Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
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Malvern Bank Demonstrates Its Commitment to Education by Awarding $20,000 to Five Local Independent Schools
Malvern Bank, National Association has awarded $20,000 in Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) funds to five local independent schools. The OSTC program, administered by the…
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Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance’s Façade Improvement Program Enhances Aesthetics of Downtown Properties
The Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance facilitated façade improvements for three downtown properties in 2020. Created as just one part of its downtown revitalization strategy, the…
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State’s Waiver Process Created Confusion for Many Businesses, Including This Phoenixville Flower Shop
Pennsylvania’s unclear waiver process created significant confusion and has caused permanent harm to many businesses, write Charlotte Keith and Angela Couloumbis for Spotlight PA. Cameron…
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State Sen. Killion to Introduce Bill Providing Zero-Interest Loans to Small Businesses
State Sen. Tom Killion, who represents parts of Chester and Delaware counties, plans to introduce a bill to provide zero-interest loans to small businesses in…
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Experts Update Local Businesses on Key Energy Trends for 2020
Key players in the region’s energy industry gathered for the Chester County Economic Development Council’s 8th Annual Energy Briefing Tuesday. Held by CCEDC’s Smart Energy Initiative…
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Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance Receives Second Round of Funding for Downtown Revitalization
As a part of its five-point, city-wide revitalization strategy, the Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance has placed a high priority on the redevelopment of the downtown…
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Gov. Wolf Commends West Chester’s Efforts to Maintain Unique Spaces for Residents, Tourists
Gov. Tom Wolf and Department of Community and Economic Development officials recently walked alongside West Chester BID Executive Director Malcolm Johnstone and local business owners…
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A $200 Million Theme Park May Be Coming to Delaware County
Sun Center Studios is hoping to bring a Universal Studios-style theme park estimated at $200 million to Aston, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business…
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Sen. Tom Killion Calls for Boost to Pennsylvania’s Film, TV Industry
Sen. Tom Killion is calling for changes to provide a substantial boost to Pennsylvania’s film and television production industry. Killion has introduced legislation to raise…
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As CCCBI’s Nonprofit of the Year, Surrey’s Impact on Community Is ‘Meaningful, Far Reaching’
The freezing temperatures outside did nothing to cool the burning spirit of entrepreneurialism that raged Wednesday morning inside the Downingtown Country Club, where the Chester…
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‘What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?’ Video Contest Benefits from Additional Funding from Commonwealth
By Leslie Rylke Governor Tom Wolf announced this week new funding to expand the statewide ‘What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?’ student video contest. The grants…
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Pennsylvania Believed to Be Offering Amazon $1 Billion in Incentives
Pennsylvania is believed to be offering as much as $1 billion in incentives in its bid to lure Amazon’s second headquarters to the state, writes…
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Manufacturing Alliance of Chester and Delaware Counties Send Two Teams to First Annual Statewide “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” Student Video Contest Awards
As a follow-up from its successful regional awards ceremony in March, the organizers of the What’s So Cool About Manufacturing? (WSCM) student video contest for…
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Wolf Administration Celebrates West Chester’s Great American Main Street Recognition
The Wolf Administration recently lauded the borough of West Chester after it was selected as a winner of the 2017 Great American Main Street Award…
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Could West Chester Have the Greatest Main Street in America? You Bet!
West Chester is a strong contender for having one of the nation’s greatest Main Streets in the 2017 Greatest Main Street Awards. Just to be…
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State Allocates $250 Million For ‘Business In Our Sites’ Program
The Business in Our Sites program administered by the state Department of Community and Economic Development will take applications beginning April 1. The program provides…
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Pick Your Trip And Go With New 2015 State Vacation Guide
Chester County special events, tourist destinations and businesses are well represented in the new Pennsylvania 2015 Vacation Guide, just released by the state tourism office.…





























































