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Delaware County Community College Receives $100,000 Grant from JPMorgan Chase

JPMorgan Chase has awarded a $100,000 grant to the Delaware County Community College to help the college continue its work in providing the best possible training for people seeking working with local manufacturers.

Approximately 20 students will be involved in the three days a week training programs, while the other two days are spent at local manufacturers putting their newly learned skills into use doing paid work experience.

The DCCC’s leadership role in a manufacturing alliance in Delaware and Chester Counties will help secure the participation of companies that are looking to enlarge their workforce, with all trainees eligible for permanent employment after successful completion of the program.

“JPMorgan Chase is committed to investing in the communities we serve,” said Mark Schrieber, Chase’s Grant Executive Director and Head of the Greater Philadelphia Middle Market Commercial Bank.

Bonaccorso Named New President of Singer’s M Tucker Division

Fred Bonaccorso has been named President of M Tucker, a division of the Singer Equipment Company. In his new role at the Elverson based food service equipment and supplies dealer, Bonaccorso will be responsible for M Tucker’s strategy and execution in the Northeast. He will report to Fred Singer, President and CEO of Singer Equipment.

His most recent position was as Vice President at SYSCO Guest Supply, while his background also includes leadership positions with GlobalSpec and Verizon Information Services.

“Fred Bonaccorso’s experience in taking a strategic vision with sales, marketing, customer service and executing on that vision will strengthen M. Tucker’s position as the leading dealer in the Metro New York area,” said Singer. “With a proven track record for successfully leading large-scale initiatives and driving innovation, Fred’s leadership skills are well-suited to drive our growth in the largest and most dynamic food service market in the country.”

Aclaris Therapeutics Goes Public in a $55 Million IPO

Malvern based Aclaris Therapeutics managed to raise $55 million through its initial public offering on Wednesday becoming the fifth life sciences company to go public in the region this year.

Aclaris, the specialty pharmaceutical company, sold 5 million shares at $11 per share, significantly under the expected range of $14 to $16 that the company had listed in its filing with the SEC. However, $55 million may not be the final total, as it could still go up to $63.25 million if the underwriters exercise their 30-day option to purchase up to 750,000 additional shares to cover overallotments.

Proceeds from the IPO will be used to fund the late-stage testing of A-101, Aclaris’ lead drug candidate. If the results from phase-III clinical tests on its experimental treatment for the common, non-malignant skin tumor, known as seborrheic keratosis, are successful the company will seek FDA approval in the second half of 2016.

Chester County’s Commissioners and the DA Endorsed by the FOP

The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 11 in West Chester announced on Monday that they would endorse all three current Chester County commissioners and the District Attorney of Chester County.

Democrat Kathi Cozzone and Republicans Terence Farrell and Michelle Kichline, as well as District Attorney, Tom Hogan, were all supported for reelection by the organization which represents over 800 law enforcement officers across the county.

“This is an election for local offices,” noted FOP Lodge President Butch Dutter. “Local officials play a crucial role in supporting Chester County law enforcement. The Chester County FOP is proud to support these candidates, all of whom have demonstrated strong support for the men and women who protect and serve the citizens of Chester County.”

Art Partners Presents Ida E. Jones Exhibit in Honor of Coatesville’s Centennial

Art Partners Studio has announced an exhibition of a selection of paintings by artist Ida E. Jones, the African American self-taught artist who began her prolific painting career in her seventies in and around her home on a farm in Ercildoun. She went on to paint throughout Chester County in the 1940’s and 1950’s, depicting many aspects of local family and farm life.

The exhibition will be held at Coatesville Savings Bank and will be unveiled at a reception on October 15th with the exhibition finishing on December 10th.

The artwork will be on display in the lobby of the bank during working hours as well as during Coatesville Centennial Heritage Day on Saturday, October 17th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The official opening and reception with refreshments is also free and open to the public from 5 until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15th.