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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 […]

May 26th, 2026|Company Locates/Expansion Announcements, Innovation, Life Sciences, Regional News Roundup|0 Comments
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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 […]

April 23rd, 2026|Company Locates/Expansion Announcements, Life Sciences, Philadelphia|0 Comments
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Stories From Our Region: November 2025

Thermo Fisher Scientific Opens Collaboration Center

An East Coast flagship Advanced Therapies Collaboration Center has opened in Philadelphia to accelerate the development of cell and gene therapies, providing resources to biotech, biopharma, and translational researchers developing next-generation cell-based immunotherapies.

Legend Biotech Open Cell Therapy Center in Philadelphia

The newly opened R&D center plans to grow to over 50 employees. Legend Biotech chose Philadelphia because the city is home to some of the world’s greatest universities, scientists, and research institutions.

Advanced Therapies Leading in Cell and Gene Therapy

Select Greater Philadelphia’s team is currently attending the Advanced […]

November 18th, 2025|Cell and Gene Therapy, Innovation, Life Sciences, Our News, Regional News Roundup|0 Comments
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Stories From Our Region: September 2025

Bringing the World to PA: Showcasing Greater Philadelphia’s Global Potential

International trade representatives’ visit to the state provided an opportunity for Greater Philadelphia to showcase what makes the city and its surrounding counties a powerful launchpad for international business.

$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.

Aternium Just Landed $1M to Help Make Delaware the Hydrogen Capital of the East Coast

Delaware’s […]

September 30th, 2025|Cell and Gene Therapy, Life Sciences, Our News, Regional News Roundup|0 Comments
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$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 […]

September 30th, 2025|Advanced Manufacturing, Company Locates/Expansion Announcements, Innovation, Investments, Life Sciences, Press Releases, Workforce|0 Comments
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Stories From Our Region: July 2025

Celebrating Philadelphia’s Rise in Global Startup Rankings

Philadelphia has been ranked the #13 Global Startup Ecosystem in the newly released 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) by Startup Genome. This marks a remarkable 12-spot leap from last year’s ranking and affirms what we’ve long known — Philadelphia is a world-class destination for startups, innovation, and inclusive economic growth.

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

The major 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 […]

June 30th, 2025|Life Sciences, Our News, Regional News Roundup|0 Comments
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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 […]

May 22nd, 2025|Company Locates/Expansion Announcements, Infrastructure, Innovation, Investments, Life Sciences, Our News|0 Comments
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Discovery Starts with The Wistar Institute’s Cellular Biologist Michela Perego, Ph.D.

Posing for a photo in the hallway at The Wistar Institute dressed in a white lab coat and smiling at a camera, cellular biologist Michela Perego, Ph.D., shared a little secret: Working as a scientist in a lab isn’t as glamorous as it appears on TV. 

As Perego explained, the long hours spent in the lab can be draining, and the perseverance required to keep moving forward amid setbacks can be frustrating. But despite what Hollywood’s depictions may gloss over, Perego said, in her opinion, working as a […]

April 15th, 2025|Corporate Culture, Largest Employers, Life Sciences, Livability, Our News, Philadelphia, Workforce|0 Comments
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Greater Philadelphia Life Sciences Industry Hub Poised for Success in 2025

The Greater Philadelphia region continues to solidify its position as a nationally leading life science hub, thanks to its dense network of top-tier incubators and prime location, which topped the priority list for both life science real estate investors and companies in the past year and is listed as a life science trend to watch for 2025.

A new report by JLL on life science real estate trends to watch in 2025 affirms the growing appeal for collaborative lab spaces […]

January 23rd, 2025|Infrastructure, Innovation, Life Sciences, Our News, Philadelphia, Workforce|0 Comments
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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 Pennsylvania. This 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 […]

October 24th, 2024|Company Locates/Expansion Announcements, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Our News, Philadelphia, Workforce|0 Comments
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