Economic Development
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German American Chamber of Commerce Gala Will Celebrate Innovation
Click here for more information on the GACC Philadelphia 18th Annual Gala on November 16th.
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Investment Activity in Region Drops for First Time in Three Years
Investment activity in Greater Philadelphia has dropped after three years of continuous growth, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A new report by the Philadelphia Alliance of Capital and Technologies and PitchBook shows that venture capital activity has dropped significantly, both in dollars invested and the number of deals. As of Sept. 30…
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Chester County Home to 17 of Region’s 100 Fastest-Growing, Privately Held Companies
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 last three years. The Philadelphia 100 has been the hallmark of entrepreneurial achievement in the region since 1988. The project, which is run by the Wharton Small Business Development Center and…
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FROM MONTCO: Pottstown Creating Its Own Buzz
Community members and business people took to the streets of Pottstown recently — proud to say, “I pick Pottstown,” writes Donna Rovin for The Mercury. They gathered on the four corners of High and Hanover streets, joining together to launch a new economic development campaign sponsored by Pottstown Area Industrial Development (PAID) Inc. [uam_ad id=”58459″]…
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How Do Companies Choose a Location for Their Headquarters?
Cities have a growing list of requirements they need to meet when trying to entice companies to move their businesses there, according to a report from Knowledge@Wharton. “For most businesses, the issue of location choice now is driven by labor: Will we be able to attract the white-collar skills we need?” said Wharton management professor…
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Kennett Square-Based Mushroom Grower Breaks Ground in China
An owner of one of Chester County’s largest mushroom growers has just broken ground on another venture: a state-of-the-art mushroom production facility in China. Chris Alonzo, who is also an owner of Pietro Industries based in Kennett Square, joined Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell and Michael Grigalonis, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of…
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Adopt-A-Lamppost Program Brings Holiday Sparkle and Charm to Downtown West Chester
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce has announced that it will once again transform the borough for the holiday season through an updated Adopt-A-Lamppost program. Adopt-A-Lamppost provides businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations an opportunity to sponsor the Christmas wreaths that hang from West Chester’s old-time lampposts. It’s these small things that really bring West…
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Poll: Did You Know?
View Survey Interested in learning more about expanding your business into international markets? Contact Mike Grigalonis at 610.458.5700.
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Phoenixville Shines as Dining, Drinking Destination
Thanks to a surge in new eateries and drinking establishments, Phoenixville has once again risen to become a favorite dining and drinking destination, writes Allison Steele for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Over the last few years, Phoenixville’s downtown has become the home of four breweries, three wine-tasting rooms, Bluebird Distilling, and The Foodery, a store that…
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GWCC Winter Car Care Tips
Driving in winter weather can be incredibly demanding on both you and your vehicle – especially when not properly prepared for the snowstorms and icy terrain. Avoid the extra stress by being proactive with your routine maintenance. Follow these five steps to ensure that your car and your family are safely bundled up for the…
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Delco Throws Its Hat in the Amazon Ring, Hoping to Land Online Retailer’s Second Headquarters
On Wednesday afternoon at the Chester waterfront, Delaware County Council announced the county’s proposal to serve as the site for Amazon HQ2, the online retailer’s second headquarters in North America. Joined by Delaware County Commerce Director Patrick Killian, Delaware County Chamber of Commerce President Trish McFarland, Chester Mayor Thaddeus Kirkland, and federal, state, and local…
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Developers ‘Bullish on Exton’ as Whiteland Towne Center Changes Ownership
A joint venture of Gorman & Company and Abrams Realty & Development has acquired the Whiteland Towne Center from Equus Capital Partners for an undisclosed amount, writes Brian McCullough for the Daily Local News. The shopping center in the heart of Exton is home to stores such as Kohl’s and Hobby Lobby. It was built…
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Poll: Business Decision Factors
Aerzen USA operates considers people, planet, and prosperity their Triple Bottom Line when it comes to decision-making. View Survey
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Public Planner Knows the Way from San Jose, Returns Home as Kennett’s Director of Development
Nathaniel Echeverria has been named the Director of Economic Development for the Borough of Kennett Square and Kennett Township, writes Richard Gaw for the Chester County Press. Echeverria is a Media native and Penn graduate with an advanced degree in Urban, Community, and Regional Planning. He is currently the Director of Policy and Operations for…
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Getting to Know Ed Breiner, CCEDC’s New Board Chair
Ed Breiner, joined the board of directors of the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) in July 2007. “I met Gary Smith, CCEDC’s long-serving CEO, when he and Bill Lauer of DVIRC came to introduce themselves to Schramm. After meeting Gary, I figured joining the board would be a great way to get to know…
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CCEDC Hosts 14th Annual Golf Classic for Region’s Top Business Leaders
The region’s top business leaders competed on the golf course on Monday, September 18, 2017 at the CCEDC Golf Classic hosted by the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC). Now in its 14th year, the golf classic was held at Waynesborough Country Club, where 120 golfers from top local businesses participated, including title sponsor Meridian…
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Region Boasts Options for Amazon’s New Headquarters
America’s go-to online retailer could really click with a second headquarters in Philadelphia, and both Malvern’s Liberty Property Trust and King of Prussia are in the early conversations about pitching Philly’s virtues, as Amazon looks to expand its physical presence. Liberty’s vast Navy Yard development is one of three frontrunners with enough space to host…
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