Chester County News and Community Website
MyChesCo is regarded for our timely and relevant Chester County business news and marketplace services. Chester County, PA is home to roughly 48,950 companies, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, most of which are small businesses. Nevertheless, here you will discover publically-traded corporations, entrepreneurial startups, large national chains, company headquarters and virtually everything in between. Chester County is the place for business!
The top employers include the Vanguard Group, QVC Network, and Siemens Medical Solutions USA. Moreover, the main business sectors include Agriculture, Manufacturing, Retail Trade, Biotech, and Tourism. This unique combination of industries has allowed Chester County to maintain a booming economy while keeping a rural atmosphere, despite being one of Pennsylvania’s fastest-growing locations for business.
Yet, while the area can boast being home to many large, nationally known and award-winning brands and companies, the area truly thrives because of small business. The typical company is either owner-operated, family-run, or a small mom-and-pop shop. It is for this reason that Chester County’s economy is one of the strongest and most diversified in the state and the nation. Here you will find everything from High Tech to Amish markets.
PARKESBURG, PA — The GIANT Company is scheduled to open a 60,000-square-foot supermarket November 6 at The Shoppes of Sadsbury, establishing the grocery chain’s 13th Chester County location and advancing …
GIANT to Open Parkesburg Store as Major Retail Project Expands Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Closed home sales in the Philadelphia metropolitan area plunged 13.8% in September from a month earlier, the steepest decline among the nation’s 50 largest metropolitan markets, as …
Philadelphia Area Home Sales Plunge 13.8% as U.S. Market Slumps Read More
WAYNE, PA — TekniPlex has appointed former Tenneco Chief Executive Officer Brian Kesseler as its new CEO, replacing Brenda Chamulak as the materials manufacturer seeks to accelerate growth and improve …
TekniPlex Replaces CEO With Former Tenneco Chief Kesseler Read More
AVONDALE, PA — Caputo & Guest is expanding into refrigerated prepared meals with a line of ready-to-sear specialty mushroom entrées, seeking to capture consumer spending on convenient, plant-based foods while …
Caputo & Guest Targets Prepared Meals With Mushroom Entrées Read More
MALVERN, PA — Ocugen Inc. (Nasdaq: OCGN) has signed a licensing agreement with Roots Pharmaceutical that could generate up to $259 million in upfront and milestone payments, plus royalties, giving …
Ocugen Signs Gene Therapy Deal Worth Up to $259 Million Read More WAYNE, PA — TekniPlex Healthcare will present its integrated medical device manufacturing capabilities at MD&M Midwest 2026 in Minneapolis on October 28–29, positioning its materials development, precision tubing, and device …
TekniPlex Targets Medical Device Manufacturing at Industry Expo Read More
MALVERN, PA — Vishay Intertechnology Inc. (NYSE: VSH) has introduced four automotive-grade optical sensors designed to improve data transmission between battery cells and electronic control systems, expanding its semiconductor portfolio …
Vishay Expands Optical Sensor Line for Battery Systems Read More
WAYNE, PA — Palvella Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: PVLA) will participate in the Chardan 10th Annual Healthcare Conference on October 20, giving investors an opportunity to hear from management as the …
Palvella to Discuss Drug Pipeline at October 20 Conference Read More
NOTTINGHAM, PA — Herr’s is accepting entries through November 2 for its sixth annual Flavored by Philly competition, offering $15,000 in combined prizes to consumers and Philadelphia-area food businesses as …
ICYMI: Herr’s Offers $15,000 in Prizes for Philly-Inspired Chip Flavors Read More
EXTON, PA — Red Rover added 560 school districts to its customer base over the past year, a 35% increase, as the Exton-based education technology company expands its workforce management …
Red Rover Adds 560 School Districts as Customer Base Grows 35% Read More