Connecting economists across Philadelphia since 1968.
The Philadelphia Council for Business Economics (PCBE) is the Philadelphia chapter of the National Association for Business Economics (NABE). We are a nonprofit organization that brings together economists and professionals from business, academia, government, and the community to share insights, discuss trends, and exchange views on economic issues.
PCBE provides a forum for economists and business professionals to:
Exchange views on current economic trends and policies
Share methods of analysis and best practices
Foster professional development among members
Offer students opportunities to learn from experts
Create a network that connects diverse economist communities
Founded as the Alpha Club and renamed in 1968, the Philadelphia Council for Business Economics has grown into a trusted forum for economic dialogue. Since its beginning, PCBE has hosted distinguished speakers, organized networking opportunities, and supported future generations of economists.
1968-78
Frederick N. Sass – Consolidated Rail Corporation
1979-81
Terrence A. Larsen – Pennsylvania National Bank
1982-84
Kenneth Mayland – First Pennsylvania Bank
1984-86
Donald J. Mullineaux – Philadelphia Federal Reserve
1986-89
Howard Keen – Conrail (2 terms)
1990-91
Marlene Granitz – Robert Morris Associates / consult Co
1992-93
Bernie Markstein – Meridian Bank
1994
Allen Simpson – Simpson Capital Management
1995
Joel Naroff – First Fidelity / First Union
1996
Don Leonard – Bell Atlantic
1997
Mike Hogan – PNC Bank / SEIC
1998
Elizabeth Webbink – Productivity by Design
1999
Elinda Fishman Kiss – Rutgers
2000
Bill Garretson – Equity Appraisal Co
2001
Robin Klemm – Optimus Consulting
2002
Steve Meyer – Philadelphia Federal Reserve
2003
Christopher Swann – Global Insight / BEA
2004
Roger Bird – American College
2005-07
Michael Donnelly – Global Insight / Prognoz
2007-08
Michael Weiss – Fairfield Research
2009
John Gerace – Chestnut Hill College
2010
Ralph Giraud – STP Investment Services
2011
David Allon – Firstrust Financial
2012
Byron Wilson – BEW Advisors
2013-15
Ralph Giraud – Rutgers University
2016-18
Luke Tilley – Wilmington Trust
2019-2023
Michael Weiss – Fairfield Research