Workforce & Economic Development
Article
Has Generative Artificial Intelligence Adoption Impacted Labor Demand at Third District Firms?
According to a survey from late October 2025, about half of the respondent firms in Delaware, southern New Jersey, and eastern and central Pennsylvania are using generative artificial intelligence, but few see a need to reduce their workforce.
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Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia Economic Outlook Survey
14 Jan ’26
For 16 years, we have partnered with the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia to survey members about their expectations for the upcoming year's business conditions in our region. Research like this survey is key to our efforts to keep a pulse on economic trends in the Third District. Twenty-two percent of Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia members reported an increase in regional economic activity in 2025 relative to 2024, compared with 48 percent of members who saw a decline in regional business conditions.
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State Coincident Indexes
30 Jan ’26
Monthly index of general economic conditions for each of the 50 states
Article
The Geographic and Economic Implications of Working from Home
Economic Insights — More and more workers work from home. How will this affect different regions, and the economy?
Speech
Economic Trends and Opportunities for Philadelphia
Philadelphia Fed President and CEO Anna Paulson shared her economic outlook at the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia's annual State of the Economy event.
Event
Apr
3
2026
2026 Fintech and Financial Institutions Research Conference
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia