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The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB), in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority (PCCA), has unveiled its joint 2023 Annual Report, spotlighting key…
Carol and Richard Lee built their own home in 2003, appropriately and coincidentally located on Richard Lee Lane in Phoenixville, writes Paul Jablow for The…
As the sun rose over Tianjin in China and set over Philadelphia, a shared spirit of kinship filled the air on April 23 as both…
Touchstone Home Products has roots that originated 38 years ago and has since grown to be an industry leader in electric fireplaces, patio heaters, TV…
The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau hosted a Global Tourism Update last week at the Barnes Foundation to highlight sales and promotional activities and present…
So there I was, streaming Moonlighting in all its Bruce Willis glory.
There was a scene in Moonlighting that, well — it didn’t change my…
Antique stores are wonderful places to hunt for one of a kind, vintage finds for your home, writes Kylee Steigelman for Main Line Today.
Melangell…
The National Trust for Historic Preservation recently unveiled its 2023 list of America’s Eleven Most Endangered Historic Places, and two Philadelphia sites have found…
As part of PECO’s efforts to “power” its customers and communities across Southeastern Pennsylvania, in 2023, the company provided nearly $7 million to more…
Standing before hundreds of hospitality and tourism industry partners and stakeholders at the 2024 Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) and Visit Philadelphia joint Tourism…
A timeless traditional home on 29 sprawling acres with six bedrooms and seven full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Malvern.
This…
Many new dining and drinking establishments opened in Philadelphia in the last three months, some of them costing upward of $10 million, writes Michael Klein…
By Dario Bellot, Chief Financial Officer, Harcum College
With gas prices hovering around $3 per gallon, inflation in decline, and unemployment the lowest in decades…
During the month of February, a traditionally slower travel period in the tourism sector, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) is targeting locals…
The 2024 Lotus Eletre R, the high-performance variant of Lotus’s all-electric SUV, offers perfect blend of formidable horsepower and ultramodern technology while…
The Chinatown community’s fight against building a new Philadelphia 76ers arena in the neighborhood is one deeply rooted in history, writes David W. Chen…
At West Chester University’s winter commencement ceremonies on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 15 and 16, four individuals who are alumni and strong supporters of…
As we embark on 2024, the U.S. economy is at a pivotal juncture, influenced by a dynamic mix of global and domestic factors. Let…
Ron Jaworski Golf recently hosted the much-anticipated Freedom Day last Saturday, Veterans Day, at Running Deer Golf Club in Pittsgrove, N.J.
The event…
Vanguard, the Malvern-based investment behemoth, is taking its final steps to exit China and close its office in the $4 trillion (29 trillion yuan…
Malvern teenager Vincent Yao is getting recognized for his contributions to Alzheimer’s awareness, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for Main Line Media News.
His grandfather lived…
Jeff Yass, a Bala Cynwyd billionaire, has been building a network of support for TikTok, the Chinese video hosting service, in the United States, writes…
Sustainable investing — also known as ESG investing, green investing, and ethical investing, among other monikers — is an investment strategy that, in addition to financial returns…
The 96th Corps of Cadets has returned to Valley Forge Military Academy & College to begin the new academic year.
The new VFMAC plebe class…
Recently, two squads of billionaires have been battling over 76 Place, the proposed future home of the 76ers in Philadelphia, writes Gerry Smith for Bloomberg…
Leslie Heffernen, Chair of the Board of Ambler Savings Bank, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Syracuse, New York, punctuated by frequent visits…
Billionaire developer and co-owner of the Philadelphia 76ers David Adelman first proposed building a new arena for the team at Market East in July…
A colorful stone English Cotswold manor with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Berwyn.
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The home is tucked…
From its art and history to its dining scene and cultural effervescence — and everything in between — Philadelphia is, quite simply, a special place.
That fact…
The season when swarms of spotted lanternflies come to the Philadelphia region is nearly upon us, but this time, researchers may have a way of…
King of Prussia-based Purolite is joining the wave of investments in Chester County facilities. The company is spending $190 million to turn Landenberg’s…
In the 1950s, Indy bought a property in Maryland.
