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The Chester County Economic Development Council is a private, non-profit economic development organization promoting smart growth in Chester County and the surrounding region for 60 years. The CCEDC provides proven financing solutions, cultivates workforce talent, leverages business partnerships, and fosters entrepreneurial collaboration. With the support of the private and public sectors, CCEDC initiates, implements and innovates programs that improve the business community and enhance the quality of life in Chester County. For more information, visit https://ccedcpa.com/.
EXTON, PA — The leader of one of the world’s preeminent public gardens will soon be inducted into the Chester County Hall of Fame by the Chester County Economic Development …
Longwood Gardens President and CEO Paul B. Redman to be Inducted into Chester County Hall of Fame by Chester County Economic Development Council Read More
EXTON, PA —– Starting Monday, a one-month application window opens for small businesses to apply for up to $2,000 in funding for professional services through the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC)’s New …
Chester County Economic Development Council Offers Micro Grants for Mentoring and Professional Services for Small Businesses Through New Business Champions Program Read More
EXTON, PA — At the 13th Annual SEI Energy Briefing held February 11 at the Chester County Economic Development Council, David Velazquez, President and CEO, PECO and Asim Haque, Senior Vice President of Governmental and Member …
SEI Energy Briefing Cautions: Rise of AI and Insatiable Demand for Power Requires Focused and Flexible Policies to Build and Maintain Capacity Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — For the first time, four of Chester County’s prominent organizations are jointly hosting a milestone gathering of industry leaders to pinpoint the pivotal issues shaping Southeastern Pennsylvania’s …
Chester County Hosts Landmark Event Featuring CEOs from Wawa, Vanguard, CTDI and CHOP Read More
EXTTON, PA — With an eye on the nation’s fluctuating energy economy, the Smart Energy Initiative (SEI) of Southeastern, PA announces its 13th Annual Energy Briefing, scheduled for Tuesday, February 11 from …
SEI Annual Energy Briefing, February 11, Addresses Surging Energy Demand, Alternative Sources, Innovative Management and Coordination Read More
EXTON, PA — On the heels of the U.S. Presidential Inauguration, the region’s longest-running economic outlook event was presented Wednesday by the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) before a standing-room …
Chester County Economic Development Council Presents 21st Annual Economic Outlook to Packed Audience Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s next generation of agricultural leaders is taking root, thanks to the PA Farm Bill Agriculture & Youth Grants. Among the $501,123 awarded to 58 organizations across 29 …
Growing the Future in Chester County with PA Farm Bill Ag & Youth Grants Read More
EXTON, PA — The U.S. Treasury Department has informed the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) that the organization has achieved the next major step in becoming a Community Development …
Chester County Economic Development Council Awarded $300,000 on Path to Becoming a Community Development Financial Institution Read More
EXTON, PA — The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is releasing key milestones for fiscal year 2024, after a year of remarkable growth for the 64-year-old organization.
Chester County Economic Development Council Announces Milestones After Fiscal Year of 130 Projects and $98,138,481 in Total Funding Read More
EXTON, PA — More than 1,000 girls, parents and educators from more than a hundred schools in 8 counties discovered exciting career opportunities in STEM fields during the 24th annual Girls Exploring …
Empowering the Next Generation: Girls Dive Into STEM at GETT 2023! Read More