With easy global market access, the Greater Philadelphia region is ideal for the operation of firms located outside the U.S. or those that do business internationally. In fact, over 686 foreign-owned companies from 39 countries have a presence in the Greater Philadelphia region.

In addition to the increasing number of foreign-owned businesses in Greater Philadelphia, the region has the 11th largest foreign-born population in the United States.

See all of the foreign-owned companies with a presence in Greater Philadelphia.

See Fortune 500 Companies with a presence in Greater Philadelphia.

Resources

• There are many international chambers of commerce and foreign consulates in Philadelphia. There are dozens of international community groups.
• The International Visitors Council-nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize-arranges tours for hundreds of foreign business delegations annually.
• The area's World Affairs Council hosts more than 50 events a year with renown CEOs, journalists, policy makers and authors.
• World-class colleges and universities, and research institutes, Greater Philadelphia gives companies access to fresh talent.
• Cuisine from around the globe.

Reach

• Greater Philadelphia is two hours by air to 50% of the U.S. population and six hours non-stop to California, Great Britain, Europe, and Latin America.
• Midway between New York and Washington, D.C., a strong transportation hub makes it easy for businesses to move people, products, and ideas around the world.
• Our thriving business community brings together international corporations and innovative new ventures.

The top five countries with companies located in Greater Philadelphia are the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, Japan and France.

Fortune Global 500 International Companies in Greater Philadelphia

For international company success stories, international trade and companies within the region, visit the Greater Philadelphia World Trade Center.

Sources: Fortune Global 500, April 2010.