Indy never built anything on the property. While the rest of the neighborhood is dotted with…
An online blog ranks Margaret Kuo’s in Wayne as one of the top five best Chinese eateries in Pennsylvania. The acclaimed restaurant serves authentic…
A newly opened café in Devon combines both pastries and play. Owner Noelle Shum grew up in China where indoor playground cafes were commonplace. After…
Canada is sounding the alarm on spotted lanternflies, an invasive species that is a threat to many native tree species, according to a staff report…
Conestoga High School graduate Eva Shang dropped out of Harvard University to create Legalist Inc., a technology-powered investment firm that raised about $400 million…
Every Wednesday at 12 PM, West Chester University’s Office of Sustainability (OoS) offers a look at how WCU scholars, students, and staff explore and…
150 business executives and personal investors gathered Friday to hear expert insights on the local, national and global impacts of an unprecedented post-COVID economy…
Boeing investors are focused on the company making money again after a tough few years but they should be asking instead when Boeing will have…
I complain about the cabin a lot.
The cabin. The Cabin. I don’t own it. That honor goes to my husband and father-in…
Swiss and Chinese life science companies have leased a 110,000-square-foot lab and flex space building that is currently under construction in Exton…
First we had to worry about the Lanternfly devastating our crops. Now there’s an invasive fish known as the snakehead.
Also known as frankenfish…
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…
If you’re a teacher who’s looking for a little motivation between lesson plans and grading papers, here’s a curated list of 5…
Penn State Great Valley has announced its upcoming exhibit at the Henry Gallery. “Chinese Art Showcase: Select works by artists from the International Chinese Arts…
Church Farm School, a boarding and day school in Exton for boys in grades 9-12, has welcomed some new faculty members for the 2022…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is offering the following free SCORE webinars in July.
On Tuesday, July 19, at 1 p.m., join this hour…
Garlic is in high demand, and while supply is hard to keep up with, West Grove-based I Love Produce upped marketing efforts for its…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is offering the following free webinar events in July.
On Tuesday, July 12, at 1 p.m., learn how to…
Roger Zacharia, the CEO of Ambler Savings Bank, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Huntingdon Valley as the son of hard-working immigrants…
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…
Perkiomen School’s Head of School Mark A. Devey has announced a partnership between Perkiomen School, Pennsburg, Pa., and Leighton School, Shanghai, China.
Leighton School…
Trevena, a biopharmaceutical company based in Chesterbrook, has entered into a royalty-based financing deal with an affiliate of R-Bridge Healthcare Fund that could…
Kennedy Crowder, a Landenberg native, has been named one of the Marshall Scholars for 2022, according to a report from The University of Pennsylvania Almanac…
When Bitcoin first appeared, most people underestimated the heights that its value would reach. Some early investors saw their assets skyrocket. But now the cryptocurrency…
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…
“How are we doing in Chester County when it comes to the economy? Oh, baby, we’re doing terrific!” said Patti Brennan as she shared…
The Chester County Food Bank has appointed three new members to its Board of Directors:
Miguel Alban of Customers BankMelinda McCann of Meyer DesignFlorence Zheng…
Vanguard has released its wide-ranging outlook and analysis on the future of the global economy and financial markets.
This year’s report, “Striking a…
20n Bio, an artificial intelligence-powered drug discovery company based in Malvern, recently raised $3.3 million to advance its work in designing new therapeutic…
Wayne couple Yiran and Keating Sherry recently welcomed their second child into the world in a somewhat unexpected way: Maeve Lily was born in their…
Jeane Vidoni, the CEO of Penn Community Bank, spoke with VISTA Today about being born in Cleveland and growing up in Allentown; being inspired by…
Vanguard is planning an actively managed single-country China mutual fund for 2022, despite scrapping its local business in the country itself. Erin Arvedlund reported…
Tony and Suki Liu, owners of Lily Asian Cuisine Sushi & Grill in Kennett Square, recently opened their new restaurant, GuGu Asian Table. Jen Samuel…
A completely renovated, mid-century home with four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Phoenixville.
