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A Deep-Dive on Agritourism

With temperatures still soaring above 90 degrees, it hasn’t felt quite like fall in Philadelphia. Yet, while dreaming of cooler temperatures, I’ve started thinking about fall activities: apple picking, pumpkin patches, and corn mazes: all forms of agritourism. Between my own plans and the Pennsylvania Agriculture: A Look at the Economic Impact and Future Trends […]

Steps to Designation on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places

Last week in Present Value, we shared the news about the recent addition of the William and Letitia Still House and Underground Railroad Way Station to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places. Since most Underground Railroad stations have been forgotten, finding the exact home of the Father of the Underground Railroad and protecting it underscores […]

The William Still House Was Added to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places This Year

We at Econsult Solutions have a deep appreciation for the history of the city we call home, Philadelphia. We know firsthand that historic preservation plays an important role in the economic vitality of cities. Home of The Father of the Underground Railroad, William Still From 1850-1855 fugitives from slavery had their first experience of freedom […]

Digital Transformation of SMBs

In 2018, a multi-pronged research program was led by Visa to assess digital transformation barriers and opportunities for small and medium businesses (SMBs). ESI ThoughtLab performed a cost analysis survey to support […]

No Normal is the New Normal

Make Disruption Work for Your Business Change is one of life’s certainties, so those who look only to the past and the present are likely to be caught out by the future. […]

How Does Social Impact Relate to Real Estate?

In case you missed it, ESI, along with Diamond and Associates, Catharine Street Consulting and Danielle DiLeo Kim, LLC announced the launch of a new line of advisory services to […]

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