TECH360
2022-11-03 08:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Chester County Economic Development Council, 737 Constitution Drive, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
TECH360 is back! New date, new location, new time.
Register by September 16th for early bird pricing.
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TECH360 is a full-day tech experience featuring tech education, leadership, innovation, and networking. Join the area’s top companies, IT professionals, leaders, and managers to discuss how to best leverage the latest technology in today’s business climate.
Would you like to connect with other technology professionals, reach new customers, or build new partnerships? TECH360’s end of day networking reception is a great place to make or re-establish those connections.
Visit TECH360pa.com for speaker information and the agenda.
Refund Policy: Attendees can receive refunds up to 48 hours before the event. Contact ckorn@ccedcpa.com.

PLEASE NOTE:

We look forward to seeing you at this in-person event. Please note that we will adhere to all CDC guidelines and those of the facility that are in effect on the date of the event.

Capacity is limited. NO ONE WILL BE ADMITTED WITHOUT A RESERVED TICKET. Registration ends at noon on November 1.

ABOUT ITAG:
ITAG is an industry partnership dedicated to promoting Information Technology, Communications, and Technological Processes to all companies and individuals in Southeastern Pennsylvania as a means to become more effective in an increasingly sophisticated global marketplace. Visit https://itag.ccedcpa.com/ to learn more.
ITAG is a regional initiative of the Chester County Economic Development Council. ITAG is supported with grant funds from the PA Department of Labor and Industry through the Chester County Workforce Development Board and contributions from the private sector.

Annual Golf Classic
2022-10-25 11:00 - 20:00 | French Creek Golf Glub, 4500 Conestoga Road, Elverson, 19520, United States
The CCEDC Golf Classic is now scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 25.
Third time’s a charm! See you there.
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If you had already planned to join us, please reconfirm your participation with Tracey Oberholtzer.
Join us for a great day of golf in Chester County!
TITLE SPONSOR

EVENT DETAILS
11 a.m. – Registration/Lunch
Noon – Shotgun Start
5 p.m. – Cocktails (Open Bar) to be followed by Dinner
NOT A GOLFER? Join us for Cocktails & Dinner $85/pp
For more information about sponsorship opportunities and golfer registration, please contact
Tracey Oberholtzer at toberholtzer@ccedcpa.com.

Champion Sponsor

One foursome in golf outing
Company name displayed at lunch and dinner
Public recognition at “tee off” and dinner
Information table at registration and on course
Logo in tournament program

Gold Sponsor

Two individuals in golf outing
Information table on the course
Company name listed in tournament program

Tournament Sponsor

One individual in golf outing
Company name listed in tournament program

Hole Sponsor

Tee sign with your company name posted at tee box

i2n Turns 10: A Decade of Innovation & Economic Development
2022-10-12 16:30 - 18:30 | align.space, 2 W Market St, Floor 1, West Chester, PA, 19382
i2n was founded in 2012 when the Chester County KIZ and Delaware County KIZ joined forces. This year, we’re celebrating 10 years of helping local entrepreneurs and innovators access funding, workspace, mentorship, and key connections to grow their technology-driven companies.
In that time, i2n has served hundreds of startups in southeastern PA, resulting in:

2,000+ jobs created
$16.3+ million in startup funding via KIZ Tax Credits
$257+ million in capital raised by participating companies
Countless stories of founders pursuing their entrepreneurial dreams
Entrepreneurship & innovation strengthening our local economy and quality of place

This event is reserved for board members, subscribing companies, and partner organizations of i2n. To inquire about your eligibility—or attend as a guest or sponsor—please contact Patrick Hayakawa phayakawa@ccedcpa.com

The Path to Net Zero Facilities - Part II
2022-10-04 08:45 - 10:30 | Chester County Economic Development Council, 737 Constitution Drive, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
The Path to Net Zero Facilities – Part II is presented by Smart Energy Initiative of Southeastern PA (SEI).
Who should attend:
Large organizations who are heading to Net Zero. Architects, builders, building owners, facility managers and business owners, energy professionals, project & property developers, municipal developers.
Program description:
High sustainability and resiliency goals have good merit and are the right thing to do for our environment, but they do not come easy and require sound planning, detailed studies, and a commitment to changing the way we produce, procure, and use energy in our facilities.
This second installment of the Path to Net Zero Facilities will focus on design consideration and site impacts, financing and grant opportunities and review of both constructability and return on investment (ROI).
Solar and Energy Storage
Jim Kurtz, President – Founder – RER Energy Group
Geothermal Design Concepts, Site Hurdles and Constructability and Build Electrification
Scott White, Principal – Holstein White Inc.
CPACE, financing and Grants
Shelah Wallace, Director, Originations – Nuveen, LLC
Agenda:

