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• Get Philly in Fast Company Magazine

  [Update 1.26.10 2:12pm] It has been speculated that the next cities have been chosen, Boston and Austin. These are unconfirmed by Fast Company as of this update. We encourage Philadelphia's entrepreneurial community to continue sending comments and... Posted Jan 25 2010, 05:12 PM by blogadmin with | with 9 comment(s) Filed under: entrepreneurs, Philadelphia, Fast Company

• Empowerment Group Celebrates Tasty Entrepreneurship in 2010

  Update from Guest Blogger Emily Yoder, Empowerment Group National Pie Day is January 23rd. How are you celebrating? Homage to this tasty American treat can be paid by just grabbing a slice, but more fun can be had! Celebrate with the Empowerment Group... Posted Jan 06 2010, 11:15 AM by blogadmin with | with no comments Filed under: women entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship, creative economy, creative class, entrepreneurs, creative worker, Philadelphia, Event, business development

• Philadelphia placed 4th in the USA, 5th in North America behind Toronto, and 32nd globally.

  Some snipits reflecting Philadelphia's ranking in the Innovation Index by 2Think2Know, a global company assessing innovation and business. Read the full report on the most innovative cities here . Neighborhoods "Neighborhoods will be increasingly... Posted Aug 21 2009, 11:45 AM by blogadmin with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Innovation Framework, technology, economy, creative economy, entrepreneurs, Philadelphia

• Will and Dain: Creative Entrepreneurship in Practice

  Creative Entrepreneurship in Concept At the intersection of creativity and innovation is opportunity and where there is opportunity, there are entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurial endeavors are the largest generator of new jobs in the U.S. and are instrumental... Posted Aug 12 2009, 11:58 AM by blogadmin with | with 3 comment(s) Filed under: Entrepreneur, GCECS, Global Creative Economy Convergence Summit, Summit 2009, Innovation Philadelphia, economy, entrepreneurship, creative economy, entrepreneurs, Philadelphia, game industry

• One Web Day: Earth Day for the Internet

  One Web Day is a global event, like an Earth Day for the Internet. It is a platform people can use to educate and mobilize others about issues that are important for the Internet's future. In order to raise awareness about the need for reliable and... Posted Jul 31 2009, 03:44 PM by blogadmin with | with no comments Filed under: Philadelphia

• Local BlobLive Featured in TIME

  The first time stepping on the Bloblive stage was a harrowing experience, but soon turned into an unspoken rush of energy. [Interested? See my first Bloblive here] Entrepreneurs feed on this energy and the rush for motivation and inspiration. Sharing... Posted Jul 28 2009, 04:32 PM by blogadmin with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: IdeaBlob, BlobLive, Entrepreneur, Philadelphia, TIME

• Creative Job Hunter from PhillyCreativeJobs.com

  Creative Job Hunter: Danielle Bullen I was one of the lucky ones. I had a job that I enjoyed going to everyday. I worked as Communications and Marketing Coordinator at a local non-profit/museum, helping to spread the word about their magazines, podcasts... Posted Jul 21 2009, 02:51 PM by blogadmin with | with 3 comment(s) Filed under: creative class, philly creative guide, Philadelphia, PhillyCreativeJobs.com, jobs

• We Went! The Future of Madison Avenue

  “Never Write an Advertisement Which You Wouldn't Want Your Own Family To Read. You wouldn't tell lies to your own wife. Don't tell them to mine.” -Confessions of an Advertising Man by David Ogilvy Where did modern day branding and advertising... Posted Jun 26 2009, 03:22 PM by blogadmin with | with no comments Filed under: social media, media, creative economy, Philadelphia, David Ogilvy, Advertising

• Enjoyable Divergence

  Flagship stores for big retailers are often the center of innovation and experimentation for their brand. Anthropologie’s flagship on 18th and Walnut is no exception and for a local label as unusual as Urban Outfitter’s family of brands, they rarely disappoint... Posted Jun 25 2009, 05:38 PM by blogadmin with | with no comments Filed under: fashion design, Philadelphia, architecture, Anthropologie

• YIP in the News: The Creative Class in Philadelphia

  Last month, the group, Young Involved Philadelphia or YIP , board members' Claire Robertson-Kraft, Matt Goldfine, and Ned Rauch-Mannino were on WHYY's Radio Times to talk about how Philadelphia compares to other cities and what can be done to... Posted Jun 23 2009, 02:53 PM by blogadmin with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: creative class, WHYY, Philadelphia, YIP, Young Professionals