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Jefferson recently announced that its Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (SKCC) has earned a National Cancer Institute (NCI) “Comprehensive” Cancer Center designation, the highest recognition awarded…
Let’s face it, the world of alternative investments is big and getting bigger. So what should you look for when selecting an alternative investment…
Steve Rickel, CEO of MyOfficeOps, spoke to VISTA Today about growing up in a small farm town in Indiana. He was the only boy in…
The Chester County Library Board of Trustees has promoted Jenna Persick as the next Library Director for Chester County Library and its Henrietta Hankin Branch…
Coffee is a staple in most people’s lives, so if you’re a java connoisseur seeking new places to try the best cup of…
Organizations that have self-aware cultures are more attractive, agile, and competitive.
It’s likely that you are already familiar with the term “self-awareness…
Drive performance. Foster growth. Meet performance expectations. The days of a command-and-control managerial style is long gone and new ways of working have…
As the weather gets warmer, Chester Countians love to be outside and enjoy the sunshine after a long winter. Here are some fun events to…
Pennsylvania is one of the most beautiful states to live in whether you like the mountains, open space for farmlands and parks, or bustling cities…
Six years ago, RKL, a leading CPA and advisory firm with offices in Pennsylvania and beyond, grew its footprint in Eastern Pennsylvania by opening its…
Lauren Nehra, who was born in Easton and grew up in the Lehigh Valley area, is an Attorney at Gawthrop Greenwood. There, she routinely handles…
CPA and advisory firm RKL, which has an office in Exton, ranked first in Pennsylvania and 58th nationwide in the latest roundup of the 100…
In honor of International Women’s Day (Mar. 8) and Women’s History Month throughout the month of March, Hankin Group celebrates the women of…
Jo-Elle Mogerman, president and CEO of the Philadelphia Zoo, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up on the South Side of Chicago. She also…
MacElree Harvey begins the month of March — Women’s History Month — with an interview with its CEO Michelle Foster.
When you began your career, did…
Joe Watson, the former defenseman for the Philadelphia Flyers who lives in Media with his wife Jamie, spoke to VISTA Today about his childhood in…
Luxury homes are now getting bigger and more expensive closets as homeowners look to display their extensive fashion collections in more personalized and opulent spaces…
Lance Nelson, Partner and Litigation Chair at MacElree Harvey, Ltd., spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Connecticut in a duplex that his family…
Sledding is a fun winter activity that can be enjoyed by both young and old alike. Luckily, those looking for some of the best sledding…
Demolition on the 246-year-old Concordville Inn in Glen Mills has begun with a portion of it down before the Thanksgiving holiday, writes Emma…
If books are proof that humans are capable of working magic, as suggested by Carl Sagan, then nowhere is this truth more beautifully embodied than…
It’s a Wonderful Life at Chester County’s largest hometown parade, the Coatesville Christmas Parade, taking center stage down the historic Lincoln Highway, on…
Welcome to the realm of luxury wellness, where health isn’t just a goal but an art.
In this guide, we’ll explore the most…
Location is everything when you’re searching for the best senior living community for yourself or a loved one, and it’s important to consider…
Beginning Nov. 1, Malvern-based theatre People’s Light will present the world premiere of the immersive audio play Crushed Earth by playwright Deepa Purohit…
In Philadelphia’s bustling business landscape, outdated AV technology can mean missed opportunities. At Haverford Systems, we’re committed to equipping you with the tools…
Are you or someone you love interested in senior living options and curious about the latest luxury retirement trends in luxury retirement communities?
Freedom Village…
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Cybercrime is skyrocketing in the U.S., fueled by the ever-expanding realm of online services. This digital boom makes…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free October SCORE webinars and live presentations to help you maximize your small businesses’ potential.
Online–How to Create…
In-Person–Marketing Basics…
How to Launch a…
Three Chester County coffee shops are among the top places to recharge or unwind with some of the best java around the Main Line, writes…
Chester County is full of great places where you can get delicious versions of the foods deemed as best to eat in Pennsylvania by Food…
In-Person–How to…
Three Philadelphia eateries are among the most exciting places to eat in the United States right now, according to the third annual New York Times…
Before the pandemic, most people considered metropolitan areas like New York City, San Francisco, and Miami as the perfect places to live, writes Thomas Curry…
Dealing with bad references from a former employer can be challenging, but handling the situation professionally is crucial to minimize its impact on your job…
The Chronicle of Higher Education has named Widener University a 2023 “Great Colleges to Work For” after the university took honors in four categories based…
Col. Nick Nichols, President at Folds of Honor, grew up living all over the U.S. and the world as the son of an Air…
OIC of America (OICA) has received a $8 million gift from the Justice and Mobility Fund – a collaboration between Blue Meridian Partners, the Ford Foundation…
With roots that reach back to 1880, MacElree Harvey uses the traditional values of professionalism and excellence as the foundation for the firm’s identity…
For a fifth consecutive year, First Resource Bank has been named one of the region’s Best Places to Work by the Philadelphia Business Journal…
As you are trying to get dressed, get ready for work, and pack your children into the car, you can’t help but already feel…
Forbes recently ranked greater Philadelphia companies among its list of America’s Best Employers for Women. Two of them were in Chester County, writes Mikyhial…
For Downingtown chef Andrew Hufnagel, his love of the culinary craft stems back to childhood. Main Line Today’s Best Chef of 2023 says that…
With summer break in full swing, low-cost, spontaneous opportunities for adventure are at a premium. One great way to combine treasure-hunting, adventure, problem…
Freedom Village at Brandywine recently hosted its 17th annual awards ceremony where 22 Freedom Village employees received college-level scholarships.
