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.
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania consumers identified Woodman’s Markets, WinCo Foods and Ruler Foods as the discount retail chains they most want operating in the state, reflecting demand for lower grocery prices …
Pennsylvania Shoppers Rank Three Most-Wanted Discount Grocers Read More
EXTON, PA — Lungpacer Medical Inc. is commercializing an FDA-approved diaphragm stimulation system at U.S. hospitals to help critically ill patients discontinue mechanical ventilation, positioning its technology to address complications …
Lungpacer Expands ICU Reach With FDA-Approved Breathing Device Read More
MALVERN, PA — Vishay Intertechnology Inc. (NYSE: VSH) introduced a proximity sensor that is 44% smaller than its previous-generation devices, targeting manufacturers of wireless earbuds, smart glasses and virtual reality …
Vishay Targets Wearables Market With Smaller Optical Sensor Read More
WAYNE, PA — TekniPlex Healthcare will promote its China-based manufacturing of medical tubing and components at Medtec China from September 1–3, positioning the Pennsylvania company to compete for device manufacturers …
TekniPlex Targets China Device Market With Local Production Read More
WAYNE, PA — Radian Group Inc. (NYSE: RDN) appointed Mike Weinbach as chief executive officer effective August 12, placing a veteran mortgage and financial services executive in charge as the …
Radian Installs New CEO After Specialty Insurance Expansion Read More
EXTON, PA — Innovative Aerosystems (Nasdaq: IA) nearly doubled its third-quarter profit to $4.5 million as stronger commercial aviation demand lifted margins and recent acquisitions expanded the avionics manufacturer into …
Innovative Aerosystems Profit Surges as Defense Reach Expands Read More
WAYNE, PA — Radian Group Inc. (NYSE: RDN) approved a quarterly dividend of 25.5 cents per share, providing shareholders with an annualized payout of $1.02 per share. The dividend will …
Radian Sets Quarterly Dividend at 25.5 Cents Per Share Read More EXTON, PA — Innovative Aerosystems (NASDAQ: IA) secured an electric aircraft development and production agreement that could exceed $50 million, positioning the avionics manufacturer to supply flight-deck systems for a …
Innovative Aerosystems Lands eVTOL Deal Worth Over $50 Million Read More EXTON, PA — Innovative Aerosystems (Nasdaq: IA) began trading under the ticker symbol IA on August 18, replacing its previous ISSC designation as the avionics manufacturer aligns its public-market identity …
Innovative Aerosystems Changes Nasdaq Ticker to IA Read More WAYNE, PA — Radian Group Inc. (NYSE: RDN) has appointed Deluxe Corporation Chief Executive Officer Barry C. McCarthy to its board, adding expertise in payments, financial technology and data analytics …
Radian Adds Payments Executive as Insurance Business Expands Read More