Business
The C Word
Yes, we’re hosting a series exploring how capitalism can lessen inequality and create opportunity. Fire away, Twitterverse!
By Larry PlattThe Senior Savior
Geoff Gross’s wildly successful mission-driven company, Medical Guardian, is built on simple, affordable at-home tech that gives seniors security, connectedness—and self respect.
By Courtney DuCheneThe Economic Gift That Keeps On Giving
In a speech last week, Drexel’s Metro Finance head laid out ways that cities across the globe can use the post-pandemic “New Disorder” to make innovative, sustainable and much-needed progress
By Bruce KatzUp With Black Businesswomen
Reducing the wage gap for Black women could add more than $300 billion to the U.S. economy. That’s why, a local business owner notes, we should do all we can to help Black women entrepreneurs succeed
By Aliya Johnson-RobertsMeet Winner Rebecca Lopez Kriss
The deputy commissioner for Policy, Outreach and Taxpayer Assistance Programs at the Department of Revenue was nominated for her work to be of real service to Philadelphia taxpayers—not just to do the job and go home
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyThe Rise of DIY Investment
Drexel’s Metro Finance Lab director dives into how deliberate and creative planning is helping regions around the country—including Philly’s 52nd Street business corridor—maximize federal recovery funds
By Bruce Katz and Avanti KroviThe State of American Competitiveness
We are in a massively disruptive moment, Drexel’s Metro Finance Lab head says. Here’s how we can learn from a $1 billion Build Back Better challenge.
By Bruce Katz, Colin Higgins, Avanti Krovi, Sarena Martinez and Brian ReyesThe Carbon Slayer
With his Navy Yard-based company, Ecosave, Marcelo Rouco is providing the kind of win-win solution that’s good for businesses, the city and the planet.
By Jessica Blatt PressWhy Philly Needs a Public Bank
Councilmember Derek Green responds to the Citizen co-founder’s critique of his bill proposing a taxpayer-funded bank for Philadelphia
By Derek GreenHow to Raise Your Business Like a Baby
A future of work expert knows from experience that launching a business is like raising a newborn
By Anne Gemmell