8:15 to 8:45 a.m. – Check-in (coffee and breakfast pastries will be served)
8:45 to 10:15 a.m. – Program
10:15-10:30 a.m. – Q&A Moderated by Michael Cromer, PG, DBIA, ENV SP, Vice President – Energy & Sustainability – Pennoni

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Chester County health guidelines will be followed during the event.
Questions? Contact Jim Lauckner, Senior Project Consultant jlauckner@ccedcpa.com.
This event is funded in part by the Chester County Workforce Development Board.

M2M Action Team meeting at ifm efector, inc.
2022-10-03 16:00 - 17:00 | ifm efector, inc., 1100 North Atwater Drive, Malvern, PA, 19355
Tour ifm efector and meet with fellow M2M members to discuss common challenges and find solutions to current issues.

About this event

This is an invitation only event as tickets are limited. Registration is required.
Agenda
ifm prover – 420 Lapp Road, Malvern, PA 19355 (an add-on to the working meeting for up to 10 people))

3:15 p.m. Optional tour of ifm prover, NOTE, DIFFERENT ADDRESS from working meeting

ifm efector, inc. – 1100 N. Atwater Road, Malvern, PA 19355

4:00 p.m. working meeting, Philadelphia Conference Room – ifm efector, inc.
5:00 p.m. Close the meeting with action items assigned to sub groups that will address a challenge and report back to the group in 10 days.

PJ Whelihan’s Pub + Restaurant – 12 General Warren Boulevard, Malvern, PA 19355

5:20 p.m. If you were unable to join the tour or the working meeting, OR simply want to extend our conversation, please come to P.J. Whelihan’s Pub + Restaurant –
Host sponsor: ifm

Jim Lauckner, Project Consultant – MACC/DC invites you to continue networking at P.J. Whelihan’s Pub + Restaurant – Malvern with first beverage on him!
Questions? Contact Jim Lauckner, Project Consultant jlauckner@ccedcpa.com.
The Manufacturing Alliance of Chester & Delaware Counties is an initiative of CCEDC and Delaware County Community College and is funded in part by the private sector with grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry through the Chester County Workforce Development Board (WDB)

Celebrating 190 West Business Resource Center & Black Business Month
2022-08-18 16:30 - 18:30 | 190 West Business Resource Center, 190 West Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA, 19320
Join us as we celebrate National Black Business Month and the grand opening of the new 190 West Business Resource Center
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC), West Chester University (WCU), and Kutztown University Small Business Development Center (KUSBDC) have partnered to create a space in Coatesville, PA to serve entrepreneurs and small business owners.
We invite you to join us for the grand opening of the 190 West Busines Resource Center and National Black Business Month Celebration.
AGENDA

4:30 p.m. – Attendee check-in & networking
5:00 p.m. – Speakers
5:30 p.m. – Networking

This event is FREE but pre-registration is required. Please RSVP by Monday, August 15.

Factory Tour of Herr Foods
2022-06-29 08:00 - 10:00 | Herr Foods, 20 Herr Drive, Nottingham, PA, 19362
This event is a MACC/DC “Bring a Manufacturer” program. There are limited tickets available for non-manufacturers.
Meet and network with us over coffee and breakfast rolls in the cafe at Herr Foods, followed by a one-hour tour.
The tour includes making of pretzels, popcorn and potato chips. Guests will observe production live & real-time, as well as some of the automation and packaging . (1 hour)
There is an option to continue touring the campus with a walk to an additional production site where cheese curls are made. (20 minutes)
If you would like to drive approximately 1 mile to the Herr Farm, our guests will have an opportunity to talk with the head of agriculture and learn how the product is grown!
This event will be in-person only.
Agenda

8:00 a.m. Networking over coffee and breakfast rolls
8:30 a.m. Main tour
9:30 a.m. Cheese curl production tour, followed by optional meet-the-farmer

