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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…
Maryland developer Elm Street Communities has acquired a 119-acre property on Caln Road in Coatesville where it is starting site prep to build 175…
Church Farm School has appointed Tiffany Scott as Interim Head of School, effective July 1.
Scott will replace Head of School The Rev. Edmund K…
Marta Yera Cronin, President of Delaware County Community College, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in New York City and Miami as the child…
Widener University is providing financial aid programs and policy changes to assist students in understanding the college financial aid process as the federal government declares…
With the endorsement of and financial support from the NFL and RCX Sports, Immaculata University is formally kicking off its women’s varsity flag football…
A $556 million 2025 budget proposal from the Philadelphia International Airport to Philadelphia City Council presents a bigger and better Philadelphia airport, focusing on expanding…
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of its Declaration of Independence in 2026, the Dinniman Together Fund at West Chester University…
Philadelphia remains the largest city in the United States without a WNBA franchise, and many locals want that distinction to be no more, writes Harrison…
The City of Coatesville has set a hiatus for the Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix (CIVGP) as organizers seek to reimagine Chester County’s premiere…
West Chester University’s Poetry Center will host a Pop-Up Poetry Festival on Apr. 14 and 15 to celebrate National Poetry Month.
The event…
Napa Kitchen and Wine and a Sedona Taphouse, both products of DJB Hospitality, are coming to the Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square, writes Emma Dooling…
Beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting was set to kick off in 2024, but in an unexpected turn of events, a federal court in Alabama ruled…
Eighty-year-old Lansdale resident Bruce Rubin is in search of a new teammate in shooting hoops, writes Jeff Neiburg for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
The…
The empty Lord & Taylor space in the King of Prussia Mall may soon have a new occupant: Netflix House, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia…
Look around the United States and you will see aging infrastructure and risks of potential failure. The positive for investors is there are investment opportunities…
The Keystone State has the potential to be one of the nation’s leaders in innovation. Accelerator and incubator programs for the life science industry…
Jo-Elle Mogerman, president and CEO of the Philadelphia Zoo, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up on the South Side of Chicago. She also…
After it was approved late last year for a Target to be added to the West Goshen Shopping Center, renovations are now underway at the…
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…
In a four-to-one vote on Monday, Feb. 26, members of the Coatesville City Council passed a motion for the first reading of an…
There is currently a booming business of Amish cannabis farmers in Pennsylvania, and one Chester County native is the brains behind it, writes Miles Dilworth…
ChristianaCare, a Delaware-based health system, has provided more details on the opening of its planned “neighborhood hospital” in West Grove, including a later expected…
When Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro unveiled the Commonwealth’s first economic development strategy in nearly two decades, the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) was…
At a groundbreaking event on Jan. 25, 2024, Wilmington University officials announced the construction of two landmark buildings at its Brandywine site: a convocation center…
The leader of the largest university within Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education will soon be inducted into the Chester County Hall of Fame…
Eastern University will soon begin the public phase of its capital fundraising efforts to renovate and expand the existing Workman Hall on its campus. The…
The tax return saga hurtles on.
Working with Willie, I was finally — gloriously, spectacularly — able to access her online IRS account.
And discovered Willie was…
The Chester County Economic Development Council’s Annual Economic Outlook is the longest-running event of its kind in the region, and it celebrated 20…
fifteenfortyseven Critical Systems Realty (1547) is in the process of developing a new hyperscale data center in Chester County.
1547 is a developer, operator, and…
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) brought numerous changes to the tax code, including reduced individual income tax rates, significant increases to…
Eastern University boasts a vibrant tapestry of students, each with their own unique stories. Among them is a group of first-generation students who are…
The Chester County Economic Development Council is celebrating the 20th year of its Annual Economic Outlook with an all-star lineup coming up Jan. 24…
The Circuit Trails Coalition is marking 2023 as a successful year of trail progress for the Circuit Trails network. With eight miles added this year…
At last week’s public meeting, Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline approved more than $2.8 million in contract funding…
Demolition on the 246-year-old Concordville Inn in Glen Mills has begun with a portion of it down before the Thanksgiving holiday, writes Emma…
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is inviting employers to a free workshop and breakfast on options for addressing employee childcare.
Childcare staffing shortages…
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., an independent publisher with more than 5,000 titles, contracted with Chester County author Bruce E. Mowday to write a book on…
Just over a decade ago, Germantown High School was shut down due to its academic performance, shrinking enrollment, and a financial crisis.
