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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.
SEATTLE, WA — The U.S. housing market has shifted in favor of buyers for the first time in more than a decade, according to a recent report from Redfin. With 3.7 …
Time to Snag Your Dream Home? U.S. Housing Market Finally Swings in Buyers’ Favor After a Decade! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS) has announced a record-breaking $1.24 billion in spending on contracts with small businesses, small diverse businesses (SDBs), and veteran-owned business …
Pennsylvania Breaks Records with $1.24 Billion Investment Powering Small and Veteran-Owned Businesses Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has officially implemented the 2023 Merger Guidelines, jointly developed with the Department of Justice (DOJ), as the operational framework for merger-review analysis. …
FTC Unveils Bold Merger Rules to Protect Competition and Ensure Business Stability Read More
MALVERN, PA — A new report by the Insurance Research Council (IRC), Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists: 2017–2023, has revealed a troubling rise in uninsured and underinsured driver rates across the United …
Report Reveals Rise in Uninsured and Underinsured Drivers Across the U.S. Read More
MALVERN, PA — TELA Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: TELA) has announced that its Compensation Committee recently approved inducement grants of restricted stock units (RSUs) covering 7,200 shares of common stock. These grants, …
TELA Bio Announces Inducement Grants to Newly Hired Employees Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Recognizing that young adult cancer patients and survivors face unique challenges, ETHOS Treatment LLC is launching a virtual therapy program for Pennsylvania residents aged 18-35 who …
ETHOS Treatment Launches Virtual Therapy Program for Young Adult Cancer Patients and Survivors Read More
EXTON, PA — West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE: WST) has announced that its Board of Directors approved a second-quarter 2025 dividend of $0.21 per share.
West Pharmaceutical Services Declares $0.21 Dividend for Q2 2025 Read More
WEST BRANDYWINE, PA — Residents and staff at Freedom Village at Brandywine turned their enthusiasm for the Philadelphia Eagles’ playoff run into a meaningful opportunity to give back, spearheading two impactful …
Eagles Pride Powers Generosity: Freedom Village Gives Back with Heartwarming Community Initiatives Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) has officially announced the appointment of Dr. Jennifer Murray as its next Assistant Executive Director. Approved by the CCIU Board during its …
Dr. Jennifer Murray Named Assistant Executive Director of Chester County Intermediate Unit Read More
SEATTLE, WA — Black first-time home buyers are leading the market recovery, with 62% of Black buyers purchasing their first home in 2024, according to a new Zillow® survey. This record …
Breaking Barriers: How Black First-Time Home Buyers Are Leading the Way Despite Housing Hurdles Read More