Tag: business
Philly business leaders say the next mayor needs to tackle public safety, jobs, and social equity
Philadelphia will soon have a new mayor. Here’s what local business leaders say they want the next leader to prioritize.
5 months ago
Listen 1:36Flexibility ‘here to stay’: Philly companies predict hybrid work is the future
The top reason for hybrid or remote work was, unsurprisingly, COVID-19 itself. The second most given reason was attracting and retaining employees.
2 years ago
Pop-up restaurants may stick around as COVID sees resurgence
As re-openings across the country are threatened by a rise in COVID-19 cases, pop-up creators and hosts are asking, “What next?”
3 years ago
Convention and Visitors Bureau wants groups to `Meet the Moment’ in Philly
A new marketing blitz targets markets just a short hop away, as well as local businesses that could keep their conferences here.
3 years ago
Survey finds Pa. business owners adapting to COVID-19 pandemic changes despite economic concern
Businesses are starting to recover from pandemic-related layoffs and economic activity, according to a new survey from PNC.
3 years ago
Pa. won’t say when it will release names of thousands of businesses that received waivers to operate
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle continue to raise concerns about how the Wolf administration has handled the business waiver process.
4 years ago
The residential child care’s dilemma: lose income or potentially expose families to coronavirus?
State officials ordered most child care providers to close, but those based in a provider’s residence are exempt from the regulations.
4 years ago
Listen 4:13Philly startup finds untapped market for Black-owned restaurants
David Cabello and his twin brother Aaron see an opportunity to meet a growing demand for food delivery services while giving a boost to their community.
4 years ago
Listen 2:16Comcast, Aramark and Campbell’s rank among Fortune 500s for boardroom diversity
In a multiyear study Comcast Corp., Aramark and Campbell Soup Company all ranked in the top 35 among the Fortune 500 firms for boardroom diversity.
5 years ago
Jersey Shore retailers hoping for a big Labor Day weekend after a rainy summer
6 years ago
Delaware offers guidance on new coastal zone-conversion process
The 13 recommendations are the first step in determining how the state will issue coastal zone conversion permits to allow industrial sites to be repurposed.
6 years ago
N.J. likes its odds on case for legalizing sports betting
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear legal arguments next month in New Jersey's quest to legalize sports betting even though federal law banned it 25 years ago.
6 years ago
Iconic domes, spires removed from ex-Trump Taj Mahal casino
Work crews are dismantling the domes, minarets, and other decorations from the former Trump Taj Mahal casino. It is being converted into a new Hard Rock casino resort.
6 years ago
Delaware makes its pitch for Amazon HQ2
Delaware is already the corporate home for Amazon, state officials hope their proposal convinces the company to make the First State the home of their second headquarters.
6 years ago
Wilmington artist creates jewelry with a twist
After being unsatisfied with jewelry that wasn't unique, a Wilmington entrepreneur took matters into her own hands and is now teaching others how to make their own jewelry.
6 years ago