However, next year…
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is releasing the top Chester County economic milestones for fiscal year 2022-2023, after a transformative year in…
With Black Friday, one of the biggest shopping days of the year, mere days away, a new ranking features the King of Prussia Mall as…
While the summer heat held tight to the Philadelphia region through September, cooler autumn temperatures are now here. PECO is using this time to take…
King of Prussia Mall General Manager Bob Hart recently shared an update on an upcoming new addition to the mall.
Eataly, an Italian food and…
Longstanding rumors that West Goshen Center would be getting a new Target and Chick-fil-A were finally confirmed at Tuesday night’s board of…
In honor of National Techies Day, the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is offering a flash sale on tickets to TECH360, a full-day…
Job security in the age of AI hinges on adaptability and skill enhancement writes Dr. John Mitchell for Forbes.
The World Economic Forum’s 2020…
Matt Cabrey and Dr. Gino Bradica have joined The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) to advance the growth and impact of its Ideas x…
It takes a special kind of person to be a creature creator.
Skyler James is that person.
The 23-year-old will be part of…
For the second year in a row, the Penn State Brandywine Alumni Society is an event sponsor for “Dining Under the Stars” — a weekly outdoor…
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) has elected six new members to its esteemed Board of Directors, including leaders at Pennsylvania American Water and…
The owners of the Italian food and dining emporium Eataly have just signed a multiyear lease to open at the King of Prussia Mall in…
The world of investing has come a long way since the days of buying and holding stocks and bonds. With the advent of technology and…
More than one hundred businesses, community leaders, and investors participated in the first Annual Coatesville Economic (ACE) Forum on Aug. 3, hosted by the City…
A Chadds Ford architectural firm will participate in the rehabilitation of the First Bank building in Philadelphia’s Old City, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the…
Do you know someone who was enrolled in college or a technical training program who was not able to complete their degree or certification due…
Neumann University in Aston is joining Cabrini, Immaculata, Centenary, and Marymount Universities in offering varsity women’s flag football, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia…
Findings from an Amtrak report on the $65 million reconstruction of Coatesville’s 155-year-old train station demonstrate a ripple effect for growth that…
400 of the region’s top business and community leaders erupted in applause as the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) inducted CEO of Key…
Put on your lab coats and scrubs! It’s the final days of registration for Summer Career Academies presented by the Chester County Economic Development…
For many small business owners, taking the next step with their business’s growth comes down to available cash flow. Managing cash flow and comparing…
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline presented a proclamation this week recognizing May 7-13, 2023, as National Travel and Tourism…
The fate of the former Water World site in Phoenixville has finally been decided. The property hit the market for $2.85 million and is…
The property formerly known as Water World in Phoenixville is on the market for $2.85 million. The park closed in 2012, and a Wayne…
The WSFS CARES Foundation, the charitable giving arm of WSFS Bank, has provided grants to three community organizations located in Delaware and Pennsylvania as part…
A new state-of-the-art, ADA-compliant train station is underway in Coatesville. The $65 million station is set to be completed by late…
Through an innovative partnership, Immaculata University’s M.S.N. in Nursing Informatics is now offered in conjunction with Penn State Great Valley School of…
It was the final men’s and women’s basketball doubleheader at Cheyney University’s Cope Hall, writes Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Over…
Penn State Brandywine in Media was approved Feb. 16 for an exploratory year in Division III of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
The year…
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) has announced that 25 international business experts will serve on the Pennsylvania Global Business Advisors (GBA), a world…
In December 2022, Congress passed the $1.7 trillion Consolidated Appropriations Act to avert a shutdown and fund the federal government for fiscal year 2023…
A new mobile Penn State id+ card is expected to launch in January 2023, at Penn State Brandywine.
The mobile app allows students to use…
Three new propane-fueled shuttle buses have been added to West Chester University’s transportation fleet as part of the university’s longstanding commitment to…
2022 has been a year of major change, and taxpayers are going to start seeing some of the financial impact of that in the coming…
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media has been named one of today’s best schools for online healthcare education by EduMed.org.
P.I.T…
It is no secret that the digital age has created a greater number of alternative investment opportunities, perhaps most notably cryptocurrency.
However, other alternative investments…
The Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology (Psy.D.) degree program at Holy Family University’s School of Arts & Sciences has been awarded accreditation…
The Chester County Commissioners has approved a $156,000 contract with Luzerne County-based Heritage Strategies LLC to bolster historic tourism in the county.
