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.
WAYNE, PA — Palvella Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: PVLA) recently appointed Jennifer J. McDonough as senior vice president of market access and patient services as the company prepares for a potential …
Palvella Appoints McDonough as SVP of Market Access, Patient Services Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. labor market added 178,000 jobs in March, rebounding sharply from a February decline and signaling a stabilizing economy, though longer-term trends suggest more moderate growth.
March Jobs Rebound Raises Questions About Economic Direction Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Free coffee, free t-shirts, and a morning full of community celebration are on tap as Wawa prepares to open its newest location in Kennett Square this …
Kennett Square Welcomes New Wawa With Free Coffee and Grand Opening Celebration Read More
EXTON, PA — A packed room of business leaders and community partners gathered for the Chester County United Way Corporate Sponsor Reception, where Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Dick …
Coach Dick Vermeil Draws Business Leaders to United Way Reception Read More
MALVERN, PA — Balfour Beatty Communities said it received the 2025 National Company Award from SatisFacts, based on resident feedback across its multifamily, student, and military housing portfolios.
Balfour Beatty Communities Wins 2025 SatisFacts National Award Read More
EXTON, PA — Energage said it has partnered with Axios to expand its Top Workplaces employer recognition program into metro Atlanta and the San Francisco Bay Area to highlight organizations …
Energage, Axios Partner to Expand Top Workplaces Awards Read More
EXTON, PA — Bentley Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY) announced it has opened submissions for its 2026 Year in Infrastructure event and YII Awards program, which recognizes infrastructure projects using the …
Bentley Systems Opens Submissions for 2026 Infrastructure Awards Read More
MALVERN, PA — The Institutes Designations announced it has launched a new Associate in Insurance AI (AIAI) credential aimed at helping insurance professionals understand and apply artificial intelligence in risk …
The Institutes Launch AI Designation for Insurance Professionals Read More
WAYNE, PA — Inverness Graham announced it has acquired Axcel Learning, an online professional education and certification platform, as part of its strategy to expand in the professional training sector.
Inverness Graham Acquires Axcel Learning Read More
MALVERN, PA — Trice Medical announced nationwide commercial availability of its FDA-cleared Tenex 2nd Generation System, an updated platform designed to expand minimally invasive treatment options for chronic tendon and …
Trice Medical Launches Tenex 2nd Generation System Nationwide Read More