Entrepreneurship
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Owner of Boutique in West Chester Visits White House as Small Business Ambassador
When opening Malena’s Vintage Boutique in West Chester over two decades ago as a recent college graduate, Malena Martinez still lived with her parents, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Today, she is a successful business owner who recently visited the White House as part of eBay’s Small Business Ambassador Network program. Martinez…
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Chester County Leadership: David Oh, President and CEO, Asian American Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia
David Oh grew up in Southwest Philadelphia starting in the 1960s in a neighborhood that was predominantly white and working class at the time. However, as he grew up, the neighborhood rapidly changed due to white flight, leading to it becoming a predominantly Black neighborhood. Consequently, Oh attended a predominantly Black school during his formative…
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Former Phillies Draftee Mike Constanzo, Jr.’s Wine Business Gets Help From His Glen Mills Dad
When Mike Costanzo, Jr. was born, his parents brought him home from the hospital wearing an infant-sized Phillies jacket, writes Jon Caroulis for Billy Penn. His parents, Mike Sr. and Rhonda Costanzo, who now live in Glen Mills, watched him play ball in college, the minors and in the major league. “I gave my first…
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Two Chester County Young Entrepreneurs Make 2024 Class of Inno Under 25 Honorees
Rohan Kapoor and Jack Reichert, co-founders of Go Green Filter in Unionville, made the 2024 class of Inno Under 25 honorees, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Inno Under 25 recognizes individuals 25 years old and younger making a positive impact on the region through innovation. Kapoor and Reichert, both 18 years old,…
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Nottingham-Based Herr’s Partners with Philly’s South Fellini, Dirty Hands Studio for Merch Campaign
Nottingham-based Herr’s has joined forces with Philadelphia’s South Fellini and Dirty Hands Studio for a new merch campaign, writes Mike Newall for The Philadelphia Inquirer. To design merchandise based on the iconic snack brand, the creative team at South Fellini considered what their favorite potato chip meant to them and to Philadelphia as a whole.…
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West Chester’s Righteous Felon Jerky Cartel Brings the Artisan’s Touch to Jerky
Beef Jerky is changing significantly from the rather dry and very chewy snack commonly on offer at gas stations and is now moving into a niche artisan market that focuses on producing a smaller amount of high quality, uniquely flavored jerky products. One of the new company’s promoting this higher class of artisan jerky is…
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SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties Named 2024 District Chapter of the Year
SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties has been recognized as the 2024 SCORE District Chapter of the Year for Eastern Pennsylvania. This accomplishment was achieved through the exceptional support and guidance its team of volunteers has shared with entrepreneurs, small business owners and nonprofit leaders. It’s fitting that SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties was honored with…
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SCORE Offers Small Business Help with These April Workshops
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is announcing free April SCORE webinars to help small business owners. Live In-Person Event Starting a Small Business From Vision to Execution Join business attorney Joe Greco on April 16, from 6 to 7:30 PM, at the Haverford Community Recreation and Environmental Center as he discusses issues to think about when…
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Penn State Brandywine Entrepreneurship Club Hosts Student Pitch Competition
Penn State Brandywine’s Entrepreneurship Club hosted a student pitch competition, its first major event as a student organization, on March 28, writes Christina Billie for Penn State Brandywine. The competition featured six students in the club pitching their startup ideas to a panel of judges. The Entrepreneurship Club is a new student organization on campus,…
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Scrub Daddy Owner Weighing Possible Sale of $220M Company
The founder of the hugely successful Scrub Daddy kitchen product, initially manufactured in Folcroft, is thinking of selling his company, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Reuters is reporting that CEO Aaron Krause, maker of the popular Scrub Daddy kitchen sponge products, who gained celebrity status in 2012 after successfully pitching his idea on…
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SCORE Honors Women’s History Month With Loyal Volunteers Who Pay It Forward
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 companies are at the forefront of innovation and introducing new products and services. Closer to home, SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is proud to shine a light on their women members who are…
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SCORE Offers Small Business Help with These March Workshops and Webinars
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is announcing several free March SCORE webinars to help small business owners. Win Customers with Your Website How do you set your website up to win over customers? Your website has to attract and engage visitors, educate them about your products and services, and convert them into customers. Success begins with…
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West Chester-Based Righteous Felon Jerky Releases Exclusive Collaboration with Tractor Supply
Righteous Felon Craft Jerky has released an exclusive collaboration with Tractor Supply Company, launching a signature jerky in nearly 2,400 stores nationwide. The new flavor profile is a sweet and spicy barbeque blend synonymous with the South, made with USA-raised Black Angus Beef free of antibiotics or added growth hormones, like all of RF’s meatsnack offerings. The…
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SCORE Offers Small Business Help with These March Workshops and Webinars
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is announcing several free March SCORE webinars to help small business owners. Mastering Credit Repair: A Guide to Improve Your Credit Score Learn strategies and techniques that will help you take control of your credit score. Whether you’ve learned from past credit mistakes or not, your bad credit history can hold…
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Five Philadelphia Companies Place Among Fastest-growing Northeast Firms
Five Philadelphia companies have made Inc.’s 2024 list of the 198 fastest-growing firms in the Northeast, with two of them cracking the top 25, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The ranking is based on the companies’ revenue growth from 2020 to 2022. Overall, 32 companies from the Philadelphia region are on the…
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SCORE Offers Small Business Help with These March Workshops and Webinars
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is announcing several free workshops and webinars to help small business owners in March. The Mindset of a Successful Business Owner Only 20 percent of all businesses make it 5 years; this March 12, 11:30 AM to 1 PM webinar will provide crucial information to help you succeed! The webinar will…
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Avon Grove Graduate, the Creator of Liquid Death, Shares Entrepreneurial Secrets
Mike Cessario, who attended Avon Grove High School and lived in Landenberg for a time, turned his passion for health into a $700-million-worth business Liquid Death, writes Robert Tuchman for the Entrepreneur. In a short time, Cessario has built the fastest-growing water brand in the country. The former punk rocker credits his success to several…
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SCORE Offers Small Business Help with These March Workshops and Webinars
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is announcing several free workshops and webinars to help small business owners in March. What’s Your Digital Marketing Success Plan? On Tuesday, March 5, from 11:30 AM to 1 PM, learn how to map out a digital marketing strategy in this live online event to get more clients, better leads, and more…
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