Hire One Business Networking Event
2022-06-28 16:30 - 19:00 | Brickside Grill, 540 Wellington Square, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Did you know that 80% of people who get a job offer were referred to the company? Online applications account for just 8% of jobs filled
Employers
This business networking event provides employers with referrals to help fill your professional level job openings. Please register today using EMPLOYER TICKET as spots are limited.
Job Seekers
Are you tired of the black hole of internet sites and portals? This networking event will put you face to face with employers who are hiring experienced professionals.
This is not a job fair and no resumes are allowed. Have your elevator pitch ready and be willing to share your connections for the jobs that are not a match for you. NOW is one of the best times to look for a new position!
Please register today using the JOB SEEKER TICKET.
What to expect
After a brief introduction, everyone will begin networking! We expect jobs to be available in the following fields: finance, sales, information technology, manufacturing and production, energy, healthcare, and more. Remember – it’s not only the employers in the room, but who they know and can introduce you to, that is important. Beer, wine and lite fare will be served.
We will follow the Chester County Health Department guidelines in effect the day of the event.
This event is supported by Chester County and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the PA CareerLinks.
Registration is required.
Questions? Contact Jim Lauckner, HireOne Senior Project Consultant, jlauckner@ccedcpa.com.
HireOne, a CCEDC initiative, is a public/private partnership which provides employment services to the Health Care, Energy, IT/Communications, Life Science, Manufacturing, Financial Services, and Agriculture industries.

How to Find a Job Without Relying on a Resume
2022-06-27 10:00 - 11:30 | PA Career Link, 479 Thomas Jones Way #500, Exton, PA, 19341
CCEDC’s senior project consultant for Hire One, Jim Lauckner, will lead a session about “How to Find a Job Without Relying on a Resume.”
Are you frustrated with the “black hole” of searching for jobs online and the silence from most employers?
The average job seeker wastes more than 50% of their time and effort sending out resumes with no results. This session explores how arranging live meetings and interviews will yield better results than sending out resumes – ideally, leading to multiple offers!
There will be time for Q&A after the session.
Registration is required and NO WALK INS will be allowed. Seating is limited. This is a live event and all county health guidelines will be in effect.
This event is supported by Chester County. the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the PA CareerLinks.
Questions? Contact Jim Lauckner, HireOne Senior Project Consultant, jlauckner@ccedcpa.com.
HireOne, a CCEDC initiative, is a public/private partnership which provides employment services to the Health Care, Energy, IT/Communications, Life Science, Manufacturing, Financial Services, and Agriculture industries.

Path to Net Zero Facilities
2022-06-23 08:30 - 10:30 | Bentley Systems, Inc., 685 Stockton Drive, Exton, PA, 19341
The Path to Net Zero program is presented by Smart Energy Initiative of Southeastern PA (SEI) and hosted by Bentley Systems.
Who should attend:
Architects, builders, facility managers, business owners, energy professionals, project mangers, property developers, and municipal developers.
Program description:
In today’s market, entities are quick to set very high sustainability and resiliency goals that require sound planning, detailed studies, and a commitment to changing the way we produce, procure, and use energy in our facilities. Join us for this exciting two-part series that explores the best path to net zero facilities.
Day 1
June 23. 2022 – Presenters will discuss the various phases involved in converting a facility to a net zero carbon project. You will learn the cost benefits and financial commitments involved with moving from traditional systems to alternative forms of energy generation, efficiency, and procurement.
Topics include:

Energy Auditing
Benchmarking
Sustainability & Resiliency

Day2
Fall 2022 – Presentations will focus on design consideration and site impacts; financing and grant opportunities; constructability; and return on investment (ROI).
Energy Audits and Metering

Kevin Kai Wong, CEM, PMP, DGCP, General Manager – Emergent Energy Solutions
Paul Spiegel, PE, LEED AP, Director, Energy and Sustainability Services – Practical Energy Solutions, a Division of Spotts, Stevens and McCoy

Sustainability & Resiliency Studies

Michael Cromer, PG, DBIA, ENV SP, Vice President – Energy & Sustainability – Pennoni
Liz McCormick, Sr. Director, Energy Services – Pennoni

