Use the following for reference, analysis or to help define the marketplace for stakeholder presentations.
County Economic Profiles- Can provide the detail needed to analyze opportunities and/or validate your site selection decision.
Source(s): PECO Economic Development & Select Greater Philadelphia
Occupational Employment- Can provide additional workforce characteristics with 2004 data and projections for 2014:
Source: PA Department of Labor & Industry
Land Use & Growth Management- Can help describe development history, challenges and opportunities:
Source: PA Department of Community & Economic Devolpment
Regional Data Points- Can help you highlight the benefits of doing business in the Philadelphia metropolitan area:
- 100 million people within a one-day drive
- Fourth largest metropolitan region in the U.S. in population and personal income
- Second largest metropolitan region on the East Coast in employment, population and income
- Proximity to New York City (2 hour drive) and Washington D.C. (3 hour drive)
- Among the lowest rental rates for office space within any major U.S. metropolitan area
- 88 colleges and universities produce nearly 35,000 bachelor degrees and 22,000 advanced degrees per year
- Highly educated and skilled workers comprise approximately 43 percent of the area’s total employment.
- One of the top ten fastest growing airports (Philadelphia International Airport) in the world, serving 31.7 million passengers annually with 30 airline carriers and 700 daily departures to 120 cities; 52 daily non-stop flights to 31 international destinations
- The 3rd busiest Amtrak station (Philadelphia) in the U.S
- The least congestion and lowest congestion costs of the top ten U.S. metropolitan areas
- Three major shipping ports
- Several major inter-state highways
- One of the largest and most extensive public transit and commuter rail systems in the U.S.
- A cost of living lower than most other major U.S. metropolitan areas
- Some of the finest healthcare options in the world
- Rich cultural experiences, including world-class museums, historical sites, multi-cultural festivals, music and performing arts
- Strong public school systems, award-winning private schools and some of the finest colleges and universities in the nation
- One of the nation's largest landscaped city parks
- Internationally renowned restaurants
- Eight professional sports teams playing in state-of-the-art stadiums
- 193 golf courses
- Easy access to the mountains and seashore
Source: Select Greater Philadelphia