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A fitting exhibition for the month in which we celebrate Earth Day (Apr. 22), “A Botanical Blueprint: Sustainable Roots & Environmentalism at West Chester University…
WSFS Bank has launched Early Pay, which allows customers to receive eligible direct deposits from their employers up to two days early.
Early Pay is…
C&N recently commemorated its 160th anniversary with a week-long celebration throughout the bank that culminated with ringing the NASDAQ opening bell on…
MacElree Harvey has celebrated March — Women’s History Month — with a series of Q&A interviews, including the Firm Administrator, Nicole Castafero.
Reflecting on…
LinkedIn is the premier arena for cultivating professional identity and forging connections. Your LinkedIn presence, particularly your job titles, acts as a lighthouse, drawing in…
MacElree Harvey has celebrated March — Women’s History Month — with a series of Q&A interviews, including the firm’s Legal Assistants, Theresa Nadachowski…
SCORE honors Women’s History Month by celebrating the significant impact of women-owned businesses on the US economy. Employing 9.4 million workers, these…
Artificial intelligence has always promised a future filled with innovation and progress. This promise, however, is not without its perils.
As we stand on the…
In both corporate and educational environments, training rooms serve as a hub for learning and development. These spaces facilitate knowledge transfer, skill building, and collaboration…
In 1983, Drexel University launched a first-of-its-kind partnership with Apple, requiring all students to have access to a personal computer, writes Alissa…
Do you want your leaders to operate better in 2024? Doesn’t your overall business rely on having great teams that work together well towards…
Dr. Michael H. Mittelman, president of Elkins Park-based Salus University, spoke to VISTA Today about growing up in Long Island, where he rode his…
When you envision your retirement years, what kind of lifestyle do you see yourself enjoying?
Will you be busy traveling, hitting the golf course, relaxing…
MacElree Harvey, a law firm with roots dating back to 1880, is not only known for its rich tradition and commitment to legal excellence but…
At the West Chester University Martin Luther King Jr. Brunch on Jan. 26, two highly accomplished alumnae were recognized as Drum Majors for Justice.
Nicole…
Do know anyone looking for an internship this summer? American Water has 19 summer internship opportunities open now!
American Water is looking for candidates for…
In the dynamic world of professional networking, LinkedIn has emerged as a powerful platform for individuals and businesses with over 1 billion users. Some users…
Fire sprinkler systems play a crucial role in safeguarding facilities from the devastating effects of fires. For building owners who rely on dry pipe or…
Setting goals is the first step toward success, but the journey doesn’t end there. Success is not just about reaching a destination; it’s…
Have you viewed your LinkedIn on desktop and mobile? Are there dense paragraphs of black text, or have you added emojis, white space, and bullets…
Ready for a relaunch? Sabbaticals may happen for good, bad, and ugly reasons. Prepare your LinkedIn profile and other career management documents when returning to…
PREIT, a leading operator of diverse retail and experiential destinations, is taking steps to execute a comprehensive reorganization to strengthen its balance sheet, reduce its…
In anticipation of the 50th Anniversary season in 2024-25, People’s Light has had 10 new members join the newly-named Company of Artists…
Forbes Advisor Education named Immaculata University’s online doctorate in educational leadership as one of the top 10 online Ed.D. programs in the U…
The Arc of Chester County has brought back its memorable holiday event, the Holiday Fun Fest.
This cherished annual event, which began in 2010 as…
As we inch toward the end of the year, it’s the perfect time to introspect and refocus on how you envision ringing in the…
The Downingtown Area School District, which covers 82 square miles in the heart of Chester County, is one of the eight largest school districts in…
In a world where every minute counts, professionals can’t afford to be bogged down by technical complexities. Remember the era before online meetings? Those…
Over the last few weeks, we’ve explored the fundamental principles of goal setting and the strategies needed to propel you toward achieving your ambitions…
Predicting the future may be impossible, but we can always try to uncover what’s next in digital marketing and the trends that will reshape…
Established in 1934, Firstrust Bank has deep-rooted history in the Point Breeze neighborhood of South Philadelphia, where founder Samuel Green was driven by a…
The journey of education and personal development is a continuous process that evolves as we transition through different stages of life. From the early years…
The Catholic Climate Covenant has recognized Neumann University as one of the top three Catholic campuses in the country for climate action and environmental sustainability…
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a powerful tool, but what happens when it falls into the hands of scammers?
While AI can help with things…
He has 15 years of postsecondary education—a bachelor’s degree in physics from the California Institute of Technology, and has completed doctoral work in…
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for Spar Hill Farm in Kennett Township marks the decade-long fight to preserve the land, writes Richard Gaw for the…
Neumann University’s President Emeritus Dr. Rosalie Mirenda, who served students at the university for more than four decades, has died. She was 85.
The…
Flourtown resident Martha Sharkey, Founder & CEO of TODAY is a Good Day, spoke to VISTA Today about growing up in Lancaster County near farmland…
Montessori Academy of Lancaster is a unique school nestled in the beautiful Pennsylvania countryside of Manheim Township.
The school takes a holistic approach to student…
The Brandywine Conservancy has launched a new Climate Resiliency Initiative that aims to assist local municipalities and landowners in proactively addressing climate change, according to…
Coatesville native Matt Hostutler has been named one of the Top Department of Defense Executives to Watch in 2023 by WashingtonExec, a thought leadership forum…
Founded in 1923, Belfint, Lyons & Shuman is a Certified Public Accounting Firm based in Wilmington that serves clients throughout Delaware, southeastern Pennsylvania, and across…
Jared Utz, Regional President, Southeastern Region of Mid Penn Bank, spoke to VISTA Today about growing up in Philadelphia, near Fairmount Park. He was also…
One April 28, the Chester County History Center (CCHC) will present the world premiere of the documentary The Mushroom Man Who Changed the World: G…
Malvern-based theatre company People’s Light has announced the launch of its New Works Lab, The Kiln, an annual program where theatre artists are…
S. Walter Packaging is a true legacy brand — a custom packaging solutions company founded in Philadelphia in 1904 by Simon Walter with a focus on…
RxPro Services, established in 1998 as an expert witness search firm connecting law firms with medical experts, has rebranded as Versed to reflect the Newtown…
“Deep within us—no matter who we are—there lives a feeling of wanting to be lovable…. And the greatest thing we can do is…
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board invites Montgomery County residents Celebrate Black History Month in Montgomery County.