“Our…
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…
Seedcopa, an affiliate of the Chester County Economic Development Council, is expanding its team after a record year of SBA 504 lending in Eastern Pennsylvania…
The Chester County Economic Development Council recently celebrated a pair of valued team members who’ve contributed a combined 40 years of service to the…
The Chester County Economic Development Council will host TECH360, a half-day tech experience featuring tech education, leadership, innovation, and networking with the area’s…
Immaculata University has partnered with cybersecurity firm Fortalice Solutions LLC, a leading national security company. This new partnership will support the ever-evolving workforce development…
With more than 400 of the region’s top business and community leaders gathered together, the Chester County Economic Development Council inducted Meridian Bank CEO…
The Chester County Economic Development Council has approved a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic Plan comprising input from more than 50 community and business leaders…
Amazon announced that it has selected Wilmington University as an education partner for its Career Choice program, providing Amazon’s hourly employees access to 150…
“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…
Centric Bank CEO Patricia (Patti) A. Husic has been appointed to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank’s Board of Directors.
“We are honored to welcome…
One of the earliest examples of crowdfunding occurred in 1884 when funds ran short for building the Statue of Liberty’s pedestal. The publisher Joseph…
The Chester County Economic Development Council is releasing its top milestones for fiscal year 2020-2021, after the global pandemic stretched into a second year…
DeSales University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is helping pave the way for cyber security professionals to pursue a graduate business degree.
The Chester County Economic Development Council has elected seven new members to its Board of Directors.
“CCEDC board members help shape the future of Chester…
Penn State has launched its first degree program in artificial intelligence, a master’s degree that is offered online and designed to provide a professional…
C&N is partnering with the ABA (American Bankers Association) Foundation’s Safe Banking for Seniors campaign in a nationwide effort to help older…
With the healthcare industry projecting that pandemic-induced PTSD and other psychological impacts are the next health crisis, HR professionals from across industries, as well…
Downingtown-based Victory Brewing Company is jumping into the rapidly growing hard-seltzer space with Victory Waves, a new line of hard seltzers.
Victory’s…
The Chester County Economic Development Council is announcing organizational changes to respond to the transformed needs of local businesses as they rebuild from COVID-19…
Mark and Ann Baiada, the founders of Bayada Home Health Care, have given a $1 million gift to Neumann University.
The donation will be used…
With many companies having to do layoffs over the last year it has often fallen to the remaining employees to pick up the slack. This…
Gary W. Smith, President and CEO of the Chester County Economic Development Council, has once again been named to the Philadelphia metro area’s listing…
The Chester County Economic Development Council’s Ninth Annual Energy Briefing kicked off Tuesday with businesses from 13 counties seeking solutions to effective energy consumption…
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…
The Chester County Economic Development Council is a private, non-governmental entity that promotes a competitive edge for existing and new businesses by providing proven…
Gov. Tom Wolf has announced close to $1 million in job training and workforce development funding for programs run by the Chester County Economic Development…
The Chester County Economic Development Council’s 17th Annual Economic Outlook – entitled “Impacts of COVID-19 on a Post-Election Economy” – attracted more than 200…
The Chester County Economic Development Council has been tapped by The Philadelphia Business Journal to weigh in on a regional economic outlook, one day before…
The Chester County Economic Development Council will host its 17th Annual Economic Outlook – entitled “Impacts of COVID-19 on a Post-Election Economy” – on Friday…
December, like summer, is one of the best times to look for a new position or hire the perfect candidate.
As we enter 2021, many…
We are all connected. Your blood, platelet, or plasma donation connects you to patients receiving your lifesaving gift and their families, to the staff of…
Concluding an unprecedented fiscal year 2019-2020, the Chester County Economic Development Council is unveiling key milestones that emerged in an economy upended by COVID…
By Stephanie P. Kalogredis, Esquire
With the U.S. election almost upon us, we should be aware that numerous federal estate and gift tax policies…
The Chester County Economic Development Council is pledging organizational change as it assembles 17 thought leaders from the region who are committed to bringing diversity…
The post WWII economy, between 1945 and 1960, was a time of significant economic growth in the United States. Our country and its many cities…
The Chester County Economic Development Council has announced the election of four new members to its Board of Directors.
