• Covered Bridge: ROAR For Good, Remembering Christopher Lee, and Digital Vintage

    Covered Bridge: ROAR For Good, Remembering Christopher Lee, and Digital Vintage

    For this Thursday’s Covered Bridge “Video Edition” we’re bringing you the good, the bad and the oldies. ROAR For Good Can Wearable Tech Combat Sexual Assault? That’s the question Fast Company is asking in an article on Philadelphia’s Roar For Good. Jasmine Mustafa is working with her team to develop chic, smart jewelry that protects women…

  • Tina L. O’Connor: Be True

    Tina L. O’Connor: Be True

    What does it mean to be true to ourselves? I would like to address that question using recent events. Bruce Jenner, an Olympic hero, became a different type of hero by being true to HERself and Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden, the Vice President’s Son, was memorialized by President Obama last weekend as a “humble…

  • Chester County Business Daily News Briefs

    Chester County Business Daily News Briefs

    Chester County daily business briefs are short, accurate updates on yesterday’s Chester County business news. Plans for the New Coatesville Train Station During a meeting held at the Olivet United Methodist Church, State Senator Andy Dinniman, State Representative, Harry Lewis Jr. and PennDOT Project Manager, Jennie Granger, presented updates on plans for the new Coatesville…

  • Chester County Business Daily News Briefs

    Chester County Business Daily News Briefs

    VISTA Today’s daily business news briefs are short, concise stories that keep you up to date on developments around the county. Bernardon Unveils Its New Look Bernardon Haber Holloway Architects has introduced its new name and logo. Since the beginning of the month, the firm has been operating under the more streamlined name “Bernardon”. In addition…

  • Judith Lee: “What Does it Do for Your Business?”

    Judith Lee: “What Does it Do for Your Business?”

    By Judith Lee In the past two weeks, I’ve donated about 15 hours of my time to SCORE, the all-volunteer organization that helps small businesses. It’s a bit higher than my usual SCORE activity; however, it was time very well spent, and I’m certain it will provide a return to my business. When I mention…

  • Covered Bridge: Weekend Reading

    Covered Bridge: Weekend Reading

    We hope as you enjoy your weekend you’ll also find some time to kick back and survey some of the best writing from around the web. Check them out. Don’t miss Hulafrog’s Weekend Guide for some other great things to enjoy over the weekend. “Untitled Facebook Post, “, by Sheryl Sandberg, published on Facebook. “Today is the…

  • Hulafrog’s Weekend Guide to the Best Family-Friendly Events

    Hulafrog’s Weekend Guide to the Best Family-Friendly Events

    By Alana Moran, Hula-Frog Each week Hulafrog publishes a weekend guide to help you and your family plan your weekend around fun and excitement. Check out the Spring Flea Market and Bike Resale held this Saturday June 6th from 9AM to 1PM. The event is held in the Borough of West Chester Municipal Building at…

  • Chester County Business Daily News Briefs

    Chester County Business Daily News Briefs

    The daily news briefs summarizing yesterday’s top Chester County’s business stories: AmerisourceBergen Catapults 12 Slots On Fortune 500 Ranking AmerisourceBergen (NYSE: ABC), the national drug distributor headquartered in Chesterbook, vaulted twelve positions from 28th to 16th overall on Fortune magazine’s list of the top 500 US Corporations based on annual sales. The magazine’s 2015 list…

  • Chester County Daily News Business Briefs

    Chester County Daily News Business Briefs

    Daily news business headlines from earlier this week: Is A Third Comcast Tower In The Works? Liberty Property Trust (NYSE: LPT) of Malvern, according to a report in Philadelphia Business Journal, acquired a surface lot at 19th and Arch streets in Philadelphia. The property is part of a block the company has been assembling for…

  • New Aqua America CEO Has Tenure As Long As Predecessor

    New Aqua America CEO Has Tenure As Long As Predecessor

    There’s no learning curve needed for the new CEO of Bryn Mawr’s expansive water utility; Christopher H. Franklin has been around as long as retiring Aqua America CEO Nicholas DeBenedictis and has been nearly as involved in the company’s transformation from Philadelphia Suburban Water to an eight-state operation approaching $1 billion in annual revenue. “I…

  • Tina L. O’Connor: Mindfulness In The Work Place

    Tina L. O’Connor: Mindfulness In The Work Place

    By Tina L. O’Connor, MS, NCC Mindfulness.  This word has grown in popularity.  Mindfulness has several different definitions.  A common definition is to focus on the here and now; what is happening right at this moment and how am I going to pay close attention. The desired outcome of mindfulness is to slow down our…

  • Chester County Jobs – Wolfington Body & APSCUF

    Chester County Jobs – Wolfington Body & APSCUF

    Two Chester County jobs this morning: Receptionist Wolfington Body Company in Exton is looking for a receptionist. Some responsibilities include assisting customers/visitors, making/answering phone calls, monitoring supplies, assisting in mailing of daily correspondence to customers and general clerical duties. The receptionist is also responsible for recording customer information via data entry. The qualified applicant must be…

  • Chester County Business Daily News Briefs

    Chester County Business Daily News Briefs

    These Chester County daily news business briefs are worth noting: Award Winning Pocopson Roundabout Slows Traffic, Improves Safety In a front page story, The Daily Local News reported Friday, the Route 52 roundabout at the intersection of Lenape Road and Wawaset Road south of West Chester had been awarded the 2014 Project of the Year…

  • Chester County Daily News Business Briefs

    Chester County Daily News Business Briefs

    State Bond Funds Awarded To Two County Infrastructure And Commercial Projects The following Chester County projects, according to a report in Philly.com, will receive a total of $6 million in bond-funded, taxpayer-financed matching grants under the state Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program: $3.5 million (of a $10 million request) to help move French insulation giant Saint-Gobain…

  • Chester County Jobs

    Chester County Jobs

    Three Chester County jobs: Interim Nurse Manager How’s your bed side manner? If exemplary, Genesis Healthcare, in Kennett Square, may be looking for you. A full-time Interim Nurse Manager is being sought to fulfill an immediate opening. The possible candidate should be able to prepare well laid out plans depending on the situation. The person…

  • Observing Memorial Day

    Observing Memorial Day

    VISTA Today takes the Memorial Day holiday off in honor of the brave men and women who, over the United States 239 year history, made the supreme sacrifice for our peace and safety.   ______ Top photo credit: In Honor of Memorial Day, A Funeral Flag, A flag prepared for presentation to the next of…

  • Chester County Jobs

    Chester County Jobs

    Three Chester County Jobs at the Chester County Intermediate Unit English Proficient Specialist Do you want to impact young people by teaching Communication skills? The Technical College High School in Jennersville, is looking for a Limited English Proficient Specialist. The Specialist will mainly be working with students who are limited in their English speaking and…

  • Judith Lee: 20+ Free Business Listing Sites You Need To Be On

    Judith Lee: 20+ Free Business Listing Sites You Need To Be On

    By Judith Lee Free business listing sites increase your company’s online exposure and help improve your local search engine ranking. Depending on your business, some may be more relevant than others, but you should at least work your way through the “top ten.” Google– Here’s where you add your business listing to Google+ Local. Business owners can claim or…