The Sword Will be Unveiled on Commodore Barry Day, Sept. 13th

The Revolutionary War sword of Commodore John Barry, considered a “Father of the U.S. Navy,” will return to Philadelphia for the first time since 1939 and will be on view at the Museum of the American Revolution beginning Sept. 13, 2023, which is celebrated as Commodore Barry Day. The sword, which is on loan from the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston, was displayed in the Oval Office during John F. Kennedy’s presidency.

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The Irish American Business Chamber & Network is proud to partner with WorldUpstart, a Philadelphia-based accelerator that has doubled the odds of successful US market entry for its graduates.

This year WorldUpstart is running a hybrid program specifically for life sciences and MedTech companies from September 11 – November 9, 2023. The program provides:

1) 12 online sessions

2) Six mentoring sessions

3) Four in-person days in Philadelphia

4) Pitch to investors

5) Participation in the Philadelphia Alliance for Capital & Technology Conference, Philadelphia’s largest investor event

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