Center City Business

The TEAM keeps getting better for People You Should Know: Philadelphia’s Sports Economy! We’re excited to add two new panelists to an all-star lineup featuring leaders shaping the future of sports, business, and economic growth in Philadelphia. 📅 Thursday, May 21 ⏰ 8:00 AM 📍 WHYY - 150 N. 6th Street Panelists: ✨Arthur Johnson, Vice President/Debbie and Stanley Lefkowitz ’65 Director of Athletics, @templeowls ✨Phil Laws, Chief Operating Officer, Comcast Spectacor ✨Ashley Lunkenheimer, Co-founder, Philadelphia Sisters @sisterssportsgroup ✨Arun Prabhakaran, President, Philadelphia @uacoalition and supporter, @teamalphaprime and Team Racing-2-Education ✨Eric M. Robbins, Co-Owner, Philadelphia Cycling Classic @philadelphiacyclingclassic ✨@svanyoesq , Associate, Law Offices of Lloyd Z. Remick ✨Moderated by Maiken Scott, Host, Executive Producer, WHYY's The Pulse @whyy People You Should Know brings together diverse, impactful leaders who drive Philadelphia forward. Don’t miss the chance to connect, learn, and be inspired. Register today! /3dr9zvrb Sponsored by: @brinkersimpson , @constellationenergy , Maven Advisers, @meridianbank and @phlbizjournal #CenterCitySmart #PeopleYouShouldKnow

Who says Happy Hour has to be AFTER work? Join us for a morning of networking at Industrious in the Fashion District—one of Center City’s most vibrant and inspiring workspaces. Enjoy coffee and easy conversation in a bright, modern setting designed to spark connection. Whether you’re reconnecting with familiar faces or meeting new ones, it’s the perfect way to kick off your day.Register now! /sh85yeb8 📍Industrious at Fashion District 🗓 Wednesday, June 3 ⏰ 8:30 AM Happy Hour Breakfast is sponsored by Fulton Bank, Citrin Cooperman, Total Technology Resources, BoomCloud Consulting, LLC, and Synergy Advisory. #centercitysmart #HappyHourBreakfast #Networking

Join us for People You Should Know: Philadelphia's Sports Economy. 📅 Thursday, May 21 ⏰ 8:00 AM 📍 WHYY - 150 N. 6th Street @whyy Panelists include: ✨Arthur Johnson, Vice President/Debbie and Stanley Lefkowitz ’65 Director of Athletics, @templeowls ✨Ashley Lunkenheimer, Co-founder, @sisterssportsgroup ✨Eric M. Robbins, Co-Owner, @philadelphiacyclingclassic ✨Stephen E. Vanyo, Esq., Associate, Law Offices of Lloyd Z. Remick ✨Moderated by Maiken Scott, Host, Executive Producer, WHYY's The Pulse People You Should Know brings together diverse, impactful leaders who drive Philadelphia forward. Don’t miss the chance to connect, learn, and be inspired. Register today! /3dr9zvrb Sponsored by: @brinkersimpson , @constellationenergy , Maven Advisers, @meridianbank and @phlbizjournal #CenterCitySmart #PeopleYouShouldKnow

Thank you to our “Lunch with the City’s Leaders” speakers Pedro Ramos and Jessica Sharp for the great conversation about @philafound 's philanthropic initiatives and their impact on economic and civic development and investment in the city. @maven_agency Don’t miss out on these events and opportunities — make sure you’re at the next #lunchwithcityleaders with Antonio Merlo. Register now! /4f3c8exh Thanks to host Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelphia, our sponsors, and all who attended! Presenting Sponsor Provident Bank and CBIZ, Center City Film & Video, Comcast Business, Independence Blue Cross , ITDATA, Jefferson Health, KYW Newsradio, Mile6, Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP, PIDC, Philadelphia Business Journal, Visit Philadelphia 📸 Images by Kalee Marshall @infiniteleeproductions /photos2026 #CenterCitySmart #LunchwithCityLeaders