The following recommendations include both sites of…
At Kerkula’s Jewelry in West Chester, owned by Kevin Kerkula, all the rings, pendants, and earrings have that special feel and touch, writes Bill…
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…
Try going into a favorite diner for breakfast across the Phila. region and ordering eggs, home fries, coffee, and pannhass and prepare for a puzzled…
People’s Light in Malvern has named Bryanna Martinez-Jimenez the inaugural recipient of the Graham Smith Acting Fellowship. In honor of the memory of…
Elyse Lupin, President and Founder of Elysium Marketing Group, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Lansdale, her close relationship with her older brother…
With the end of the year on the horizon, now is the time to make sure you’re still on track for achieving your financial…
In today’s world of online business, security has become increasingly important. While you may think that hackers only target large corporations, the opposite is…
In Part 1 of this “Trust and Engagement” series, we discussed strategies to help school counselors build and restore student trust where it would not…
Current realities that school counselors face make it extremely difficult for them to build sufficient rapport and trust with students, making the goal of authentic…
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…
Saint Rocco’s Treats (SRT) was founded during the pandemic by Bucks County brothers Kaleb and Kolby Rush. It evolved from their passion for entrepreneurship…
The broadening of Halloween’s appeal over the past decades has evolved it — perhaps mutated it — into something much more than candy collectors in costumes…
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…
Dr. Brennan Pursell, associate professor of business at DeSales University, saw the synchronicity of two Francises in his professional life: St. Frances DeSales, known for…
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…
Chris Bickel, Main Line Market Leader at Centric Bank, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Berwyn, the competitive spirit he honed through sports…
A movement is underway nationwide to get children moving again by promoting safe and stimulating play at local playgrounds, according to a July 2022 article…
Editor’s Note: VISTA Today originally published this profile of Guy Fardone on May 8, 2015. Fardone, who stepped down from his role at Wayne…
If you think you could never be the victim of a scam, think again. Bad actors continue to evolve their methods to achieve their nefarious…
In his book, The Unheavenly City, Dr. Edward Banfield described one of the most profound studies on success and priority setting ever conducted.
He said…
What’s your favorite color, and should that be your brand? Whether self-employed, employed, or unemployed, you control the colors of your LinkedIn banner…
Two Bucks County dairy farms received an investment of nearly $200,000 from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The funds are meant to ensure that these…
Malvern’s Vanguard released the newest edition of How America Saves, the firm’s seminal report on 401(k) plan design and retirement savings habits…
Spotts, Stevens, and McCoy — a regional engineering, environmental, and surveying firm with an office in West Chester — is celebrating its 15th year as a technical…
Deanne H. D’Emilio, President of Gwynedd Mercy University, spoke with VISTA Today about having hit the “parent jackpot” as a child growing up in…
It was like visiting an academic theme park, where the thrill of a roller coaster was replaced with the excitement of scientific and artistic exploration…
Chris Powell, the Senior Vice President of Global Field & Partner Marketing at Qlik, a King of Prussia company delivering end-to-end, real-time…
Cassandra Long, a military child who spent most of her youth in Jacksonville, Fla., is the owner of Kolb’s Farm Store at Doodle-A…
On March 21, 1902, the first shipment of crude oil was delivered by the S.S. Paraguay to the Marcus Hook Refinery from Texas’s…
Exton native Julie Pardini is the Director of Corporate Strategy for Communications Test Design, Inc. (CTDI), a West Chester-based company that delivers innovative, in…
Lauren Oblak, who grew up in Montgomery County, is the Director of Sales and Marketing at Chaddsford Winery, one of the oldest and most highly…
The notable Russian psychologist, Lev Vygotsky (1978), stated that the “very essence of memory is that human beings actively remember with the help of signs…
Most people who are considering a career change or entering the workforce for the first time often first think about jobs that revolve around offices…
Jamie Van Horn began her career in healthcare by working at an optometrist’s office. Despite having little background in the field, it was an…
Warren Flax, now CEO of a Yardley company that manufactures brushes for artists, started as a Fort Myers, Fla., sports reporter. While there, he embarked…
Mary Ann Messmer, SVP, Head of Private Banking at Meridian Bank, spoke with BUCKSCO.Today about growing up in Blue Bell as the daughter of…
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties continues to offer free webinars and live events to help small businesses. The following webinars and events are available in…
Pennmark Management plans to break the traditional template for interior malls to ensure a prosperous future for Coventry Mall in North Coventry Township. Evan Brandt…
Continuing to evolve a student-directed, authentic approach to education, Perkiomen School launched the Design Institute, one of four unique deep learning paths, to be…
Marshallton is celebrating the 300th birthday of its founder, Humphry Marshall, a self-educated farmer, stonemason, and amateur astronomer who loved botany. J.F. Pirro…
American life in 1934 was on the upswing. The Great Depression was showing signs of abating; the U.S. gasped at the first photograph of…
Phoenixville plans to build the first hydrothermal carbonization plant in North America at a municipally-owned wastewater treatment center, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY.
