Joan chatted with Matt Cabrey, Executive Director of Select Greater Philadelphia, a council of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, about how COFCO, a commercial furniture dealership, has had strong ties to the region for nearly 75 years because of their lasting relationships with their clients. In addition, Joan describes how office furniture creates the culture for a company and how her organization has helped shape the business environment in North Philadelphia.

One has to be ready and willing to take that leap of faith in order to realize their dreams of success. On Growing Greater Philadelphia we have had the chance to meet and talk with countless business and civic leaders. All of them have one common factor; they have embraced the unknown head on and made their dreams a reality through taking risks. This week we are featuring successful business leaders who take the danger of owning a business to a whole new level since their companies are fueled by constant hazards. Both organizations have specialized in making their clients feel as safe and secure as possible while in potential dangerous situations.

The construction industry is undoubtedly a dangerous field and the Med-Tex has team been a leader in safety, health, and rescue services for over 30 years helping workers stay safe. Dennis and Jim chatted with Matt Cabrey, Executive Director of Select Greater Philadelphia, a council of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, about how Med-Tex uses a fun, engaging approach to safety training instead of a disciplinary method. Dennis also explained what it tasks to be a successful entrepreneur and how to balance being active on the ground while also running a business in an office.

If you have ever attended an event in the Greater Philadelphia region, you would most likely recognize the name OPS Security.  Started just a few years ago, OPS Security has made a huge impact in the industry of security. These are the men and women that risk their own safety to make sure everyone is secure and protected from potential danger. Mitch Gyger of the OPS team sat down with Matt Cabrey, Executive Director of Select Greater Philadelphia, a council of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, about how his company is a disruptor in the security industry. Mitch also explained that there is a lot more to creating a successful company than the end product, it’s about the people you employee who embody your company’s ideals.  

What is the best way to solve a problem? Avoid the problem from happening through preventative care. This week we take a look at two very different companies who are helping to stop problems before they happen right here in Greater Philadelphia. First we see how Independence Blue Cross has partnered with ChenMed in order to provide seniors with the highest level of medical care. Then, we learn about an organization that is helping construction workers stay safe on dangerous job sites.