MacElree Harvey

Stephen M. Porter has joined MacElree Harvey’s West Chester office as an associate in the Estate Planning Department. Porter will work closely with clients across Pennsylvania, assisting them with various estate planning matters, including estates and trusts, tax planning, and elder law.

“Stephen brings a strong level of experience and the appropriate measure of determination that is necessary for the important work that our clients entrust us to handle,” said Louis N. Teti, Chair of MacElree Harvey’s Estate Planning Practice.

A private practitioner prior to joining MacElree Harvey, Porter’s practice focuses on estate planning and administration, family law, and business law. His expertise in these practice areas allows him to offer his clients a holistic approach regarding family planning, asset protection, taxation, and succession planning.

Phoenixville Region Multimodal Transportation Plan

The Chester County Planning Commission is inviting residents in the Phoenixville region to attend a meeting to learn about and comment on a draft plan that will address transportation issues and opportunities.

Nearly 84 percent of residents in this area currently commute to work by driving alone. This creates significant congestion on local roads, and this draft plan looks at ways to diversify transportation modes in the Phoenixville region.

The meeting will take place from 5-8 PM on Feb. 15 at the Technical College High School – Pickering Campus. Click here for more information.

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Momentum Dynamics

Malvern-based Momentum Dynamics was recently recognized as one of the “Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America” by Entrepreneur magazine’s Entrepreneur360 List, a premier study delivering the most comprehensive analysis of private companies in America.

Based on this study, Momentum Dynamics is recognized as an exemplary company that has mastered a balance of impact, innovation, growth, and leadership. The company is a world leader in the field of inductive or wireless charging of electric vehicles.

Their technology is now being integrated into new models of electric cars, trucks, and buses. Wireless charging operates completely automatically to charge the batteries of electric vehicles, thereby helping to extend driving range while making the charging experience an unnoticed background event.

Basciani Mushroom Farms

Avondale-based Basciani Mushroom Farms is expanding, writes Jim Offner for The Packer.

“We’re building new-style farms for possible automation and a processing grade, and figure we’ll harvest all day and hand-pick for the fresh market,” said Michael Basciani, chief operations officer. “Like everybody, labor is the real big issue for us.”

The project, which commenced two years ago, will take five years and add about 600,000 square feet to the company’s production facility.