The ceremony occurred in the…
First Resource Bank has been recognized by American Banker as one of the top performing publicly traded community banks under $2 billion in assets. This…
On June 4, 2023, Wilmington University awarded more than 2,240 academic degrees during its 52nd Commencement ceremony at the Chase Center on the Riverfront…
It’s Pride Month for the LGBTQ community, but inclusivity and diversity are a year-round effort. Plenty of workplaces have been taking the initiative…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free SCORE spring programs, including webinars and workshops to help your small business find its potential.
Registering to Sell…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free SCORE May programs, including webinars and workshops to help your small business find its potential.
Three Key Strategies…
Allison Mootz, Vice President of Student Affairs at Manor College in Jenkintown, spoke to VISTA Today about growing up near the beach in New Jersey…
Warmer temperatures, longer days, and blooming flowers are all reasons to get excited about spring. But if the smell of fresh flowers also means an…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free May SCORE programs, including webinars and workshops to help your small business find its potential.
National Small Business…
President and CEO of City Ave District, Bryan Fenstermaker crisscrossed the country several times before landing in the Philadelphia area. He grew up in Houston…
Last week, employees of First Resource Bank teamed up to help the Westside Community Center paint its newly acquired building. The revitalization of the former…
Laura Manion is harnessing the strengths and weaknesses of Chester County. The President & CEO of the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry says…
MacElree Harvey was named as a Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer for 2023. This year marks 10 years of The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Top…
Jill Marsteller, former Ursinus College president and founder and CEO of CALICO (Creative Advisors Looking to Improve Charitable Organizations) grew up in rural New Jersey…
If you are wondering whether using a regular or seamless carousel on LinkedIn is better, the answer is “it depends.” What is your personal preference…
Henderson High School graduate Jessica Keogh, who spent most of her childhood in Hillsborough, N.J., before her family moved to West Chester, is a…
Mid Penn Bank is announcing an exciting accomplishment. The bank ranked sixth on S&P Global Market Intelligence’s list of Best-Performing Large…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has SCORE events in March, including webinars and workshops to help your small business realize its potential.
LIVE EVENT: Entrepreneurship…
Chester County is no stranger to sustainability, and these consignment shops cater to shoppers who are both eco-conscious and stylish, writes Diane Olivia for…
LIVE EVENT: Marketing…
If you’re looking for the best date night restaurants, these local spots offer tasting menus for ease of ordering and the chance for chefs…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has a March webinar or workshop to help your small business achieve success.
How to Create Snazzy Graphics for Social…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has a wide range of February SCORE webinars to help small business owners achieve success with their businesses.
Get Your…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has a wide range of February SCORE webinars to help small business owners achieve success with their business.
How To…
American Community Journals is excited to announce the promotion of two longtime team members, Kim McGuane and Mitchell Phillips.
American Community Journals is the parent…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has a February frenzy of tools like free webinars for small business owners to their businesses succeed.
How to Create…
Colin Neill, Penn State Great Valley new Chancellor, spoke to VISTA Today about growing up in a working-class family in Kent, England, where he…
Lisa Scottoline, the bestselling author who lives on a horse farm in Malvern, released her 34th work of fiction last year, a thriller titled What…
While preparing for an interview and tweaking your resume might be the first to come to mind when job-hunting, there are other things to…
Elizabeth “Betsy” Walls, RN, the retired Director of Personal Health for the Chester County Health Department whose efforts helped to establish the Public Health Emergency…
West Chester rates as one of the 100 Best Places to Live in America, with a number of factors making the borough a destination for…
Located in the heart of Pennsylvania, Lancaster is rich in history and even richer in activities. If you find yourself searching for fall activities, looking…
Nave Newell, a multidiscipline consulting firm in Wayne, is celebrating its 30th anniversary of providing civil engineering, land planning, surveying, and landscape architecture services to…
The annual run-up to Christmas is so active (often too active) that when it’s over, a post-holiday slump can set in. With…
Have you ever been homeless? I have two times, but my story is a little different. This is a vulnerable story I chose to publish…
Remote jobs are in high demand, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the workplace landscape. Diana Gunn from CodeinWP tells you everything you…
Eric Davies, President of the Wurzak Hotel Group, spoke to VISTA Today about growing up in Trenton, New Jersey, his childhood love of sports, and…
Once again this year, Chester County’s largest hometown parade, the Coatesville Christmas Parade, takes place down historic Lincoln Highway on Dec. 3, 2022 at…
Exton developer, Hankin Group held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Phoenixville Senior Housing project on Tuesday, Nov. 1. Hankin Group welcomed project partners, as…
Friday marked the day 340 years ago when William Penn stepped onto the New World for the first time, in a place that would one…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties are offering the following free SCORE workshops and November business webinars.
