Business Briefs keep you up to date with concise stories about what’s going on around the county. This morning:

Court of Common Pleas Sides with East Marlborough Township

In a dispute over the right to hold weddings and other public events at the Inn at Whitewing Farm bed and breakfast set in the residential area of East Marlborough, Common Pleas Court Judge William Mahon ruled against Lance and Sandra Shortt, the owners of the Inn.

The Shortts had taken the township to court after they started receiving warnings from the township that the parties they were holding were a violation of the zoning ordinance issued to them.

Lance Shortt said he had been misinformed about the legality of holding events on the site, but his request to change the ordinance was denied by the township with an explanation that it did provide for weddings and similar gatherings in its non-residential zones.

SunGard System at the Center of ETF Mutual Fund Problem

A computer glitch is preventing hundreds of mutual and exchange-traded funds from promptly pricing their securities, leaving the industry in turmoil.

SunGard Data Systems Inc. seems to be at the center of the issue and the market outage has prompted directors and executives to hold emergency meetings to look over data pricing and address any legal ramifications that could come out of any mispricing.

The spokesperson of the company stated yesterday that SunGard’s system “has impacted a limited number of fund accounting clients and the processing of net asset values of certain mutual funds and ETFs.”

He added that “The SunGard system became available with limited capacity late Tuesday. Our teams have been working together to clear the backlog and we are working with SunGard to resume normal processing as soon as possible.”

Survey to Asses Chesco’s Workforce Needs

In preparation for the Chester County Workforce Summit taking place on October 14 at Penn State Great Valley. County Commissioners and the Chester County Economic Development Council are conducting a survey on the needs of local business leaders to continue and grow their businesses in Chester County.

Both the survey and the summit are part of Vista 2025, which will bring together employers and educators to focus on critical workforce issues affecting Chester County and shape the county’s economic development guidelines. IT, biosciences, energy, finance and manufacturing are among the high priority industries by the council.

“We want to make sure we stay one step ahead of the curve,” stated Commissioner Michelle Kichline. “Part of what we’re trying to do is work closely with the business community on the future of job growth in Chester County.”

Credit Union Recognizes West Chester’s Maria Y. Rolston

Recognizing hard work and dedication, the Credit Union Times has named Maria Y. Rolston to its latest Women To Watch list.

The goal of the program is to spotlight influential, forward-thinking women reshaping the future of the credit union community. West Chester’s Rolson is the Assistant Vice President of learning and development at the Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union and started her FMFCU career nearly ten years ago.

Among her many responsibilities she designs leadership development courses and programs, in addition to managing eLearning and employee recognition initiatives while contributing to employee engagement and retention strategies.

“It is an honor to be included in the Women to Watch program of Credit Union Times,” stated Rolston. “This personal recognition, though, is also a reflection of my everyday team and those who have mentored me along the way.”

Kennett Brewing Company Promises Great Beer and Farm Fresh Food

Locally owned and managed, the Kennett Brewing Company, located at 109 S. Broad Street, is historic Kennett Square’s latest unique eatery and watering hole.

To open it, owners, Jossie and Mark Osborne, have had to put significant funds and work into the 1920s building that has been re-purposed numerous times, but they feel the whole process has helped them become part of the community that went out of its way to help them out in their endeavor.

KBC usually has a selection of at least eight custom brewed beers at any one time as well as gastro-pub style food such as exceptional gourmet pot pies, savory soups and hearty stews toward late fall.

“Kennett Square is home to a very sophisticated beer crowd,” said Mark, “Our most popular ales are the English style, and which can also be the most challenging to brew well.  Right now our Kennett Pale Ale is a top seller.”