Michael Grigalonis
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Chester County to Hold Executive Insights Event Featuring Four of Region’s Most Influential CEOs
Following the overwhelming success of last year’s sold-out event, four of Chester County’s leading organizations are once again joining forces to convene one of Southeastern Pennsylvania’s most anticipated leadership…
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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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PECO CEO at Energy Briefing: Rise of AI, Demand for Power Requires Flexible Policies to Build Capacity
PECO President and CEO Dave Velazquez recently discussed pressing energy issues, including the surge in demand and the unique challenges and opportunities for power providers…
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PECO President Dave Velazquez to Headline Smart Energy Initiative’s 13th Annual Energy Briefing on Feb. 11
PECO President and CEO Dave Velazquez will be one of the featured speakers when the Smart Energy Initiative (SEI) of Southeastern Pennsylvania brings together top…
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CCEDC Celebrates Milestones After Year of Projects and Millions in Funding
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is releasing key milestones for fiscal year 2024, after a year of remarkable growth for the 64-year-old organization. More than…
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Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance Receives $500,000 to Continue Growing Greater
The Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance has been awarded $500,000 to build on the last five years of neighborhood plan implementation in the City of Coatesville. A total…
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Hankin Group Hosts Celebration for Progress of River Station Project in Downingtown
Hankin Group hosted an event of appreciation on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at River Station to celebrate the remarkable transformation of the former Sonoco paper mill…
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Patti Brennan to be Inducted into Chester County Hall of Fame by CCEDC
Before she was a commentator on CNBC and the keynote at Forbes Magazine’s Top Advisor Summit, Patti Brennan, CFP, was making sure wealth management made sense to businesses…
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VISTA Leadership Megastars — Michael Grigalonis
Michael Grigalonis, who grew up in Mahanoy City in Schuylkill County, is the Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer of the Chester County Economic Development Council.…
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2022 VISTA Leadership Megastars Revealed! Part 2
VISTA Leadership Megastars — an initiative that the Chester County Council, Boy Scouts of America launched last year in conjunction with VISTA Today — is…
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Doubleheader: CCEDC to Weigh In on Region’s Economic Outlook with Philadelphia Business Journal, Then Hold Its Own Outlook for Chester County
The Chester County Economic Development Council has been tapped by The Philadelphia Business Journal to weigh in on a regional economic outlook, one day before…
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Chester County Secures 3.5 Million Face Masks Through Business Relationships in China
Working with Chester County government officials, the Chester County Economic Development Council is attaining more than 3.5 million face masks for the county’s Department of…
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CCEDC Works Hard Behind the Scenes to Help Local Companies Attract, Retain Talent
The Chester County Economic Development Council is continuing to focus on strengthening the Chester County economy and preserving local jobs, writes Michael Grigalonis, Chief Operating…
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CCEDC Adds Seven New Board Members
The Chester County Economic Development Council(CCEDC) recently voted to add seven new members to its board of directors. The new additions include Vanessa Briggs of Brandywine…
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Top Fresh-Juice Brand in Europe Chooses Malvern to Manufacture Its Products
Ahead of its national and global expansion, the U.S. arm of Portuguese juice maker Sonatural has chosen Malvern to manufacture its products, writes Kenneth Hilario…
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Business Leaders Urged to Take Chester County Business Survey
By Michael Grigalonis Dear Chester County Business Leaders, We need your help. Every year, invaluable feedback from business leaders like you helps us make the…











































