The state Supreme Court has taken up a case dealing with whether Pennsylvania's Mechanics' Lien Law should be construed liberally. The state Superior Court, in a case of first impression earlier this … [Read more...]
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BIPAC webinar Wednesday, December 5th at 11 a.m. ET
December 4, 2012
After 42 years of service, Bernadette will be instilling some last pearls of wisdom about the election and what she sees happening during the 113th Congress. Bernadette will be joined by … [Read more...]
Councilman Greenlee: Paid sick leave bill to return in January
November 21, 2012
Paid sick leave bill will be making a comeback in January, says City Councilman Bill Greenlee. Greenlee hosted a roundtable discussion with small business owners Monday in City Hall about a … [Read more...]
Mayor Nutter Announces City Achieves 28% Minority Participation Rate for FY 2012
November 20, 2012
Mayor Michael A. Nutter announced the release of the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) Annual Participation Report for Fiscal Year 2012, showing that the City awarded 28% of contracting … [Read more...]
GBCA Election Recap
November 7, 2012
Yesterday, Pennsylvania reaffirmed its status as a blue state in presidential election years. Despite a last minute push by Gov. Romney and numerous Super PAC’s on his behalf, our 20 electoral votes … [Read more...]
Legislation is coming….are you ready to be licensed?
October 31, 2012
Philadelphia City Councilmen Jim Kenney and Bobby Henon have introduced legislation requiring all contractors, including prime contractors, subcontractors and workers hired by subcontractors, to be … [Read more...]
PIDC Looking for Developers for 1801 Vine St. (Family Court Building)
October 22, 2012
The Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (“PIDC”), on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, is requesting statements of qualifications to acquire and develop the Family Court Building … [Read more...]
Philadelphia City Council Finance Committee Holds Residency Requirement Bill
October 22, 2012
On Monday October 22, 2012 the Philadelphia City Council Finance Committee held the 50% Residency Requirement Bill championed by Councilman Bill Green. The bill called for city contracts valued … [Read more...]
GBCA Participates in City Council’s Inaugural Economic Summit
October 10, 2012
GBCA Executive Managing Director Steven S. Lakin joined Philadelphia City Council and other industry leaders in the Greater Philadelphia region to discuss their vision of a more innovative and vibrant … [Read more...]
BIPAC Webinar: Special Supersized Election Webinar
September 25, 2012
TUESDAY, October 2nd 11 a.m - 12:15 p.m. ET In this 75 minute webinar, BIPAC’s Michael Davis, SVP Political Programs, and Kelly McDonough, Director Political Affairs, will be discussing how the … [Read more...]
