Send subject line Why You Should Start a Company in… Philadelphia to ideas@fastcompany(dot)com.

Here is what Global Home sent…Let us count the ways…

For one, Philadelphia is a city of vast diversity with a stunning backdrop of both historical and contemporary ideas and inspiration. From city hall to the new comcast center, the inner-city to the outer suburbs, Philadelphia is a city of deep tradition and loyalty but without question is an emerging leader in innovation and entrepreneurship.

Our company is one successful example of ALL the things that make Philadelphia an ideal place to run a business. To save space and time here is an example of what we have taken advantage of:

*One of the top 5 housing markets in the country and one whose real estate values have stayed in tact
*Access to customers in Philadelphia as well as the rest of PA, NJ, DE
*A mayor (Michael Nutter) and former mayor and current govenor (Ed Rendall) who whole-heatedly support business and “green” initiatives
*A work force that is in my mind what silicon valley is to programmers, philadelphia is to graphic and creative artists (per capita)
*An area where a business like ours, founded in 2001 can rise to be a top 300 home remodeler in the county and who has doubled since last year, even in a down market thanks to consumer confidence in “green” products such as metal roofing, solar thin film and more!

Here’s more proof:

http://greenisglobal.net/philadelphia%E2%80%99s-newest-teammate-thin-film-solar

http://greenisglobal.net/rink-owner-skates-around-electric-costs-by-using-nj-solar-power

http://globalhomeinc.com/roofing/siding-roofing-seminar.asp