Follow along on Twitter with @Mebane_Rash for updates on an exchange of 150 leaders from Philadelphia as they visit Seattle this week. For more information, see the featured article below.
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What is GPLEX? And what is happening in Seattle? Getting to know the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia
This week, we are in Seattle with the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia, led by Jeff Hornstein. Who is the Economy League, who is Jeff, and why are we all in Seattle?... Read the rest
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