Value proposition

The region's independent 'think-and-do' tank, focused on fostering equitable & inclusive growth in Greater Philadelphia.

The Economy League of Greater Philadelphia (ELGP) is our region's independent ‘think-and-do tank,’ founded in 1909 by forward-thinking business leaders, united by the belief that business has a civic responsibility beyond profit-making, and that it is the citizen’s business to ensure that local government and the local economy work for all. Today we count more than 60 companies on our Board of Directors; we occupy unique space in the civic ecosystem, at the nexus of the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. The Economy League is a trusted cross-sector convener squarely pointed at driving collaborative solutions to complex civic challenges.

Our North Star: To foster inclusive and equitable growth and prosperity in Greater Philadelphia

Our operating principles:
• Cultivating informed and collaborative leadership across sectors
• Using data and research to inform decision-making
• Fostering a culture of civic experimentation and innovation
• Opening doors to civic participation

policy analysis, leadership development, supplier diversity, and civic innovation