Hershey Med CHP project: One step on the path to a resilient low-carbon facility

Gregory P. Fink, CHFM, CLSS-HC, Director Facilities Operations and Maintenance and Facilities, Director of Infrastructure and Energy – Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Kevin L Kanoff, CEM, CEP, Campus Energy Engineer – Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Agenda:

8:00 to 8:30 a.m. – Check-in (coffee and breakfast rolls will be served)
8:30 to 10:15 a.m. – Program
10:15-10:30 a.m. – Q&A Moderated by Steve Krug, AIA, PE, LEEDap, AEE Fellow, SEI Chair, and Principal – Krug Architects

TECH Together: Tax Controversy Hot Topics - Crypto and Digital Assets
2022-06-08 08:00 - 08:45 | Virtual
A series of programs designed specifically for the busy professionals served by ITAG.
What is TECH Together? It’s a series of online gatherings geared to enable small, focused groups of IT professionals to share and collaborate. TECH Together meets online via Zoom, every other month at 8 a.m. EST. The format is a brief introduction to a particular topic from a local industry leader, followed by a candid, round-table discussion of the issue. The goal is to share ideas, best practices, potential solutions, and tips for overcoming common hurdles.Each working/meeting session is 45-minutes long. The meetings are kept to that schedule so they do not cut into what is likely to be a busy work day. Group size is kept small so that meaningful, in-depth conversations between working professionals flourish. This is an interactive setting so feel free to activate your camera.
Tax Controversy Hot Topics – Crypto and Digital Assets
People’s interest and curiosity in cryptocurrency took a steep rise in 2021, as did U.S. officials’ interest in its regulation. In fact, the IRS now requires a cryptoasset question on its 1040 tax form. Hillary Alexander, CPA of Brinker Simpson will lead a discussion focusing on recent developments in cryptocurrency including the tax consequences of cryptocurrency, tax planning opportunities, and cryptocurrency enforcement. Read Hillary’s bio.
A Zoom link will be included in your confirmation as well as sent via Eventbrite reminder email 30 minutes before the event to the address provided at registration.
Note: You must login through Zoom. There will not be a call-in option.

The First Dollar: Raising Venture Capital for Your Startup
2022-05-20 08:30 - 10:30 | Chester County Economic Development Council, 737 Constitution Drive, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
A CCEDC Breakfast Briefing Presented by the Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n)

Most company founders don’t start as experienced fundraisers. So, how does a first-time founder raise venture capital? Join us as three local founders share the story of their recent fundraising journey. This program will let aspiring entrepreneurs and startup veterans share ideas, experiences, and questions. Attendees will hear, in the entrepreneur panel’s own words, about:

Getting started. How did you decide you needed outside investment? How do you create the initial momentum to generate investor interest?
Common mistakes & pitfalls. What do you know now that you wish you knew then?
Timing & key steps. How did customer traction, product development, and other milestones coincide with funding progress?

Who Should Attend:

Startups, especially first-time founders with little or no fundraising experience
Aspiring entrepreneurs, or those thinking about starting a new venture
Those interested in supporting or connecting with the local innovation & startup community

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Agenda:
8:30 – 9 a.m. Registration & Networking
9 – 10 a.m. Panel Discussion
10 – 10:30 a.m. Q&A and Networking

Chester County Hall of Fame Award Celebration
2022-05-18 16:30 - 20:00 | Phoenixville Foundry, 2 N. Main St., Phoenixville, PA, 19460, United States
The Chester County Business Hall of Fame Award recognizes an individual’s outstanding achievements and contributions within the Chester County business community.
We are proud to announce this year’s inductee, Chris Annas. As the founder, chairman, president, and chief executive officer of Meridian Bank (NASDAQ: MRBK), Mr. Annas has for years served as a leader and positive force in Chester County.
His more than 30 years of banking experience and service to thousands of local businesses along the way, have made an indelible mark on the county’s banking sector, Meridian’s many employees, and business community as a whole.
Mr. Annas’ service extends beyond his distinguished career into the many philanthropic causes he has supported; he currently serves on the Foundation Board of Paoli Hospital and on the Community Bank Council of the American Bankers Association.
Please join us in celebrating the impacts and achievements of this Chester County leader at the Hall of Fame induction ceremony and celebration.
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Kathy Field at 610.321.8217.

GETT - Girls Exploring Tomorrow's Technology
2022-04-30 12:00 - 17:00 | TCHS Brandywine, 443 Boot Road, Downingtown, PA, 19335
PRE- REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.