Quick Ways to Improve Your Website – A Better User…
Sagefrog Marketing Group — a Doylestown-based marketing agency with offices in Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley, and Princeton, N.J. — is quickly setting the gold standard in…
RKL LLP, a leading CPA and advisory firm with an Exton office and seven other Pennsylvania locations, was named one of the Best Places to…
Matin Haghkar, Owner of RE/MAX Plus (Bridgeport and Philadelphia), PHL Abstract, Wize Mortgage, and Team Leader of The Haghkar Group, spoke to VISTA Today…
Michael Louis, a partner at MacElree Harvey, spoke to VISTA Today about his childhood in Wilmington as the third oldest of four brothers. He discussed…
As a Regional Manager for S&T Bank’s Central and Southeastern Pennsylvania areas, James Robinson knows the importance of consistent communication with both…
West Chester University’s recent ribbon-cutting of the SECC building is the latest evidence that the university is a powerhouse to be reckoned with…
David Zellers, Director of Commerce for Montgomery County, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Wernersville, Berks County, where he could walk to school…
Mike Missanelli, the sports radio personality and cohost of the JAKIB Postgame Show with Seth Joyner, Derrick Gunn, and Devan Kaney that debuted yesterday afternoon…
Whether it is the initial application or the interview itself, when you put your best self forward, you feel confident others will recognize that. So…
St. Peter’s Village along French Creek is one of the top ten places in the United States that feel like you are stepping back…
Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplaces recognized one Chester County company as one of Philadelphia/Delaware Valley top workplaces in the Large Companies category.
The list is…
In last week’s VISTA Escape post we went through the must-have experiences to enjoy when you visit Longwood Gardens. And the week before…
Local students are gearing up for their return to campus, and so is RKL. The fast-growing advisory firm, which has an office in Exton…
The Exton Region Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the Small Businessperson of the Year Award and the Harold Martin Leadership Award. Kate McNamara…
If you’re wondering, “are polo shirts business casual?”, then you’re in the right place. In this edition of Career Corner, we’re going…
If you’re wondering “should I rent an office or work from home?”, you’re in the right place! In this article, we’ll explore…
Bev Weinberg, Founder and Executive Director of Integrate for Good, spoke with MONTCO Today about her life growing up in a tight-knit neighborhood in…
Dressing business casual on a budget can seem like a daunting task. Whether you just started a new job or an internship, there are always…
Do you or someone you know enjoy a hobby such as working with textiles – weaving, spinning, tie-dye, fabric bleaching – or crafts/artistic items made…
Centric Bank, a community bank with both a financial center and loan production office in Devon, specializes in offering personalized advice to help clients improve…
A recent study from Forbes lists 14 Philadelphia-area companies as being among the nation’s best workplaces for women, and two of them are…
Did you know you can list volunteer activity on LinkedIn in more than one place? There may be reasons for listing it elsewhere than the…
Hankin Apartments, an Exton-based property management company, has been named the #1 Management Company with 10-24 communities in the entire country and Canada…
If you have not seen much luck with finding the job openings you want, it is probably time to change up your strategy. It is…
As much as everyone would love a raise, a lot of people don’t feel bold enough to ask. The thought of being turned down…
Dr. Jon Jay DeTemple, the President of Harcum College, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in government housing near Binghamton, N.Y.; his fondest…
Two companies based in Chester County are finalists for Greater Philadelphia’s Healthiest Employers for 2022, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
The…
Hankin Group has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2022 honor by The Philadelphia Inquirer.
The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a…
We aim to bring awareness to mental health all year long. This is not a new development; in fact, it’s an annual designation although…
Entire communities benefit when organizations work together to create affordable housing such as the Beech Street Factory lofts at 341 Beech St., according to Ben…
During an interview, you likely already know to dress your best. But what about after you are hired and told the office is business casual…
Jim Brexler, CEO of Doylestown Health spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in St. Louis County, Missouri; taking Chevy Chase–style vacations to Southern…
Marc Lucca, the President of Aqua Pennsylvania and the keynote speaker at Tuesday’s VISTA Millennial Superstars Awards Reception & Celebration, spoke with VISTA Today…
As springtime arrives here in the Northeast, many homeowners are beginning their spring cleaning and getting ready for time spent outdoors this summer. Believe it…
Chris Powell, the Senior Vice President of Global Field & Partner Marketing at Qlik, a King of Prussia company delivering end-to-end, real-time…
When it comes to serving the needs of the community, there’s one business that lives and breathes the concept of supporting locally.
Annually, First…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting these free webinars and live events in April.
On Tuesday, April 26, learn how to “create killer content…
David Freeman, the CEO of QNB Bank, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Columbus, Ohio; getting married right out of high school and…
Judy Jeffords-Homitz, the CEO of Safe Harbor of Chester County, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up on the move as the daughter of…
David Galluch, a Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Pennsylvania’s 5th Congressional District, spoke with VISTA Today about losing his…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting several free webinars and live events in April.
On Tuesday, April 19, join this free webinar, “Grow With…
Keys to a Successful Black Owned Business Startup
On Tuesday, Feb. 22, at 1 p.m., join this live webinar to learn how to bring…
A study from Deloitte, the multinational professional services network, revealed that less than 5 in 10 Americans believe manufacturing jobs are rewarding, stable, safe, or…
What it Takes to Start and Run a Successful Nonprofit
Today, between 2 and 3 p.m., join this free live Zoom event to learn…
Ask the CPA 2022 – Tax Advice for Your Small Businessuccess
On Thursday, Feb. 3, at 1 p.m., get some crucial tax advice for your…
If you are a working adult whether unemployed, self-employed, or employed, and you engage in meeting people, you need to have an elevator pitch…
U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, who represents Pennsylvania’s 5th congressional district, a district that includes much of Delaware Couty, a small section of…
Hankin Apartments, an Exton-based property management company and division of the Hankin Group, was recognized with multiple awards through the SatisFacts National epIQ (Experience…
One of the common denominators of successful people is their ability to persevere when things don’t go as planned. Effective people don’t allow…
What do you do when you don’t have time to network? You make time! It’s important! Make networking a habit because if you…
Hankin Apartments, an Exton-based property management company and a division of the Hankin Group, ranks third among the 2022 Best Places to Work in…
MacElree Harvey didn’t just remain profitable during the pandemic. The full-service law firm based in West Chester managed to bring back laid-off…
Brandon Rost, CEO of beMarketing, spoke with VISTA.Today about learning the values of hard work and relationships in his childhood and teen years in…
In our digital world, screens are everywhere. But now people are worrying this technology might be getting used to secretly stealing information from ordinary citizens…
These free webinars from SCORE offer helpful advice to small business owners.
