challenges. Development and construction are vital to Philadelphia’s future prosperity. With the benefit of progressive city housing policies and building regulations, the industry can create more jobs, build needed workforce and affordable housing, diversify the industry, and bolster Philadelphia’s economy for all residents. At its 18th annual Builders Conference, the BIA will explore what is being done to expand development opportunities, bring skilled labor into the workforce, deliver more affordable housing, and help promote equitable growth.

To learn more and register, click here.

People for People, Inc. Looking for a Development Partner

People for People, Inc. (PFP) is looking for a development partner or team to create and implement an integrated redevelopment plan for 14 of its properties along North Broad Street and Ridge Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The properties are located in a Qualified Opportunity Zone in the heart of Philadelphia’s North Broad Street revitalization.

The RFQ can be accessed by clicking here.

Please provide notification of your interest at your earliest convenience to the points of contact listed below. Interested parties will be included on a list to receive additional information about the RFQ as necessary. In addition, please let us know if we can share the name of your firm and if you would like to receive the combined list of interested organizations. Please direct all questions and comments to:

Michelle Martin
People for People, Inc.
mmartin@gebch.com

Brittany Forman
Director
Econsult Solutions, Inc.
Forman@EconsultSolutions.com

Submissions are due by 5:00 PM EST on September 30, 2019 and are to be transmitted electronically in PDF format.

Fairmount Park Conservancy Seeking New Executive Director

Fairmount Park Conservancy is currently seeking an Executive Director who can leverage the expertise and energy of its staff and Board of Directors to lead the organization through its next phase of growth.

The next Executive Director will join the Conservancy at an inflection point for the organization, when the value of parks to civic life is widely recognized, and the Conservancy is viewed as central to the advancement of parks across the city. In the last decade, the Conservancy has emerged as the go-to organization for city government, major foundations, and community groups for support, activation, and engagement around Philadelphia’s parks. What began as a fundraising vehicle in support of city government is now a lead player in urban revitalization, sustainability, and civic engagement that inspires people to think about parks and open space in new ways.

To learn more and apply, click here.