Chamber brings together leading regional entrepreneurs to discuss why it’s an exciting time to do business in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, May 21, 2013 – Patrick McKenna, Chief Executive Officer of DMi Partners a Philadelphia-based, full-service digital marketing agency, participated as a panelist in the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce’s 2013 State of the Region event on Tuesday, May 21, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Philadelphia. McKenna, along with other leading Philadelphia entrepreneurs, participated in a panel discussion that explored how the Philadelphia region has become a hotbed for innovative, progressive entrepreneurs – and why it’s an exciting time for entrepreneurs to call Philadelphia home. DMi Partners also co-sponsored the event.
Other panelists include Richard Birkmeyer, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, CD Diagnostics; Bhana Grover, Co-founder and President, Connectify; Frank J. Lee, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Founding Director, Entrepreneurial Game Studio, and Co-Founder and Co-Director of Drexel Game Design Program, Westphal College of Media Arts and Design at Drexel University; and Samuel Schwartz, Chief Business Development Officer, Comcast Cable. Tracey Matisak, WHYY Anchor and Program Host, is moderating the panel.
“It’s an exciting time to be an entrepreneur in Philadelphia,” said McKenna. “I’m honored to be included as part of this panel with other successful, innovative area entrepreneurs who have chosen our city as home for their businesses. Philadelphia truly is a place where entrepreneurs thrive and the growth and success of DMi Partners is proof of that.”
In addition to the panel discussion, Select Greater Philadelphia released its eighth annual Regional Report, identifying key achievements from the region’s business leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations that make Greater Philadelphia a world-class business region of budding start-ups and anchor companies. The program also featured a conversation with Innovator and Entrepreneur Lori Greiner, celebrity QVC Host and Shark on ABC’s “Shark Tank.”
For more information on the 2013 State of the Region event, please visit http://www.greaterphilachamber.com/event/3121/state-of-the-region-innovation-entrepreneurship.
About DMi Partners
Founded in 2003, DMi Partners is an Internet Marketing Company that delivers marketing success through the development and implementation of performance marketing programs. From accredited online colleges to financial services firms, clients have entrusted DMi Partners with their brands for more than a decade. DMi Partners’ flexible approach and expansive reach increases the productivity of digital marketing programs, drives growth and builds bottom lines. For more information, visit http://www.dmipartners.com.