“We…
Pandemic boredom shared by two Pipersville sisters led to their creation of a service business that evolved into much more than a time-filler. Matteo…
When it opened in 1871, the West Chester Normal School was a single building that provided housing for both professors and students, as well as…
Berwyn resident Laura Taylor started making mocktails five years ago after she stopped drinking alcohol. Her decision to live as a teetotaler led to the…
Philadelphia Eagles fans hear the phrase repeatedly during game coverage: “Business X is the official [car dealer, airline, power drink, etc.] of the Philadelphia Eagles…
Non-Competition Agreements can help a business retain valuable employees, protect its confidential information and customers, and prevent unfair competition.
They can also be utterly…
With companies fairly split on whether it’s currently easy (53 percent) or difficult (47 percent) to recruit and fill positions, 55 percent of U…
Waiting until the mayhem of the holidays arrives to tackle mandatory business compliance tasks makes an already stressful season even more trying, writes Nellie Akalp…
When Melissa Matt opened Philadelphia Ashtanga Yoga just a few months ago, she did so with the desire to offer a yoga practice that has…
Leveraging the Chester County Economic Development Council’s Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n), which services life sciences and advanced technology companies in southeastern Pennsylvania, i2n…
Mid Penn Bank’s Women’s Leadership Network (WLN) has announced the release of a grant program request for proposal. The grant program is being…
It’s getting to be that time of year when women come together at West Chester University (WCU) to network, learn and face the special…
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…
Prior to the pandemic, there were concerns about the gaps in education and training for children and young people. But in the words of UNICEF…
For 50 years, the Lincoln Center for Family and Youth has continued to grow and evolve to meet the needs and challenges of its clients…
For the first time in its history, Neumann University has opened a food bank for students.
The Knights’ Pantry, meant to alleviate food insecurity among…
As the Senior Vice President and Market Leader of Centric Bank’s commercial lending office in Devon, Chris Bickel leans on the experience he gained…
I still feel dirty.
I cleaned the bathrooms yesterday. Stem to stern. Head to toe. Every nook and cranny. Pick your idiom, because I did…
All-Fill’s eagerness to adapt has propelled it throughout the years and has been the catalyst for its explosive growth.
Since its founding in…
As an administrator of an independent school, your primary focus is educating your students so they can grow and learn for the future. However, it…
Jennifer Lopez, who grew up in Pen Argyl, a small community nestled among the Blue Ridge Mountains in the Lehigh Valley, is the Chief Executive…
Bridgette Barbera-Byrne has been named the new director of branch operations for the Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center in West Chester. Barbera-Byrne…
Aqua Pennsylvania, an Essential Utilities company, recently celebrated the official opening of its high-tech environmental laboratory with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 14,700…
Have you created a branded hashtag for yourself as a job seeker or for your business? When people like, share, and comment, it’s a…
PathStone Corporation boasts a long and distinguished history as a force for good throughout the region.
A community development and human services nonprofit dedicated to…
Immaculata University now offers two new graduate-level certificate programs for prospective students who are considering an advanced credential.
Individuals can enroll in the new…
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…
People who know Chris Noll, a recent graduate of Immaculata University, are likely not surprised that he earned a bachelor’s degree in Emergency Planning…
This week’s first in-person Chester County Commissioners’ public meeting held since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic took on historical meaning in…
Vanguard has announced plans to open a new office in the Dallas-Fort Worth region in early 2022.
In alignment with the firm’s commitment…
The neglected, Greek-style amphitheater at Saint Anthony in the Hills in Avondale is about to see better days once again, writes Richard Gaw for…
Each Wednesday, eight developmentally disabled young adults Zoom into cooking classes with West Chester University nutrition majors for some cooperative cooking, writes Sarah Bloomquist for…
“C&N is the only bank I need.”
It’s a vision shared by C&N team members and speaks to the aspirational…
Hankin Group has undergone a successful rebrand.
The family-owned real estate company that designs, develops, and manages residential and commercial properties has unveiled a…
Partners in Outreach – a group of volunteers who aim to make a difference in the community by providing new clothing, summer camp supplies, and literacy…
Three associate professors at West Chester University find themselves in a new role this month when “Carnival of Ruin: The Exhibit” opens as part of…
Albert Einstein once said that “the most powerful force in the universe is compound interest,” referring to it as one of the greatest “miracles” known…
Enrolling more than 17,000 students, West Chester University is the largest member of the 14-institution Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. With roots…
Throughout 2020, a challenging year for so many in our community, Qlik remained laser-focused on delivering groundbreaking and transformative innovations across our portfolio.
2020…
The Chester County Solid Waste Authority launched its Zero Waste Plan on Wednesday with a panel hosted by the Chester County Economic Development Council covering…
GameStop, which is currently causing quite a stir on Wall Street, has a strong local connection that leads to Electronics Boutique, a West Chester company…
As the political divide in our country grows wider, it can seem harder to find common ground.
That’s why the YMCA of Greater Brandywine…
Since the pandemic started and everyone went into some version of lockdown last spring, Zoom has become a household name; a way for people to…
As they seek the paths of least resistance to accomplish tasks, employees often replace an official process with their own workarounds. These workarounds may seem…
By Kevin Rothwell, President, Rothwell Document Solutions
The Managed Print Services Association (MPSA), a global organization comprised of managed print customers and managed print providers…
Aqua takes seriously our mission of protecting and providing Earth’s most essential resource. Building on the first two blogs of this series, which addressed…
Qlik has acquired Blendr.io, an easy-to-use, scalable, and secure embedded integration and automation platform (iPaaS) that seamlessly automates data integration and orchestration…
Immaculata University’s Division of Nursing earned the 2020 Innovations in Professional Nursing Award in the category of Private College/University from the American Association…
A new mixed-use commercial and residential project on 13 acres in Kennett Square will bring townhomes, apartments, retail, event space, and walking trails to…
To complement the debut of VISTA Millennial Superstars last February, the Chester County Economic Development Council launched CCEDC ConNEXT, an initiative that aims to nurture…
Chester County Hospital is offering free Virtual Wellness Classes to support your health and wellness goals.