“One of CCEDC’s continuing goals…
Members of Chester County’s COVID-19 Business Task Force, selected as the Economic Cabinet, met last week with local industry leaders to begin addressing…
Wayne-based Finite Carbon is a pioneer in the rapidly growing business of helping landowners create and sell carbon-offset credits by preserving trees on…
Malcolm Johnstone, the longtime executive director of the West Chester Business Improvement District, is leaving after 19 years to join the Cultural Alliance of Chester…
The Chester County Economic Development Council has never been busier than it has been over the last three weeks, as it works to help small…
Chester County Commissioner Marian Moskowitz has been elected Chair of the Chester County Board of Commissioners.
Commissioner Josh Maxwell was elected Vice Chair. The votes…
The wait is over! VISTA Today is excited to announce its inaugural class of VISTA Millennial Superstars.
In October, in partnership with Chester County Economic…
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…
Talks on raising the minimum wage in Pennsylvania have heated up for the first time in a decade as Republicans attempt to get Gov. Tom…
Chester County’s urban centers are becoming destination towns where more and more people want to live, work, and visit to enjoy unique experiences offered…
The Chester County Economic Development Council is continuing to focus on strengthening the Chester County economy and preserving local jobs, writes Michael Grigalonis, Chief Operating…
By Patrick Hayakawa, VP of Innovation & Emerging Technologies, Chester County Economic Development Council
A report released this week by the Brookings Institution says Pennsylvania…
Uptown! Entertainment Alliance (UEA) has announced a new slate of officers and three new members on its Board of Directors.
The organization continues to operate…
On Tuesday, December 11, more than 75 people gathered at West Chester University’s Graduate Center to learn how to successfully pitch to investors and…
This month is a serendipitous one for us here at VISTA Today, as well as our partners at the Chester County Economic Development Council.
Just…
Chester County’s 10-year economic development strategy, VISTA 2025, is marking the approach of its halfway point with the release of a progress report…
In an annual review that has become a leading economic indicator for one of Pennsylvania’s top economies, the Chester County Economic Development Council is…
We are in the middle of the summer break – kids are out of school, people take vacations, and some companies have summer hours – so it…
By Michael Grigalonis
Dear Chester County Business Leaders,
We need your help. Every year, invaluable feedback from business leaders like you helps us make the…
In the not-so-distant past, high school students with an interest in criminal justice considered themselves fortunate if they got minimal face time with…
The Chester County Commissioners have unanimously approved $2.5 million in grants through the county’s Community Revitalization Program (CRP).
“One of the goals of…
“Take the Pulse” Survey Expected to Provide New Insight on Local Business and Economic Trends The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) and the Chester…
The Chester County Economic Development Council and the Chester County Board of Commissioners are announcing the 2018 launch of a county-wide, comprehensive survey for…
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…
Entrepreneurs can’t be successful without having a strong support system in place, especially during their business’s earliest stages. Like a seed planted in…
Publisher’s note: I am frequently asked how VISTA Today got started. Last week, Handy Hachadorian told of the promise he saw in Parkesburg Today…
The Chester County Retirement Board has voted to enter into a partnership with Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania, to invest $4 million in…
“AgConnect has been a part of our farm. We’ve kind of grown our farm as AgConnect has grown over the years,” shared Sue Miller…
A decade’s worth of data is revealing the impact of the Chester County Economic Development Council on one of Pennsylvania’s most-thriving economies…
Gawthrop Greenwood
Gawthrop Greenwood has made the 2018 list of “Best Law Firms,” the leading survey of lawyers worldwide by U.S. News and Best…
Aerzen is a globally-acting, family-owned company with subsidiaries and trading partners in the most industrialized countries of the world. The company was founded…
Turbo blower manufacturer Aerzen USA propelled its Coatesville business toward a future goal of $100 million in revenue this week by blowing open the new…
First Priority Bank
Malvern-based First Priority Bank has appointed Erwin K. Wenner to the position of Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer.
“Erwin is a…
Publisher’s Note: In an email to supporters Sunday afternoon, three-term Chester County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone announced she intends to seek the Democratic nomination…
Publisher’s note: This Chester County Leadership profile of Roger Huggins was originally published in August 2016.
Roger Huggins, Chair of the Gawthrop Greenwood’s…
On social media and dating sites, it is a best practice to keep your profile up to date. Chester County feels the same way about…
By Chris Cooper
The long-awaited results of the Chester County Economic Development Council’s 2017 Take the Pulse Survey were shared with the county…
Want to learn how a local man built a successful analytics platform with more than 100 employees in less than five years?