Its open concept features…
There is no more widely planted conifer in the Delaware Valley than the white pine, Pinus strobus. A popular conifer as communities were being developed…
Vanguard has decided to pause its plans to launch a mutual-fund business in China and refocus its efforts on dispensing advice with the fintech…
As the pandemic made it much harder for people to do their usual shopping, many brands and retail companies have taken a cue from QVC…
After announcing plans to exit China’s institutional business, Malvern-based Vanguard is now looking at its partnership with Ant Group, China’s biggest digital…
According to a Knight Frank’s study, the United States is in third place based on the minimum net wealth required to join the ranks…
Komeil Nasrollahi, who was born in Nowshahr, a small beach town in northern Iran, and moved to China when he was 24 years old, is…
An additional $900 billion coronavirus relief package has been signed into law and includes $284 billion in new funds for the Paycheck Protection Program, including…
The much-anticipated time has finally arrived, and VISTA Today – in partnership with the Chester County Economic Development Council, Wilmington University, Brumbaugh Wealth Management, Malvern…
By Wendi Rank
Some people load dishwashers haphazardly. You know the kind. These riffraff give no thought to the economy of space or direction of…
While symptoms for the flu and COVID-19 are very similar, there are several clues that can help differentiate between the two, writes Donald McNeil…
Susquehanna International Group, an options-trading giant based in Bala Cynwyd, bet big on TikTok and stands to reap the rewards, regardless of the outcome…
By Carrie Anne Amann, MPA
Like the ants in Aesop’s fable, hundreds of area businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies have been working diligently for…
Chester County residents who have a taste for international cuisine don’t have to venture far from home to satisfy their appetite, writes Melissa Jacobs…
After the FDA approved its new pain medication, Olinvyk, earlier this month, Chesterbrook-based Trevena has received a $3 million milestone payment from its licensing…
Phoenixville resident Deb Woolson is helping 94-year-old Mae Krier, one of the famous Rosie the Riveters who used to work in factories during…
Villanova men’s basketball coach Jay Wright may have just sold his Berwyn home for $2.32 million, but that doesn’t necessarily mean he…
Villanova basketball coach Jay Wright was in middle school when the Flyers won the Stanley Cup, he tells Glen MacNow and Ray Didinger on 94WIP…
Main Line Today has profiled a handful of Chester County residents who are making serious waves in the community as part of its “Next Gen…
A grant program created at the request of the Chester County Commissioners provides funding for small businesses and agricultural enterprises in the county that were…
Working with Chester County government officials, the Chester County Economic Development Council is attaining more than 3.5 million face masks for the county’s…
By Komeil Nasrollahi
While it may come as no surprise that the Covid-19 pandemic has created a devastating impact on companies across the region…
By AccuWeather
Research from a laboratory-grown copy of the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes the COVID-19 illness shows that heat affects the…
With packed shelves that offer something for everyone, the Woman’s Exchange of West Chester is still going strong after 75 years, writes Bill Rettew…
Main Line Health continues to closely follow the latest information and updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding the coronavirus pandemic…
Lionville Middle School students Naishu Vytla and Cami Klingen, who represented the Philadelphia area in the Future City Competition in Washington, D.C., were recognized…
A coin dealer in Broomall helped federal investigators track down a man who was committing a potential $46 million fraud with counterfeit coins, reports Joe…
Kobe Bryant’s stolen high school jersey was returned and unveiled during a Lower Merion High School ceremony honoring the late NBA legend, according to…
Malvern’s PhaseBio saw its shares soar after it signed a financing and co-development deal with California-based SFJ Pharmaceuticals worth up to $120…
Vanguard is close to launching its first business aimed at China’s population: a robo-adviser that will help the Asian country’s investors pick…
People in Pennsylvania who decide to adopt a dog instead of buying one from a pet store or breeder are usually rescuing a local dog…
Nine counterfeit Super Bowl rings and two counterfeit World Series rings destined for Drexel Hill were seized on the eve of the hometown Philadelphia Eagles…
A delegation from Chester County recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to promote the county in order to attract foreign business and investment to the…
