Connecting Global Innovators to Greater Philadelphia

The recent expansion of several global companies into our region was made possible by the dedicated work of the Select Greater Philadelphia team at the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia. By coordinating regional partners and providing specialized support, the Select team ensured each business had the resources and connections required to establish successful operations in Philadelphia.

Read more about how the team facilitated these recent success stories below.

Bonduelle Americas Establishes New Growth Hub  

Bonduelle Americas announced the Bonduelle Americas Growth Hub, marking the North American expansion of an over $2B global food company and […]

TerraPower Isotopes Joins Greater Philadelphia’s Radiopharmaceutical & Nuclear Medicine Ecosystem

TerraPower Isotopes has announced a $450 million investment to establish a 250,000-square-foot facility at Greater Philadelphia’s Bellwether District. This new manufacturing facility is dedicated to the production of cancer-fighting radioisotopes, further solidifying the region’s status as a global hub for life sciences. The company joins an ecosystem of radiopharmaceutical and nuclear medicine organizations already operating within the tri-state area.

The Select Greater Philadelphia team at the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia supported TerraPower Isotopes throughout the site selection process, highlighting the region’s competitive advantages for large-scale clinical and manufacturing investments. The search was conducted […]

$1.2 Billion Biologics Project to Spur Job Creation in Montgomery County

Global pharmaceutical giant GSK is making a massive U.S. investment and is poised to create hundreds of high-quality biomanufacturing jobs at the new state-of-the-art facility in Upper Merion, Montgomery County. Select Greater Philadelphia applauds this development, which promises to expand the area’s advanced industrial job market significantly.  

This development is part of GSK’s broader $30 billion investment across the United States over the next five years, focusing on research, development, and supply chain infrastructure. The move will further strengthen the U.S. and the U.K life sciences partnership.  

Construction on the Upper Merion site is set to begin in 2026. This biologics flex factory […]

New International Flights from PHL Connects More Global Markets and Talent to the Region

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) kicked off summer 2025 with exciting route expansions. American Airlines launched daily nonstop service from PHL to Edinburgh, Scotland and Milan, Italy, beginning May 23, 2025, alongside the return of seasonal service to Copenhagen, Naples, and Nice. Also, Aeroméxico established year-round daily nonstop flights between PHL and Mexico City (MEX) starting June 5, 2025, marking the first direct link since 2019.

Philadelphia International Airport’s new destinations are not just new routes – it’s a new opportunity for Greater Philadelphia to elevate the region’s international visibility, support business attraction in high‑growth industries, and foster inclusive regional economic growth.

Companies often mention […]

$100 Million Investment at Philadelphia Navy Yard Marks Major Growth for Region

A major $100 million investment by Rhoads Industries, in partnership with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration, is set to make Philadelphia’s Navy Yard a national hub for submarine manufacturing. Select Greater Philadelphia welcomes this investment news as this expansion is expected to exponentially grow Greater Philadelphia’s manufacturing sector and become an anchor that strengthens our region’s middle market.

The project includes building a new 95,000-square-foot fabrication facility designed for large-scale submarine production and barge shipping operations. This state-of-the-art expansion will double Rhoads’s capacity to support the U.S. Navy’s submarine industrial base, including advanced welding, machining, […]

Greater Philadelphia Expands Life Sciences Infrastructure with Landmark 2025 Developments

From its legacy as the birthplace of cell and gene therapy to the development of the Nobel Prize-winning COVID-19 vaccine —and most recently, in May 2025, the successful delivery of the world’s first personalized CRISPR therapy—Greater Philadelphia continues to set the pace for life sciences innovation worldwide.

And the world is taking notice.

Health tech innovators, researchers, and companies are increasingly choosing Greater Philadelphia as the launchpad for their breakthroughs because of the region’s unique combination of collaborative infrastructure, world-class research institutions, and access to top-tier talent. As demand accelerates, the life sciences […]

‘Stay for Philly’ – New Talent Attraction Campaign Highlights Top Reasons to Live and Work in Greater Philadelphia

The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia (the Chamber) has launched a new regional talent attraction campaign – Stay for Philly. This initiative builds on the region’s renowned tourism campaign, ‘Come for Philadelphia, Stay for Philly,’ but shifts the focus to transforming top talent into permanent residents.

Developed in partnership with Visit Philadelphia, the Chamber’s Stay for Philly campaign also draws inspiration […]

Conversation with PA DCED’s Chief Commercial Officer Aaron Pitts

The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia (the Chamber), through its regional economic growth initiative, Select Greater Philadelphia (Select), is dedicated to advancing and promoting the Greater Philadelphia region as a top global destination for business and a leader in inclusive growth.

As part of this effort, the Chamber partners with and brings together economic development organizations and key stakeholders from across the three-state, 11-counties region to align our work to maximize economic impact.

This month, we spoke with Aaron Pitts, Chief Commercial Officer of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development […]

Adare’s Headquarters Move to Pennsylvania Highlights State Leaders’ Support for Life Science Industry

Adare Pharma Solutions, a member of The Chamber of Commerce from Greater Philadelphia (the Chamber) and a global leader in pharmaceutical development and manufacturing, has relocated its headquarters to PennsylvaniaThis move marks a significant milestone for Adare, Pennsylvania, and the Greater Philadelphia region, underscoring the area’s growth and prominence in the life sciences industry.

According to JLL’s annual analysis, Greater Philadelphia now ranks as the #8 U.S. life science cluster, moving up one spot from last year and surpassing New York […]

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