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For the thirteenth consecutive year, members and friends of Greater Philadelphia’s international community are partnering to host a business networking reception to celebrate the region’s status as a top US destination for innovation, investment, and trade. “Pennsylvania Gets It Done!” Science, technology, and original brands developed here catalyze transformative growth, health, and wellbeing throughout the world. People flock to the area for business, tourism, sports and entertainment, and lifesaving treatment, among other reasons as well.

Why do businesses and individuals “come for Philadelphia and stay for Philly?” The State of Pennsylvania is a welcoming place for business, fostering innovation and entrepreneurial ventures, enabling a diverse range of commercial ecosystems to grow and succeed. The area fosters partnerships that support new technologies and contribute to economic growth and workforce development. Special guests and keynote speakers will share their inspiring journeys.

Meet Dave Raymond, the original Phillie Phanatic who created the personality that helped the Phillies build a multi-million dollar brand extension that has delivered billions of dollars in value over the last four decades. Dave is the hero of happiness, harnessing “the power of fun!” Dave will enlighten guests about the “evolution of happiness,” developed right here in the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection. He will discuss how specialized fun delivers unrecognized revenue and brand benefits while increasing productivity and the overall health of employees, fans, sponsors, and friends.

Join hundreds of business executives and city, state, and foreign government officials to celebrate the area’s global economic, political, and commercial connections that contribute to prosperity and wellbeing all over the world.

A portion of proceeds will be donated to the Ronald McDonald Camp 2025 (RMC), a weeklong overnight camp for kids and young adults with cancer. This experience offers children and their siblings the opportunity to escape the weight of cancer and fully immerse themselves in summer fun. RMC has been a core program of Ronald McDonald House Charities Philadelphia Region serving campers and families since 1986.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact babc@babcphl.com for information.