How to Create “Killer Content” for Social Media and your Website
On Wednesday…
The County of Chester was created by William Penn in 1682 as one of the three original counties of Pennsylvania. The county consists of 73…
RKL remains one of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania, according to an annual ranking of the commonwealth’s Top 100 employers. 2021 marks…
With roots that reach back to 1880, MacElree Harvey is a full-service law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and Delaware. The firm’s core…
It’s not just the clients of MacElree Harvey who are satisfied with the full-service law firm based in West Chester.
It’s the…
Mark Dischell, a Partner at Dischell Bartle Dooley, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Atlantic City, in a beach house that overlooked the…
Do you have a gobsmacking resume and optimized LinkedIn profile packed with keywords in all the right places? If so, booyah! If not, get to…
These free September webinars from SCORE offer helpful advice to small business owners.
Leanstack Canvas—Business Plan on a Page
On Tuesday, Sept. 28, learn…
Ten companies from the Philadelphia area are among the nation’s 300 best employers for women — according to this year’s rankings from Forbes — and…
Chester County is home to four of the 30 Best Places to Live on the East Coast, writes Meagan Drillinger for Stacker.
To compile the…
Maureen McBride, a Partner at Lamb McErlane, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Bucks County as one of eight children in her family…
Last week’s VISTA Escape post laid out everything you need to know and do to prepare for a Longwood Gardens visit, including Longwood’s…
When people think of the iconic locations to visit around Philadelphia, they are quick to name places like the Liberty Bell, the Philadelphia Art Museum…
When people think of the iconic locations to visit in and around Philadelphia, they are quick to name places like the Liberty Bell, the Philadelphia…
These free July webinars from SCORE offer helpful advice to small business owners.
How To Leverage LinkedIn for Lead Generation
On Tuesday, July 27, learn…
The Million Dollar Marketer’s Roadmap- How to Build a Solid Digital…
Attract Clients and Position Your Brand with Content Marketing
On Thursday, July…
Cairo, Egypt.Santa Monica, Calif.Boston, Mass.Rochester, N.Y.Cherry Hill, N.J.West Chester, Pa.
No, this isn’t a list of destinations…
Delaware County Council has introduced an ordinance to acquire the 213-acre parcel at the former Don Guanella School for use as a county-owned…
West Chester resident Lauren Francis, a corporate executive who moonlights as an interior designer, manifests her artistic vision through what she calls Maximalist Aesthetic, writes…
Now that you’ve visited Valley Forge National Historical Park, hiked the trails, and seen the sites, you must be starving! Seeing Valley Forge Park…
For the third consecutive year, First Resource Bank has been designated one of the Best Places to Work in the region by The Philadelphia Business…
Andrea Youndt, the Chester County Food Bank’s CEO, spoke with VISTA.Today about growing up in a small town in Lancaster County, the lesson…
We are lucky to live in a time when we have an abundance of digital communications tools at our fingertips. However, the thing with tools…
Living in Chester County, one of the best gateways we have to the outdoors is Valley Forge National Historical Park. It’s practically in everyone…
By Chris Isaac
Everyone was impacted in their job by the pandemic to some extent, but young professionals early in their careers had it particularly…
Paula F. McCauley, Board Chairperson of The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC), an Audubon-based nonprofit, human services, community-based organization that provides…
They say there will always be work in the medical field, and with the demand for medical care thanks to COVID, you…
Pandemic life has been tumultuous, but has also been an interesting experiment for the workforce to see just how many careers can actually be performed…
If you’re going to start a business you might as well produce the two best things on the planet—coffee and chocolate.
Then, you…
Editor’s Note: This is the fifth in a five-part series by Aqua Pennsylvania that highlights different aspects of the company, including its history…
It can be a lonely and frightening road for the chronically ill or injured, especially for those facing transplant surgery, or dealing with a sudden…
Finding a job is always a draining process, and the conditions of the past year have only exacerbated that challenge. Scouring the same job boards…
What do you contribute to your organization that is unique to you and would seriously move the organization forward if you were left to focus…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties are hosting these free seminars in March. How to Create Snazzy Graphics for LinkedIn & Social Media
On Thursday, March…
Two of Chester County’s leading COVID-19 vaccine providers came together on Saturday for a one-day clinic that vaccinated close to 1,500…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting these free seminar in February.
