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Chester County Datebook – November 3rd
The following events Tuesday and Wednesday are slated on Chester County Datebook: Tuesday is Election Day with a full slate of county and municipal candidates vying for the opportunity to serve. Voters not sure of their status or polling place, can check their voter registration status here and find their polling place here. The Exton…
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Chester County Datebook – November 2nd
The following events Monday and Tuesday’s are slated on Chester County Datebook: The Chester County Intermediate Unit is hosting a “Promoting Resilience in Our Children and Ourselves” workshop beginning at 7:00 PM this evening at their Boot Road facility. Tuesday is Election Day with a full slate of county and municipal candidates vying for the…
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Senate Jumps Ship as Budget Nears a Cliff
Already four months overdue, the Pennsylvania state budget is careening toward a “disastrous” cliff, and there’s an exodus from Harrisburg by senators from both sides of the aisle. “It is easy to blame people for this. It is harder to find solutions. That’s what leadership is,” Auditor Eugene DePasquale said in a Philadelphia Magazine report…
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Chester County Datebook – October 30th
Theses events and activities are on slated for Friday and Saturday on Chester County Datebook: Friday, United Way of Chester County holds a Disabilities and Disability Awareness Job Fair at the PA CareerLink Center in Exton and the Exton Chamber of Commerce hosts a Meet the Chamber luncheon at Universal Technical Institute in Exton. Saturday…
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Chester County Datebook – October 28th
Theses events and activities are on slated for Wednesday and Thursday on Chester County Datebook: On Wednesday, Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce hosts a presentation by Holly Graver of Fulton Bank about the effects of making connections in life both personally and professionally. On Thursday, Chester County’s commissioners hold their monthly Sunshine Meeting beginning…
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Credit Union Celebrates 75 Years of Setting the Bar for Financial Solutions
Benchmark Federal Credit Union heralded a new milestone in serving Chester County community members by rolling out a new rewards checking offer and giving away prize coupons. The credit union open to “anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Chester County” with branches in West Chester, Malvern and Collegeville turned 75 this year.…
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Chester County Business Briefs
Business Briefs are concise reports on what’s happening around Chester County. Coatesville VA Medical Center Opens its Doors to Celebrate Veterans The Coatesville Veterans Affairs Medical Center will host an eight-day-long celebration in recognition of Veterans Day 2015, with the theme “Honoring Former Prisoners of War and Those Missing in Action.” The series of events…
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Brandywine Creek Conservation Agencies Converge
The current of collaboration has finally spilled into the banks of two Chester County watershed conservation agencies that have worked alongside each other for more than 60 years. The Red Clay Valley Association and the Brandywine Valley Association officially merged last week into the new Brandywine-Red Clay Alliance in order to streamline their work to…
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As Other Malls Shutter, King of Prussia Continues to Thrive
Despite an ever-changing retail landscape that is facing increased competition from the internet causing many malls to struggle, King of Prussia Mall is still the pre-eminent shopping destination for the East Coast, with over 20 million shoppers browsing its stores annually, according to a Main Line Today report. Despite having a rather modest start, with…
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Chester County Datebook – October 27th
Theses events and activities are on slated for Tuesday and Wednesday on Chester County Datebook: On Tuesday, AMETEK will webcast its third quarter 2015 investor conference call beginning at 8:30 AM ET. Also on Tuesday morning, the Transportation Management Association of Chester County (TMACC) hosts a Commuter Benefits Breakfast Seminar at the the PA Career…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Chester County Datebook – October 23nd
Chester County events happening today and over the weekend in Chester County: The Chester County Human Resources Association hosts their monthly breakfast meeting focused on compliant employer contribution strategies under Health Care Reform at the Downingtown Country Club. The Director of Compliance Services for Kistler Tiffany Benefits will discuss issues in the small group market,…
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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…
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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…































































