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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.
AVONDALE, PA — CQ Medical has acquired .decimal, expanding its portfolio of radiotherapy products and manufacturing capabilities as demand grows for precision cancer-treatment technologies.
CQ Medical Acquires .decimal to Expand Cancer Care Portfolio Read More
A growing number of U.S. homebuyers are competing for multigenerational properties despite substantially higher prices, reflecting rising demand for shared-family living arrangements as housing and childcare costs remain elevated, according …
Multigenerational Homes Draw Premium Prices Amid Tight Supply Read More
WAYNE, PA — Ecovyst (NYSE: ECVT) raised its 2026 earnings outlook after first-quarter sales climbed 50%, driven by stronger sulfuric acid demand, refinery activity, and contributions from recently acquired production …
Ecovyst Raises Outlook After Sulfuric Acid Sales Surge Read More
BERWYN, PA — Envestnet reported that average annual retainer fees charged by financial advisors have climbed 52% since 2023 as wealth-management firms increasingly shift toward planning-focused service models and reassess …
Advisor Retainer Fees Jump 52% as Planning Models Shift Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration has launched a nationwide small-business competition offering $1 million in cash prizes as the agency seeks to highlight entrepreneurship and economic growth …
SBA Launches $1 Million Pitch Contest Ahead of U.S. 250th Read More
MALVERN, PA — TELA Bio (Nasdaq: TELA) granted restricted stock units covering 89,250 shares to 12 newly hired employees as the medical device maker continues expanding its commercial operations and …
TELA Bio Expands Workforce With Nasdaq Equity Grants Read More
WAYNE, PA — Palvella Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PVLA) said it remains on track to submit a New Drug Application in the second half of 2026 for QTORIN rapamycin after reporting …
Palvella Eyes 2027 Launch After Positive Phase 3 Results Read More
WAYNE, PA — Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACRS) outlined plans for multiple mid- and late-stage clinical milestones this year as the biotechnology company advances experimental treatments for asthma, atopic dermatitis …
Aclaris Expands Immunology Pipeline Ahead of Key Trial Data Read More
MALVERN, PA — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) introduced a compact proximity sensor designed for smart home, industrial and office devices that require longer-range detection in space-constrained hardware designs.
Vishay Debuts Compact Sensor With Longer Detection Range Read More
WAYNE, PA — TekniPlex reported lower workplace injury rates, reduced water consumption, and increased waste diversion across its global manufacturing operations in its fiscal 2025 sustainability report.
TekniPlex Reports Lower Injury Rates, Water Use in FY2025 Read More