Page 7 - Guide to Greater Philadelphia

CONTENTS
MAP OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA ............................... 6
WHY GREATER PHILADELPHIA? .................................. 8 The 11 counties of Greater Philadelphia offer
a thriving workforce and a renowned arts and culture scene.
The Economy ................................................... 9 Quality of Life .................................................10 Location .......................................................... 11 Economic Outlook........................................... 12
MAJOR BUSINESS SECTORS ..................................... 14 A diverse industry mix, corporate headquarters
and a thriving co-working scene make for an innovation powerhouse.
Energy.............................................................15 Financial & Professional Services................... 16 Life Sciences/Healthcare Innovation............. 18 Entrepreneurship and Innovation.................. 19 Manufacturing ............................................... 19 Transportation/Logistics............................... 20 Foreign Investment.........................................21
QUALITY OF LIFE.....................................................22 History, culture, family fun, exquisite dining and
abundant outdoor spaces make Greater Philadelphia an ideal place to live and work.
Education ........................................................22 Healthcare.......................................................23 Culture/Entertainment .................................. 24 Recreation.......................................................27
OUR COMMUNITIES ................................................ 28 From bustling city life to peaceful suburbs and
bucolic farmland, you’ll find what makes you happy in Greater Philadelphia.
Philadelphia City.............................................28 Southeastern Pennsylvania.............................32 Southern New Jersey ......................................35 New Castle County, Delaware .........................38
COVER PHOTOS: Clockwise from top left: a scenic river view at Lambertville Station in Bucks County; the University of Pennsylvania; the Wilmington riverfront; Philadelphia comes alive at night; Camden Aquarium; and friends dining at Martha, a neighborhood bar in Kensington, Philadelphia.
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SELECT GREATER PHILADELPHIA, a council of The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, is the business attraction marketing organization for the 11-county region of northern Delaware, southern New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania. Through a dedicated focus on marketing and communications, Select showcases Greater Philadelphia to a regional, national and interna- tional audience with the goal of growing the economic vibrancy of our collective community by creating new jobs through attracting new businesses to the area and supporting the expansion of existing organizations.
Select Greater Philadelphia, 200 South Broad Street, Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA 19102-3813, SelectGreaterPHL.com, 215-790-3653
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