Our Core Services

Our Impact

CCEDC promotes business and community prosperity in Chester County through a balanced economic development strategy that fosters private sector growth and job creation while preserving the county’s quality of life. Here are some highlights from our last fiscal year.

Initiatives of the CCEDC

AgConnect

Building the capacity of farmers and their supply-chain partners through investment in business training, and workforce.

Economic Development Partners Initiative

Creating tax ratable commercial and industrial properties and permanent, full-time sustainable jobs.

Health Care Connect

Addressing the workforce and business development needs within the local healthcare delivery system.

HireOne

Developing key strategies for successfully connecting job seekers to hiring employers.

Innovative Technology Action Group

Regional technology leaders identifying common challenges and advancing real solutions.

i2n

Supporting start up businesses in life sciences, energy, and information technology.

Manufacturing Alliance of Chester and Delaware Counties

Promotes manufacturing industry growth through workforce and economic development services.

Seedcopa

A CCEDC affiliate program specializing in SBA 504, 7A, and USDA financing for small businesses.

Smart Energy Initiative

Providing comprehensive workforce and business development services to partnering energy organizations.

Upcoming Events

Road to LionCage – Women Founders

Equal Pay – Equal Future

CCEDC Chester County Hall of Fame Celebration Honoring Gary Smith

Girls Exploring Tomorrow's Technology (GETT)

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