Mastering Finances for Black-Owned Businesses
On Tuesday, Feb. 16, take this free…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting these free seminar in February. How Packaging Can Build Your Brand, Reduce Damages and Waste, and Even Save…
If you work from home, Lower Merion is among the best places in the nation to live, according to a new analysis of U.S…
After four successful educational sessions in 2020, Worship Summit Live will return for a fifth session to guide worship leaders and volunteers on the latest…
Jan. 4 is National Spaghetti Day! Gear up for the year with a plate of pasta from your favorite Italian restaurant in Chester County and…
It’s the most wonderful time of year, you guys! It’s the END of 2020, we are wishing on a star for a great…
Chester County best illustrates how president-elect Joe Biden won Pennsylvania in the latest election, while many down-ballot Democrats struggled, writes Paul Kane for…
First Resource Bank, which was recently named Best Bank in Chester County for the fourth consecutive year by readers of the Daily Local News, has…
By Lynne Williams
Everyone has a story to tell, and it can be good, bad, or ugly. There may be happy or sad endings. LinkedIn…
2020 has been a challenging year as companies and individuals have faced a global pandemic, shutdowns, re-openings, and a looming presidential election that could…
Professional services firm RKL has once again been named as one of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania. This statewide awards program annually identifies…
With branches in Exton, West Chester, and Wayne, First Resource Bank is a community bank that offers full capabilities in personal and business banking, competitive…
Helping a growing cleaning business set up a new space in Exton demonstrates the importance that Zommick McMahon Commercial Real Estate places on tenant representation…
By Christine Tarlecki
Shopping at the King of Prussia Mall is a local tradition no matter the time of year! Fall fashions? Spring refresh? Or…
For First Resource Bank, it’s all about relationships. And those relationships are undoubtedly playing a starring role in the survival stories of several small…
Chester County is home to more than a handful of the 100 best places to work in Pennsylvania for 2020, according to a new list…
Man’s Best Friend is joining the front lines in the battle against the spotted lanternfly, reports Christie Ileto for 6ABC.
The dogs come from…
Springhouse Education & Consulting Services has developed a Virtual Office Playbook to help businesses support and prepare their people, processes, and network systems for extended…
Two Chester County-based companies are among the 20 best employers in Pennsylvania, according to Forbes magazine’s second annual ranking of America’s Best…
By Wendi Rank
Each July, I download school supply lists and shuttle my kids to Target. But this is 2020. I’m watching video updates…
For the second consecutive year, First Resource Bank has achieved the “Best Places to Work” designation from the Philadelphia Business Journal.
The honor falls on…
SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties is offering several free on line seminars fthroughout May:
MAY 11
Blogging for Business
On Monday, May 11, from 1…
By James C. Sargent, Jr
Even as social distancing appears to have flattened the curve in urban centers hardest hit by COVID-19, recent reports…
Natural Lands has purchased an 82-acre wooded property adjacent to its Crow’s Nest Preserve in Warwick Township. The addition brings the preserve’s…
By Main Line Health
When you or someone you live with is getting over an illness, you’re eager to stop it from spreading. A…
Four companies in Chester County are among this year’s best employers in the country for diversity, according to new rankings recently published by Forbes…
As he prepares to discuss his last book The Last Stone at the Kennett Friends Meeting at 3:00 PM on February 16th, internationally renowned…
Chester County is the best place in Pennsylvania for women to save money, according to a recently published study by SmartAsset.
To determine the rankings…
Joseph (Skip) Brion, the Chairman of Buckley Brion McGuire & Morris LLP and the former Chairman of the Chester County Republican Committee, and his wife…
Maria O’Connell, owner of the Express Employment Professionals franchise in Malvern, spoke with VISTA Today about the fond memories she has of growing up…
Eric Rubino, a former COO at SAP, is the new CEO of Exton-based Energage, a human resources company that is looking to expand and…
Vanguard has officially opened its new Neptune building, an innovative office facility situated on the firm’s 87-acre Malvern West campus.
Comprising more than…
After a period of transformative growth, First Priority Bank, a Division of Mid Penn Bank, remains firmly committed to the communities it serves while offering…
For the third consecutive year, professional services firm RKL has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania.
“Being included among the…
Hankin Apartments – a division of Hankin Group, the Exton-based developer of distinctive commercial, residential, and retail properties – took home 19 awards at the Pennsylvania…
Rarely a week goes by when there is not an important event – a dinner gala, networking luncheon, speaker series, workshop, seminar, golf outing, or some…
For the second year in a row, MacElree Harvey has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania.
MacElree Harvey received the…
Matt Holliday, the Chester County Prothonotary, spoke with VISTA Today about moving 13 times while growing up in Greater Philadelphia region, getting his working papers…
The Transportation Management Association of Chester County, a nonprofit focused on improving traffic congestion and air quality, strongly encourages everyone to participate in the upcoming…
Ed Harris, the Chief Marketing Officer at the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, a private, non-profit membership organization which actively promotes the Valley…
Oliver Bass, the President of Natural Lands, a non-profit organization that saves open space, cares for nature, and connects people to the outdoors in…
Downingtown Mayor Josh Maxwell, who is running for a seat on the Chester County Board of Commissioners, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up surrounded…
Every year, the employees at VISTA Today take a one-week hiatus to recharge our batteries and spend some time off with our families.
That…
Bruce Mowday, former Daily Local News’ managing editor, prolific author and president of The Mowday Group who is on the cusp of a big book…
It’s been less than a month since Carolyn McKenna-Sloat took up the position of Director of Operations at Friends Association, a nonprofit in…
First Resource Bank is one of several companies in Chester County, as well as the only bank here, that have found a place on this…
Tony Andiario, chef and co-owner of West Chester-based Andiario, Chester County’s hottest new restaurant that he runs with his partner Maria Van…
Phoenixville’s rebirth has been lauded as nothing short of remarkable.