Registrants will receive a direct link via e-mail…
The Business Canvas gives entrepreneurs a broad view of their path to success on a single page like a painting on a canvas brings an…
Just in time for the anniversary of the Battle of the Brandywine, Chester County Archives and Records Services has released a new interactive tool that…
According to SalesForce.com, digital transformation is the process of using digital technologies to create new — or modify…
Throughout the past 15 years, Citadel Credit Union has evolved to serve a broader region across the Greater Philadelphia area and, with more than $4…
West Chester University is the largest of the 14 public institutions in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. With roots dating back to 1812…
Looking for something exciting for your children to do during the summer, while still social distancing?
Children ages 5-8 are encouraged to join the…
Vanguard will partner with Infosys as part of its ongoing strategy to enhance and evolve its full-service defined contribution (DC) business. This strategic partnership…
By Dailey Tipton
The historical method of energy management was merely a function of energy spend and cost avoidance. In today’s economy, the demands…
Haverford Properties is planning to invest $10 million into the renovations of Evolve campus in Wayne and is also rebranding the 41-acre property as…
By Lynne Williams
What are your pronouns? Are you using them on LinkedIn or elsewhere? Do you even know what this means? Why are there…
Now is the time to take action to swiftly move toward recovery in 2020.
Different industries will have different requirements, and there will be important…
Where can you get help when you’re starting up a business or trying to get your small business off the ground? How do you…
Rothwell Document Solutions of West Chester has thrived for 73 years by changing with the times and by providing technology solutions and services to help…
Outdoors Online gives anyone with an Internet connection the opportunity to interact with nature from home. Natural Lands, Greater Philadelphia’s oldest and largest nonprofit…
Did your business receive one of the 36,604 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans issued thus far by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in Pennsylvania…
Because of its immersion in the life sciences industry, IPS-Integrated Project Services, LLC (IPS) – a Blue Bell-based provider of engineering, procurement, construction management…
A few weeks ago, when the coronavirus pandemic forced the closure of schools across Pennsylvania, the students and faculty at Villa Maria Academy High School…
PECO is taking several steps to help ensure all customers have access to electric service during this critical time. As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves…
Sungard Availability Services and Evolve IP, a pair of Wayne-based companies, have been busier than ever as many people are choosing to work from…
The days of going to the Wawa to pour yourself some coffee or to hit up the soda machine are gone, at least for now…
By Aqua
Aqua is actively monitoring the novel coronavirus “COVID-19” outbreak globally and in the U.S. We are working closely with the Centers…
An immersive event for prospective students called the “Art & Design Experience” will offer hands-on workshops in all the Art & Design degree programs…
Esports have evolved from teenage pastime into an international movement in which its participants have the potential to reap financial windfalls.
The tremendous growth of…
Office and conference room technology has evolved a great deal in the last few decades, and Haverford Systems, a full-service, audiovisual integration company based…
As she prepares to cut the ribbon opening her bank’s first suburban Philadelphia branch across the street from The Devon Horse Show grounds, Patti…
Berwyn native Christopher Acker is the Director of Business Systems and Operations at Evolve IP, The Cloud Strategy Company based in Wayne that enables businesses…
Kurt Kunsch, Senior Vice President and the Trust Managing Director at Phoenixville Federal Bank & Trust, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Phoenixville…
First Resource Bank has promoted Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Lauren Ranalli to the position of President and CFO.
This appointment comes at…
With a “Clients for Life” philosophy, Warfel Construction has been providing construction services in a variety of industries across the Mid-Atlantic region for more…
What do you do when one person says something to you that makes a very deep impression? You write about it and…
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…
Hashtags on LinkedIn seem to be further evolving with changes to the algorithm. A previous article was published on “How to Create…
The Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated its Annual Dinner at French Creek Golf Club, where it honored longtime community advocates Mark and…
As she prepares to deliver the keynote address at Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s annual luncheon in Oaks Friday afternoon, Jill Bodensteiner, the…
Elverson Supply, the building materials and hardware store, is celebrating 100 years of serving the community under one family, writes Donna Rovins for the Pottstown…
As a direct response to survey findings on workplace sexual harassment in Chester County, the Chester County Women’s Commission and Chester County Fund for…
By John Duerksen, Executive Vice President, Commercial Banking, Univest Bank and Trust Co.
Early in my banking career, I met with a business owner who…
Phoenixville Borough Council has approved the sending of a letter to SEPTA that endorses the restoration of rail service from Phoenixville to Philadelphia.
The proposed…
Ed Harris, the Chief Marketing Officer at the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, a private, non-profit membership organization which actively promotes the Valley…
In February, for the first time in its 100-plus-year history, the Boy Scouts of America welcomed young women to its iconic program. Since…
Brandon and Heather Steiger, founders and owners of 2120 Creative, an integrated digital marketing agency based in Chester Springs, spoke to VISTA Today about growing…
As the beneficiary of the 33rd Annual Hankin Golf Invitational, Handi-Crafters encourages you to participate in the event’s Money Ball Drop.
The Invitational…
There seems to be a lot of downsizing and reorganizing going on in companies in the region, which has led to the growth of our…
The Paoli-based Malvern Bancorp, the holding company for Malvern Bank, National Association, is one of 12 companies based in Chester County that have qualified…
Sixteen companies based in Chester County have found their way onto Inc. magazine’s annual list of the 5,000 fastest-growing privately held companies…
By Patrick Hayakawa, VP of Innovation & Emerging Technologies, Chester County Economic Development Council
A report released this week by the Brookings Institution says Pennsylvania…
March of Dimes, the nonprofit that fights for the health of all moms and babies, advocating for policies to protect them and working to improve…
Hundreds of people recently gathered at the White Manor Country Club in Malvern to celebrate the accomplishments of female business leaders in the community at…
The annual Strawberry Festival, one of the premier events of the summer in Chester County, returns to the grounds of Brandywine Hospital/Tower Health beginning…
Fox Rothschild
Jacqueline Segal, a partner in Fox Rothschild’s Exton office, is an advisory board member of the Women’s Resource Center, which recently…
Immaculata University
Glenmoore resident Carrie Quigley, a Downingtown East High School graduate, has received Immaculata’s prestigious Mission and Vision Award for exemplifying the university…
Coatesville Savings Bank attributes community involvement as one of the keys to its success.
