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Chester County Business News and Information

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.


Professionals
West Chester University / Women in Business

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: WCU Conference Celebrates National Women’s Small Business Month

- by Maryann Pugh

WEST CHESTER, PA — As the nation marks National Women’s Small Business Month, West Chester University (WCU) is hosting its annual Women’s Entrepreneurship Conference, spotlighting the vital contributions of women-owned businesses …

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Vishay Precision Group
Public Companies

Vishay Precision Group Presents Its First Sustainability Report, Showcasing Notable ESG Achievements

- by Timothy Alexander

MALVERN, PA — Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (NYSE: VPG) has unveiled its inaugural Sustainability Report, detailing the company’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives from 2022 to 2023. This comprehensive report …

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TECH360 - 2023
Business / Technology

ITAG Announces TECH360 Annual Technology Conference to Provide Essential Insights in Today’s Data-Driven World November 14 at Penn State University – Great Valley

- by Ellen Langas

EXTON, PA — While data informs the majority of today’s key strategic business decisions, leaders often struggle to keep up with the pace of changing technology and overwhelming options. In …

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Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc.
Business

Innovative Solutions & Support Expands Military Aviation Capabilities with Honeywell License Acquisition

- by Timothy Alexander

EXTON, PA — Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISSC) has announced a significant expansion of its military aviation capabilities following the acquisition of a license from Honeywell for various generations …

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