Chester County
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SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties Announces Free July Webinars to Help Small Businesses
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting several free webinars in July. “Productize – Steps for Turning Your Service Into a Product” On Thursday, July 9, a free webinar will teach you to “Productize—Steps for Turning Your Service Into a Product.” The webinar, at 2p.m., is presented by John Warrillow, one of the U.S.…
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SCORE Webinar on July 9 Offers Insights into Starting and Running a Nonprofit
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting a free webinar, “What It Takes to Start and Run a Successful Nonprofit,” on Thursday, July 9. The webinar, 10-11:30 AM, will be hosted by Mike DiLeo, who served on the board of several nonprofits and was CFO of international joint ventures for 25 years with the DuPont…
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SCORE Offers Free June 24 Webinar on How to Make Social Media Work for Your Small Business
On Wednesday, June 24, at 1 p.m., Jenna Schaeffer will lead a SCORE webinar on “A Simple Recipe for Social Media Success.” Social media can be overwhelming and often feels like you’re just spinning your wheels. In a time of such uncertainty it’s important to know where to be, how to be engaging, and how…
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Chester County Unaffected by Amtrak’s Decision to End Daily Service to Hundreds of Stations
The five Amtrak stations in Chester County are not among the hundreds of stations outside the Northeast that will no longer receive daily service as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, writes Luz Lazo for The Washington Post. Starting Oct. 1, the passenger railroad service will start operating most of its long-distance trains three times…
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SCORE Asks: Reopening? Plan your work. Work your plan. Tips for Small Businesses
Now is the time to take action to swiftly move toward recovery in 2020. Different industries will have different requirements, and there will be important considerations as a ‘new normal’ evolves. SCORE offers a portfolio of checklists and action plans by industry to guide you through the reopening process. Download these business tools to find…
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Three Chester County Farms Added to Pennsylvania’s Nation-Leading Farmland Preservation Program
Pennsylvania’s nation-leading farmland preservation program has added 48 farms, including three in Chester County, to its roster, writes Paul Vigna for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. The $11.9 million investment in food security by safeguarding 4,432 acres in 25 counties was announced last week by Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding. An additional $2 million has been invested in…
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SCORE Offers Free Seminars in June to Help Small Business Owners
The following free small business webinars are offered in June by SCORE and SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties: JUNE 16 How Female Founders Can Innovate and Disrupt the World of Business On June 16 at 11 a.m., four women entrepreneurs will lead a SCORE webinar on “How Female Founders Can Innovate and Disrupt the World…
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Discover These Black-Owned Businesses Offering Many Great Products, Services in Chester County
Black-owned businesses in Chester County encompass a variety of great products and services, ranging from restaurants to fashion boutiques and so much more, according to a report in Main Line Today. Chloe Johnston Experiences in Berwyn helps clients visit different parts of the world with its luxury travel tours. They can enjoy the gorgeous Bali…
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Small Businesses Grateful for Community’s Support During Challenging Times
Small businesses in Chester County that are struggling to survive amidst the pandemic are thanking the community for not giving up on them during the shutdown, writes Jen Samuel for the Daily Local News. “We are grateful for the support of the Kennett Square community during this challenging time,” said Sandra Morris, co-owner of Portabellos…
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SCORE Reopening Toolkit for Small Businesses
America is beginning to reopen again. Are you ready? Whether or not to reopen your business as restrictions are lifted is a choice that only you can make for your small business. One thing is certain: doing business in a post-pandemic world is just different! The goal right now should be all about how you…
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Pair of Chester County Graduates Among Those Whose Achievements Inspire
Two students from Chester County are among this year’s inspiring graduates whose accomplishments are doing the entire Philadelphia region proud, writes Ronnie Polaneczky for The Philadelphia Inquirer. David Arlen, a member of Conestoga High School’s Class of 2020, was diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder when he was three years old. At the time, the…
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Residents Celebrate Start of Return to Normalcy as Chester County Enters Yellow Phase
As Chester County entered the yellow phase, County Commissioners and residents joined in celebrating the start of a return to normalcy, primarily by dining out, write Bill Rettew, Jen Samuel, and Michael Rellahan for the Daily Local News. After finally seeing her children and grandchildren in person, Commissioner Marian Moskowitz headed out to a restaurant…
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SCORE Offers Free Seminars in June to Help Small Business Owners
The following free small business webinars are offered in June by SCORE and SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties: JUNE 9 Simple Ways to Boost Your Productivity While Working Remotely On Tuesday, June 9, from 1 to 2 p.m., SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties presents a free live webinar, “Simple Ways to Boost Your Productivity While…
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Chesco Officials Commend Local Protestors for Keeping It Peaceful: ‘It’s the Chester County Way’
Chester County officials, police, and other public figures have spoken out against the killing of George Floyd and urged the local community to keep protests legal and peaceful, writes Michael Rellahan for the Daily Local News. “As individuals, and together, we are saddened by the injustice of George Floyd’s death,” the Chester County Commissioners said…
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Although Yellow Phase Is Good Start, Local Businesses Take the Long View on Reopening
As Chester County prepares for the much-anticipated shift to yellow phase, business owners know that this only represents the start of a long process to fully reopening, writes Fran Maye for the Daily Local News. On Friday, June 5, retailers and manufacturers will start to reopen, and restaurants will be able to offer outdoor seating.…
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Handful of Chester County Residents Among Main Line Today’s ’15 Local Leaders Under 30’
Main Line Today has profiled a handful of Chester County residents who are making serious waves in the community as part of its “Next Gen 2020: 15 Local Leaders Under the Age of 30,” writes Lisa Dukart for the magazine. Jess Cadorette of Phoenixville has always loved nature and has dedicated her career to protecting…
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Rural Chester County Would Be Among Areas Hardest Hit by USPS Cutbacks
The proposed cutbacks to the United States Postal Service would hit rural Pennsylvania, including rural Chester County, the hardest, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The USPS, which has not made a profit in the last 13 years, has been an affordable option for many people living in rural areas that are out of…
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Chester County Locking Arms with Delaware County Represents America at Its Best
The Chester County Health Department has extended a helping hand to neighboring Delaware County – which does not have a health department – to aid its residents in finding safety from the ravages of the coronavirus, writes Maria Panaritis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “When my team was asked – ‘Can we and should we?’ –…
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