However, if the borough, appropriately named after a bird that obtains new life by…
The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry hosted its annual State of the County Breakfast – featuring County Commissioners Michelle Kichline, Kathi Cozzone, and Terence…
Chester County Commissioners
Favorable market conditions combined with the reaffirmation of three Triple-A bond ratings resulted in approval by the commissioners of an ordinance…
By Alexandra Proko
If you’re from the Brandywine Valley, you know that General Washington loved himself a tavern and slept in many an inn…
William J. Belknap Sr.
Belknap, the CEO and President of Downingtown-based AEONRG, LLC, has been elected to the National Small Business Association’s Board…
SAP, the market leader in enterprise application software with a North American headquarters in Newtown Square, is among the 50 Best Workplaces in Technology, according…
West Chester-based MacElree Harvey has won top honors as the best place to work in Chester County, according to a report from the Daily…
Thomas “Buck” Riley, Founder and former CEO of Riley Riper Hollin & Colagreco, speaks with Vista Today about his memories growing up on a farm…
On the eve of his election battle with first-time candidate Christina Sappey, first-term State Representative Eric Roe speaks to VISTA Today about growing…
By Leslie Rylke
Governor Tom Wolf announced this week new funding to expand the statewide ‘What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?’ student video contest. The…
By Tori Goodrich
While many of us were blessed to have a lovely Holiday feast last Thursday, there are too many in our community that…
More than 110 credit union leaders recently gathered in Phoenixville to hear the latest industry trends and strategies for success at RKL’s Credit Union…
Baird, the financial services firm ranked as the country’s No. 1 municipal bond underwriter in 2017, has earned another major accolade.
Fortune has ranked…
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption has named PJM Interconnection one of the most adoption-friendly companies in the nation for the 12th consecutive year…
For the second consecutive year, RKL has been named among Pennsylvania’s Best Places to Work. The consulting and advisory firm deepened its ties to…
MacElree Harvey has been named one of the Best Places to Work in PA for 2018.
The awards program, created in 2000, is one of…
According to a new survey by MagnifyMoney, women looking to start their own business should steer clear of Philadelphia, writes Erin Arvedlund for the Philadelphia…
Pennsylvania placed 29th among 2018’s Best & Worst States for Women’s Equality, a list published by WalletHub.
After the U.S. fell four…
West Chester University has been named one of this year’s “Great Colleges to Work For” by The Chronicle of Higher Education.
The results were…
Gawthrop Greenwood, the West Chester-based law firm, is one of the region’s best small companies to work for, write Clara Lefton and Craig…
Located in Exton, Energage is the developer of a comprehensive employee engagement platform that utilizes HR technology, reliable insights based on more than 16 million…
A pair of Chesterbrook-based companies, Deacom and Dell Boomi, is among the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Best Large Companies to Work for in 2018…
Philadelphia, the nation’s first capital, ranks just 22nd on WalletHub’s list of the 2018 Best & Worst Places for Fourth of July Celebrations…
In a letter presented to the Borough of West Chester (see below), the Greater West Chester Chamber advocates for the proposed West Chester Hotel at…
I was having a conversation with a friend the other day and he mentioned the word Humility and how he had noticing experiences within himself…
RKL, one of Pennsylvania’s largest and most respected professional services firms, has opened an office in Exton. This expanded presence in Greater Philadelphia allows…
Patrick Murray, the founder and CEO of STP Investment Services, now an international company with offices in West Chester and India, has been named one…
Andrea Cascino, an account coordinator at Evolve IP, felt like she won the lottery last August when she was chosen for “Cloud About,” an innovative…
A number of companies in Philadelphia’s western suburbs offer a good office environment, but some of them stand out as the best places to…
I regularly spend some time browsing Amazon for unique products that I think would be fun or useful for anybody on a daily basis.
Below…
Fred Henrich, President & CEO of Coatesville Savings Bank, speaks to COATESVILLE Today about growing up in Reading within walking distance of First Energy Stadium…
It’s going to start getting warm one of these days.. It has to, right? Fears of winter sticking around forever aside, summer is going…
Publisher’s note: This Chester County Leadership profile was originally published in July 2015.
Last year United Way of Chester County, led by CEO Claudia…
CW Dwellings, a local builder of modular homes, transforms commercial shipping containers into affordable, but comfortable and attractive modern homes, writes Pete Bannan for the…
By Steve Edgcumbe
Coatesville native and singer-songwriter Danni Peace is welcoming in the new year with a new song.
“Awaken Love” will be available…
ACT in Faith of Greater West Chester and Better Than Bacon, an improvisational comedy troupe, are joining forces for “Bacon Gives Back: An Improvised Comedy…
Gawthrop Greenwood
Gawthrop Greenwood has made the 2018 list of “Best Law Firms,” the leading survey of lawyers worldwide by U.S. News and Best…
Brian Selander, Entrepreneur In Residence at SeventySix Capital and the speaker at next week’s Suburban Philadelphia Speaker Series presentation on the emergence of eSports…
Team Pennsylvania, a nonprofit that connects the state’s private and public sector leaders in order to achieve and sustain progress, published its list of…
Leslie Rylke, Marketing and Creative Services Manager at the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) has a few reasons to celebrate this summer. Not only…
Publisher’s note: This Chester County Leadership profile of Roger Huggins was originally published in August 2016.
