Join us for this premiere event of the year, featuring an exclusive keynote with Vince Papale, former Philadelphia Eagle and the inspiration for the movie "Invincible" starring Mark Wahlberg. Vince will tell his incredible story and explain how his lessons learned can benefit you as an entrepreneur. He'll discuss overcoming obstacles, beating the odds, leadership, teamwork, and the movie "Invincible" - including his relationship with Mark Wahlberg. 

Agenda: 

• 6:15pm: Registration Opens for Non-Members
• 6:35pm – 7:20pm: Formal Presentation 
• 7:20pm – 7:35pm: Moderated Q&A
• 7:35pm – 7:40pm: Program Closes
• 7:40pm - 8:00pm: Post Event Networking - Open to all attendees

Exclusive Member Only Benefit: Join us at 5:30pm for a pre-event networking reception with Vince Papale and your fellow members. Enjoy appetizers, cocktails, and beautiful views on the terrace at this exclusive member event. 

About Vince Papale: 

Vince was 30 a year old NFL rookie and did not play college football. On Father’s Day in 1964 he was awarded a full Track Scholarship to St. Joseph’s College … and they didn’t have a football team. Prior to that he went to Interboro High School, which is about 6 miles south from the Philly Border. As a “Buccaneer” Vince earned varsity letters in football, basketball & track … all in his senior year. Track was the sport where he excelled as a pole- vaulter and that got him a full ride to “Hawk Hill.” He was always told he was too small to play high school football although he was the fastest kid at Interboro!

After his grad from St. Joe’s in 1968, with a business degree, Vince went back to his alma mater, Interboro, and taught and coached there for 6 years. A lot of students came to him for advice so he started working on his master’s degree in Secondary Counseling at West Chester State Teachers College and he figured he retire after a career in Education. However, football was Vince’s love and passion and the Eagles were his team. So, he played in rough touch leagues to cure his addiction to football. Vince had a run at the Olympic Trials in the Decathlon (another story) and got a year and a half in the World Football (1975-1975) League when the opportunity of his lifetime came. A free agent tryout with the Eagles!

At the time in 1976, when Dick Vermeil announced all-comers are welcome, Vince was working as a part time bartender, nightclub doorman, and substitute teacher as he was on a leave of absence from teaching at Interboro.  He did not get an invitation to the tryout from Dick Vermeil, as Wikipedia suggests, and got 4 credited years with the Eagles earning his NFL pension and getting the ultimate Last Laugh.

All Philadephia100 Forum events are open to current members. Qualified CEOs, Philadelphia100 applicants, Philadelphia100 winners, and Goldman Sachs 10KSB Alumni are welcome to attend up to 2 events before becoming a member.

Join us for our Members Only Fall Social to network, build relationships and have some fun with your fellow entrepreneurs!

This event is for Philadelphia100 Forum Members Only!

Want to attend this event, but not a member? Now is a perfect time to join! Click here to see all membership requirements and start your application today or email us at team@philly100.org for more information.

All Philadelphia100 Forum events are open to current Philadelphia100 Forum members. Qualified CEOs, Philadelphia100 applicants, Philadelphia100 winners, and Goldman Sachs 10KSB Alumni are welcome to attend up to 2 events before becoming a member.

By Invitation Only Event

Let the celebration begin with our Philadelphia100® CEO Breakfast on Friday, September 22 from 8:30am-10:30am at the Union League of Philadelphia. Each CEO from our 2023 Philadelphia100® Winners will receive a complimentary ticket to attend. Each winning organization can purchase one additional ticket for another C-Suite executive from their winning company.  

Agenda

• 8:30am-9:00am - Registration, Breakfast & Networking
• 9:00am-10:00am - Event Program
• 10:00am-10:30am - Networking

Join us on October 12th as we celebrate the Philadelphia100®, the fastest growing, privately held companies in the Philadelphia region! 

Philadelphia100 Awards Event
Thursday, October 12, 2023
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia
900 Packer Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19148

What started as an idea to bring recognition to our region has emerged as a new standard – a standard of excellence. The Philadelphia100® is a merit-based program. Only companies that are among the fastest growing, privately-held companies are awarded the Philadelphia100® designation. The integrity of the process and the resulting list makes the Philadelphia100® one of the most sought awards in the region.

Applications are now open! 

Apply or Learn more about our application requirements here.

Deadline to apply is June 5, 2023

More information coming soon!

All Philadelphia100 Forum events are open to current members. Qualified CEOs, Philadelphia100 applicants, Philadelphia100 winners, and Goldman Sachs 10KSB Alumni are welcome to attend up to 2 events before becoming a member.

Are you ready to celebrate the holidays with a night of networking with your fellow entrepreneurs? If so, please join us at Philadelphia Country Club for our annual Holiday Party. Come and enjoy delicious food, drinks, and plenty of opportunities to network with your fellow entrepreneurs, including our many new members!

Want to attend this event at no cost, but not a member? Now is a perfect time to join! Click here to see all membership requirements and start your application today or email us at team@philly100.org for more information.

All Philadelphia100 Forum events are open to current members. Qualified CEOs, Philadelphia100 applicants, Philadelphia100 winners, and Goldman Sachs 10KSB Alumni are welcome to attend up to 2 events before becoming a member.