When there is transparency in government, good things happen. Transparency improves the ease of doing business, making neighborhood-based entrepreneurship more achievable while also helping established companies positively impact the local economy.
According to last spring’s PHL Neighborhood Growth Project survey of Philadelphia voters, less than half of respondents had a favorable view of our city’s government. But the City of Philadelphia has been making strides in this area by increasing data access, improving online efficiencies, and more. As the City works to incrementally improve these opportunities we need to create strong lines of communication between city government and the business community to create lasting impact and prosperity in our neighborhood commercial corridors.
At this Roadmap for Growth issue forum, hear from speakers experienced in making government more transparent at the local, state, and federal levels and discuss how these stories can apply to Philadelphia as we usher in a new Mayoral and Council term.
Putting People First at City Hall is a key policy pillar of the PHL Neighborhood Growth Project’s Inclusive Growth Agenda. Join our growing coalition of supporters: phillyneighborhoodgrowthproject.com
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President, The Tactile Group
Coleman leads the Tactile Group, serving clients such as the U.S. Department of Education, the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia International Airport, the City of Boston, and more.
Executive Director, Philadelphia 3.0
Controller, City of Philadelphia
Rebecca Rhynhart made history when she was sworn in as the first woman elected City Controller for the City of Philadelphia in 2018. She brings private sector experience and nearly a decade of government service to the role of chief auditor and financial watchdog for the City of Philadelphia.
Former General Counsel, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Under Governor Wolf's first term, Smyler spearheaded the executive order on gift bans, the ban on no-bid contracts, and more.
President & CEO, Committee of Seventy
Thornburgh leads Committee of Seventy, a nonpartisan civic organization that advances representative, ethical, and effective government.
Co-founder and Editor, The Philadelphia Citizen
Platt leads The Philadelphia Citizen, a nonprofit media organization dedicated to using solutions-based journalism to reignite civic participation.
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