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, […]

I’m a Chamber Member, Now What?

By: Ashley Pierce, WCCCC You’ve just become a new Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce member. How exciting! You’re taking a huge step as a business owner, expanding your network, connecting with your community, and supporting regional and economic growth. […]

The Importance of Connectivity for Small Businesses

Submitted by: Caitlin Ganley, Comcast Business Connections matter to small businesses. That’s not just about networking with the right people. Success depends on having the right technology in place to seamlessly connect with customers, suppliers, and employees.Here are five steps […]

Rural Landscape Design Guide by CCPC

 Check out the Chester County Planning Commission’s latest design guide — the fifth in a series of six guides to support the county’s designated landscape categories. The new guide features design elements for development within the county’s rural landscapes. As […]

Regional Update February 2024

Western Chester County Chamber connects businesses and organizations to resources, people and opportunity to strengthen and grow across our region. 2024 is shaping up to be an invigorating time for western Chester County Chamber of Commerce (WCCCC) as we roll […]

Reilly & Sons to Rebrand as Rhoads Energy

The move will streamline operations for affiliate of regional energy leader Submitted by: Scott Beeler, Beeler Communications Reilly & Sons, Inc., the fuel provider that has served Chester County since 1973, is about to get a new name and logo. […]