As such, the bank will host a Community Day in celebration…
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester continues to grow and evolve, always adding a new layer of entertainment options.
With member and community…
Margaret Downey, founder of the West Chester-based Freethought Society, has been protecting the rights of nontheists for decades, writes Stephanie Farr for the Philadelphia…
Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry
The CCCBI’s 2019 Executive of the Year Award will be presented to Berwyn resident Ashley McEvoy, Executive…
With Philadelphia just named the third-best city in the U.S. for women in tech, more than 1,200 girls, parents, and educators from…
By Judy DiFilippo
Luck had no role in the preservation of Chester County’s wonderful landscape during the past decades.
Many talented professionals in the…
Hankin Group will be the recipient of the prestigious 2019 Best Friend Award, an award given annually by Handi-Crafters to recognize and honor service…
Birchrun Hills Farm in Chester Springs is one of three creameries across the country that are collaborating to create a new, totally original American cheese…
By Leigh Green
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce proudly designates E. Kahn Development as the Business of the Year for 2018. The commercial…
I have been the Wellness Contributor for VISTA Today for six months but it dawned on me that I haven’t properly introduced myself to…
FRESHstart Kitchen, a culinary workforce training and development initiative launched in September by the Chester County Food Bank, recently graduated its inaugural class.
FRESH is…
Since 1981, when Surrey Services for Seniors was founded, its mission of helping older adults has not changed. However, the ways in which the Devon…
Wayne-based Evolve IP has had quite a successful decade, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
The cloud services firm has gone from…
Tech startups across the county are about to get a $100,000 boost in support.
The Chester County Economic Development Council has received a $100…
Golf Genius Software, a tournament management software company based in Wayne, has signed a strategic partnership with NBC Sports Group and its Golf Channel to…
Philadelphia consultant Michael Kutner has founded Distilled Leadership, which offers seminars on leadership using bourbon as an example, writes Diane Mastrulli for the Philadelphia Inquirer…
Evolve IP, The Cloud Strategy Company based in Wayne, has announced the upcoming “Women, Wine, and Tech” event, which is an opportunity for women in…
The Chester County Economic Development Council held its annual golf classic on Monday, September 17 at French Creek Golf Club. A total of 219 golfers…
When issues and topics are controversial, conversations can quickly turn uncomfortable and divisive.
To facilitate productive debate and discussion, Penn State Great Valley is holding…
Daemion Counseling Center, a mental health counseling center that has continuously served clients in southeastern Pennsylvania since 1970, will host the sixth annual Taste of…
Located in Wayne, Evolve IP is a rapidly expanding company that provides organizations with a unified option for cloud services that enables decision-makers to…
Evolve IP, The Cloud Strategy Company based in Wayne, has been included in Inc. magazine’s 2018 Inc. 500 | 5000 list for the sixth time…
Evolve IP, The Cloud Strategy Company, has acquired the assets of Advanced Integrated Technologies, Inc. (AiTech), a cloud communications provider based in Minneapolis.
The strategic…
Basketball riches await two former Chester County high-schoolers who are expected to be among the Top 10 picks in Thursday’s NBA Draft at…
The Skeleton Crew production by Malvern’s People’s Light and Theatre masterfully explores the relationships between employees and their jobs at a car plant…
The Frontline Research & Learning Institute – a Malvern-based company that provides data-driven research, resources, and observations to support and advance the educational community…
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…
One of Chester County’s most-anticipated events of the year, the Strawberry Festival, returns to the grounds of the Brandywine Hospital – Tower Health, starting…
Several Chester County companies have been recognized as the top tech employers in the Philadelphia region, writes Sharon Oliver for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
In The Soul Of America, Pulitzer Prize-winning Jon Meacham explores the sweeping concept of the American soul, focusing his examination on historically significant times…
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…
Located in Wayne, Evolve IP is a rapidly expanding cloud services company, providing organizations with a unified option for cloud services that enables decision-makers…
The Chester County Retirement Board partnered with Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania on April 17 to launch a Venture Chesco fund to encourage…
Evolve IP, The Cloud Strategy Company based in Wayne, has acquired thevoicefactory, a U.K.-based cloud communications provider, writes Michelle Caffrey in the Philadelphia…
Fred Henrich, President & CEO of Coatesville Savings Bank, speaks to COATESVILLE Today about growing up in Reading within walking distance of First Energy Stadium…
Liz Longley started down the path to a singing/songwriting career after performing for the first time in front of her fellow students at Downingtown…
In keeping with our recent pattern, we’re taking a trip upstairs to the bedroom with some fun product ideas that will help you with…
The loo, washroom, powder room, commode: The bathroom. This ubiquitous room doesn’t change much from household to household but as we are in the…
Evolve IP, The Cloud Strategy Company based in Wayne, has been named one of the best entrepreneurial companies in America by Entrepreneur magazine.
