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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.
VALLEY FORGE, PA — Vanguard has introduced the Vanguard High-Yield Active ETF (VGHY), an actively managed fixed income fund designed to provide investors with diversified exposure to high-yield corporate bonds. …
Vanguard Expands Active Bond ETF Lineup With Launch of High-Yield Fund Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — While the latest RE/MAX National Housing Report for August 2025 points to slowing sales and easing inventory across much of the U.S., Chester County continues to …
Chester County Market Defies National Slowdown as Prices Stay Elevated Read More
WAYNE, PA & ORLANDO, FL — Connect Life Sciences (CLS), a portfolio company of Argosy Healthcare Partners (AHP), has appointed Scott Dalton as Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant step …
Connect Life Sciences Names Scott Dalton as CEO to Drive Next Growth Phase Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Zillow’s latest housing market report shows sellers nationwide are stepping back as high costs sideline many buyers, slowing the pace of new listings and flattening home …
Why Chester County Defies the National Housing Market Slowdown Read More
NOTTINGHAM, PA — Herr Foods Inc. has announced a leadership transition as it enters a new chapter in its nearly 80-year history.
Herr Foods Names Third-Generation Leader as CEO in Family Transition Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — National rent trends are shifting downward, but Chester County renters remain under pressure as local costs continue to outpace both state and national averages.
Why Chester County Rents Defy the National Downward Trend Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Treasury reported that foreign investors added $2.1 billion in net capital inflows to U.S. securities and banking systems in July, as overseas …
Foreign Buyers Pour Billions Into U.S. Assets Despite Bank Liability Drop Read More
MALVERN, PA — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) will present its latest semiconductor and passive component technologies at PCIM Asia 2025 in Shanghai, highlighting solutions for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure …
Vishay to Showcase AI and EV Power Solutions at PCIM Asia 2025 Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: VRCA) announced that its partner Torii Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., now a subsidiary of Shionogi & Co., Ltd., has received approval from Japan’s …
Verrica Secures $10 Million Milestone as YCANTH Wins Approval in Japan Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration will waive most upfront fees for small manufacturers in fiscal year 2026, a move officials say will expand access to capital and …
SBA Waives Loan Fees to Fuel Small Manufacturers’ Role in U.S. Comeback Read More