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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 […]
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 […]
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Agriculture has a long rich history in Pennsylvania and has been a driving force of the state’s economy for centuries. While the number of Pennsylvanians farming […]
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Harnessing Data and Technology to Drive Business As the investment industry reinvents itself for a digitally-connected world, wealth advisors must also radically reimagine and retool […]
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Take the survey here. Please take the time to fill out the Philadelphia Real Estate Council’s Mid-Atlantic Real Estate Sentiment Survey. You have until […]
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PHILADELPHIA, June 5, 2018 — Econsult Solutions Inc. (ESI), a global leader in economic forecasting, is partnering with Spectrum Gaming Sports Group, a unit of international gaming […]
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The Urban Land Institute (ULI) Philadelphia released a report capturing the conclusion of the Technical Assistance Panel (TAP), which convened on January 25-26, 2018 to […]
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“Three days?” I ask because it was difficult to believe what he was suggesting. “Well two days; on the third day, the house overheated in under an hour.” I am standing in […]
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The first ten days of October is when the creative community takes over Philadelphia. The 2018 DesignPhiladelphia Festival begins on the 3rd with a kick-off party at BOK Bar, and runs through […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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Philadelphia is chock-full of exciting and unique landmarks, sights, and experiences including Independence Hall, the Magic Gardens and the LOVE Statue. These, among several other distinct characteristics, are part of what helps […]
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Soccer took to the global stage this summer as Russia hosted the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Held once every four years, the World Cup is a global spectacle that requires extensive planning […]
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As we approach the end of summer, ESI must say goodbye to yet another group of talented interns. But, before they return to the classroom or pursue their next opportunity, we’ve asked […]
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Ambler is a lovely, walkable small town northwest of Philadelphia, but in 2009 the residents had a problem. The only grocery store in town was closing its doors. The giant pharmacy that […]
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Over the past few decades, public policy makers and some conscientious industry leaders have explored various ways of expanding the participation of Minority, Women, and […]
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The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Distressed Municipalities Program, commonly known as Act 47, has been in existence since 1987. The program, which is administered by the […]
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This month’s PHI update could have a nearly identical headline as this time last year –the index remains relatively flat, though at an all-time high. […]
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“Education is no longer a matter of knowledge and skills…It is also, more importantly, a matter of values, attitudes, ethics, and morality.” (Quote from Ministry of Education […]
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Quality early childhood programs have proven to be valuable for helping young children become school-ready and more successful in school and life. The evidence is […]
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Over the past year, Econsult Solutions has been fortunate to have the opportunity to work with the Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative (PYSC) to support the […]
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