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SCORE Names La Comunidad Hispana ‘Partner Of The Year’
La Comunidad Hispana of Kennett Square has been named the partner of the year by Chester County SCORE, Service Corps of Retired Executives. “We honored to be selected for the designation,” said Margarita Queralt Mirkil, president and chief executive officer, of LCH. “SCORE does a wonderful job of helping all, including Latinos, by providing business…
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Chaddsford Winery Hosts Memorial Day, Summer Weekend Fun
Chaddsford Winery is planning a barrel of fun for the summer with a series of grilling weekends – NOT grueling weekends – featuring food vendors, wine pairings and live music. The winery is suggesting people check the web site, www.chaddsford.com, as the schedule is in progress but plans so far call for performances from 2…
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Chester County Hospital Polo Cup Set For June 8
The eighth annual Chester County Hospital Polo Cup is set for Saturday, June 8, at the Brandywine Polo Club, 260 Polo Road, Toughkenamon. The event is sponsored by the Turks Head Branch of The Women’s Auxiliary to Chester County Hospital and the medical staff. The club will open at 1:30 p.m. and festivities and the…
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State Housing Services Providers Invited To Annual ‘Heads-Up’ Conference
Those who provide housing services to seniors, people with disabilities and low-income families are invited to the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency’s 2014 Housing Services Conference, to be held at the Scranton Hilton and Conference June 18-20. The housing services field includes service coordinators, property managers and representatives with community based organizations. PHFA developed this annual…
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West Chester Bus Company Bridges Navy Yard Transportation Gap
West Chester-based Krapf Coaches is at the center of bridging a major transportation gap between 11,000 employees and the 143 Philadelphia Navy Yard-housed companies they work for. After investments of $700 million in private capital and $130 million in infrastructure throughout the 1,200-acre facility, the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corp. turned to Krapf Coaches to be…
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Homegrown Leader Ed Herr Addresses Immaculata Graduates
The homegrown leader of Chester County’s own potato chip giant, Herr Foods Inc., was slated to share a few recipes for success with new graduates of Immaculata University last weekend. For Ed Herr, two of the key ingredients have been a love of honest hard work and a love of people, according to an interview…
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Construction Advocacy Group Predicts Increase In Highway Construction Jobs
Pennsylvania highway contractors should be hiring workers over the next several years, according to a survey by Associated Pennsylvania Constructors. The APC survey shows that prior to the passage of Act 89 (the comprehensive transportation funding bill) the industry was experiencing a substantial decline. Sixty percent of highway construction employers had reduced their blue-collar workforce;…
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Chesco Chamber Emerging Leaders BBQ
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West Goshen Fitness Center Thriving
A new sports and fitness gym in West Goshen has made business partners out of former competitors. Beau Westoff and Brian Chamberlain started their Ignite 24-Hour Fitness center this year after running previous gyms in West Whiteland, Malvern and a failed first joint venture in West Chester. The difference this time around is a combination…
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A. Duie Pyle Announces Four-Tier Customized Solutions Group
A. Duie Pyle announced May 12th it is adding new technologies, processes and capital as it launches its Customized Solutions Group. CSG divides the firm’s transportation customer service into four business segments: Custom Dedicated, Truckload, Brokerage and Warehousing and Distribution. Pyle’s Custom Dedicated Solutions will give its customers their own customized fleet. “When Pyle’s customers…
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Herr’s Foods Appears On National Television And Introduces Two New Products
Herr’s Foods in Nottingham is making news this month with a spot on national television and two new products. Old Bay Popcorn and Old Bay Cheese curls are the Nottingham snack food company’s newest products, and the local company is getting national notice with an episode on The Food Network program The Rewrapped. Company President…
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Jones’ Food Street Journal
This week I had breakfast at Seawell’s on First Avenue in Parkesburg. This was not my first breakfast here and I’m certain it won’t be my last. I try to eat there at least once a month. I really like the breakfast sandwich, which you can get on toast, croissant, bagel or English muffin. I…
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iPipeline Of Exton To Introduce New Fillable Forms Interface For Insurance, Finance Industries
Exton-based iPipeline – a leader in on-demand marketing, selling and processing solutions for the insurance and finance industries – plans to unveil a new fillable forms interface at the Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) Operations and Technology Conference on May 19th in Kissimmee, Fla. The easy-to-use and self-serviceable interface enables carriers to realize a rapid return…
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The Judge Group Opens West Chester Office
The Judge Group of Conshohocken, one of the largest information technology staffing firms in the U.S., announced May 13 it is opening a new office in West Chester. The office at 1 South Church Street in West Chester, will house the division’s largest sales operations and new training center. The local office may be reached…
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PREIT, Owner Of Exton Mall, Launches Two Unique Retail Partnerships
The Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust, owner of the Exton Square Mall, has just launched two unique retail partnerships in the region. First, the global retailer UNIQLO will open a 10,000-square-foot store on the third floor of Willow Grove Park this fall. UNIQLO features high-quality, casual apparel for men, women and kids. “As we continue…
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Wegmans Stores Offer Free Trail Passports And Lifeclinic 500 Stations
The local Wegmans stores in Malvern, Downingtown, Collegeville and King of Prussia are known for their large variety of fresh local and international food. Recently Wegmans introduced two conveniences to help shoppers get and stay healthy while picking up their fruits and vegetables. The stores are now offering Wegmans Passports to Family Wellness, pocket-sized guides…
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Physiotherapy Associates, Reorganizing After Chapter 11 Filing, Appoints New CEO
Physiotherapy Associates, a private-equity backed company based in Exton, recently announced its board of directors appointed Hank Balavender, a physical therapist, as its chief executive officer. The 29-year-old company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last November, according to the Wall Street Journal. The company, with 575 outpatient clinics in 29 states, filed for Chapter…
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VISTA 2025 Seeks Public Input On Balancing Growth, Development
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 leaders in government, business and education has set up an online community questionnaire at www.vista2025.com. Vista is looking for citizen input as it develops a 10-year economic development strategy for…
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