GETT (Girls Exploring Tomorrow’s Technology) is an annual spring event for 5th – 10th grade girls and their parents where they learn about career opportunities in a broad scope of STEM related industries. The day is filled with exciting, enlightening, and experiential activities led by successful women in STEM fields. Explore hands-on interactive activities and discover new ways to connect your passions for science, technology, engineering, and math!
Questions? Please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions Page first. If that does not answer your question, CONTACT US!
Interested in volunteering? Click HERE to learn more!
Timed Tickets – PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED – TICKETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR. Upon registration, you will be asked to select a designated arrival time for each ticket. Your tickets will only be honored for entrance to GETT at the arrival time that you have selected. We thank you in advance for your cooperation in respecting the arrival time that you have selected.
GETT 2022 Waiver – In an effort to capture the essence of this event, CCEDC staff will be taking photos/videos. By attending you consent to your voice, name, and/or likeness being used, without compensation, in photo/video for inclusion in any and all media, whether now known or hereafter devised, for eternity, and you release CCEDC and its initiatives, its successors, assigns and licensees from any liability whatsoever of any nature.
Please review the event’s COVID-19 protocols:
As of February 14, in compliance with TCHS Brandywine’s protocols and guidelines, all attendees will be required to wear a mask while attending GETT.
In the days leading up to GETT, we ask that attendees conduct self-checks for any of the common symptoms of COVID-19.
Anyone demonstrating COVID-19 symptoms should refrain from attending in order to protect the health of the larger community and to help mitigate transmission.
Please continue to check gettpa.org for masking policy updates.
Thank you to our Sponsors!

Three-day IGSHPA’s Geothermal Accredited Installer Training
2022-04-19 08:00 - 2022-04-21 16:30 | Chester County Economic Development Council, 737 Constitution Drive, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
This three-day course is presented by PA Geothermal Heat Pump Association and hosted by the Smart Energy Initiative of Southeastern PA (SEI)
Who should attend:
The three-day comprehensive installation workshops are designed for GSHP installers, contractors, dealers, home builders, manufacturers, distributors, architects, heating cooling mechanical engineers, trenching/water well drilling contractors, and anyone who desires a working knowledge of this innovative technology.
Representatives from public utilities, private utilities, and rural electric cooperatives can also benefit from training and information gathered from the workshops can help utility representatives serve as a source of information regarding money-saving concepts.
Course description:
Installer accreditation enables you to open new markets and offers customers a low-maintenance, economical, and environmentally friendly alternative for their space conditioning needs. With more than 30 years of experience teaching these workshops, accrediting thousands of installers, and developing the industry standards.
Accreditation:
Upon successful completion of the workshop and passing the IGSHPA installer’s exam, you will be issued IGSHPA accreditation as an installer of GSHP systems. You will receive an installer’s card and a certificate good for 3 years. The AI course is worth two CEUs.
Instructor: Carl Robins, Residential Trainer – WaterFurnace International
Topics:
• Design and Material Options
• System Layout
• Pipe Joining Techniques
• Trenching/Drilling Processes
• Air and Debris Purging
• Pressure Drop Calculations
• Pump and Fluid Selection
• Thermal Conductivity
• Start-up, Performance Checking & Troubleshooting
Registration:
After you register, you will be sent a registration confirmation, and your reading list and manuals. Students will pick up their manuals at the class.
Cancellation policy: The full fee will be charged if you do not attend the workshop. You may designate another individual as your substitute.
Note: All courses are subject to cancellation by PA-GEO. PA-GEO will give all registrants notice in the event of a course cancellation at least 1 week prior to the scheduled date.
Contact PA-GEO to verify if a course has been cancelled before making any non-refundable travel arrangements.

“What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” Awards Ceremony
2022-04-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Penn State Great Valley, 30 E. Swedesford Road, Malvern, 19355, United States
A celebration of the students, educators and manufacturers who participated in this year’s What’s So Cool About Manufacturing? student video contest.
For more information about this event or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Tracey Oberholtzer at toberholtzer@ccedcpa.com.

