"I’m the only Latina- and woman-owned charter on the East Coast, so showing representation for the young Latino community in the boating industry is really exciting."
"Inclusive growth means ensuring that economic benefits are shared broadly across all sectors of society, fostering equity and opportunity for everyone."
“Inclusive growth is being able to be a thought partner at the table with larger entities, and to be able to grow and scale a business as a small, minority-owned firm.”
“One of the things the city can do better is the transfer of information from department to department. The average businessperson is just trying to keep their business open day to day.”
David Simms
Proprietor | Eatible Delights Catering and Event Planning
“What can Philadelphia do to assist or grow local small businesses? Not just reduce or eliminate the BIRT (Business Income & Receipts Tax) but also think outside the box and look at what other states and cities are doing.”
"The atmosphere and the approach of a city has to be business friendly, meaning that the City of Philadelphia has to set the tone that it wants businesses to thrive."
"Workforce development is crucial to help address Philadelphia's crime issue. ... Workforce development is critical to helping pull folks up out of poverty and give them options."
"Job training in a city like ours — where not very many people have post-secondary degrees — is imperative for helping people to get the kinds of jobs that offer gainful employment and can be the real change for a household income."
"The best any city can do for the business community is to create an environment for business to thrive, including being able to attract opportunities."
