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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.
EXTON, PA — AmerCareRoyal LLC (ACR), a portfolio company of Oridian Capital Partners, has acquired the assets of RediBagUSA, expanding its sustainable packaging business and marking the company’s 11th acquisition …
ACR Broadens Packaging Business With RediBagUSA Acquisition Read More
BERWYN, PA — Envestnet Inc. has expanded its alternative investment research platform by introducing analyst-approved interval funds, a move aimed at helping financial advisors evaluate private market investments as demand …
Envestnet Expands Private Markets Research for Advisors Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — QVC Group Inc. (OTCID: QVCAQ, QVCBQ, QVCPQ) last week received court approval for its Chapter 11 restructuring plan, clearing the way to reduce its debt by …
QVC Group Wins Court Approval to Cut $5.3 Billion in Debt Read More
WAYNE, PA — Ecovyst Inc. (NYSE: ECVT) will report its second-quarter 2026 financial results on Aug. 5 and host a conference call with investors to discuss the performance of its …
Ecovyst Sets Aug. 5 Date for Second-Quarter Results Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County’s housing market remained significantly more competitive than the national market in June, with homes routinely selling at or above asking price as limited inventory …
What Makes Chester County One of Pennsylvania’s Toughest Housing Markets? Read More
PHILADELPHIA — Citadel Credit Union has signed a multi-year agreement to become the official credit union of Drexel Athletics, using a broad sponsorship that combines athletic branding, student engagement and …
Citadel Credit Union Expands Philadelphia Presence With Drexel Deal Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Calista has begun selling its hair tools and haircare products through Macys.com, extending the West Chester company’s retail distribution as it seeks broader access to U.S. …
Calista Expands Retail Reach With Macy’s Online Launch Read More
WAYNE, PA — Education Management Solutions secured a contract to supply simulation and training technology across North Carolina’s 58-member community college system, expanding the company’s reach in healthcare and first-responder …
EMS Wins North Carolina Community College Training Contract Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County’s housing market remains tilted toward sellers in 2026 as limited inventory, elevated mortgage rates and rising rents kept homeownership out of reach for many …
Chester County Housing Shortage Keeps Prices Elevated Read More
VALLEY FORGE, PA — Vanguard has introduced a free investment simulation for high school classrooms as more states require personal finance education for graduation, expanding the firm’s effort to provide …
Vanguard Expands Financial Education Push With Free High School Investing Simulator Read More