The decades of liberalized trade with China are bringing heavy consequences for Americans that are being felt throughout the nation, opines John A. Burtka IV…
World-renowned magician Jason Bishop will perform Saturday, Nov. 2 at 7:30 PM at West Chester University, in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall…
Don Cairns is one of many farmers in Chester County who have been struggling in the uncertain market that has resulted from the trade war…
JuJu, a girl adopted from China by a Phoenixville couple, was reunited with her best friend from the Lily Orphan Care Center in Henan Province…
There are several charming spots in Philadelphia’s suburbs where people can enjoy some delicious tea and experience the global tea culture, and three of…
The Church Farm School — an independent boarding and day school in Exton for boys in grades 9-12 — has announced that Dr. Andrew C. Wicks…
When Jay Wright returned to campus after six weeks as an assistant coach with USA Basketball at the FIBA World Cup in China, not much…
By David Bernard
You can’t really describe an incoming class at Wilmington University as new students. Every year, most of the newest students to…
Micheal Eric, a 2007 graduate of the Church Farm School, scored 17 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the men’s national basketball team…
Vinnie Emilianowicz, a business analyst from West Chester, spends most of his free time with the Philadelphia Riichi Mahjong Club to help popularize the game…
By Bob Yearick
As one of Shark Tank’s resident savants, Mark Cuban routinely turns thumbs down on the intense, almost desperate sales pitches that…
High school students from China started their three-week tour of America with a recent visit to West Chester University, according to a report from…
By Ken Knickerbocker “Hello Neil and Buzz, I am talking to you by telephone from the Oval Room at the White House, and this certainly…
Over the next decade, approximately 2 million of 3.5 million manufacturing jobs will go unfilled due to a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math…
By Kim Brumbaugh
On May 13, escalating trade tensions between the United States and China sparked a worldwide stock sell-off that wiped out more…
Frontage Holdings, a pharmaceutical contract research organization with offices in Exton and Hangzhou, China, has raised nearly $200 million in a Hong Kong IPO, writes…
Fans of al fresco dining and free outdoor concerts should head for Delaware County, which draws more than 100,000 people each summer for Dining…
Are you interested in making connections to government-verified partners and suppliers in China? Are you just interested in learning more about the culture and…
Jeffrey Rotwitt, President of Sun Center Studios in Aston, is planning to bring to Delco the Mid-Atlantic’s answer to Disney World, writes Vinny…
Berwyn native Jake Cohen, a Conestoga High School graduate and professional basketball player in the Israeli Premier League, recently led the Israeli national team during…
When Stefanie Beard of Downingtown sent a DNA sample to 23andMe in the hopes of finding blood relatives in her native China, she was not…
Pietro Industries of Kennett Square will soon have a strong foothold in the mushroom market in China, thanks in part to Chester County’s “sister…
The West Chester-based Qurate Retail Group, which includes the QVC brand, has ceased operations of its television network and digital platforms in France.
“The…
West Chester native Smedley Butler made a name for himself in October 1899 by leading 300 men into battle as an 18-year-old during…
With nearly 31.7 million passengers last year, the Philadelphia International Airport is seeing its largest numbers in over a decade, writes Kenneth Hilario for…
Gary Schroeder, the owner of Oakshire Mushroom Farms in Kennett Square, has seen his business drop drastically due to imports from Canada and China labeled…
A rare orchid usually only found in China and Japan has been discovered at Longwood Gardens, according to a report from ABC6.
The rare orchid…
Jim McErlane, Senior Partner at Lamb McErlane PC, speaks with VISTA Today about growing up an only child in Malvern, attending Malvern Prep, then Villanova…
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First found in Pennsylvania in Berks County four years ago, the spotted lanternfly – an…
Lou Caputo, who has been growing mushrooms in Kennett Square for more than 40 years, is looking for ways to get some relief from competition…
Despite the growing demand for mushrooms nationwide, Kennett Square remains unchallenged as the top mushroom producer nationwide, writes Timothy Taylor for TalkMarkets.com.
The Mushroom…
The combination of low prices, retaliatory trade tariffs, and poor weather is making it harder for farmers in Chester County to turn a profit, according…
By Maurisa Warren
West Chester University recently welcomed publishing executive and financial guru Steve Forbes to campus as part of its Presidential Speaker Series.
