If you're having trouble reading this email, view the web version. | Visit us at http://www.innovationphiladelphia.com/

The Insider: Innovation Philadelphia: 2008 in Review

How many entrepreneurial programs would you guess Innovation Philadelphia hosted in 2008? How many times was the Entrepreneurs Resource Guide downloaded on our website? As 2008 has come to a close, Innovation Matters looks back at Innovation Philadelphia's year of programs and initiatives which have aided the growth of the Philadelphia Region's for-profit, creative economy. Read below as we run the numbers.

Distributed over 3,500 copies of Creative Footprint

Generated over 100 articles and 50 million media impressions about the Philadelphia Region's for-profit, creative economy

Assisted 12 companies to start or grow a business in the Philadelphia Region through the Investment Fund

Featured 24 regional creative young professionals and entrepreneurs in Innovation Matters, sent to over 325,000 subscribers total

»Read More

Innovation Spotlight: Designing the '100K House'

Spotlight Image

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.

January's spotlight on creativity is local creative entrepreneur Chad Ludeman. Chad's background is in industrial engineering, which helped him launch Postgreen in 2007. Postgreen is a real estate development firm specializing in modern, green and affordable buildings in Philadelphia's urban neighborhoods.

Postgreen has gained local notoriety, most recently in the Philadelphia Business Journal, for construction of a "100K House" prototype, a rowhouse that measures 1,000 square feet, is LEED platinum certified, and costs about $100,000 to build.

»Read More

In the News

» Drexel's largest donation ever to be used for a design center

» Film office edits expenses

» New Comcast SVP will lead cheers for 10 sports networks

NEW January Event: 'Creative Career Resources'

Job sources, freelance projects, networking opportunities, professional development organizations and funding sources are essential to help advance the careers of creative professionals in the Philadelphia Region.

Join Innovation Philadelphia and Philadelphia Area New Media Association (PANMA) on January 29, 2009, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Painted Bride (230 Vine Street, Philadelphia) for a panel discussion and networking reception to learn about these resources and how to access them.

This is a free event. Pre-registration is required to attend.

»Register today

Register today for 'Running on Empty: Make a Little Go a Long Way'

Running on Empty: Make a Little Go a Long Way , panel discussion and networking reception, will now be held on February 26, 2009 , from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the PNC Center (1600 Market Street, Philadelphia) in the Center Hall.

Learn how to make a little go a long way within your company, as experienced entrepreneurs and business owners discuss strategies and share personal experiences on how to survive and thrive during challenging economic times.

The cost is $25 to attend, which includes light appetizers and a cash bar.

»Register today

You are receiving this newsletter because you opted-in on our website or at one of our events. To ensure delivery of our emails, please add enews@innovationphiladelphia.com to your address book.