The document discusses the importance of manufacturing to Philadelphia's economy and neighborhoods. It notes that the Urban Industry Initiative from 2000-2003 created over 600 jobs and $32 million in investment in a 10 square mile area. A survey of Philadelphia manufacturers found that top concerns were economic productivity, physical location, crime/security, and appearance/cleanliness. Charts show manufacturing contributes significantly to the city through jobs, wages and taxes. The loss of manufacturing jobs from 1970-1990 cost the city lost tax dollars. The document examines challenges facing US manufacturers from global competition and rising costs.
9. The State of Manufacturing in the City of Philadelphia A project of the Urban Industry Initiative
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11. How Much Do People Really Make? City Wage Tax Contribution by Sector (Source: City Of Phila. Dept. of Revenue Calendar 2007 Manufacturing’s Contribution to the City’s Economy Philadelphia Economic Sectors Manufacturing $0 $50,000,000 $100,000,000 $150,000,000 $200,000,000 $250,000,000 $300,000,000 1 City Wage Tax Collected Health & Social Services Government Professional Services Education & Manufacturing $274,433,419 $215,088,865 $160,986,395 $118,208,139 $118,068,294
12. What Can 10 Companies Contribute? Manufacturing’s Contribution to the City’s Economy 2004
13. Manufacturing Jobs In Philadelphia, 1970 - 1990 Source : US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2000 60,900 2005
14. What the loss of Manufacturing Jobs means... in lost tax dollars. The Terrible Cost of Companies Leaving Philadelphia
