Gary Smith
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Chester County Leadership – Gary Smith
Publishers note: Tonight, Gary Smith takes his place in the Chester County Hall of Fame, a fitting capstone to a 50-year career that has shaped…
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Gary Smith: Leading Chester County From the Farm and the Office
While you may know him as the leader of the Chester County Economic Development Council, Gary Smith is still a farmer in every sense of…
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Chester County Economic Development Council Announces Leadership Transition
Following 50 years of service, Chester County Economic Development Council’s (CCEDC) Chief Executive Officer Gary W. Smith is set to hand the leadership of the…
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CCEDC Leader Gary Smith to Be Inducted Into Chester County Hall of Fame
Recognizing his uniquely successful 50-year career, it is with great pride that the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) announces that one of its own,…
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CCEDC’s Gary Smith Reelected to Board of the National Council of State Agricultural Financing Programs
Gary Smith, CEO of the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC), has been reelected to serve a third, three-year term on the board of the…
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Leader of Longwood Gardens Honored with Induction Into Chester County Hall of Fame
The leader of one of the world’s preeminent public gardens was recently inducted into the Chester County Hall of Fame by the Chester County Economic Development…
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2025 VISTA NextGen Superstars: Jordan Peek
As the Project Manager for AgConnect at the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC), Jordan Peek plays a key role in ensuring that those who…
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Chester County, Ag Leadership Celebrate Agriculture as They Name Century Farm
Members and advocates of Chester County’s farming community, agricultural businesses, agritourism, and elected officials recently joined with Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding at Milky Way…
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Longwood Gardens CEO Paul Redman to be Inducted into Chester County Hall of Fame
The leader of one of the world’s preeminent public gardens will soon be inducted into the Chester County Hall of Fame by the Chester County Economic…
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AgConnect Restructures to Drive Agriculture in Chester County, Region
Chester County’s focus on the importance of agriculture and agriculture economic development has led to a strategic restructure and partnership with the Chester County Economic…
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Chester County Department of Workforce Development Manager Wins State Workforce Award
One of the Chester County Department of Workforce Development (DWD) team members, Workforce Development Manager Stephanie Smith, was recently honored with the Workforce Phoenix Award…
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West Chester University President Christopher Fiorentino Inducted into Chester County Hall of Fame
Just weeks ahead of his retirement, the beloved leader of the largest university within Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education was inducted into the Chester…
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$500,000 Grant to Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance Helps Neighborhoods Thrive
The Regional Foundation presented the Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance with a check for $500,000 on March 27, 2024, representing the Neighborhood Grant awarded to the organization in collaboration with…
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CCEDC to Induct West Chester University President into Chester County Hall of Fame
The leader of the largest university within Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education will soon be inducted into the Chester County Hall of Fame by…
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CCEDC Chooses New AgConnect Leadership for Agricultural Development Strategy
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) has chosen new leadership for AgConnect, which specializes in connecting farmers and agribusinesses with the resources, training, and financing needed…
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Coatesville Economic Forum Draws Business and Community Leaders to Discuss Resurgence
More than one hundred businesses, community leaders, and investors participated in the first Annual Coatesville Economic (ACE) Forum on Aug. 3, hosted by the City…
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CEO of Key Financial Patti Brennan Inducted into Chester County Hall of Fame
400 of the region’s top business and community leaders erupted in applause as the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) inducted CEO of Key Financial, Inc. Patti Brennan, CFP into the Chester County…
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Former Helicopter Plant in Coatesville Sells to Delco-based Company
A tale of two aircraft companies dates to the thirties and forties when two prominent innovators revolutionized the helicopter. Igor Sikorsky developed the first successful…
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