Chester County Economic Development Council Convenes 17 Thought Leaders to Help Formulate More Equitable and Inclusive Workforce Policies
September 29, 2020
Exton, PA – September 26, 2020 – The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is pledging organizational change as it assembles 17 thought leaders from the region who are committed to bringing diversity, equity and inclusion to the forefront. CCEDC will collaborate with its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force to create more relevant and… Read More >
Industry Partnerships the Collective Business Solution to Restoring Southeastern PA’s Economic Resilience
September 25, 2020
Like the ants in Aesop’s fable, hundreds of area businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies have been working diligently for years to build a strong economic and workforce development system, which is serving the region well during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Guided by the powerful combo of the Chester County Economic Development Council and the Chester County Workforce Development… Read More >
CCEDC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
September 8, 2020
Please contact Tracey Oberholtzer at toberholtzer@ccedcpa.com for details.
Seedcopa + SeedcoDE’s Sherwood Robbins Named Region 3 Director of National Association of Development Companies
June 22, 2020
The National Association of Development Companies (NADCO) has elected Seedcopa + SeedcoDE’s Sherwood Robbins as the Director of Region 3, covering five states and the District of Columbia. NADCO is the trade association for SBA Certified Development Companies and other lenders across the nation who deliver the SBA 504 loan program to small businesses. NADCO members… Read More >
Victory Brewing Company Inducted into Hall of Fame by Chester County Economic Development Council
June 12, 2020
A pair of grade school buddies who went on to found Victory Brewing Company have been inducted into the Chester County Business Hall of Fame by the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC). Victory Brewing co-founders Bill Covaleski and Ron Barchet were honored at the CCEDC’s annual Business Achievement Award Ceremony, streamed live from Victory… Read More >
ChesCo Commissioners Award $5 Million in Grants for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline announced the award of $5 million in grants to 248 Chester County small businesses and agricultural enterprises. The individual grants, made available through the Chester County Main Street Preservation program for small businesses impacted by COVID-19, range from just under $1,500 to $25,000. Chester County Commissioners’ Chair Marian Moskowitz… Read More >
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion
June 4, 2020
June 4, 2020 Dear Friends and Colleagues, When we see the news of the day, the pain, sadness, and anger that is so clear in the voices and scenes across the country, it causes us at CCEDC to reflect on our work, our values, and our core principles as an organization. At the Chester… Read More >
Global Business Advisory Board Helps Delaware Valley Companies with an International Footprint Weather COVID-19 Pandemic
April 10, 2020
While it may come as no surprise that the Covid-19 pandemic has created a devastating impact on companies across the region; it has created especially unique challenges for those with an international footprint. Their supply chains and ability to serve their clients have been disrupted. Their international strategies have been completely turned upside down. For… Read More >
A message from our President and CEO
First and foremost, I hope that you and your loved ones are managing to stay healthy and safe during these unprecedented times. Please know that during this time of uncertainty, the entire CCEDC team is here to help in whatever way we can. We’ve been working closely with our partners in Chester County Government, Chester… Read More >
‘Busiest three weeks of my career’: Michael Grigalonis on efforts to help small businesses
April 3, 2020
Chester County has so far held three, virtual townhall meetings over the last two weeks with elected and economic development officials as a way to keep small businesses and nonprofits apprised of what resources are available to them as they struggle through closure and funding issues prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Chester County Economic Development… Read More >