The…
The Chester County China Initiative’s (CCCI) goal is to build strong business ties between Chester County and China in order to attract Chinese investment…
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC), a private, non-profit, economic development organization promoting smart growth, is announcing four new hires in areas that…
Berwyn-based Trinseo recently had two years of share-price gains wiped out after issuing a warning of a $16 million profit shortfall for the…
The Fence Authority and the West Chester Public Arts Commission (PAC) have teamed up to issue the Best Flag Forward Contest in search of designs…
Harold “Hap” Wagner, the longtime CEO of Allentown-based Air Products & Chemicals and a former basketball star, always aimed for the top, especially in…
By Tori Goodrich
There’s no question that decluttering a home can be a tricky project, especially if there is no move or downsize to…
While some places in the American heartland cannot be rescued, those that can need help from business, government, and nonprofits, writes Noah Smith for Bloomberg…
West Chester-based Keystone Foods, a U.S. supplier of chicken nuggets to McDonald’s, is on the verge of being acquired by Tyson Foods…
Local high school students Jarod Dagney, Ben Mellema, Eric Beery, Anthony Mazur, and Katherine Baker can make coins dance without touching them, levitate Styrofoam balls…
The rapidly escalating trade disagreement between the U.S. and other countries is already affecting local businesses, including Bluebird Distilling, writes Kenneth Hilario for the…
Local soybean farmers are already feeling the effects of what seems to be the beginning of a major trade war with China, writes Vernon Odom…
The SelectUSA Investment Summit took place from June 20-22 in greater Washington, DC. More than 3,000 participants gathered to focus on the crucial…
West Chester native Neil Carpenter is helping Brooklyn take on Switzerland by making exquisitely designed watches that are much more affordable, writes Michael Clerizo for…
Everyone’s schedule is extremely busy and finding the time and energy to plan and cook every night can be next to impossible. But that…
Chellie Cameron, CEO of the Philadelphia International Airport, recently visited the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry to give members a glimpse of the…
After expanding into China with mushrooms, Chester County officials are now looking to tap into the country’s lucrative equestrian industry, writes Kenneth Hilario for…
Delaware County Community College is continuing to expand its study-abroad opportunities for students, allowing them to gain a global perspective before they transfer to…
Located in West Chester, Schramm is a manufacturer and supplier to the hydraulic drill industry, supplying companies in the mining, energy, geothermal, and water sectors…
The most expensive home for rent in Chester County is a five-bedroom, five-bathroom house in Newtown Square, in the Great Valley School District…
Vanguard has revolutionized the investment industry in the U.S. with its low-cost funds, and is now bringing the same approach to China, even…
Kennett Square-based Genesis HealthCare is planning to sell a majority stake in its subsidiary in China for $30 million, writes John George for the…
‘Behemoth’ by Joshua B. Freeman goes back in time to the glory days of manufacturing when they were the driving force in the emergence of…
The result of efforts that commenced two years ago, Penn State Great Valley recently signed an agreement with Chinese business schools to engage students in…
Did you know these facts about manufacturing? Question 1: For Every $1.00 Spent on Manufacturing, $1.37 is Added to the Economy? Manufacturing plays…
The Chester County Economic Development Council has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Shimin Law Offices in an effort to increase opportunities for Chester County…
The Exton office of Australia-based ARRB Group has rolled out new technology that allows its clients to get a beneath-the-surface view of…
Exton’s Bentley Systems recently presented its achievements and future plans at its annual Year in Infrastructure Conference in Singapore, writes Roopinder Tara for Engineering…
An owner of one of Chester County’s largest mushroom growers has just broken ground on another venture: a state-of-the-art mushroom production…
Christine McGowan wanted to help horses from the moment she moved onto a Birchrunville farm, but after hearing about the endangered wild Nokota horses, she…
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…
What was once seen as a major distraction on college campuses is now viewed as an asset for university athletics.
The rise of competitive electronic…
Barclay Friends is an assisted living community in West Chester that embraces the realities of ageing while promoting the joys of living through its variety…
Chester County business leaders continued their courtship of Chinese investors with another date in the Far East, and the local delegation traveled bearing gifts of…
The state has sent billions of dollars in products and services overseas to China, and the Chinese have responded with nearly a billion dollars of…
Adjusting to jet lag, time zones, and cultural differences certainly complicates business deals, but it also makes a better leader, according to TE Connectivity CEO…
By Guy Ciarrocchi
In Harrisburg, our elected officials are again participating in the annual ritual of budget negotiations. This continues as our revenue remains stagnant…
By Leslie Rylke
On May 15, a delegation from Chester County departed from the offices of the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) to begin…
Vanguard is sailing full speed ahead into the newly-opened China investment market.