Hire One Business Networking Event - Hosted by the Hankin Group
2022-03-29 17:15 - 19:15 | 505 Eagleview Boulevard Exton, PA 19341, 505 Eagleview Boulevard, Exton, PA, 19341
Did you know that 80% of people who get a job offer were referred to the company? Online applications account for just 8% of jobs filled
Employers
This business networking event provides employers with referrals to help fill your professional level job openings. Please register today using EMPLOYER TICKET as spots are limited.
Job Seekers
Are you tired of the black hole of internet sites and portals? This networking event will put you face to face with employers who are hiring experienced professionals. This is not a job fair and no resumes are allowed. Have your elevator pitch ready and be willing to share your connections for the jobs that are not a match for you. NOW is one of the best times to look for a new position! Please register today using the JOB SEEKER TICKET.
What to expect
After a brief introduction, everyone will begin networking! We expect jobs to be available in the following fields: finance, sales, information technology, manufacturing and production, energy, healthcare, and more. Remember – it’s not only the employers in the room, but who they know and can introduce you to, that is important. Beer, wine and lite fare will be served.
Thank you to Hankin Group for being our host and for providing beverages! This event is being held at 505 Eagleview Blvd! They have additional commercial spaces available – call Stacy Martin at 484-713-8801 for details.

Voting - What's So Cool About Manufacturing student video contest
2022-03-18, 2022-03-17, 2022-03-16 | Virtual
Cast your vote for your favorite video for the 2022 Viewer’s Choice Award and find out “What’s So Cool” about careers in manufacturing! On-line voting takes place on March 16, 17 & 18. Go to https://www.whatssocool.org/contests/chester-delaware

Build and Brand a Winning Company Culture in the Manufacturing Industry
2022-03-15 16:30 - 18:30 | Brickside Grill, 540 Wellington Square, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Company culture is the last remaining source of sustainable competitive advantage for any organization, manufacturing or otherwise, seeking long-term success.
Join us to learn what it takes to build and brand a winning company culture and leave with short-term and long-term concrete actions to help leverage employee engagement to attain better business results.
Open to all manufacturers, contract manufacturers, and distributors. If you are a service provider, we ask that you bring a manufacturer along as a requirement to entrance.
This event will be in-person only.
Agenda

4:30 p.m. Welcome followed by the presentation
5:10 p.m. Q & A
5:30 p.m. Networking – First drink and light fare included with your ticket.

Presenter:
Dan Kessler, President and COO – Energage will present: Employee Engagement in the Changing World of Work
Thank you to our Gold Sponsor: CR Meyer
We would also like to thank HUB International for thier event sponsorship!
Chester County health guidelines will be followed during the event.
Questions? Contact Jim Lauckner, Senior Project Consultant jlauckner@ccedcpa.com.

Avoiding the Great Resignation
2022-03-10 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual
Between April and August 2021 alone, more than 20 million employees left their jobs in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor statistics. With nearly 10 million open positions, the trend is expected to continue and retaining quality people in an employees’ market is a challenge for businesses and organizations across IT sectors. One key strategy to retaining good employees is to engage and support team members in meaningful and authentic ways.
Join ITAG as we learn from a panel of business leaders who have been successfully engaging and retaining top IT teams across a range of sectors. The panel will address supporting both remote and on-site teams.
This online learning opportunity will also feature some of the Delaware Valley’s best craft beer and food pairings. A local craft beer connoisseur will share pairing notes, the background on each refreshment, and commentary that will enrich both the tasting experience and the panel discussion.
PANELISTS:

Kaela Blanks – Manager, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategist, Wawa, Inc.
Sean Cohen – Chief Operating Officer, AWeber
Lisa Sabin-Wilson – Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder, WebDevStudios

MODERATOR: Lisa Van Ess – ITAG Chair and Vice President of People & Culture, Magic Hat Consulting
CICERONE©: Meredith Rebar – Proprietor and Event Director, Home Brewed Events
Click here to read the Panelists’ bios.
PLEASE PROVIDE DELIVERY ADDRESS AT REGISTRATION. Selections will be delivered 1-2 days prior. Delivery cannot be made to a P.O Box.
Advance registration required. Due to the advance preparation and delivery time, tickets sales will end at 5 p.m. on March 2.
A Zoom link will be sent by email 30 minutes before the event to the email address provided at registration. It also can be found on your ticket confirmation.
Refund requests must be made 7 days in advance.
Please contact us for information if a non-alcoholic option or dietary accommodation is required. ckorn@ccedcpa.com
You must be 21 to participate in this event. The consumption of alcoholic beverages is at your own risk. Please be responsible.

