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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/.
WEST CHESTER, PA — On the heels of Friday’s Bureau of Labor Statistics report that COVID-19-ravaged bars, restaurants and retail have shed even more jobs, while the larger economy has gained …
Chester County Announces a Free, 3-week Manufacturing Boot Camp Read More
EXTON, PA — The Chester County Solid Waste Authority launched its Zero Waste Plan on Wednesday with a panel hosted by the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) covering how …
Chester County Kicks Off Zero Waste Plan with Panel Hosted by Chester County Economic Development Council Read More
MALVERN, PA — 8BioMed, a biotech company that develops hemoglobin-based oxygen carriers refined from bovine blood, is launching 8HUB, a 23,000 square-foot incubator in Malvern, PA designed for bioprocessing and life …
Life Sciences Incubator 8HUB Opens in Chester County Read More
EXTON, PA — Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has announced close to $1 million in job training and workforce development funding for programs run by the Chester County Economic Development Council …
Chester County Granted Almost $1 Million in Funding for Job Training, Workforce Development Read More
EXTON, PA — The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) released the video companion to its 17th Annual Economic Outlook titled “Impacts of COVID-19 on a Post-Election Economy.”
Chester County’s Economic Outlook, Impacts of COVID-19 on a Post-Election Economy Read More
EXTON, PA — Seedcopa, a leading provider of SBA 504 and other below-market loans, has been ranked number one by the U.S. Small Business Administration for attaining the most SBA …
Seedcopa Ranked Number One for SBA 504 Lending in Eastern Pennsylvania Read More
EXTON, PA — Concluding an unprecedented fiscal year 2019-2020, the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) recently unveiled key milestones that emerged in an economy upended by COVID-19.
Chester County Economic Development Council Unveils Economic Milestones for Unprecedented 2019-2020 Fiscal Year Read More
EXTON, PA — What is it like for diverse populations to seek – and provide – health care during COVID-19?
Providers & Patients Scrutinize Health Care Equity in the Age of COVID-19 Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — What is it like for diverse populations to seek – and provide — health care during COVID-19?
Chester County Economic Development Council Focuses On Health Care Equity & Diverse Populations During COVID-19 Read More
EXTON, PA — The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is pledging organizational change as it assembles 17 thought leaders from the region who are committed to bringing diversity, equity …
Chester County Economic Development Council Makes Pledge for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Read More