Evolve IP…
On April 4, the Paoli Business & Professional Association (PBPA) will welcome the President of Corsica, Gilles Simeoni, for a three-day visit to discuss…
A. Stevens Krug
Krug, a West Chester architect known for his work in sustainable design, has been named a Fellow of the Association of Energy…
Mary Campbell, chief interactive experience officer at West Chester’s QVC, is one of the Top 10 Women in Retail Technology, writes Deena Amato-McCoy…
Evolve IP, The Cloud Strategy Company based in Wayne, has announced that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Gary Coben, Senior Vice…
NOVA – the external ventures group of Malvern’s Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest building materials companies and manufacturers of innovative material solutions…
Located in Wayne, Evolve IP is the Cloud Services Company, providing organizations with a unified option for cloud services that enables decision-makers to migrate…
Wayne’s Evolve IP, The Cloud Strategy Company, has donated its technology to instantly connect the victims of fire and mudslides in Santa Barbara, Calif…
Publisher’s note: Krapf Coaches will be honored as Greater West Chester Chamber’s Business of the Year at the organization’s annual Banquet on…
Thomas J. Gravina has retired as CEO of Wayne’s Evolve IP, The Cloud Strategy Company, and will be succeeded by Guy Fardone, who previously…
Wayne’s Evolve IP, one of the world’s fastest-growing cloud strategy companies, has achieved Common Security Framework (CSF) Certified status from the Health…
Calling all regional entrepreneurs and founders of startup companies who are exploring angel-investment funding options.
The Angel Venture Fair Education Workshop – presented in partnership…
By Chris Cooper
Since 1989, Springhouse Education & Consulting Services has offered technology training, project management, and business consulting that helps companies of all sizes…
Chester County Historical Society
The CCHS has hired West Chester resident Allison Snavely as its Director of Development. She brings 10 years of community involvement…
Brumbaugh Wealth Management in Exton is looking to the future with new, contemporary office space, additional staff, and an outreach to the…
Live United in Music
For the fifth consecutive year, Citadel is the presenting sponsor of the United Way of Chester County’s Live United in…
By Julie Friedman Bacchini There has been a lot of coverage about Russian political ads run on Facebook leading up to the 2016 presidential election…
The Simone Zajac Wealth Management Group in Exton may be a family business, but there’s nothing mom-and-pop about it.
Sure, the independent…
Located in Wayne, Evolve IP is the Cloud Services Company, providing organizations with a unified option for cloud services that enable decision-makers to migrate…
As technology becomes one of the hottest industry sectors in Chester County, speakers from the FBI, Wawa, Cerner, Vanguard, Navigate, SeventySix Capital, Independence Blue Cross…
West Chester-based attorney James Kimmel Jr. — a renowned author and academic lecturer — has spent the last 20 years researching and writing about preventing murder…
Chester County is home to 17 of The Philadelphia 100, a list of the region’s privately held companies ranked by percentage growth over the…
Wayne’s Evolve IP, The Cloud Strategy Company, has acquired Clearlogin, an identity authentication technology provider based in Mountainside, N.J.
The strategic purchase is…
Biopharmaceutical research is continuing to generate big business in Pennsylvania and helping boost the state’s economy, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal…
The Philadelphia Business Journal has launched a new initiative in 2017 – entitled Soaring 76 – to identify the fastest-growing companies in Greater Philadelphia, writes Clara…
The fastest-growing private firms in America are creators, writes Inc. magazine in the introduction to its annual Inc. 5000, a prestigious list that ranks…
Wayne’s Evolve IP, The Cloud Strategy Company, has been included on the 2017 Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s…
After targeting a prominent anchor of the Exton Mall for revitalization through a new Whole Foods Market, owner Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust is now…
Mars Drinks, based in West Chester, provide more than 35,000 businesses across the world with more than a billion beverages each year.
Customer Experience…
Headquartered in Malvern, Vanguard is one of the world’s largest investment companies, with more than $3.5 trillion in global assets under management and…
Evolve IP, The Cloud Services Company, has acquired Mtel, a European cloud communications firm based in the Netherlands.
The strategic purchase is part of the…
By Gina F. Rubel
In a recent letter to his Amazon shareholders, CEO Jeff Bezos gives a lay of the proverbial “Day 1” landscape, while…
The Executive Committee of the Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n), a program within the Chester County Economic Development Council, has elected Guy Fardone of Wayne…
It’s an increasing priority given today’s escalating cybersecurity threats: disaster recovery services provided in the cloud.
And Wayne-based Evolve IP has been…
It started as a summer escape to the country, where wide open landscapes offered abundant space for sport and elegant inns offered a fashionable retreat…
Now management can have its collective head in the cloud and still streamline employee talent.
The new breakthrough comes through a partnership between Wayne-based…
Evolve IP, one of the nation’s fastest-growing cloud companies, has acquired Azzaron, Inc., a Workspace as a Service provider located in Mesa, Ariz…
All of its services may be in the cloud, but Evolve IP’s workplace is grounded in reality and quality talent.
The Wayne cloud services…
Wayne’s Evolve IP has released Global Evolved Office, the cloud service company’s international Unified Communications as a Service software suite.
The new products…
Three months before he is set to retire, Delaware County Community College President Dr. Jerry Parker received a crowning accolade for his decades of service…
By Erik Gudmundson
This is part one in Pegasus Technologies’ two-part series on how the HR department, employees, and the IT team can work…
Within both Chester County and Delaware County, innovation is thriving. Yet the decision to start a company based on one’s dream is personal and…
Most successful marketing slogans or taglines are but a few words, but the legwork behind them, both artistic and scientific, is massive in scope.
