Calendar of Events
Rethinking Philadelphia
Metro Nation
ECONOMIC/REGIONAL UPDATES, NETWORKING, YPN
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM Registration
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Program
Union League of Philadelphia
Lincoln Hall
140 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA
With the issues and challenges of urban centers now the subject of new federal attention, the 2009 Rethinking Philadelphia program will examine the effects that President Obama’s urban policy plans will have on the Greater Philadelphia region as well as other metropolitan areas.
Similar to the format of a town meeting, Rethinking Philadelphia “Metro Nation” invites GPCC members, regional leaders, and concerned citizens to attend a forum focusing on this prominent issue.
The program will feature a diverse panel of regional business leaders discussing infrastructure and transportation, the emerging “green” sector, and job creation. It will analyze how the region can leverage its strengths and resources to position itself as a national leader among metropolitan regions.
In addition, the program’s co-producer, The Philadelphia Daily News, will produce an editorial supplement on the topic which will be published several days prior to the program. The supplement provides an exceptional medium to describe the region’s plans to leverage its infrastructure, the green sector and job creation.
Agenda
8:00am: Program
Welcoming Remarks — Mark S. Schweiker, President & CEO, Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
Overview — Sandra Shea, Editorial Page Editor, Philadelphia Daily News
8:30am: Moderated Panel Discussion and Audience Questions & Answer
Andrew Altman, Director of Commerce & Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, Department of Commerce, City of Philadelphia
Peter Fontaine, Co-Chair, Energy, Environmental & Public Utility, Cozen O'Connor
Amy Liu, Deputy Director, Metropolitan Policy Program, The Brookings Institution
Steven T. Wray, Executive Director, Economy League of Greater Philadelphia
To Become a Partner of Rethinking Philadelphia: $2,500
Includes:
- Table of 10, preferred seating
- Company name recognition on the back page of a special edition Philadelphia Daily News supplement, printed in conjunction with the program
- Logo on event website
- Please call Tara Pizzo at 215-790-3625 to become a supporting partner
Fees
- Individual Ticket
- $40.00
- Table of Ten
- $400.00
- YPN/Small Business Board/GPCC Ambassadors Tickets
- $35.00
Registration
Registration is Closed
Registration/Cancellation Policy:
Pre-registration is necessary, availability is not guaranteed for walk-ins. Payment is required upon registration/entrance. No refunds will be given one week prior to program/event. Substitutions may be made. Tickets will be held at the door. Reserved seating for tables of 10 only.