The Malvern-based mutual fund giant opened an office last week in…
Can you suggest non-invasive methods to detect the degree to which a hen’s egg is cooked by boiling?
Or build a “vacuum bazooka…
Vanguard has benefitted more than most from the record-setting influx of money into indexed mutual funds, but the leader of the Malvern financial giant…
The Memorial Day legacy left by the men and women who sacrificed their lives for America is at risk of being squandered by the myth…
The multi-year effort to foster relationship between China and Chester County is starting to bear fruit, with local mushroom and beer producers preparing to…
Chester County government and business leaders are set to send their largest delegation ever to China, to open doors for local companies to explore business…
Happy Anniversary! This past Monday, May 1, marked one year since we launched CCEDC’s Weekend Edition. Produced in partnership with VISTA…
“Made in PA” was the prevalent theme among Chester County businesses presenting at the International Home and Housewares Show in Chicago, writes Jonathan Takiff for…
The Chester County China Initiative continues to build bridges between the county and various locations throughout China. Launched in 2013, the initiative is jointly organized…
Visitors from China currently rank #2 for tourism in Chester County and that they are expected to move into the #1 position within the next…
While Chester County already seems to be on the radar of Chinese tourists, Susan Hamley, President of the Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau, believes…
With his first book having made it to Hollywood and being opted for film, author John (Jack) Dobbyn’s time is in high demand.
Good…
By Michelle Kichline, Chair of the Chester County Commissioners
Chester County is widely known as a beautiful and happy corner of Pennsylvania. As a matter…
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and Chester County small business owner Jim Jacobs could not see eye to eye during a confrontation at a CNN town…
The Chester County Economic Development Council is starting off the new year by adding two members to its team.
James Logan joins CCEDC as the…
Located in West Chester, Schramm is a century-old manufacturer and global supplier to the hydraulic drill industry, focusing on land-based applications. Specializing in…
As Chester County’s #2 employer (Vanguard is #1), you probably know someone who works at the West Goshen cable, satellite and broadcast television home…
A significant acquisition that will grow the workforce of Wayne-based LiquidHub by about 50 percent just linked powerful data analytics to its mission to…
Jeopardy
An analytical chemist at GlaxoSmithKline, Phoenixville resident Bridget McNulty, 43, was a recent contestant on Jeopardy. Now fans of “America’s favorite quiz show…
As the Chester County Economic Council put the finishing touches on their Annual Stakeholders breakfast Friday morning at the Desmond in Malvern, Michael Grigalonis, the…
Haverford Systems, a diversified technology company based in Downingtown, will introduce its new immersive 3D technology at the annual conference of the Society of Motion…
Despite the turmoil the United States’ economy has endured throughout the last decade, we still have by far the world’s biggest economy, writes Scott…
Editor’s note: This Chester County Leadership profile of Commissioner Terence Farrell was originally published on August 1st, 2015.
When Terence Farrell won his first…
Today’s short briefings on what else is happening around Chester County.
Chester County Opens Its Doors to ESPN-Style Sports Video Production
Phoenix Media…
By Commissioner Terence Farrell
Chester County’s relationship with China officials is leading to ever increasing opportunities for county businesses in China, and Chinese investment…
In a move that will save hundreds of jobs, Exton based Frontida BioPharm has bought former Mutual Pharmaceuticals’ drug production plants in Northeast Philadelphia’s…
On July 1, 2015, Bill Bogle, President and CEO of Genesis Packaging Technologies, assumed duties as Chair of the CCEDC Board of Directors. As he…
By Ken Knickerbocker
Why do so many Americans think that the apocalypse is upon us?
