GPLEX 360
GPLEX360 was born out of the desire to create a home for ongoing cohort connections and experiences. A once-a-year meeting of the minds only taps into a small amount of the potential for this program, so 360 seeks to extend the mission and best parts of the conference for our community. Now we can connect almost every month to learn, question, and be curious as a group of powerful change-makers.
Upcoming GPLEX360 Events
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Recent GPLEX360 Events
Tipsy Women's History 2025
On Wednesday March 26, 2025, the Economy League once again commemorated Women's History Month in style with our third annual Tipsy Women's History event, hosted at Industrious @ The Fashion District. More than 60 attendees schmoozed over amazing appetizers from El Merkury and drank wine and non-alcoholic 'prescriptions' created by GPLEX DIrector Kejsi Shahaj.
The program included fascinating and informative short talks on the general theme of women's physical and behavioral health. Clara Pritchett of the Body Empowerment Project, Joi' C. Weathers of Temple University's Klein College of Media and Communications, and Morgan Lloyd of the 1838 Black Metropolis Project told inspiring women-centered tales, expertly moderated by Christina Larocco of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania.
These provocative and engaging stories underscored the ways in which women's history and women's struggles for justice are American history.
Tipsy Women's History 2024
On March 15th, the Economy League hosted its second GPLEX360 event of the year at Ross Commons on Drexel's Campus, and it was a night to remember! We celebrated Women's History Month in style with the second annual Tipsy Women's History Event on March 15, 2024.
History buffs and women enthusiasts alike gathered to enjoy an evening filled with drinks (alcoholic or not!), delicious food, and captivating storytelling! Local historians Emma Hart, Abigail Henry, and Kathy Peiss took the stage to share intriguing tales of remarkable women and groups from our region who left a mark on history.
The theme for the night was collective action, highlighting the incredible impact of unity. Featured figures included Esther De Berdt, a former First Lady of Pennsylvania who played a pivotal role in the fight for the American Revolution; Emilie Davis, a free Black woman whose journal writings contributed significantly to the abolitionist movement; and Dyketactics, a fearless Lesbian group whose advocacy for equal rights reverberated throughout the city.
These stirring stories underscored the power of our collective voices in shaping history. Let's continue to celebrate and amplify the voices of those who have paved the way for progress
GPLEX360: Screening of Pardon Me
The Economy League of Greater Philadelphia kicked off its GPLEX360 series in 2024 with an impactful screening of "Pardon Me" on January 23rd at the West Philadelphia Skills Initiative.
"Pardon Me" is a compelling documentary short film that delves into the transformative power of pardons, shedding light on how they enable individuals to fully engage as citizens and positively contribute to their communities, particularly those in lower-income areas.
Following the screening of this thought-provoking film, attendees engaged in a stimulating discussion with the director and a panel of experts deeply immersed in the pardon landscape. Notable speakers included Jeff Brown, founder of Brown's Superstores and Uplift Solutions; Julie Wertheimer, Project Director of Mental Health and Justice Partnerships at The Pew Charitable Trusts; Tobey Oxholm, Director of the Pardon Project at Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity; and Shuja Moore, a community activist and the visionary behind "Pardon Me."
The film artfully weaves together interviews with influential civic leaders and the poignant narratives of individuals navigating the pardon process, offering a poignant exploration of Philadelphia-area challenges and opportunities.
This GPLEX360 event took place on January 23rd, 2024.
Kensington + West Kensington Panel Discussion, GPLEX360: Watch Here
Kensington + West Kensington Panel Discussion
As part of The Economy League's GPLEX360 Series, the recent tour of Kensington featured a panel conversation with experts discussing their various programs related to small businesses and community engagement in the city of Kensington and West Kensington communities of Philadelphia.
Speakers include:
Jonathan Arrieta, CSM,CSPO from Impact Services
Ashley Feuer-Edwards from AFE Strategies
Jamie Shanker from the Temple Small Business Development Center
FAQ About GPLEX 360
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GPLEX: Greater Philadelphia Leadership Exchange
At its heart, GPLEX is an effort to move the needle. By traveling and learning together, this group of decision makers gets an infusion of exposure to other cities’ best ideas, and a concentrated dose of high-level networking. GPLEXers have connected on many occasions to generate real change that benefits our region. There’s nothing more powerful than a close network of movers and shakers who can solve problems on the fly with real cross-sector collaboration
A once-a-year meeting at the annual GPLEX conference only taps into a small amount of the potential for this program,
GPLEX360 seeks to extend the mission and best parts of the annual conference for our community. Now we can connect almost every month to learn, question, and be curious as a group of powerful change-makers.
Interested in learning more about GPLEX + GPLEX360 email GPLEX director Kejsi Shahaj [email protected]