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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.
The past year has seen a profound change in interest rates for loans of all kinds, including below-market rates through government-backed business loans like those we offer at Seedcopa + …
Seedcopa’s 2023 Business Lending Outlook Read More
EXTON, PA — For a third consecutive year, Seedcopa + SeedcoDE has been ranked as the #1 SBA 504 Lender in Eastern Pennsylvania by the U.S. Small Business Administration, attaining …
U.S. Small Business Administration Names Seedcopa Top Lender in Eastern Pennsylvania Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Gawthrop Greenwood, PC, a regional law firm with offices in West Chester, PA and Greater Wilmington, DE, announced a merger with Chester County-based commercial and residential …
Gawthrop Greenwood, PC Merges with Real Estate Law Firm Landis & Setzler, PC Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — ‘Tis the season of giving for local financial institutions, but the staff at Benchmark Federal Credit Union is setting itself apart when it comes to generosity.
Benchmark Federal Credit Union’s Staff Provides Holiday Gifts for 22 Children in Chester County Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Gawthrop Greenwood litigator Lauren A. Nehra has been elected Secretary/Treasurer of the Chester County Bar Association’s Young Lawyers’ Division. The organization promotes and preserves the interests of young …
Lauren A. Nehra Elected Secretary/Treasurer of Chester County Bar Association’s Young Lawyers’ Division Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — For an 11th consecutive year, employees of Benchmark Federal Credit Union are spearheading a donation to a Chester County nonprofit in need. Benchmark FCU presented a check …
Benchmark Federal Credit Union and Its Employees Donate $2022 in 2022 to Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County Read More
By Leah Davey, Main Line Ma As we continue to see rising prices at the gas pumps and in grocery stores, it’s easy to forget that prices are also increasing …
This Holiday Season It’s Especially Important to Support Our Small Businesses Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Gawthrop Greenwood, PC, a regional law firm with offices in West Chester, PA and Greater Wilmington, DE, recently welcomed Jeremy Grivensky as an associate attorney practicing in …
Attorney Jeremy Grivensky Joins Gawthrop Greenwood’s Litigation Department Read More
Comcast announced it will increase speeds for its most popular Xfinity Internet tiers across 14 northeastern states from Maine through Virginia and the District of Columbia. The company will also …
Comcast Increasing Internet Speeds and Launches New 2 Gig Speed Tier Across the Northeast Read More
EXTON, PA — The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) this week announced the election of six new members to its Board of Directors.
Chester County Economic Development Council Welcomes Six New Board Members Read More