Roger Huggins, Chair of the Gawthrop Greenwood’s…
A college education can unlock opportunities, but too much college debt can shackle a student’s future.
And Pennsylvania borrowers are some of the most…
By Chris Cooper
The Brandywine River Museum of Art in Chadds Ford celebrated the centennial of artist Andrew Wyeth’s birth on Wednesday with a…
Lack of civility in the workplace is a growing problem that, left unchecked, can lead to serious problems for both the company and its employees…
By Michael Gidlewski
In this “do more with less” age in the new economy, everyone is under siege to improve performance at every level. We…
Vanguard not only produces big returns for investors. It’s IT staff enjoys top-ranked yields of professional development for their investment of time and…
BB&T Bank, based in Winston-Salem, N.C., is a relative newcomer to this area, but the mission-driven financial…
Vanguard has been selected as one of the 50 Best Places to Work for New Dads by Fatherly, the leading digital lifestyle guide for young…
This past week, the collaborative and community spirit that permeates Chester County was evident in many ways. We at the Chester County…
Local legislators, dignitaries, and library advocates gathered at the Chester County Library in Exton on Tuesday morning for a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony…
Once you’ve filled your mind with seasoned advice, surrounded yourself with leading voices, and ventured into generating more value than people…
For the 14th consecutive year, Baird has earned recognition among the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®. Baird ranks No. 4 on the 2017…
Exton-based Workplace Dynamics is a leader in organizational health research, providing employee feedback and performance-improvement solutions designed to help senior leaders build and…
For Malvern’s Bryan Kolesar, a good beer turned into a good homebrew, which turned into an after-hours hobby that has fermented into a…
Last week, Mike George, QVC’s CEO and President, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Billings, Mont., and moving with his family to…
Meridian Bank
Meridian Bank, based in Malvern, has promoted Charles Kochka to executive vice president, chief lending officer. He will oversee all of Meridian’s…
Editor’s note: This Chester County Leadership profile of Val DiGiorgio was originally published in August of 2015.
If you think you have a tough…
Editor’s Note: This profile of Chris Fiorentino was originally posted in May of 2016.
As he assumes the role of Interim President of West…
Ed Herr is the third child and the second son of Jim and Mim Herr, the couple who started what is now Herr Foods in…
By Greg Star
You may be confused by this title.
After all, a mentor is crucial for personal development. He or she can provide hard…
Bill Ronayne, owner of Brandywine Valley Heating & AC in West Chester, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up on an East Goshen Farm, submitting…
Malvern’s Aclaris Therapeutics has been honored as one of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania for 2016 by the Best Companies Group.
Created…
VISTA Today spoke with David E. Sparks, Chairman and Founder of First Priority Bank, about growing up in Upper Merion when farms, instead of malls…
Want to land tables at Philadelphia’s trendiest restaurants? Score discounted show tickets? Make your apathetic teen’s jaw drop? Keep your toddler busy on…
By John Marcante, CIO and Managing Director, Vanguard Information Technology
This summer, Vanguard hosted our first Information Technology Explore Day, tapping into some of the…
With thousands of customers across the country, Bolt On Technology, headquartered in Downingtown, is a leading automotive aftermarket software company. It designs cutting-edge technology…
Come one, come all! There’s a place for everyone within West Chester, especially retirees.
West Chester Borough has just been officially designated as a…
By Duncan Allison
Awards have been flowing freely this year for North Creek Nurseries in recognition of their leadership in using ecologically based and sustainable…
We all know that the Main Line derived its name from the former Pennsylvania Railroad’s once prestigious line, now SEPTA’s Paoli/Thorndale Line…
With the initial jury process complete, more than 400 works of art from over 200 artists with disabilities will be featured in the 21st Annual…
The British have Stonehenge. The Italians have the Colosseum. The French have the Eiffel Tower.
Shopaholics have the King of Prussia Mall.
Like that trio…
The Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n) is a program within the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC). The mission of i2n is to support emerging…
Chester County’s workplaces have once again risen to the top of the class. From full-service West Chester law firm Gawthrop Greenwood to global…
To long-time observers of the Chester County scene, Steve and Carol Aichele need no introduction. Carol is past school board president, county controller then…
Katie Poppiti has seen much of the world during her 20-something years. She was born in Knoxville, TN but spent her youth in numerous…
By Amanda Lozinak,
Continuing to raise awareness on initiatives for “livable communities” the Transportation Management Association of Chester County (TMACC) is hosting Shari Schaftlein, Director…
Close to 150 public officials, business leaders, and community members came together to celebrate Gary W. Smith’s four decades of work with the Chester…
With graduation season upon us, Trulia, the online residential real estate site for home buyers, sellers, renters and real estate professionals, recently used a variety…
As a founder who has started a company in college, I’ve had to build up a large network fast. At first…
1976, America’s Bicentennial Year, was an exciting time for our nation. Along with the fireworks and flags that dominated 1976, little did anyone know…
Chester County is far from wiping the great big smile off its face; the people who enjoy its nation-leading quality of life just pushed…
The successful Wayne company with its head in the cloud has seen the light and continued to ascend as a shining star in the modern…
Charlie Rogers, Scout Executive, Chester County Council, Boy Scouts of America, speaks to VISTA Today about growing up outside of Boston the youngest of three…
Pennsylvania’s high-powered business engine is working more for men than for women, and new WalletHub rankings suggest where the state can get to…
It was a fitting tribute to one of the town’s most devoted advocates as hundreds of West Chester residents gathered at St. Agnes Church…
Chester County cyclists are eager to wave goodbye to the weakest link between America’s best recreational trail and one of the most renowned national…
By Arianna Mapplethorpe,
It’s raining. You’re going to get wet. Your hair is going to look different.
