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...

Brumbaugh Wealth Management named small business of the year

Kimberly Brumbaugh and Andrew Storti of Brumbaugh Wealth Management display their award for Small Business of The Year from the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry. EXTON — The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry awarded Brumbaugh Wealth Management with their prestigious Small Business of the Year Award.  The award was presented to Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Kimberly...

CCBI to host Small Business Dinner, Jan. 22

MALVERN — The Chester County Chamber continues with a special tradition in 2015: The Small Business Dinner- A Salute to the Spirit of Free Enterprise. This event is designed to spotlight the very important role that small businesses have in Chester County’s economy. Two awards are being presented: the Small Business of the Year and the Nonprofit of the Year. The Small Business of the Year Award...

CCCBI honors PA Sen. John Rafferty

12th annual ‘Salute to Leadership’ award By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times (Pictured L-R) CCCBI President & CEO – Guy Ciarrocchi, Pennsylvania State Senator – John Rafferty, CCCBI V.P. – Marianne Martelli & CCCBI Chairman – Joel Frank. NEW YORK — The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry (CCCBI) honored Pennsylvania State Senator, John...

Chamber of Business & Industry endorses three

Corbin, Hennessey, Walker earn group’s nod The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry this week announced its endorsement of three Chester County State Legislative candidates: incumbents Becky Corbin of the 157th District and Tim Hennessey of the 26th District as well as Cuyler Walker, who is seeking to replace State Rep. Chris Ross, who is not seeking reelection in the 158th District. All...

County seeking green-business nominees

Firms involved in eco-friendly practices invited to apply for recognition Know a business deserving of recognition for its environmentally-friendly practices? The county wants to hear from you. Retail, manufacturing, small business, corporations and institutions are invited to participate in the “Green Business” award program.  The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry and the Chester...