Gregg Easterbrook, author of The Progress Paradox: How Life Gets…
Duncan Allison
If you lived in the rural Midwest you would be very familiar with soybeans but results from a recent survey in Chester County…
It is hard to imagine a better and more appropriate person to inspire students entering the challenging world of business and leadership than Bill McNabb…
In the following video, Vanguard Global Chief Economist Joe Davis examines the current low-growth environment and places the likelihood of a U.S. recession…
While Chester County continues to be recognized for its leading role in health, wealth and business here in America, leaders like Commissioner Terence Farrell and…
Chester County Commissioners dug into the past year to reveal some of the most impressive developments, most instrumental strategies and most promising opportunities as part…
If only there were more families like the Clarkes of Downingtown!
Whereas most families like to spend their summer vacation at the beach, Kellianne and…
America’s best botanical gardens enchanted visitors from the other side of the world — and inspired a new bouquet of opportunities for the county’s…
Spring is the time for planting corn so farmers are hoping that dry weather will enable them to plant the 93.6 million acres that…
By Duncan Allison
The safety of our food supply is a very basic and understandable concern. Unfortunately it is easy to be confused since there…
DCCC Announces STEM Career Night
Delaware County Community College has announced that its annual STEM Career Night will take place on February 25th, with prospective…
Plant and livestock breeding can be considered the main reason why the human race has been able to increase from a few…
Thomas J. Lynch, Chairman and CEO of TE Connectivity, with its executive headquarters in Berwyn, is the latest business leader chosen for PwC’s 2016…
The recent scare in the stock market is nothing more than a false alarm, according to some Chester County financial professionals.
For those with a…
Ever wondered what it would be like to go through a one-day TV bootcamp and then get the chance to be a shopping channel…
On December 28th, QVC announced that Mike Fitzharris has been appointed as the CEO and representative director of QVC Japan, and will report directly to…
Recent news of mergers & acquisitions in the field of agricultural inputs has pointed to the impact on suppliers when an industry…
It is Christmas and food plays an important role as families come together to celebrate this wonderful holiday and important Christian festival.
Families often serve…
Fewer than 100 non-Chinese military veterans have ever been bestowed a medal of honor from the People’s Republic of China, but this week…
The spores of cutting-edge Chester County mushroom farming have found their way to fertile soil far from southeastern Pennsylvania, and new business opportunities are…
Each year it has become a tradition for families to visit one of the many local Christmas tree farms in Chester County to select their…
With its clear vantage point from the top, the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) has witnessed an impressive vista of accomplishments throughout 2014 and…
After jumping through almost every hoop imaginable, Lockheed Martin has finally cleared the last antitrust regulatory hurdle after receiving approval from regulatory authorities in Korea…
Despite declining sales and profits, United Technologies Corp. said Wednesday it will increase its share buyback plan by $12 billion in an attempt to raise…
Harvesting of corn and soybeans is now well underway in Chester County and harvesters can be seen cutting their way through the corn and soybean…
By Kim Brumbaugh, Founder & CEO of Brumbaugh Wealth Management
We have come a long way since the financial crisis of 2007 and 2008. As…
Business briefs are short summaries that bring you up to date with what’s going on around the county. This Morning:
“Pope Francis” Pencil Drawing…
Covered Bridge is a blog connecting our readers with interesting videos, stories, opinions, and more from around the web.
We thought we’d give you…
VISTA Today Business Briefs are concise stories bringing you up to date with what’s happening around the county.
FTSE Russell Decides Against Adding Chinese…
On Monday, after China had yet another stock market conniption, dropping around 9 percent, Vanguard had to enlist the help of its “Swiss Army” to…
Genesis Healthcare celebrated thirty years of providing skilled nursing and therapy in post acute care on Wednesday, starting by providing its hard working staff with…
Sikorsky was finally sold to Lockheed Martin Corp for $9 billion. Not long after the sale was finalized, representatives of the firm and Chester County…
VISTA Today asks Joanne Fitzgerald, Director of Human Capital at Acero Precision based in West Chester, to share what her company looks for in an…
A new report published by Boston Consulting Group says China’s economy minted over one million new US dollar millionaires in 2014. Whoa. From the…
The robotic cameras, space shuttle-like control rooms, jam-packed warehouses, unscripted presentations, a relaxed — not frantic — pace and the sheer numbers of home TVs…
Dented but not deterred, the parent company of Coatesville’s steel mill reported a nearly $1 billion loss for the fourth quarter of 2014 — though…
Dangers persist for the economy in 2015, according to a Jan. 11 news story in which reporter Brian McCullough of the Daily Local News picks…
Look for growing partnerships between businesses and institutions in Chester County and China, predicts Terence Farrell, chairman of the Chester County Board of Commissioners.