So what?
You can have a…
One of America’s healthiest employers recently hit the trails in an ambitious attempt to take on the inaugural Schuylkill River 50K Relay. Six attorneys…
The same qualities that made Villanova’s Jay Wright the 2016 Naismith Coach of the Year, architect of this year’s national champions, and choreographer…
As Karen Simmons, President/CEO of Chester County Community Foundation, gets ready to host Sweet Charity, her Foundation’s signature annual event which attracts 500…
Baird, the financial services firm ranked the country’s No. 1 municipal bond underwriter in 2015*, has earned another major accolade. Fortune ranked Baird No…
Chester County’s premium diet of productivity, progress, prosperity and plentiful pastimes has made it not only the best place to live, work and play…
This evening Christopher Molineaux, CEO of Pennsylvania Bio, will welcome over 1,000 leaders and luminaries of Pennsylvania’s life sciences industry to his organization…
Iron Hill Brewery Introduces Russian Imperial Stout in a Can
On February 16th the Iron Hill Brewery started canning one its most popular award winning…
Chester County has a lot of best kept secrets. West Pharmaceutical Services is at the top of the County’s best kept secrets list.
A little fun at work this week will help boost the bottom line of businesses across Chester County — or at least the best businesses in…
It is difficult even to begin to describe the huge range of stands, cooking demonstrations, arenas constantly in use for auctions, cattle…
By David Jones
Just to the East side of Exton Square Mall there’s a nice little Italian place that’s offering good food at…
It has been more than 35 years since I had a meal at Vickers Tavern. Lin had never been there. Since we…
Chester County profits are going up in smoke as corporate bosses dictate their demands.
“It’s a pretty dire picture,” Exton business insight firm Workplace…
Two Chester County School District’s are Ranked Top 20 Nationally
Tredyffrin-Easttown and Unionville-Chadds Ford School Districts have been ranked 3rd and 15th…
Few places in Pennsylvania — or the United States, for that matter — are as safe as Chester County, according to a new SafeWise report that ranks…
Transportation Management Association of Chester County (TMACC) serves as liaison between public sector transportation agencies such as PennDOT and the private sector on transportation issues…
Workplace Dynamics, an Exton-based company used by 6000 companies each year to compare themselves against their peers, has the following Chester County jobs posted…
Chester County’s choice jobs, robust economy, prime real estate and quality education aren’t the only things that make it one of the most…
The Philadelphia Business has released its list of the fifteen small businesses that are finalists in its 2015 Best Place to Work Awards. The list…
Our daily business briefs are the best way to stay up to date on what’s developing around Chester County. This morning:
Local Students Given…
We have known it all along, but it has been officially confirmed by popular vote that the Schuylkill River Trail is the Best Urban Trail…
By Zane Zerman,
Today, Walnut St. Labs announced their latest project: LetsWorksChes.co — a new innovation in recruiting that focuses on two things: Chester County…
I know many of our readers like to hear about places near home they can try for themselves and while that is…
Whether you are traveling to some far off beach this weekend or heading down 30 to the in-laws, consider distinguishing yourself among revelers with…
New Apartment and Parking Project Proposed for Downingtown
A new project, Union Place, has been proposed in Downingtown to create a seven-story parking structure…
One of the best parts of going out on your birthday is getting to pick the place you want to eat. Since…
A prescription for success is working wonders for AmerisourceBergen, which has broken into a top new tier of financial health according to the latest Fortune…
Acme welcomed hundreds of people to a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, May 22nd to celebrate the opening of their newly renovated 38,000 square…
By Congressman Joe Pitts
Late last month, I had the pleasure of celebrating Coatesville’s 100th anniversary, the only city in Chester County, at the…
If anyone were to tell you The Town Dish, the West Chester-based purveyors of nine hyper-local online culinary web sites focusing on “food…
Baird, the financial services firm ranked the country’s No. 1 municipal bond underwriter in 2014, has earned another major accolade.
FORTUNE ranked Baird No…
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! That means March Madness is almost upon us and the Wall Street Journal has a great article about the rise…
Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. is listed among the top 20 Great Workplaces in Financial Services.
Fortune.com and the Great Place to Work…
Chester County’s talent, community investment, sustainability, sense of place, and diversity have made it one of the nation’s top ten mega-sized Fourth…
Many of Pennsylvania’s most promising business pioneers and entrepreneurs call Chester County home, but what about the everyday employee? It turns out those everyday…
By Shannon Maria Jones
Dell Poncet, Managing Editor of the Philadelphia Business Journal, recently sat down for a candid interview with Bill Cavaleski to learn…
Two more Republican incumbents running to keep their seats in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives have won endorsement from the Chester County Chamber of Business…
Stream Companies, one of the fastest growing advertising agencies in the area, has just positioned itself to help clients stay ahead of competition by becoming…
What is the most difficult county in the United States to live in?
Where ever it is it is not Chester County according to the…
The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry – the statewide voice of business – is offering educational seminars throughout the year for business leaders including webinars that…
Have you ever wanted to meet a robot?
Baxter, the West Chester Rethinks Robotics robot represented by ONExia, has been on tour at companies in…
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