l because it is at the heart of innovation, and innovation is a growth driver and,
therefore, a business imperative." - Harold G. McGraw III
Innovation does not just happen. It is driven. And the drive for innovation begins
here.
Philadelphia has a history of leading innovation, generating new and progressive
ideas, and turning these ideas into reality. This ability to be innovative
is critical for a competitive advantage, not just for the private sector, but for
regions as well. Innovation Philadelphia has developed an innovative strategy, comprised
of three integrated initiatives to drive economic growth in the Philadelphia Region,
which include:
Cultivating the For-Profit Creative
Economy - provide business resources; entrepreneurial assistance;
and marketing, networking, and educational opportunities to make Philadelphia's for-profit
creative economy a leading source of jobs and wealth in the Philadelphia Region.
Attracting and Retaining Young
Professionals - facilitate career and network
development; link young professionals to employment opportunities; and showcase
Philadelphia to young professionals as a place to live, work and play. Young professionals
are critical to fuel economic growth and fill the pipeline with innovative thinkers
who will become future entrepreneurs and business and civic leaders in Philadelphia.
Fostering Entrepreneurism and New Ideas
- host networking and educational events to link regional entrepreneurs with one another and with the purchasers of their goods and services; and use technology and electronic mediums such
as blogs, webinars and webcasts to seek and gather other ideas.
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Createadelphia - april 14, 2010 - register now!
Join us for the 3rd Annual createAdelphia creative industry job fair! This is the once-a-year chance for job seekers and employers in the creative industries to gather together to network and explore full-time and freelance opportunities. If you are a job seeker, register here. If you are an employer, register here.
Delaware Valley Innovation Network
As of January 29, 2010, the Delaware Valley Innovation Network (DVIN) completed its work on the $5.1 million grant it received to support worker training and talent development within the life sciences and its supporting industries. For more information on the DVIN initiative and the outcomes, reports and databases related to DVIN click here.