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The Chester County Economic Development Council is a private, non-profit economic development organization promoting smart growth in Chester County and the surrounding region for 60 years. The CCEDC provides proven financing solutions, cultivates workforce talent, leverages business partnerships, and fosters entrepreneurial collaboration. With the support of the private and public sectors, CCEDC initiates, implements and innovates programs that improve the business community and enhance the quality of life in Chester County. For more information, visit https://ccedcpa.com/.
MALVERN, PA — Just in time for its 10th anniversary, the leading support network for early-stage, technology-driven companies in southeastern Pennsylvania is announcing new leadership as it honors one of its …
Changing of the Guard at Chester County Economic Development Council’s Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n) Read More
EXTON, PA — Seedcopa, an affiliate of the Chester County Economic Development Council, is expanding its team after a record year of SBA 504 lending in Eastern Pennsylvania.
Seedcopa Welcomes Loan Operations Specialist Cathie Satterfield Read More
EXTON, PA —The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) this week announced the approval of a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan comprising input from more than 50 community and …
Chester County Economic Development Council Approves Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan Read More
EXTON, PA — With rising energy costs, and new energy and infrastructure policy affecting more business sectors than ever, the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is inviting professionals across …
Energy Leaders to Discuss Top Trends at Chester County Economic Development Council’s 10th Annual Energy Briefing Read More
EXTON, PA — “How are we doing in Chester County when it comes to the economy? Oh baby, we’re doing terrific,” said Patti Brennan as she shared expert insights for …
No Reason to Worry, Economy Is Adapting: Economic Outlook for Chester County and U.S. in 2022 Read More
EXTON, PA — The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) released its top milestones for fiscal year 2020-2021 after the global pandemic stretched into a second year.
Chester County Economic Development Council Reveals County’s Top Milestones of Past Year Read More
EXTON, PA — Seedcopa is once again the #1 SBA 504 Lender in Eastern Pennsylvania. The U.S. Small Business Administration ranked Seedcopa #1, with projects totaling more than $92 million. Forty-two …
Seedcopa Ranked Number One for SBA 504 Lending in Eastern Pennsylvania Read More
EXTON, PA — Leveraging the Chester County Economic Development Council‘s Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n), which services life sciences and advanced technology companies in southeastern Pennsylvania, i2n client companies have now …
$253 Million in Funding Raised for Local Life Sciences, Advanced Technology Companies Read More
EXTON, PA — More than 300 of the region’s top business leaders were in attendance as James E. McErlane, Senior Partner and Founding Member of Lamb McErlane PC, was inducted into …
James E. McErlane Inducted into Chester County Business Hall of Fame Read More
EXTON, PA — Despite significant concerns about revenue and labor shortages, 75% of surveyed Chester County businesses say they’ll return to pre-COVID operations and 77% report no change in the …
Key Findings of Chester County Business Reopening Survey Released Read More