Economic Development
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The CCEDC is Hiring
Did you know that CCEDC is hiring? Check out the job description for Director, Innovation and Emerging Technologies. Did you know that CCEDC is hiring?
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Joining Together to Help Pennsylvania Grow
By Guy Ciarrocchi, CEO of the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry As usual during budget season in Harrisburg, a deficit is projected: There is less revenue than there are obligations. (This doesn’t even account for those who would like to increase spending — or those who would like to reduce or eliminate certain taxes.) That…
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GWCC Advocates for the Walnut and Gay Street Hotel Project
In a letter presented to the Borough of West Chester (see below), the Greater West Chester Chamber advocates for the proposed West Chester Hotel at the corner of Walnut and Gay Streets. June 6, 2018 Borough of West Chester 829 Paoli Pike West Chester, PA 19380 Dear Borough Council Member, The Greater West Chester Chamber…
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Business Leaders Urged to Take Chester County Business Survey
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 right choices for the future of Chester County’s economy. But this year we’re finding many of you haven’t gotten around yet to the county-wide, comprehensive business survey called Take the…
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West Chester Dental Arts Kids’ Race continues to attract children and families to the Benchmark Twilight Cycling Classic
Hundreds of young cyclists will enjoy some of the same emotions that the pros feel when they descend on the streets of downtown West Chester in the West Chester Dental Arts Kids’ Race. This popular event will kick off this year’s Benchmark Twilight Cycling Classic on Saturday, August 11, 2018, at 3:30 p.m. “It’s so…
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New Report Details How Immigrants Spark Pennsylvania’s Economy
Immigrants are a growing portion of Pennsylvania’s population and are vital contributors to its economy, especially in the Philadelphia area, writes John McGuire for AL DÍA News. A report published last year by New American Economy found that there are 867,992 immigrants living in Pennsylvania, a number that accounts for 6.8 percent of the total…
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Washington Post Puts Philadelphia’s Tech Economy at Bottom of Amazon’s Shortlist
New analysis published by The Washington Post ranks Philadelphia’s tech economy at the very bottom of Amazon’s shortlist for its second headquarters, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The assessment used nine metrics from the Brookings Institution and other analysts to rank the tech economies of the 20 finalists for what will be…
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Pennsylvania Believed to Be Offering Amazon $1 Billion in Incentives
Pennsylvania is believed to be offering as much as $1 billion in incentives in its bid to lure Amazon’s second headquarters to the state, writes Mark Belko for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The newspaper has appealed the state’s decision to deny a right-to-know request seeking information on the incentives being offered to Amazon for its HQ2.…
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Chester County Officials Looking to Enter Lucrative Equestrian Industry in China
After expanding into China with mushrooms, Chester County officials are now looking to tap into the country’s lucrative equestrian industry, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Chester County entered China’s mushroom market last October when the Chester County Economic Development Council broke ground on a multimillion-dollar mushroom facility with Chris Alonzo, owner of…
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Chester County Launches 2018 Survey of Region’s Top Business Decisionmakers
“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 County Board of Commissioners are announcing the 2018 launch of a county-wide, comprehensive survey for business decision makers. Analysis of the third annual Take the Pulse survey results is expected…
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Energy Transfer Partners: ‘Pipelines Are Lifelines to Family-Sustaining Wages, Economic Revitalization’
Dear Pennsylvanians, Mariner East 2 is a critical energy infrastructure project, not only for Pennsylvania’s economy, but for the thousands of people it puts to work every day. Recently, lawmakers and public interest groups have levied several inaccurate claims against the project, and we would like to take this opportunity to set the record straight.…
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Transit-Oriented Developments, Like Hankin’s River Station in Downingtown, a Growing Trend
The Transportation Management Association of Chester County recently held a breakfast meeting in Downingtown to discuss “Transit-Oriented Developments,” according to a report in the Daily Local News. “Transit-Oriented Developments” are a type of community development that includes a mix of residential, office, retail, and other amenities integrated into a walkable neighborhood located within a half-mile…
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Seedcopa Names Marie Shires Vice President and Relationship Manager
Marie Shires has been named Vice President and Relationship Manager at Seedcopa, a certified development company that specializes in helping Pennsylvania businesses gain financing through government loans. Shires comes to Seedcopa with a decade of SBA 504 experience providing commercial real estate and equipment financing to the region’s small to mid-sized businesses. “Every business…
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County’s ‘Venture Chesco’ Launches Fund to Encourage Development of Start-Ups
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 the development of start-ups. The initiative will invest up to $4 million in emerging and growing companies in Chester County. The funds consist of $2 million in County funds matched…
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Pennsylvania Rates Poorly in Several Rankings Based on Economic Issues
The American Legislative Exchange Council has rated Pennsylvania poorly on economic issues, adding to the slew of low rankings in national surveys for the Keystone State, writes John Baer for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The limited-government, free-market group includes 2,000 legislators and calls itself nonpartisan. However, it’s known for pushing conservative causes and ranking conservative states…
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Two Municipalities Work Together to Break Ground for Cannery Row Project in Kennett
A groundbreaking ceremony held earlier this month in Kennett Square marked the official start of a project called Cannery Row, writes Fran Maye for the Kennett Paper. The infill redevelopment project is on the site of a former mushroom cannery, adjacent to Victory Brewing on Mill Street. The property sits across the boundary between Kennett…
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President of Corsica to Visit Paoli, the Island’s Twin City, to Establish Business, Cultural Ties
On April 4, the Paoli Business & Professional Association (PBPA) will welcome the President of Corsica, Gilles Simeoni, for a three-day visit to discuss establishing business and cultural ties with our area. The visit has historical significance since the village of Paoli was named after Corsica’s General Pasquale di Paoli, the man who liberated Corsica…
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AAA World Magazine Highlights West Chester as Great Destination for Weekend Getaway
West Chester’s national profile continues to grow. After earning accolades like “Great American Main Street” and “Best Place to Live,” the borough was recently highlighted by Theresa Gawlas Medoff for AAA World magazine as a destination spot for anyone wanting a great weekend away. Once known as Turk’s Head after the inn that served travelers…
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