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$837 Million PhilaPort Expansion to Create More Than 6,000 Jobs and Increase Cargo Capacity

$837 Million PhilaPort Expansion to Create More Than 6,000 Jobs and Increase Cargo Capacity

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced an $837 million investment in the Port of Philadelphia (PhilaPort) on October 13, 2026, supporting the largest expansion in the port's history. The investment

Nicole Catrambone2026-10-18T18:30:41-04:00October 18th, 2026|Categories: Blog, Industry News|Tags: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, investment, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Philaport|

GBCA Hosts 2026 Spring Membership Dinner

GBCA Hosts 2026 Spring Membership Dinner

On May 19, 2026, GBCA welcomed members and industry partners to the Spring Membership Dinner at the Crystal Tea Room in Philadelphia's historic Wanamaker Building. The evening brought together

Nicole Catrambone2026-06-07T20:37:17-04:00June 7th, 2026|Categories: Blog, GBCA Events|Tags: 2026, Ben connors, Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia, Chellie Cameron, Crystal Tea Room, economic landscape, Kate McNamara, lf driscoll, Miachael K. Pearson, Navy Yard, Panelists, Philadelphia Historical & Museum Commission, Philaport, PIDC, Post & Schell, spring membership dinner, The Safeguard Group Inc, Wanamaker Building|