Car seat check at Del grand re-opening, March 22

CALN — The township Police Department will be participating in Del Toyota’s Grand Re-Opening event on Saturday, March 22 from 12p m-2 pm by performing car seat checks in Del’s  brand new facilities on Lincoln Highway. In addition to CTPD’s own CPS tech, City of Coatesville Police Department, Chester County Sheriff’s Office, and the Chester County Highway Project will be providing additional...

Signs of spring: ice cream, more outdoor tables

La Michoacana reopening for season, its companion grill expanding By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Armando Bernal (from left) takes an order as Daniel Castaneda puts toppings on a fresh fish taco that Martha Rodriguez has just prepared at Michoacana Grill. Looking for some sure signs of spring? The snow banks are decreasing in size, the clocks will spring forward on Sunday, and...

Jobs broker heralds seminar, partnership

County’s Hire One will offer free March 4 employment session in Exton Gary W. Smith (left), president and CEO of the Chester County Economic Development Council and Kevin Robins, CEO of the Midatlantic Employers’ Association, applaud their new partnership. Hire One, an initiative of the Chester County Economic Development Council, is announcing an employment seminar as well as a new partnership. The...

County: Disaster loans possible for small businesses

Companies adversely impacted by February storms urged to apply for aid Small businesses that sustained substantial economic injury from February’s ice and snowstorms, regardless of physical damage, may be eligible for financial assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), county officials said. “Small businesses and agricultural cooperatives that have lost business as a result...

La Comunidad Hispana announces new board chairman

Paul F. Huberty will assume post previously held by Alice Moorhead Paul F. Huberty The senior vice president for strategic planning and marketing at Chester County Hospital will take over as board chairman of La Comunidad Hispana (LCH), the Kennett Square nonprofit announced in a news release on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Paul F. Huberty, who is taking the reins from Alice Moorhead, said LCH offers quality...

Burgeoning regional brewery notches another Victory

Downingtown beer company wins state environmental award Victory Brewing Co. co-founders Ron Barchet (left) and Bill Covaleski accept the 2014 Sustainable Agriculture Business Leadership Award from the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA) earlier this month. The Victory Brewing Company was recently awarded the 2014 Sustainable Agriculture Business Leadership Award by the Pennsylvania...

Down-home brewery notches another Victory

Downingtown beer company wins state sustainability award Victory Brewing Co. co-founders Ron Barchet (left) and Bill Covaleski accept the 2014 Sustainable Agriculture Business Leadership Award from the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA) earlier this month. The Victory Brewing Company was recently awarded the 2014 Sustainable Agriculture Business Leadership Award by the Pennsylvania...

Two Chesco businesses awarded state grants

Money reportedly earmarked for energy-efficiency or pollution prevention Governor Tom Corbett has announced that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) awarded $996,713 in grants to help 134 small businesses across Pennsylvania invest in energy-efficiency or pollution-prevention projects, a DEP news release said. “These grants are yet another example of my administration’s commitment...

A journey from Rocky Mountains to Brandywine Valley

New head of Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau announced Susan Hamley The county’s snowy winter should make the new executive director of Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau (CCCVB) feel right at home. The CCCVB board announced on Thursday, Jan. 30, that Susan Hamley would take the reins of the organization, replacing Blair Mahoney, who retired. Hamley has held several executive...

Downingtown getting to heart of civic pride

 Debut Valentine’s Day promotion promises public display of affection An artist’s rendering shows how the Valentine’s-themed display will look. The Downingtown Main Street Association (DMSA) wants borough businesses to feel the love – and spread it to their customers. The association has launched an inaugural campaign of civic pride: “I Love D’TOWN.” Recognizing the positive feelings...