Chester County Economic Development Council

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/.

CCEDC team
Business

Chester County Economic Development Council Receives Two Key “Excellence in Economic Development” Awards from the International Economic Development Council

- by Kristen Stewart

EXTON, PA — The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is receiving two key 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Awards from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), the largest organization of its kind …

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LionCage Pitch Competition
Business

LionCage Pitch Competition Offers Entrepreneurs Exposure and Connections, Chance to Win Cash

- by Kristen Stewart

MALVERN, PA — Invent Penn State LaunchBoxesTM at Brandywine and Great Valley and the Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n), an initiative of the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC), are partnering to deliver a …

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CCEDC's Chester County Hall of Fame Award
Communities

West Chester University President Christopher Fiorentino Inducted into Chester County Hall of Fame by Chester County Economic Development Council

- by Kristen Stewart

EXTON, PA — Just weeks ahead of his retirement, the beloved leader of the largest university within Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education was inducted into the Chester County Hall …

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2023 Viewers Choice Award Winner Penn's Grove
Education

Public Online Voting Opens March 20th for “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” Student Video Contest in Chester County and Delaware County

- by Kristen Stewart

EXTON, PA — Students from nine middle schools in Chester and Delaware counties are putting their final touches on videos they are producing for the 2024 What’s So Cool About …

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Catalyst Loan Fund
Business

Chester County Economic Development Council Reports $1.4 Million Remains Available to Businesses of All Sizes Through PA Catalyst Loan Fund

- by Maryann Pugh

EXTON, PA — The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is urging businesses of all sizes to take advantage of a fixed interest rate of 5.5% through the Pennsylvania Catalyst Loan …

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