Changes To Our Community Profile And It's Impact On Chester County
2022-02-25 07:45 - 10:00 | Chester County Economic Development Council, 737 Constitution Drive, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Newly released U.S. Census data offers important insights on county trends that impact your business. Join CCEDC and the Chester County Planning Commission as we unveil the 2021 Economy Report and share in-depth analysis of the new data and what it means for your business.
Presenters from the Planning Commission will focus on highlights from the report including: population demographics, expanding/shrinking industry sectors, labor trends, commercial and residential real estate updates, and more.
In addition, CCEDC will share some of its perspectives by comparing the data in the report to what they are seeing “on the ground.”
Agenda:
7:45 – 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast & Networking
8:00 – 9:30 a.m. Program Presentations
Registration: https://ccedcfebbreakfastbriefing2-25-22.eventbrite.com
Presenters:
Libby Horwitz, AICP – Senior Housing & Economic Planner, Chester County Planning Commission
Gary W. Smith – President and CEO, Chester County Economic Development Council
MaryFrances McGarrity – SVP, Business Development Services, Chester County Economic Development Council
This event is being presented by the Chester County Economic Development Council in partnership with the Chester County Planning Commission.

Engineering & Manufacturing Student Job Fair
2022-02-17 09:00 - 13:00 | Penn State Great Valley, 30 E. Swedesford Road, Malvern, 19355, United States
CCEDC’s Hire One initiative and Penn State University have organized a Job Fair for engineering students and graduates to connect with local manufacturers.
Did you know that online job applications account for just 8% of jobs filled? We have a number of local employers already lined up to meet their next best hire!
EMPLOYERS
Graduating students from Penn State, Neumann University, West Chester University and Chester County’s Technical College High Schools and the Downingtown STEM have been invited. Register for a table to meet job candidates seeking internship opportunities or permanent placement. Tickets are FREE to firms participating in Manufacturing Alliance, or the Hire One taskforce.
Space is limited. Please register today using the EMPLOYER TICKET .
JOB SEEKERS
Are you seeking internships or permanent placement and tired of the black hole of Internet sites and portals? This job fair will put you face to face with employers who are hiring for these positions.
This event has a capacity of 200 job seekers. Register using the JOB SEEKER TICKET as spots are limited.
Agenda:
8 a.m. – Exhibitor set-up
9 a.m. – 1 p.m Open Fair
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 1- on- 1 Interviews
Masks are required at this space regardless of vacination status.
We will follow the Chester County guidelines and Penn State University rules that are in effect the day of the event.
Thank you to our sponsor Penn State University
This event is supported by Chester County and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the PA CareerLinks.
Questions? Contact Jim Lauckner, HireOne Senior Project Consultant, jlauckner@ccedcpa.com.
HireOne, a CCEDC initiative, is a public/private partnership which provides employment services to the Health Care, Energy, IT/Communications, Life Science, Manufacturing, Financial Services, and Agriculture industries.

10th Annual SEI Energy Briefing
2022-02-01 08:30 - 10:00 | Virtual
Leaders in the energy field will review current and future energy trends and provide an insider’s overview of the regional and national 2022 energy landscape.
Topics include:

$1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act programs signed on November 15, being implemented in 2022 including electric vehicle infrastructure
What’s in store for electric vehicle charging and battery storage trends
C-PACE funding
$300M Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) program
CO-GEN to achieve greater energy resiliency
Benefits of Solar PV

Who should attend:
Those interested in the state of the national, regional, and local energy economy; facilities managers; energy professionals; project and property developers; municipal developers; and those looking to work in the energy industry.
Event Agenda:

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Program followed by Q&A Session

Pre-registration is required. Check your inbox for zoom details, sent from CCEDC by noon on January 31.
Presenters:
Katie Cullen (Founding Partner; SC Partners LLC) will speak broadly about the opportunities that the Infrastructure Bill, and Build Back Bill offer for businesses and energy jobs. This includes energy efficiency, geothermal heat pumps, solar, wind, RNG, H2, and CHP. Katie has such a grasp of the big picture , we expect our business leaders will be very interested to hear what she has to say about energy in 2022.
Andy Daga (President & Chief Executive Officer; Momentum Dynamics Corporation) Andy will provide a summary of the Infrastructure Bill’s impact to both state/local and national EV markets. He will share the hurdles he anticipates in funding distribution as a large fleet conversion technology and will touch on anticipated job impacts for his company, located locally in Chester County.
David Althoff Jr. (Director; Energy Programs Office – Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection). David will discuss the new Infrastructure law signed by the President recently and what the impact will to the state.

