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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.
EXTON, PA — The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) has announced the hire of Matt Cabrey as Senior Vice President, External Affairs and Strategic Initiatives, where he will serve …
Chester County Economic Development Council Names Matt Cabrey SVP Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — A 14-year-old Kennett High School freshman has launched a digital services company that uses artificial intelligence and automated customer-management systems to help local businesses attract customers, …
Kennett High Teen Builds AI-Powered Agency for Local Businesses Read More
VALLEY FORGE, PA — UGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI) will release its fiscal 2026 financial results after U.S. stock markets close November 18, providing investors with an update on its energy …
UGI to Detail 2026 Results and Financial Outlook November 18 Read More
MALVERN, PA — U.S. property and casualty insurers are expected to maintain profitable underwriting results in 2026, but persistent claims-cost pressures in general liability and commercial auto insurance are projected …
Insurers Face Persistent Commercial Liability Losses in 2026 Read More
WAYNE, PA — iPipeline has been named a finalist for the 2026 ThinkAdvisor Luminaries Awards in the AI Innovation & Impact category, drawing attention to the Wayne-based technology company’s efforts …
iPipeline Gains Recognition for AI Insurance Technology Read More
MALVERN, PA — The Institutes has overhauled its Associate in Commercial Underwriting (AU) professional designation to emphasize risk assessment, artificial intelligence and strategic decision-making as automation changes the skills required …
The Institutes Revamps Underwriting Training for AI Era Read More
MALVERN, PA — U.S. cybercrime losses surged 31% to nearly $21 billion in 2025, exposing a widening financial protection gap among small and midsize businesses despite declining insurance premiums, according …
Cybercrime Losses Surge 31% as Insurance Coverage Lags Read More
EXTON, PA — Ricoh USA Inc. has partnered with food-service automation company Hyphen to expand the deployment and maintenance of robotic food-preparation systems across U.S. restaurant chains, targeting a growing …
Ricoh Partners With Hyphen to Scale Restaurant Automation Read More
BERWYN, PA — AMETEK Inc. (NYSE: AME) will report third-quarter 2026 financial results before U.S. stock markets open Tuesday, November 3, giving investors their next assessment of the Berwyn-based industrial …
AMETEK Sets November 3 Earnings Report for Investors Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Asking rents in the Philadelphia metropolitan area rose 0.3% in September from a year earlier to a median of $1,785, bucking a national decline that has lasted …
Philadelphia Rents Rise as National Declines Lose Momentum Read More