Chester County News and Community Website
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.
VALLEY FORGE, PA — PJM Interconnection, the entity overseeing the largest electrical grid in the United States, is gearing up to handle the summer’s electricity demand in 2024, despite facing …
PJM Interconnection Braces for Summer with Tighter Electricity Reserves Amid Rising Demand Read More
EXTON, PA — Leadership Chester County proudly announces its eagerly anticipated event, the Nonprofit Meet & Greet, set to take place on Wednesday, May 8. Showcasing a diverse array of …
Leadership Chester County to Host Nonprofit Meet & Greet Read More
BERWYN, PA — In their first-quarter report for the year 2024, AMETEK Inc. (NYSE: AME), the electronic instruments and electromechanical devices manufacturer, has proclaimed a record-breaking sales figure of $1.74 …
AMETEK Inc.’s Record-Breaking Success: Q1 2024 Highlights Read More
SANTA CLARA, CA — The dream of homeownership is becoming increasingly out of reach for many Americans, as recent data from Realtor.com® reveals a significant rise in the household income …
Housing Affordability Strains as Required Income for Home Purchase Rises Read More
MALVERN, PA — Ecovyst Inc. (NYSE: ECVT), a leading chemical manufacturing company, has announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024, showcasing resilience and strategic growth …
Ecovyst Inc. Reports Growth in First Quarter Earnings, Projects Strong 2024 Outlook Read More
VALLEY FORGE, PA — A groundbreaking initiative aiming to bolster the efficiency and reliability of wholesale electricity markets has secured funding from the U.S. Department of Energy. This collaborative effort, …
Innovative Grid Management Project Wins Federal Funding to Enhance Electricity Markets Read More
SANTA CLARA, CA — The latest Realtor.com® Rental Report reveals a continuing trend of declining rent prices across the United States, with March marking the eighth consecutive month of decreases. …
U.S. Rental Market Shows Signs of Resilience Despite Continued Declines Read More
PAOLI, PA — COEUS Solutions has announced its recent rebranding to BridgeView Life Sciences following its spinoff from its parent company. This pivotal transition signifies the company’s commitment to scaling …
COEUS Solutions Rebrands as BridgeView Life Sciences to Amplify Support for Life Sciences Sector Read More
SEATTLE, WA — A recent study by Zillow has highlighted enduring disparities in housing affordability across the United States, with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) renter households facing …
New Report Reveals Persistent Racial Disparities in Housing Affordability Read More
MALVERN, PA — Neuronetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: STIM), a medical technology firm, awarded Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) equivalent to 55,650 shares of common stock to thirteen newly hired non-executive employees on …
Neuronetics Awards Stock Options to New Employees as Inducement Read More