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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.
BERWYN, PA — AscellaHealth has released its Q2 2025 Specialty & Rare Pipeline Digest™, offering stakeholders a detailed look at the rapidly evolving landscape of specialty and rare disease therapies. The …
AscellaHealth’s Latest Digest Tracks Surge in Specialty and Rare Disease Drug Approvals Read More
MALVERN, PA — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) has introduced a new series of advanced silicon carbide (SiC) Schottky diodes aimed at boosting efficiency in high-speed, hard-switching power systems. The …
Vishay Unveils Next-Gen SiC Schottky Diodes for High-Efficiency Power Designs Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: VRCA) announced a significant surge in demand for its lead product, YCANTH®, in the second quarter of 2025, reporting 13,434 dispensed applicator …
Verrica Reports Strong Q2 Growth as YCANTH Demand Accelerates Read More
VANCOUVER, BC & WAYNE, PA — SEMCAP Food & Nutrition has announced a significant minority investment in Fresh Prep, a Canadian meal subscription company known for its zero-waste innovation and …
SEMCAP Invests in Fresh Prep to Drive Sustainable Meal Kit Growth Across Canada Read More
EXTON, PA — The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) has announced the promotion of Jim Hammond from Vice President of Finance to Chief Financial Officer, marking a significant leadership …
Jim Hammond Named CFO at Chester County Economic Development Council Read More
EXTON, PA — Temp-tations, the Exton-based kitchenware and home brand, has announced a new partnership with The Link Companies, a top sales and marketing agency serving the gift and home …
Temp-tations Partners with The Link Companies to Expand National Retail Reach Read More
DEVON, PA — As global industries grapple with rapid technological shifts and evolving workplace demands, 2nd Careers is emerging as a vital solution for organizations struggling to access critical expertise …
2nd Careers Taps Seasoned Talent to Redefine the Future of Work Read More WEST CHESTER, PA — DAM Fashion by Deborah Ann Mack recently opened its new, significantly larger boutique at 125 Church Street in West Chester. Nearly tripling the size of its …
DAM Fashion by Deborah Ann Mack Unveils Expanded Couture Boutique in West Chester Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sales of new single-family homes in the United States fell sharply in May, signaling potential headwinds in the housing market despite rising prices and growing inventory.
New Home Sales Drop Sharply in May as Inventory Grows and Prices Rise Read More
MALVERN, PA — The Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I), an affiliate of The Institutes, has announced the appointment of Patrick Schmid as its new chief insurance officer, effective July 11, 2025. …
Patrick Schmid Appointed Chief Insurance Officer at Insurance Information Institute Read More