January 16, 2020 — Manufacturing activity in the region increased this month, according to results from the January Manufacturing Business Outlook Survey. The diffusion index for current general activity increased nearly 15 points this month, from a revised reading of 2.4 in December to 17.0. The survey’s future activity indexes remained at relatively high readings, suggesting continued optimism about growth for the next six months.

Philadelphia Works Welcomes Three Accomplished Leaders to its Board of Directors
New Board Members Bring Expertise in Health System Leadership, Youth Workforce Development, and Municipal Government to Strengthen Philadelphia’s workforce ecosystem Philadelphia Works, Inc. (PhilaWorks), the city’s workforce development


