Jeff has offered to let the Philly SM community run with the 140 branded event if they want to – even to throw a full day event if the Delaware Valley could support the more ambitious attendance required, but he’d probably agree that we don’t NEED another regular SM event here.

All the feedback I’ve gotten about the Philly 140 event has been tremendously positive. As James said, it’s too bad you didn’t have time to hang for the whole thing.

One thing that no one can argue about residents within and near the great city of Philadelphia is we/they are passionate and proud of this metropolis.

Jonny commented above, “A vibrant city encourages flow in and and out, of people and ideas.”

I talked to John Baronian ( @johnbaloney on Twitter ) from Rego Park, NY about his attending. One thing he said was he never had an excuse to come down and take time to explore and enjoy Philadelphia. He used the #140conf Meetup as that opportunity and had nothing but great things to say. That builds Philly’s reputation and brand. Considering the amazing response from attendees of the meetup, Philadelphia showed it is home to amazing talent–which was broadcast over Twitter, Facebook and blogs.

The draw of great minds and professionals with diverse backgrounds from other cities is vital in attracting new business, jobs, commerce and growth. We have an obligation to welcome opportunities that will encourage this to continue. Jeff Pulver offered Philadelphia the diversity in backgrounds and geography he attracts. We welcomed people residing and doing business well outside the city limits from D.C., New York, further reaches of Pennsylvania, and distances in New Jersey and others.

In this age of being so connected, digitally, the broadcast of enthusiasm for the event like I mentioned earlier reached well beyond the city limits and left an impression of Philadelphia, the people it attracts and the events it hosts to be exciting and worthwhile. Thus the more help to assist Philadelphia in building its brand into what the passionate and proud professionals of this great city work so hard to sustain and further, the better it is for everyone.

The 140 Character Conference has proven to be an international success and growing brand that launched in New York City and replicated in Los Angeles, London and Tel Aviv. The #140conf Meetups were designed to keep relationships going in between the annual conference held in those chosen flagship locations and Philadelphia should be proud that it was selected as one of the first–if not the first–city outside of the flagships to welcome these events. That says something very positive and powerful about a faith in the ability and community of this great city for the founder of such an event to entrust his brand unto it.

Lastly, it is unfortunate you couldn’t stay longer, because you would have heard the talk among the attendees about the other great events that Philadelphia hosts and the shout outs from Gloria Bell at the mic before the #140conf drew to a close about those coming up. Such a wonderful opportunity that those welcomed for the first time into the city or lured for the first time to an event in the city to have such a positive experience and learn that there are other great experiences happening all the time in Philly.

I think it is awesome that Technically Philly did such a great job writing its observations and asking the honest questions. The #140conf Meetup was lucky to have you take the time and be there. Thank you.

I was happy to help plan this meetup and was even happier about how it went.

I feel like this was a valuable event to occur in addition to the many excellent events already bubbling up in Philly.

Why? Jeff has an unusually diverse contact list–that brings an unusually diverse crowd. This diversity was also reflected in the main speakers—an author, a high school principal, and a small business consultant. I think the kind of cross pollination that happens at an event like this is useful, and powerful.

The event not only brought people from the Philly area, but also DC and New York, and generated a kind of buzz that will pulse out of Philly and feed back in.

A vibrant city encourages flow in and and out, of people and ideas. It is great that Philly produces totally homegrown events that rock and it’s also great to have Jeff catalyze something like last nights meetup.

Once again,thanks for stopping in to get a taste. Next time, hope you can stay for the whole feast!

—Jonny Goldstein