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Mike Grigalonis

  • From left, Michael J. Hankin, Chairman of the CCEDC Board of Directors and COO of the Hankin Group, Gary W. Smith, CEO of the CCEDC, Josh Maxwell, Chair of the Board of the Chester County Commissioners, and Mike Grigalonis, President and COO of the CCEDC.
    Awards & Recognition

    CCEDC Leader Gary Smith Inducted Into Chester County Hall of Fame

    June 11, 2026

    Gary Smith, CEO of the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC), was inducted into the Chester County Hall of Fame on Thursday, May 28, in…

  • 4 CEOs on stage for CCCBI panel.
    Career Development

    Chester County’s Executive Insights Draws Regional Leaders for Panel with Visionary CEOs  

    June 11, 2026

    More than 200 business leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, policymakers, and economic development professionals gathered Wednesday at West Chester University’s Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall for Executive…

  • Group photo of CCEDC and Workforce Development members on a stage wearing professional attire.
    Career Development

    CCEDC, Workforce Development Launch New Regional Job Growth Partnership

    May 8, 2026

    Regional leaders, including Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) and the Chester County Workforce Development Board, have launched an ambitious collaborative effort to grow quality…

  • Gary Smith at podium in Desmond Hotel speaking to seated crowd.
    Entrepreneurship

    CCEDC Awarded Certification by US Treasury and $2 Million Grant from State

    February 26, 2026

    The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) was awarded certification as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) from the U.S. Department of Treasury after a…

  • MaryFrances McGarrity, Dianne P. Manges, Patti Brennan, and Gary W. Smith.
    Economic Development

    CCEDC’s 22nd Annual Economic Outlook Highlights Themes Pointing to Overall Growth

    January 22, 2026

    After a year of economic uncertainty related to tariffs and persistent inflation, attendees of the 22nd Annual Economic Outlook, presented by the Chester County Economic…

  • Electricity worker looking at electric pylons.
    Energy

    Smart Energy Initiative Announces 14th Annual Energy Briefing

    January 15, 2026

    The Smart Energy Initiative of Southeastern PA (SEI), a program of the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) designed to provide business and community leaders…

  • The exterior of independent businesses in downtown West Chester.
    Economic Development

    Chester County Businesses Continue to Flourish Into 2026

    January 3, 2026

    Chester County businesses large and small showed remarkable growth over the last year, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Large corporations and smaller, independent…

  • Mike Grigalonis at podium with powerpoint in background.
    Economic Development

    Chester County Economic Development Council Unveils Details of Landmark Year

    November 26, 2025

    The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) unveiled significant milestones from its fiscal year that enabled businesses to expand, create jobs, and generate new revenues,…

  • CCEDC board members.
    Leadership Profiles

    CCEDC Elects Nine New Members to Board of Directors 

    September 10, 2025

    The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) has announced the election of nine new board members. They include: Jim Danna, Senior Vice President, WSFS.; Denny…

  • Academic grad holds grad cap and diploma in air.
    Awards & Recognition

    CCEDC Receives Prestigious Award from International Economic Development Council

    September 4, 2025

    The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) has been honored with the International Economic Development Council’s (IEDC) 2025 Excellence in Economic Development Silver Level Award…

  • Chester County Commissioner Josh Maxwell; Chester County Chamber of Industry President & CEO Laura Manion; Dr. Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody’s Analytics; Chester County Commissioner Marion Moskowitz; Chester County Commissioner Eric Roe; and Chester County Economic Development Council President & COO Mike Grigalonis
    Economic Development

    Chester County Holds Discussion on State of Economy, How it Affects Us

    June 16, 2025

    The Chester County Commissioners, the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry (CCCBI), and the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) recently hosted Economic Crossroads:…

  • A headshot of Jordan Peek.
    Leadership Profiles

    2025 VISTA NextGen Superstars: Jordan Peek

    April 9, 2025

    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…

  • Chester County CEOs.
    Leadership Profiles

    Chester County Hosts Landmark Event Featuring CEOs from Wawa, Vanguard, CTDI, and CHOP

    February 25, 2025

    For the first time, four of Chester County’s prominent organizations are jointly hosting a milestone gathering of industry leaders to pinpoint the pivotal issues shaping…

  • From left, CEO of Key Financial, Inc. Patti Brennan, CFP; CCEDC Senior Vice President of Business Development Services MaryFrances McGarrity; Director/Senior Investment Advisor for Truist Foundations & Endowments Specialty Practice Dianne P. Manges, CFA.
    Economic Development

    CCEDC Presents 21st Annual Economic Outlook to Packed Audience

    January 28, 2025

    On the heels of the U.S. Presidential Inauguration, the region’s longest-running economic outlook event was presented by the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) before a standing-room…

  • A tech-themed image promoting the following: ITAG, an initiative of CCEDC, will present the 2024 TECH360 innovative business technology conference on Nov. 14 at Penn State Great Valley.
    Education

    ITAG To Host TECH360 Annual Technology Conference Nov. 14 at Penn State Great Valley

    October 31, 2024

    While data informs most of today’s key strategic business decisions, leaders often struggle to keep up with the pace of changing technology and overwhelming options.…

  • Group gathered at Penn State Great Valley for Innovative Technology Action Group conference.
    Education

    ITAG To Host TECH360 Annual Technology Conference Nov. 14 at Penn State Great Valley

    October 14, 2024

    While data informs the majority of today’s key strategic business decisions, leaders often struggle to keep up with the pace of changing technology and overwhelming…

  • CCEDC team photo
    Awards & Recognition

    CCEDC Earns Two ‘Excellence in Economic Development’ Awards

    October 2, 2024

    The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) has received two key 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Awards from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), the largest organization of its…

  • Matt Przywara has been appointed the new executive director for CCRES.
    Nonprofit

    CCRES Appoints Matt Przywara as New Executive Director

    August 2, 2024

    CCRES, a leading non-profit provider of educational and behavioral health services, announces the appointment of Matt Przywara as its new Executive Director, as voted on…

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