Philadelphia is GROWING and we LOVE to see it! Join us for “Meet the Developers” and get to know some of the city’s innovative developers, architects, brokers, builders, engineers, and planners – the visionaries who are driving exciting changes to Philadelphia’s skyline and expanding neighborhoods. Panelists include: ✨ Martha J. Cross, Principal, Make Advisory Services ✨ Steven Gartner, Executive Vice President, CBRE ✨Brian Phillips, Founding Principal/Creative Director, ISA - Interface Studio Architects LLC @isaphila ✨Gerry Smith, Principal, Broker of Record, Blueprint Commercial @blueprint.commercial � ✨ Moderated by Darwin Beauvais, Partner, Zoning & Land Use, Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP 📅 Wednesday, May 13 🕛 8 AM 📍Hard Rock Cafe - 1113 Market @hardrockphilly Register today! /3bfw793e Sponsored by: CBIZ, Domus, Firstrust Bank, @phlbizjournal , @presalliancephl DJ’S AVAILABLE SOUND AND LIGHT @djsavailable Partnering Organizations: @abceastpa @biaofphiladelphia CREW Greater Philadelphia The Development Workshop @electricalassociationofphila Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia Temple University Real Estate Institute #CenterCitySmart #Philadelphia #development #realestate

🌟 May Member Spotlight: Meet Melissa Renehan! A lifelong local, Melissa has built an impressive career rooted in both business and law. After 25 years with Morris J. Cohen & Co., P.C., she joined @mckonlyasbury through a 2024 merger and was promoted to Partner within a year. 📺 Guilty pleasure TV show: Brilliant Minds 🏖 Favorite travel spot: Ocean City 🍝 Go-to meal: Homemade pasta and bread Melissa lives locally with her husband and three children, plus a full house of pets. She’s a big Philadelphia Eagles fan and enjoys time in Ocean City and Atlantic City throughout the year. Learn more about Melissa - read the full Member of the Month spotlight. /2rh9rebs #MemberOfTheMonth #centercitysmart #philadelphia

Center City Business Association would like to thank these new and returning businesses and organizations for their support, and commitment to our mission and the Center City business community. Shouldn't you join them? /join-now #centercitysmart #philadelphia #business

Meet and hear from city business leaders, get connected, and stay ahead of what’s going on in Philadelphia by attending our upcoming events! More information available here: /eventscalendar #CenterCitySmart #Philadelphia #NetworkingEvents

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Join us for People You Should Know: Philadelphia's Sports Economy. 📅 Thursday, May 21 ⏰ 8:00 AM 📍 WHYY - 150 N. 6th Street @whyy ✨Arthur Johnson, Vice President/Debbie and Stanley Lefkowitz ’65 Director of Athletics, Temple University @templeowls ✨Ashley Lunkenheimer, Co-founder, @sisterssportsgroup ✨Eric M. Robbins, Co-founder, @philadelphiacyclingclassic ✨Stephen E. Vanyo, Esq., Associate, Law Offices of Lloyd Z. Remick ✨Moderated by Maiken Scott, Host, Executive Producer, WHYY's The Pulse People You Should Know brings together diverse, impactful leaders who drive Philadelphia forward. Don’t miss the chance to connect, learn, and be inspired. Register today! /3dr9zvrb Sponsored by: @brinkersimpson , @constellationenergy , Maven, and @phlbizjournal #CenterCitySmart #PeopleYouShouldKnow

Philadelphia is GROWING and we LOVE to see it! Join us for “Meet the Developers” and get to know some of the city’s innovative developers, builders, architects and engineers – the visionaries who are driving exciting changes to Philadelphia’s skyline and expanding neighborhoods. Panelists include: ✨ Martha J. Cross, Principal, Make Advisory Services ✨ Steven Gartner, Executive Vice President, CBRE ✨ Peter Soens, Founding Partner, SSH Real Estate ✨ Moderated by Darwin Beauvais, Partner, Zoning & Land Use, Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP 📅 Wednesday, May 13 🕛 8 AM Register today! /3bfw793e Sponsored by: CBIZ, Domus Inc, Firstrust Bank, Philadelphia Business Journal, Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia. #CenterCitySmart #Philadelphia #development #realestate

Thank you to our “Lunch with the City’s Leaders” speakers Carl Dranoff and Christine Cox for the conversation about Avenue of the Arts and BalletX. @balletx @avenueofthearts Don’t miss out on these events and opportunities — make sure you’re at the next #lunchwithcityleaders with Pedro Ramos. /mw2mct43 Thanks to host W Philadelphia, and our sponsors, partners, and all who attended! Presenting Sponsor Provident Bank and CBIZ, Center City Film & Video, Comcast Business, Independence Blue Cross , ITDATA, Jefferson Health, KYW Newsradio, Mile6, Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP, PIDC, Philadelphia Business Journal, Visit Philadelphia 📸 Images by @infiniteleeproductions /photos2026 #CenterCitySmart #LunchwithCityLeaders