Take…
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…
Evolve IP, a Wayne-based cloud computing company, has ensured that its office offers both a healthy and fun environment for its employees, writes Clara…
Jerry Spinelli
The Wellington Square Bookshop in Eagleview has collaborated with the Downingtown Area School District to bring author and Norristown native Jerry Spinelli to…
Trade schools might soon see better times, thanks to the changes and regulation rollbacks promised by the Trump Administration, and Exton’s UTI is well…
The challenges of cultivating and retaining millennial talent have been blown way out of proportion, if you ask Guy Fardone, the President and COO of…
Coatesville’s LaMancha Animal Rescue is looking for donations to help provide abused and neglected animals a second chance, as the Evolve IP Cares program…
United Way of Chester County/Citadel Federal Credit Union
The United Way of Chester County received a $10,000 donation from Citadel Federal Credit Union…
If you have ever been to the Chester County Economic Development Council’s offices in the Eagleview Corporate Center, most likely you’ve been greeted…
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…
Penn State Great Valley has welcomed Leo Daiuto as its part-time entrepreneur-in-residence.
In addition to starting two technology-based businesses, Daiuto formed…
Despite hurricane-ravaged coasts, inland areas of New Jersey have devolved into severe drought that now threatens to spread into southeastern Pennsylvania.
“The entire southeast…
True to its name, Wayne-based Evolve IP continues to adapt to cutting-edge trends in the cloud services arena with an expanded suite of…
Evolve IP, Wayne’s cloud-computing and communications innovator, has acquired its regional competitor, Xtium of King Prussia, for an undisclosed amount, writes Joseph DiStefano…
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…
Comm Solutions, a technology and security solutions provider in Malvern, now has something in common with Yankees legends Mickey Mantle and Lou Gehrig.
They’re…
According to Inc., a monthly magazine aimed toward entrepreneurs and business owners, its list of the 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies in America celebrates “the superheroes…
Evolve IP’s cloud business is moving quickly to skies above distant lands. This week it announced plans to expand cloud services to the United…
The Philadelphia Business Journal has launched a new initiative to identify the fastest-growing companies in Greater Philadelphia, writes Craig Ey, its Editor-in-Chief…
Rick Miller recently sat down with VISTA Today to discuss his 25 years in advertising, most of which has been as owner and creative director…
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…
Wayne’s Evolve IP is celebrating success once again as it has been included in Inc. Magazine’s list of the fastest growing companies nationwide…
Sometimes all a company needs are the right connections and an ideal space to thrive.
A few years ago, Dr. Diana Z. Ye was looking…
With almost 70 percent of Center City workers relying on public transportation each day to get to their offices, recent SEPTA issues that have recalled…
This year the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC), through its Industry Partnerships, impacted the careers of 3,648 students.
Partnerships involved include: AgConnect, Health…
The highly anticipated sequel to Kevin Smith’s cult classic “Mallrats” is happening, just with a slight change in plans according to its famous director…
Publisher’s Note: We dip into our archives this morning to republish one of our first Chester County Leadership profiles. When we first spoke with…
By Michael Gidlewski
In my last column, I wrote about personal leadership and how, in order to become our own leader, we need to look…
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…
Today’s rundown of the shorter stories happening around Chester County.
Berwyn’s Lauren Donovan Receives 2016 Lindback Award
Lauren Donovan, an Assistant Professor of…
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…
Evolve IP, the Wayne based cloud services firm, has sold the majority stake in its company to Great Hill Partners, a Boston private equity firm…
The Innovative Technology Action Group (ITAG) supports its member companies by sharing talent development and recruiting information; offering programs on technology trends and issues; and…
Just a few days ago, no one would have predicted that the emotional story of a music icon’s untimely death would devolve into a…
By Sarah Alderman,
The first inspiration for BYPASSED came to me about 7 years ago, when my twin daughters had just been born. At the…
VISTA Today speaks with Denise Werkley, Shareholder and Partner at West Chester law firm Unruh Turner Burke & Frees, about growing up in Centre County…
The Mission of the Chester County Planning Commission is to provide future growth and preservation plans to citizens, so they can enjoy a Chester County…
The future of business talent looks and acts differently these days, and a Chester County cloud services company is leading by example when it comes…
Located in Wayne, Evolve IP is the Cloud Services Company providing organizations with a unified option for cloud services that enables decision-makers to migrate…
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…
After his team crushed their opponents in a Monday game, Villanova basketball coach Jay Wright got an additional reason to celebrate, as he was named…
Here’s what’s happening this weekend in Chester County Datebook.
On Friday, the Highspire Ballet Academy will host an Opening Reception and One-Day…
With a few clicks of the mouse, Technical College High School (TCHS) students downloaded a $6.3 million gift from Siemens PLM Software, and with…
Located in Wayne, Evolve IP is the Cloud Services Company. Designed from the beginning to provide organizations with a unified option for cloud services, Evolve…
The first major brewery deal of 2016 is a “surprising” uppercut against the beer industry heavyweights’ knockout punches of 2015, writers are saying in the…
The eagerly awaited 16th annual Girls Exploring Tomorrow’s Technology program for girls from over 100 schools from the region, will open its online registration…
Western Chester County Chamber Celebrates its Centennial
The 300 members of the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its 100th anniversary this year…
Philadelphia Prepares to Host the DNC
Preparations are underway in Philadelphia for this year’s Democratic National Convention which will open on July 25th at…
The 20- and 16-inch natural gas liquid pipelines set to be buried in Chester County continued to raise question marks for neighbors to the…
Here’s what’s happening on Tuesday and Wednesday in Chester County Datebook.
On Tuesday, HireOne will host a Hiring the Workforce of the Future…
Originally called Manavon, Phoenixville got its name in 1849 from one of the major employers at the time, Louis Wernwig, the founder of the Phoenix…
Here’s what’s happening on Monday and Tuesday in Chester County Datebook.
On Monday, Chester County SCORE will host a Basic Social Media Marketing…
Wayne based Evolve IP, one of the nation’s fastest growing cloud companies, announced on Tuesday that it has promoted three of its executive leaders…
Whether you’re celebrating or commiserating, no one wants to do it alone. Now, courtesy of Thinking About, you no longer have to.