Join the Ideas…
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…
Elizabeth Laurent, President of the Chester County Historical Society, speaks with VISTA Today about growing up in Alexandria, Va., as the youngest of four children…
The Chester County Commissioners have signed a resolution endorsing the completion of the Circuit Trails network, a connected system of multi-purpose trails located in…
By Leslie Rylke
Happy Anniversary! This past Monday, May 1, marked one year since we launched CCEDC’s Weekend Edition. Produced in partnership with VISTA…
The Chester County Board of Commissioners and the Chester County Economic Development Council are calling on all residents and business people to participate in Phase…
A few simple tips can help local farmers boost their financial yields from fresh produce sales.
That was the message from the Chester County Economic…
Dr. Jerry Parker helped lead the charge to bring a community college to Chester County when none existed.
Now, the institution he leads has grown…
VISTA.2025 – Chester County’s 10-year economic development strategy, aims to maintain the economic health of the county by striking a balance between progress…
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…
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is a private, non-governmental entity that promotes a competitive edge for existing and new businesses by providing…
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…
Formerly known as Siemens Healthcare, Siemens Healthineers, with a location in Malvern, is a global technology powerhouse that develops innovations that support better patient outcomes…
Just two weeks before Inauguration Day, the Chester County Economic Development Council held its 13th Annual Economic Outlook, with a special focus on Perspectives on…
STP Investment Services
STP Investment Services – an organization that specializes in investment operations outsourcing, fund services, reporting and data management, global development/support, and innovative…
For the sixth time in as many years, the Chester County Economic Development Council gathered professionals from all over Chester County to receive and review…
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…
On Friday, November 11, the Innovative Technology Action Group (ITAG) and Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n), both initiatives of the Chester County…
Crayon drawings depicting a child’s dream playground came to life in full color — and a mere six hours — on Friday as more than 200…
For the past several years, the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) through two of its initiatives, Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n) and Innovative Technology…
Though he refined his skills and talents at West Chester University and throughout Chester County’s thriving business world, it was the work ethic that…
The Chester County Commissioners have announced Landscapes3, a strategic planning initiative to balance development and land preservation.
Landscapes3 is focused on addressing the environmental and…
With eyes focused on a picturesque horizon of rolling hills and meandering creeks, Chester County leaders are once again rolling up their sleeves and planting…
The Chester County Economic Development Council, with 50 employees and a $7.5 million dollar annual budget and led by Gary Smith (above), the Council…
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…
Entrepreneurship is shifting into high gear at Penn State Great Valley in Malvern with a new high-octane $50,000 seed grant from Invent Penn…
Chester County Commissioner Michelle Kichline will now help record the local history she’s making as one of the county’s top three decision-makers…
The heart of the Chester County business community is pumping strong, and the prescription for continued vibrancy is effective management of new business growth, attraction…
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…
Bluebird Wins Five American Craft Spirits Awards
Bluebird Distilling has won five awards at the widely popular 2016 American Craft Spirits Awards at its third…
The key philosophy fueling Chester County’s high-octane economic engine has been the right mixture of strategic development and landscape preservation, and the county…
Decades of dedication to preserving the natural beauty of Chester County by saving its treasured open spaces has come to fruition with an amazing milestone…
Contrasting symptoms of economic health — or illness — are popping up across the nation, and it’s time for Chester County businesses to get a proactive…
Chester County is making news for not only what it has accomplished but what it has undertaken to achieve in the future. This Comcast Newsmakers…
Woods and wetlands that possess “some of the cleanest water in the county” and prime farmland of statewide importance have been eternally preserved thanks to…
Chester County briefs are concise reports on hirings, openings, deals, and more.
Exton Gets Pennsylvania’s Third Movie Tavern
Pennsylvania gained its third The Movie…
Exton Starbucks’ Customer Redefines “Drive Through”
Grabbing a cup of coffee turned into an exciting experience for customers who visited Exton’s Starbucks on Monday…
Chester County’s top talent is quickly finding its way into the area’s best careers thanks to a public funnel of awareness, education and…
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…
Concise reports on what’s happening around Chester County.
