The Insider: Philadelphia's Architecture, Engineering and Planning Industry - A City's Unique Landscape, A Sizable Economic Generator
Innovation Philadelphia's new study Creative Footprint, has uncovered particular strengths within the following industry sectors: Software Development; Communications and Marketing; Architecture, Engineering and Planning; Graphic and Visual Arts and Multimedia Design; Product and Merchandising Design; and Information Technology. Over the next six issues, Innovation Matters is taking an in-depth look at the big six, and here is what we've found about architecture, engineering and planning:
The Philadelphia Region's architecture, engineering and planning industry sector's economic impact on the Philadelphia Region is $3.5 billion annually. This creative industry sector employs 41,400 workers with average annual wages of $59,300. Architecture, engineering and planning firms comprise nearly 14% of all creative industry employment in the Philadelphia Region.
The Philadelphia Region houses impressive highly-skilled architects, engineers and planners. From 2003-2005, the region's architecture, engineering and planning occupational employment grew by nearly 26%. Employment growth in recent years sets the stage to claim Philadelphia's reputation as a hub for architecture, engineering and planning.
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Innovation Spotlight: Philadelphia Region - A Planner's Dream
Innovation Philadelphia spotlights regional creative industry entrepreneurs and young professionals making an impact on the Philadelphia Region, or innovative initiatives that showcase the tremendous innovative and creative talent driving Philadelphia's economy.
March's spotlight is local entrepreneur, Charnelle Hicks, President and CEO of CHPlanning Ltd., a Philadelphia firm that specializes in land use and community and environmental planning. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Charnelle specializes in airport planning and community impact, and past clients have included the Philadelphia International Airport, Atlantic City International Airport and Pope Air Force Base, to name a few. Her experience in community planning includes preparing comprehensive plans, zoning and subdivision regulations for urban and rural communities throughout the United States and abroad.
Charnelle has been featured in the January 2008 Black Enterprise Magazine's leading entrepreneurs. CHPlanning has been recognized by the Philadelphia 100 as one of the fastest-growing privately held firms in the region.
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Opportunities Abound: Career Advice and Insights from Leading HR Professionals
Calling all young professionals! With a world-class music venue as the backdrop, the stage is set to rock your career at this unique networking event. Join Innovation Philadelphia on Thursday, March 20 at World Cafe Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia) from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Connect with the Philadelphia Region's leading HR representatives to gain career advice on future career paths, changing career directions, the types of high-demand career opportunities available in the region and specific opportunities available at their companies. Event admission is free. Pre-registration is required.
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Save the Date: Creative Movement Seminar
Mark Your Calendars today for Creative Movement Seminar: Creative Economy in Action. Business Development in Motion., a half-day seminar on Thursday, May 22, 2008 from 7:30 a.m. to noon in Room 109 of the Pennsylvania Convention Center (1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia). Learn how peer city leaders from New York City, Boston, Austin and Pittsburgh are leading economic and job growth in creative industry businesses, and changing the landscape of business development. Creative Movement is a half-day seminar and panel discussion focused on for-profit, creative economy best practice models from these regions. Join Philadelphia business professionals and economic development, civic and education leaders at the upcoming Creative Movement seminar. Business Attire is required. Attendance cost is $65 per person. For more information, contact Hassan Charles, ahcharles@innovationphiladelphia.com or (215) 496-8193.
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Your Opinion Counts
The Philadelphia Region's communications and marketing industry is a leading creative industry sector with talented and world-renowned firms. When asked what services do businesses in the region rely most heavily on for communications and marketing, the results of the poll are:
What is most important for the future of Philadelphia's architectural landscape?
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