Tech Together - Facilitating Communication Between Technical and Marketing Teams
2022-01-19 08:00 - 08:45 | Virtual
An Opportunity for Peer-to-Peer Collaboration
Tech Together is a series of online gatherings geared to enable small, focused groups of IT professionals to share and collaborate.
Tech Together meets online, over Zoom, on the third Wednesday of every month at 8 AM ET. The format is a brief introduction to a particular topic from a local industry leader, followed by a candid, round-table discussion of the issue. The goal is to share ideas, best practices, potential solutions, and tips for overcoming common hurdles.
Each working/meeting session is 45-minutes long. The meetings are kept to that schedule so they do not cut into what is likely to be a busy work day. Group size is kept small so that meaningful, in-depth conversations between working professionals flourish. This is an interactive setting so feel free to activate your camera.
January 19 – Facilitating Communication Between Technical and Marketing Teams
Liam Dempsey, Director and Designer at LBDesign will lead this month’s discussion and provide helpful hints and tips to bring to your organization.
The cost to attend a Tech Together meeting will be $5. That “buy me a coffee” amount helps the ITAG team ensure the registration numbers match the number of professionals attending the meeting.
A Zoom link will be included in your confirmation as well as reminder emails that will be sent to the address provided at registration.
We look forward to sharing, working, and learning with you as we Tech Together over the coming months.

18th Annual Economic Outlook
2022-01-14 07:30 - 10:00 | Penn State Great Valley, 30 E. Swedesford Road, Malvern, 19355, United States
Join us for CCEDC’s 18th Annual Economic Outlook which will identify challenges and trends to come in 2022.

Tech Together: Year-End Reviews
2021-12-15 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual
This is a series of online gatherings geared to enable small, focused groups of IT professionals to share and collaborate. We are calling this new offering Tech Together – because that’s exactly what it is all about. We are excited to bring tech professionals together to collectively work through IT issues and challenges.
December 15 Topic – Year-End Reviews
As we near the end of the year, many organizations are preparing for performance reviews. With attrition rates increasing, providing good feedback and fair evaluations are skills leaders need to help retain talent.

Lisa Van Ess, VP People and Culture, Magic Hat Consulting will share tips and best practices for technical leaders to prepare year-end reviews and give (and receive) feedback.

Holiday Networking with the Manufacturing Alliance at Brickside Grille
2021-12-07 17:15 - 19:00 | Brickside Grill, 540 Wellington Square, Exton, PA, 19341, United States
The Manufacturing Alliance of Chester and Delaware Counties (MACC/DC) will gather to celebrate the winter holidays and another successful year of the partnership.
Join us to network with fellow manufacturers and industry partners at Brickside Grille.
Listen to success stories from fellow members and enjoy conversations about supply chain, hiring and retention, energy savings, upskilling employees, and cash grants.
Your ticket includes light fare and first beverage.
Please help us to grow MACC/DC by inviting a fellow manufacturer to attend!
Walk-ins will not be accepted at this event. Pre-registration is required.
Thank you to our sponsors:
ACV Enviro
Malvern Bank, N.A.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Email jlauckner@ccedcpa.com.
In case of inclement weather, you will be notified by email after which time a new date will be communicated.
The Manufacturing Alliance of Chester & Delaware Counties is an initiative of CCEDC and Delaware County Community College and is funded in part by the private sector with grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry through the Chester County Workforce Development Board (WDB)

11th Annual Stakeholders Breakfast
2021-11-19 07:30 - 10:00 | PA
Our valued investors and partners are invited to join us for our 11th annual Stakeholders Breakfast as we review Chester County’s economic highlights of the past year.

7:30 a.m. – Registration & Breakfast
8:15 a.m. – Program

Please contact Kathy Field for sponsorship opportunities.
Not a CCEDC Investor? Contact MaryFrances McGarrity to learn more.
