Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce is proud to provide special recognition to the ChescoWest small business community each February by presenting the Western Chester County Small Business of the Year Award at the annual Member Extravaganza hosted at Coatesville Country Club. […]
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Strengthening and Reimagining the Workforce of the Future in Chester County
Attention Employers, HR Professionals and Business Owners Pennsylvania CareerLink Chester County is thrilled to share an exciting opportunity with you and your network! The Chester County Workforce Development Board (WDB) and Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) are proud to […]
New Legislative Group Assembled for Business Competition
By: Christen Smith Boosting business competition in Pennsylvania remains at the top of state lawmakers’ minds, who remain keenly aware of the state’s ever-shrinking workforce. What’s new for this year, however, is the Competitiveness Caucus, a group of lawmakers from […]
Unemployment Compensation Seminar Offerings for Employers
PA CareerLink® Chester County has partnered with the PA Department of Labor Office of Unemployment Compensation to offer a series of seminars on a variety of topics that Employers experience when dealing with Unemployment Compensation. Whether it’s Separation Issues, Relief from Charges, Understanding […]
Membership Perks | Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce
Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce is a member organization made up of 400+ business owners, community leaders, and professionals across 115 industries. The Chamber works to connect members to new opportunities, resources, and relationships to help their business grow. Members of […]
Chester County Commissioners Approve New County Leadership Structure
In a move they say “strengthens the administrative leadership” of Chester County government, the Board of Commissioners announced the restructuring of the county’s top administrative positions, naming David Byerman as chief executive officer, and Erik Walschburger as chief operating officer. […]
WCCCC 2025 Event Calendar + A NEW Way to Sponsor!
As the year starts to draw to a close, the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce is preparing our 2025 event calendar to bring our members another incredible year of networking, educational, and legislative events. Throughout 2025 and beyond, WCCCC […]
Governor Shapiro Signs Permitting Reform Executive Order
Last week, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an Executive Order last week creating the PA Permit Fast Track Program, which aims to streamline the Commonwealth’s permitting process for key economic development and infrastructure projects, increase transparency, and accelerate timelines to ensure state government […]
Caln Township Update – November 2024
WCCCC held the 24th Annual Municipal Update Luncheon this November at G.A. Vietri, Inc. in Coatesville. The event, presented by Pennsylvania American Water, was our biggest yet, with municipal leaders, community advocates, business owners, and elected officials in attendance. The Caln […]
The Importance of Third Places in Business and Beyond
By: Morgan Swindler, WCCCC Third places, as defined by sociologist Ray Oldenburg in his book The Great Good Place, are essential for fostering community interaction and social cohesion. Historically, these spaces have included cafes, parks, community centers, roller rinks, libraries, […]