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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.
WAYNE, PA — Palvella Therapeutics, Inc. has completed its merger with Pieris Pharmaceuticals, Inc., forming a unified company under the name Palvella Therapeutics, Inc. Shares of the newly combined company will …
Palvella Therapeutics and Pieris Pharmaceuticals Finalize Merger to Focus on Rare Disease Treatments Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — James Doyle, Esquire has been elected as the 2025 President of the Chester County Bar Association (CCBA). He has served on the CCBA’s Board of Directors …
James Doyle, Esquire, Elected President of the Chester County Bar Association Read More
MALVERN, PA — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) has introduced the VOR1060M4, a 1 Form A solid-state relay designed for advanced energy storage, industrial, and mobility applications. The new device delivers …
Vishay Intertechnology Unveils High-Performance Solid-State Relay Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: VRCA) has announced a significant stock option grant to David Zawitz, the company’s newly appointed Chief Operating Officer. The Compensation Committee approved a …
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Grants Stock Option to New COO David Zawitz Read More
SEATTLE, WA — Redfin’s Homebuyer Demand Index has climbed to its highest level since September 2023, signaling a steady rise in housing market activity. The index, which tracks home tours and …
Homebuyers Defy High Rates in Stunning Market Surge—What’s Driving the Comeback? Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — ChesPenn Health Services (CPHS), a key provider of healthcare in Coatesville since 2007, has announced plans to conclude its operations in the community following the end of …
ChesPenn Health Services to Transition Out of Coatesville in 2025 Read More
EXTON, PA — Protective Life Corporation, a subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc., has partnered with iPipeline® to improve the order entry process for financial professionals using the Laser App solution. …
Protective Life Partners with iPipeline to Transform Financial Documentation Read More
ATLANTA, GA, and BERWYN, PA — Merit Financial Advisors has merged with Trinity Financial Partners, a Berwyn-based financial planning firm, growing its operations and adding $603 million in assets under …
Merit Financial Advisors Expands with Trinity Financial Partners Merger Read More
WAYNE, PA — – GPS Trackit, a video and fleet telematics company backed by Inverness Graham, has announced the acquisition of Zonar Systems, Inc., a leading provider of smart fleet management …
GPS Trackit Acquires Zonar Systems to Strengthen Fleet Management Solutions Read More
MALVERN, PA — PQ has announced its agreement to acquire the specialty silicate business of the Sibelco Group, currently operated at the Lödöse plant in Sweden.
PQ to Acquire Sibelco Group’s Specialty Silicate Business in Sweden Read More