$500,000 program to invigorate IT sector in Chester County
August 27, 2018
Digital First Media August 25, 2018 Exton >> The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry and Department of Community and Economic Development have announced a $500,000 award to the Southeast Pennsylvania Regional Workforce Developments Boards, which includes Chester County, and several nearby counties. The funding will be used to address critical staffing needs within the… Read More >
$500K grant from Wells Fargo to help revitalization efforts in Coatesville
July 26, 2018
By Pete Bannan, Daily Local News COATESVILLE >> Another brick in the revitalization of Coatesville fell into place Tuesday as the Wells Fargo Regional Foundation (WFRF) announced a $500,000 grant toward the Coatesville Growing Greater Neighborhood Revitalization Initiativein partnership with the Chester County Economic Development Foundation. The funds will be used to implement neighborhood-strengthening strategies developed by… Read More >
Commercial Real Estate Loans: How to Navigate Changing Regulations
July 19, 2018
By Chris McHenry, Seedcopa Senior Portfolio and Compliance Manager Many business owners have experienced the frustration of being turned down for a commercial real estate loan or having their loan request approved, but at a reduced amount. Logic would tell you that if you have enough cash flow to support a larger mortgage for your business… Read More >
Chester County Delegation Attends SelectUSA Investment Summit
July 9, 2018
The SelectUSA Investment Summit took place from June 20-22 in greater Washington, DC. More than 3,000 participants gathered to focus on the crucial connections between US economic developers and international business investors, including a delegation from Chester County. Mike Grigalonis, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for the Chester County Economic Development Council and… Read More >
CCEDC looks to hire Director, Innovation and Emerging Technologies
June 11, 2018
The Director, Innovation and Emerging Technologies provides leadership and oversight to the CCEDC’s innovation and technology services and initiatives, with specific focus on the Innovative Technology Action Group (ITAG) and the Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n). This person convenes and facilitates the staff, partners, employers and Boards of ITAG and i2n to set priorities, drive… Read More >
SureShade: A Seedcopa Success Story
May 11, 2018
Not far from the site of the old Nabisco factory in Northeast Philadelphia, a nondescript warehouse reveals the unexpected behind its doors. Inside, one of Philly’s fastest-growing, multi-million-dollar manufacturing businesses hums along, nearly bursting at its seams. “SureShade started with an off-hand comment I made to my husband Ron about needing more shade over our… Read More >
Seedcopa Names Marie Shires Vice President and Relationship Manager
April 5, 2018
EXTON, PA – April 6, 2018 – Marie Shires has been named Vice President and Relationship Manager at Seedcopa, a certified development company that specializes in helping Pennsylvania businesses gain financing through government loans. Shires comes to Seedcopa with a decade of SBA 504 experience providing commercial real estate and equipment financing to the region’s… Read More >
Chester County Projects Receive Nearly $24 Million in Funding
December 15, 2017
$20M in state funding awarded for Chester County projects By Natalie Kostelni – Philadelphia Business Journal Two Chester County projects that have been in the planning phases for years received state funding that will likely help move them forward. The developer of the former Pennhurst State School and Hospital property was awarded $10 million that will go… Read More >
Tech360 Puts the Focus on Area Tech and Innovation
November 21, 2017
For the fifth year, the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) held a technology conference in Chester County. Organized through two CCEDC initiatives – the Innovative Technology Action Group (ITAG) and the Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n), this year’s event was touted as the Philly ‘burbs premier innovative business technology conference, where IT professionals, thought… Read More >
Downingtown Borough Redevelopment On Track
November 19, 2017
Downingtown Borough Council OKs next step for new train station project By Staff Reporter – Daily Local News Downingtown Borough Council on Wednesday approved a developer’s conditional use application for the former Sonoco Property. Hankin Group’s approved conditional use application for the development of Brandywine Station includes a mixed-use transit oriented development at the site… Read More >