l because it is at the heart of innovation, and innovation is a growth driver and,
therefore, a business imperative." - Harold G. McGraw III
Innovation does not just happen. It is driven. And the drive for innovation begins
here.
Philadelphia has a history of leading innovation, generating new and progressive
ideas, and turning these ideas into reality. This ability to be innovative
is critical for a competitive advantage, not just for the private sector, but for
regions as well. Innovation Philadelphia has developed an innovative strategy, comprised
of three integrated initiatives to drive economic growth in the Philadelphia Region,
which include:
Cultivating the For-Profit Creative
Economy - provide business resources; entrepreneurial assistance;
and marketing, networking, and educational opportunities to make Philadelphia's for-profit
creative economy a leading source of jobs and wealth in the Philadelphia Region.
Attracting and Retaining Young
Professionals - facilitate career and network
development; link young professionals to employment opportunities; and showcase
Philadelphia to young professionals as a place to live, work and play. Young professionals
are critical to fuel economic growth and fill the pipeline with innovative thinkers
who will become future entrepreneurs and business and civic leaders in Philadelphia.
Fostering Entrepreneurism and New Ideas
- host networking and educational events to link regional entrepreneurs with one another and with the purchasers of their goods and services; host interactive discussions, called Innovation Forums, to develop ideas that will enhance Philadelphia's entrepreneurial environment and define Philadelphia's future; and use technology and electronic mediums such
as blogs, webinars and webcasts to seek and gather other ideas.
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Register Today: Creative Movement conference
Creative Economy in Action. Business Development in Motion.
Register today for Creative Movement, a half-day conference on Thursday, May 22, 2008. Hear from keynote speaker Rolf Smith, Lead Guide of The Virtual Thinking Expedition (vTx) Company, and learn how peer city leaders from Boston, New York City, Pittsburgh and San Diego are leading economic and job growth in creative industry businesses, and changing the landscape of business development.
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Creative Footprint Report Now Available
Ecomomic Impact of Region's For-Profit Creative Industry
Innovation Philadelphia’s new study, Creative Footprint, is now available. The report measures the size, scope and impact of the for-profit, creative industry. Creative industry employment within the Philadelphia Region generated a total economic impact of nearly $60 billion, ranking the for-profit, creative industry among one of the top industries in the region. Read more.
Creative Economy Investment Fund
Generating business growth. Fostering creative innovation.
The Creative Economy Investment Fund provides pre-seed and early-stage investments
to creative economy businesses in the Philadelphia Region. Click here to
read more and to apply for the fund.
Read more.