Farrell…
Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell (R) was elected Chair of the Commissioners during this morning’s first Board of Commissioners Sunshine meeting of 2015.
Commissioner…
Economist and co-founder of West Chester-based Moody’s Economy.com Mark Zandi, a widely cited source of global economic analysis, believes the worst…
Ricoh Company, Ltd. has been named to the 2014 Top 100 Global Innovators list by Thomson Reuters, a leading global information source for businesses and…
By Terence Farrell, Chester County Commissioner and Michael Grigalonis, COO of Chester County Economic Development Council
Chester County citizens and businesses will greatly benefit from…
Transit Systems, Inc. of Wayne has gained notice from the national magazine Inc., which has named it to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing…
While the official explanation for China’s ban on the up-and-coming DuckDuckGo search engine born in Paoli isn’t forthcoming from Beijing, the…
After sitting empty and abandoned for decades, a relic of Phoenixville’s past was reformed in late 2008 into a unique and spacious social setting…
It may be more of a compliment than a threat, but the world’s second-largest economy has not only taken notice of the surging…
West Pharmaceutical Services’ appetite for growth isn’t quite satisfied yet.
In the past year, the Exton-based company has opened a second plant in…
Hospitals are a known battleground for attacks from viruses and infections, but a new threat ambushed two Chester County hospitals — and it may be contagious…
The editors of Engineering Design News China think the passive components and sensors made by Malvern-based Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. are best in the world…
ArcelorMittal, the company that owns Coatesville’s steel plate factory, expects a billion-dollar dent in its annual earnings now that the average iron ore…
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. of Exton announced July 16 it has opened a manufacturing plant in the Chennai, India Sri City Economic Zone to expand…
Independence LED Lighting of Wayne announced on July 4th a new $10 million program titled “Energy Independence Day,” giving incentives and buy-backs to the…
Since bringing its manufacturing back to Pennsylvania from China, Wayne’s Independence LED has enjoyed the benefits of both a “Made in America” tagline as…
Frontage Laboratories, Inc. of Exton is expected to operate independently after its recent takeover by Chinese drug and medical device testing firm Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting…
Frontage Labs is growing and has announced plans to expand its chemistry, manufacturing and controls (CMC) facility at 700 Pennsylvania Drive in Exton.
The two…
Joint partners Liberty Property Trust of Malvern and Synterra Partners recently announced a tasty deal as they broke ground on a 100 percent pre-leased…
Commissioner Terence Farrell, who is in Yongchuan district in southwestern China on a two week, self-funded trade mission to cultivate business and cultural ties…
Four days into my China journey. The good news; [my] missing suitcase finally arrived. All is good!
Caveat: My impressions follow, some based on the…
Commissioner Terence Farrell is in Yongchuan district in southwestern China for a two week, self-funded trade mission to cultivate business and cultural ties with…
Two-term County Commissioner Terence Farrell is heading to Yongchuan district in China this weekend for a two week, self-funded trade mission to cultivate…
West Chester-based QVC, which brings video and ecommerce shopping into 300 million homes in the U.S., Japan, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy and China…
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., which operates a commercial aircraft completion center in Coatesville, has gained Chinese certification for its Sikorsky S-76D helicopter and will soon…
The Malvern company Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has been gaining international recognition.
One of its transistors was recently named 2013 Product of the Year by Electronic…
Berwyn-based Trinseo/Styron, a global manufacturer of plastics, latex and rubber, recently reported revenues down by 3 percent for 2013, but growth within its…
QVC, a leading international television and ecommerce retailer based in West Chester, is showing stable sales and growth from its eCommerce groups for 2013 despite…
Exton-based Bentley Systems, Inc. is expanding into South Africa.
Bently, which provides comprehensive software solutions for sustaining infrastructure, recently acquired the eB services business…
Employees of Exton-based Bentley Systems, Inc. recently earned kudos from international software professionals when they accepted Construction Computing “company of the year” award in…
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