First Report Issued by Lyme Disease Task force
On Thursday, State Senator Andy Dinniman, and Pennsylvania…
Through proactive leadership and a forward-thinking strategic plan, Chester County is literally paving the way for the next generation to keep the western Philly…
Word has leaked out that Santa has another gift in store for Chester County taxpayers. For the fourth year in a row, the local tax…
The Chester County Board of Commissioners has announced that they are planning to partner with the Coatesville Area Partners for Progress to find a full…
by Gary Smith, President and CEO of the Chester County Economic Development Council.
One of the reasons that Chester County has had such a long…
Economic development in one of the most prosperous counties in all of America still seems to be accelerating, but leaders met last week to urge…
After 25 years and nearly 50,000 acres, sunset is still far from the horizon for Chester County’s commitment to preserving the beauty of…
Alana Moran, Hulafrog West Chester
Hulafrog is a Chester County based social and digital community that spotlights local businesses and events throughout the area. Subscribe…
Business leaders in Chester County are looking for ammunition to help local businesses fire off the next round of economic development through a new survey…
Business Briefs keep you up to date with concise stories about what’s going on around the county. This morning:
Court of Common Pleas Sides…
From the Chester County Economic Development Council,
Chester County, Pennsylvania has received numerous recognition this year as a place where technology and entrepreneurship flourish – including…
VISTA Today’s business briefs are concise stories keeping you up to date with what’s happening around the county.
The Land Conservancy Celebrating its…
Tuesday marked the end of an era for Chesterbrook as its once trend-setting mall turned fading eyesore, felt the bite of wrecking claw. Local…
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…
The new Multi-Modal Circulation Handbook for Chester County has been published and made available as a pdf file for download.
This handbook was prepared…
Chester County Commissioners are paving the way for revitalization throughout local communities by investing almost $3 million into road reconstruction, parking ramps, water mains, sewer…
The growth in Kennett Square is about to become the target for a high-powered economic boom, as three key community leadership groups have converged…
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…
Schuylkill River Trail Ahead of the Rest for “Best Urban Trail“
USA Today readers are voting for the best trails system nationwide with the Schuylkill…
Editor’s Notes: On May 1st, 150 county business leaders and government officials gathered at the Downingtown Country Club to network and hear a TMACC…
Getting Denise Day, CEO of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine to talk about the organization she has worked for since 1999 and directed since 2010…
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…
County Commissioners just gave Chester County a little more space to play by signing off on the preservation of more than 1,000 acres of…
In an effort to connect the community of Chester County with transportation issues and congestion mitigation projects, the Transportation Management Association of Chester County (TMACC…
Chester County Commissioner Michelle Kichline is stepping into the role of co-chair of VISTA 2025’s Executive Alliance.
Kichline, who is filling the shoes…
Steel industry conglomerate ArcelorMittal Plate is ironing out a deal to transfer two old Lukens Steel buildings to the National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum…
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…
While competition for tech jobs is highly competitive, Walnut Street Labs and The Goshen Group have launched a new job board that will likely give…
The deadline to advertise in Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry’s “must have” annual member directory is January 9th. The directory lists over…
The 2015 budget proposed by the Chester County Commissioners calls for no tax increase for property owners.
“This budget reflects our commitment to providing high…
Click here to download Chester County’s 97-page VISTA 2025 Economic Development Strategy…
Where do young college grads migrate to when they finish school and start a career?
Turns out, according to an article in Monday’s New…
TIP Strategies, the economic development consultant firm based out of Austin, Texas who partnered with Chester County to create VISTA 2025, the 10 year economic…
Almost 200 community and industry leaders from across Chester County gathered this morning at Penn State University’s Great Valley campus for the unveiling of…
Business, community and academic leaders in Chester County have come up with more than 180 strategies to guide local economic development for the next 10…
Chester County residents value open space preservation, see the county as a great place to raise a family, and are generally positive about the county…
The wheeling and dealing isn’t done for Chesterbrook specialty biopharmaceutical firm Auxilium. Fresh off a $345 million merger with a Canadian ophthalmology biotech company…
Jeff White, formerly CEO of FingerWorks, and Mark Thompson, formerly CTO of ING Direct, have joined Walnut St. Labs in West Chester to commercialize a…
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…
If you have an opinion about critical issues and economic opportunities facing Chester County, VISTA 2025 wants to hear from you.
This nonprofit partnership of…
The Paoli-based internet search engine DuckDuckGo, said to be one of Google’s smallest and most fierce competitors, handled a billion searches in 2013…
Leaders from more than 40 local businesses, schools and non-profit organizations recently announced they plan to work together on a 10-year initiative called…
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