Pegasus Technologies…
While the warnings sent out by the Better Business Bureau usually revolve around business that have somehow victimized their customers, this time they have focused…
Everyone loves the occasional stroll down memory lane, and now there’s an app for that. A West Chester entrepreneur’s Time Machine Tours now…
VISTA Today’s Briefs are concise reports on what’s happening around Chester County. This Morning:
Senator Toomey Visits Chester County to Talk Economy and…
Kennett Square’s Diane Simmons has envisioned sweet dreams of baked deliciousness instead of world travel or a quiet retirement, and the owner of the…
Costello Holds Roundtable on Land and Water Conservation Fund Reform
Representative Ryan Costello is looking at ways to reform the Land and Water Conservation Fund…
Garnering national — or international — attention, playing with cutting-edge technology and altering the business landscape are each just plain cool in their own right. But…
Entrepreneur magazine has named Evolve IP, the Cloud Services Company, as one of the “Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America” in its Entrepreneur360 Performance Index, a…
Siemens Healthcare Appoints a New Leader for its North American Regional Organization
David Pacitti has taken over as President of Siemens Medical Solutions USA, and…
Evolve IP, the Wayne-based The Cloud Services Company™ providing cloud services to more than 1,300 commercial business accounts representing more than 6,100…
Chester County leads the way in cool corporations as four companies from Chester County have been included in the compilation of Philly’s Coolest Companies…
What you need to know to start your day in Chester County:
New PennDOT Plates Let Motorcyclists Honor Veterans
Newly authorized “Honoring Our Veterans” special…
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…
The current hiring equation isn’t quite adding up for proponents of Chester County’s high-growth Route 202 corridor, and their innovative C Cubed…
Business Briefs are a quick way for you to stay current on what’s happening around Chester County. This Morning:
Evolve IP Achieves VMware Horizon…
A cutting-edge cloud-based company with a significant real-world presence in Wayne is evolving as fast as the best companies in the country…
Business Briefs keep you informed on what is happening around Chester County. This morning:
Evolve IP Included in Inc’s 500/5000 List for the…
QVC executives have tuned into the prospects of channeling the significant buying power of millennial women into their West Chester home shopping and e-commerce…
VISTA Today’s Daily News: Business Briefs keep you up to date with concise summaries of what’s going on around the county every day…
VISTA Today’s daily news briefs keep you up to date with what’s happening around Chester County.
Thoma Bravo LLC Buys iPipeline
Thoma Bravo…
VISTA Today Daily News Business Briefs are concise stories that bring you up to date with what’s going on around Chester County. This morning…
The Chester County Economic Development Council impacted 3,353 students in the past school year through various programs of the council’s Industry Partnerships, according…
VISTA Today Daily News Business Briefs are concise stories that bring you up to date with what’s going on around Chester County
New ALDI…
VISTA Today Daily News Business Briefs are concise stories that bring you up to date with what’s going on around Chester County.
AlliedBarton Security…
While a major energy company itches to get liquefied natural gas flowing through its proposed new Mariner East pipeline, Chester County residents are trying to…
The Cloud Services Company created in Wayne is riding on cloud nine after joining the ranks of Internet icons like Google, Facebook, Skype, Salesforce, YouTube…
Malvern-based Scala, a developer of multimedia software that creates the intelligent digital signage popping up along highways, in malls and fast food restaurant around…
Daily news business headlines from earlier this week:
Is A Third Comcast Tower In The Works?
Liberty Property Trust (NYSE: LPT) of Malvern, according to…
If someone were to launch a community organizer’s Hall of Fame, Frances Sheehan would be a charter member.
In the 14 years she has…
Three Chester County Jobs at the Chester County Intermediate Unit
English Proficient Specialist
Do you want to impact young people by teaching Communication skills? The…
Chester County business daily news briefs review yesterday’s business stories important to Chester County and beyond.
West Sales Leader Recognized As Rising Star
Jennifer…
Evolve IP, with corporate headquarters located in Wayne, Pa, has recently received recognition for both the performance of a key executive and the efficiency of…
Beginning this fall, Immaculata University will offer students the opportunity to pursue a new major in an up-and-coming field. Immaculata students will be…
With the profile of Guy Fardone, Evolve IP’s COO earlier this morning, let’s make it an all Evolve IP morning here at VISTA…
A Malvern executive has given 17 years of his life to helping other people give away more of their money, and $5 billion in strategic…
Tech360, a full-day event focused on tech education, leadership development, innovation and networking will take place at Penn State Great Valley on Friday, April…
Chester County is reminiscing of a time when color TV was a new obsession, The Beatles were on everyone’s lips and movies like “Goldfinger…
Evolve IP of Wayne has been recognized by the Philadelphia Business Journal and Wells Fargo as one of the region’s top organizations for corporate…
A panel of independent judges has selected Evolve IP as a finalist for The Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and Technologies’s prestigious Emerging Technology Company…
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programs are driving greater productivity for business and improving the work/life balance for manager-level associates, according to a…
WAYNE, PA – Egalet Corporation, the Wayne pharmaceutical firm working to bring abuse-deterrent pain medications to market, has appointed Dr. Jeffrey M. Dayno chief medical…
More trying times for Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. of Chesterbrook?
The specialty biopharmaceutical company on June 2nd announced the impending departure of James E. Fickenscher, the…
Ryan Costello, chairman of the Chester County Board of Commissioners, recently toured Walnut Street Labs in West Chester and spoke to local entrepreneurs at a…
Evolve IP, The Cloud Services Company™ in Wayne, continues to receive international notice.
Cozen O’Conner, a Philadelphia based international law firm with 575 attorneys…
The IT professionals at Evolve IP in Wayne say more and more companies are coming to believe unifying their communications and moving to the cloud…
a firm which handles the IT needs of prestigious firms including Remy Cointreau USA and Norwegian Cruise Line – announced April 1 it is now a…
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