CCCBI salutes contestants in County Civics Bee
Nathaniel Giushurst (center) with various guest judges after winning the Chester County Civics Bee — including County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Michelle Kickline and Josh Maxwell and State Rep. John Lawrence.
The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry (CCCBI) hosted the inaugural Chester County Regional Civics Bee this past Saturday, April 15th, as part of the US Chamber of Commerce...
CCCBI to hold Summer Solstice Celebration, June 21
The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry (CCCBI) is hosting a Summer Solstice Celebration on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 5:00PM – 8:00PM at The Inn at Grace Winery at 50 Sweetwater Rd, Glen Mills, PA.
Sip wine under the summer sun while overlooking the beautiful grounds of the Inn at Grace Winery. The Summer Solstice Celebration is an opportunity for everyone to come together for a...
The fact-challenged whiners are winning on COVID, and we’re all going to lose
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Well, ready or not, we’re reopening.
Tomorrow, restaurants will be allowed to operate at 50% capacity, it looks like the college football leagues that initially cancelled will now try to play and there is increasing pressure for local school districts to resume in-person instruction.
Now, understand, these moves aren’t based on science or that things...
Despite good motivations, county’s antibody test plan was an expensive screw up
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
There are times you hate to be right, and this is one of them.
Way back in May, I questioned the decision by Chester County Health to use untested and likely inaccurate antibody testing (https://chescotimes.com/?p=31851) — and to use it only on a limited population, those with symptoms. I argued that broad diagnostic testing and contact tracing was...
Op/Ed: Government run healthcare won’t improve care and won’t save money
By Guy Ciarrocchi, President & CEO of the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry
Guy Ciarrocchi
Healthcare for the overwhelming majority of Americans is very good. However, some costs are too high and for some healthcare is not accessible.
So, this is the challenge for thoughtful policy-makers. The question is how to make good healthcare accessible to everyone. The answer must...
Yup, it’s ‘Lawyers, Guns and Money’ time
Could the unthinkable happen in Unionville on Election Day?
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
It’s not even Labor Day yet and Election 2016 is already deeply into weeds of crazy, with apparent Russian Intelligence hackers seeking to impact two local congressional races, the local Corporate Republican Liberation Front is up to its old tricks and once unthinkable scenarios are now entirely plausible...
CCCBI’s Women Influencing Business Conference:
Networking, collaboration & helping women grow on their professional journeys
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
Conference attendees (L-R) Michelle Venema, Director of Business Development, Brumbaugh Wealth Management; Mary-Ellen Allen, Partner – Lamb McErlane; and Christina Wagoner, Director of Corporate Partnerships – YMCA of Greater Brandywine.
WEST CHESTER – This week,...
CCCBI to host 3rd annual business showcase
A venue for local businesses to connect
MALVERN, PA – On Tuesday, June 30, The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry hosts the 3rd Annual Business Showcase. This year’s showcase takes place from 4 pm – 7 pm at Bayard Rustin High School in West Chester, PA. This event is free to attend.
The Business Showcase provides a casual environment for attendees to connect with local...
CCCBI hosts prep session for DNC, Pope visits
MALVERN — The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry will host Historic Happenings: WMF 2015 and DNC 2016, Be Part of History, On Friday, April 24.
Over the next 15 months, the Philadelphia Region hosts The World Meeting of Families & Papal Visit (September 22-27); and, less than a year later, the 2016 Democratic National Convention (July 25-28, 2016).
Andi Coyle, of VISIT PHILADELPHIA®...
Reward offered for info on Lincoln U. vandals
Racist epitaph painted on university entrance
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
A reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest of the individual or individuals responsible for spray-painting a racial epitaph on the entrance of the main campus of Lincoln University, the nation’s oldest predominantly African-American college.
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan and the Chester...
