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PENNSYLVANIA — On Monday, Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order establishing the Commonwealth Workforce Transformation Program (CWTP), a new job training initiative in Pennsylvania. The program aims to support …
Pennsylvania Launches Innovative Workforce Transformation Program, Leading the Way in Job Training and Economic Opportunity Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — Leaving big shoes to fill, Councilman Ed Simpson announced his retirement from Coatesville City Council after serving the City’s residents since 2003. During a City Council meeting …
City of Coatesville Councilman Ed Simpson Steps Down After 20 Years of Dedicated Service Read More
ELKINS PARK, PA — On Tuesday morning, the House Majority Policy Committee organized a roundtable in Montgomery County to examine the potential of historical preservation to boost tourism and spur …
Roundtable Examines How Historical Preservation Can Drive Economic Development Read More
MEDIA, PA — The Delaware County Redevelopment Authority (DCRDA) announced it is soliciting feedback on the proposed policies and procedures for the Delaware County Land Bank. The Delaware County Redevelopment …
Delaware County Land Bank Policies Up For Review Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — Millions of dollars in state funding will help pave the way for the construction of a $65 million mixed-use commercial and entertainment development project in Coatesville, bringing …
350 New Jobs Coming to Coatesville Read More
EXTON, PA — Gary W. Smith, President and CEO of the Chester County Economic Development Council, has once again been named to the Philadelphia metro area’s listing of the Power …
Chester County Business Leader Named to Power 100 by Philadelphia Business Journal Read More
EXTON, PA — Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has announced close to $1 million in job training and workforce development funding for programs run by the Chester County Economic Development Council …
Chester County Granted Almost $1 Million in Funding for Job Training, Workforce Development Read More
EXTON, PA —  Concluding an unprecedented fiscal year 2019-2020, the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) recently unveiled key milestones that emerged in an economy upended by COVID-19.
Chester County Economic Development Council Unveils Economic Milestones for Unprecedented 2019-2020 Fiscal Year Read More
EXTON, PA — The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) and the Chester County Board of Commissioners are announcing the 2018 launch of a county-wide, comprehensive survey for business decision …
Chester County Launches 2018 Survey of Region’s Top Business Decision Makers Read More