• Belbuca’s Approval Will Offer Relief to Millions Suffering From Chronic Pain

    Belbuca’s Approval Will Offer Relief to Millions Suffering From Chronic Pain

    Pain management has taken a huge step forward as Belbuca, the new medication developed by BioDelivery Sciences International and Endo Pharmaceuticals has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The highly anticipated approval of Belbuca was the trigger for a $50 million milestone payment to BioDelivery from Endo Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Endo…

  • Hire One Hosting Commuter Benefits Breakfast Seminar

    Hire One Hosting Commuter Benefits Breakfast Seminar

    Business Owners, HR professionals and Hiring Managers will want to attend this informative session which will focus on the latest commuter benefit programs including pre-tax programs, van pool opportunities, a bonus session about Employer tax credits and New Employee salary subsidies, as well as information about the newest legislation regarding vanpooling and car pooling. Attend…

  • BizBuzz: New SEO Content Rules

    BizBuzz: New SEO Content Rules

    By Judith Lee Content continues to be essential in digital marketing, and keeps getting more important. However, we do have some changes in the type and characteristics of the content rules that works best to get your local business noticed. According to SEO experts, keywords are out and local is in, when it comes to…

  • Chester County Business Briefs

    Chester County Business Briefs

    Our Briefs keep you up-to-date with what’s happening around the county. This Morning: Xavier Unkovic Talks Leadership with the Philadelphia Inquirer During the Executive Q&A published in Sunday’s Philadelphia Inquirer, the CEO of West Chester based Mars Drinks, Xavier Unkovic, talks about how karate grew from a simple way to bond with his then seven-year-old…

  • Hulafrog’s Guide to Local Weekend Family Fun

    Hulafrog’s Guide to Local Weekend Family Fun

    Alana Moran, Hulafrog West Chester Hulafrog is a Chester County social and digital community that spotlights local businesses and events throughout the area. Check out our picks for 3 Local Fall Events: On Friday, join the Chadds Ford Historical Society for an annual favorite, the Great Pumpkin Carve. Co-sponsored by the Chadds Ford Historical Society and…

  • The Productivity Zone:  What Keeps You Out

    The Productivity Zone: What Keeps You Out

    By Penny Zenker Have you ever had a day where you were really in “the zone”? One of those days where you accomplish more by lunch than you usually do all day? Can you imagine what it would be like to be in the zone every single day? Most businessmen and women don’t think it’s…

  • Make A Difference Day In Coatesville, Honey Brook, Parkesburg Saturday

    Make A Difference Day In Coatesville, Honey Brook, Parkesburg Saturday

    More volunteer hands are grabbing hold of this year’s opportunity to make a difference in neighbors’ lives, and they’ll be leaving their fingerprints all over three western Chester County community service projects on Saturday. Volunteers are still needed to help clean up several Coatesville parks, while willing volunteers have already stepped up to help collect…

  • Chester County Datebook – October 21st

    Chester County Datebook – October 21st

    Wednesday and Thursday offer a full slate of Chester County activities. On Wednesday morning, Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry hosts a morning networking coffee at their Paoli Road headquarters beginning at 8:00 AM. The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce holds its Annual Fall Luncheon on Thursday beginning at 11 am at Hartefeld…

  • Chester County Jobs – Delaware County Community College

    Chester County Jobs – Delaware County Community College

    Delaware County Community College has the following Chester County-based instructor positions listed on the school’s career page: Advanced Technology Instructor Delaware County Community College is seeking adjunct instructors to teach day or evening classes in the Advanced Technology Area including Introduction to Manufacturing Construction and Blueprint Reading at both the Main Campus in Media and…

  • Marketing Journal: Blog vs. Post

    Marketing Journal: Blog vs. Post

    By Judith Lee Once again, attendees at my SCORE presentation “Market BIG on a tiny Budget” held at Kennett Public Library raised several pertinent questions that I will cover here. In the presentation, I mentioned that the content of a blog and social media posts can be essentially the same – you don’t have to…

  • Businesses Urged At Vista 2025 Summit To Switch Gears To Keep Economy Rolling

    Businesses Urged At Vista 2025 Summit To Switch Gears To Keep Economy Rolling

    Economic development in one of the most prosperous counties in all of America still seems to be accelerating, but leaders met last week to urge Chester County businesses, educators and politicians to switch gears in order to keep the economic engine chugging at such a pace. With eyes on the road ahead, the Chester County Commissioners…

  • Sara Capinski Steps Down as Exton Region Chamber of Commerce President

    Sara Capinski Steps Down as Exton Region Chamber of Commerce President

    One of the Exton area’s biggest business boosters has an exciting new cause to champion, and it still has everything to do with ensuring a bright future for the world around her. Exton Region Chamber of Commerce President Sara Capinski has resigned from her leadership position, effective Nov. 30, in order to focus on being…

  • Chester County Jobs – Sikorsky Global Helicopter

    Chester County Jobs – Sikorsky Global Helicopter

    Sikorsky Global Helicopter has the following Chester County career positions open in their Coatesville manufacturing and assembly facility: Senior Analyst CSS Finance – Business Controls Sikorsky Helicopter seeks a Senior Business Controls Analyst Controls in their Coatesville facility who will have responsibility for controls and compliance oversight for all Sikorsky Commercial entities. Once hired, the…

  • Chester County Ag Notes: Harvest Time

    Chester County Ag Notes: Harvest Time

    Harvesting of corn and soybeans is now well underway in Chester County and harvesters can be seen cutting their way through the corn and soybean fields when weather conditions allow. Wheat is harvested in early summer and the fields are usually then double cropped with soybeans. 368 Chester County farms grow corn, 174 soybeans and…

  • Vertex Announces A Gradual Transition In Leadership

    Vertex Announces A Gradual Transition In Leadership

    Berwyn based Vertex Inc., a leading provider of corporate tax software and services, has announced that it will start making changes in leadership from next year. President, CEO and co-owner Jeff Westphal will transition to CEO and Chairman of th e Board of Directors, while David DeStefano will move to President, with both changes effective…

  • Brand New Glen Mills Retail Center Serves Up Attractive Design

    Brand New Glen Mills Retail Center Serves Up Attractive Design

      Anchored by supermarket chain Wegmans, Brandywine Mills serves up a quick and convenient shopping experience through easy access from the key Chester County intersection of Routes 1 and 202. The $100 million mall’s uncharacteristic design spreads 30 acres of shopping options out across four separate buildings, with two more buildings set to be finished…

  • Chester County Datebook – October 16th

    Chester County Datebook – October 16th

    Friday, Saturday and Sunday are busy days in Chester County Datebook: Chester County Art Association’s N. C. Wyeth Founders Exhibition, an exhibit of 17 rarely viewed NC Wyeth paintings, continues through Sunday afternoon in Allinson Gallery on N. Bradford Avenue in West Chester continues through the 18th. This afternoon beginning at 4:00 PM at the Olivet United Methodist…

  • Chester County Jobs – Intermediate Unit

    Chester County Jobs – Intermediate Unit

    The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU), which provides educational services to nearly 86,000 public and non-public school students and over 6,000 educators across Chester County, has the following Chester County jobs on their career page: Staff Accountant The Chester County Intermediate Unit has a vacancy for a staff accountant in the Division of Administrative Services…