Joint-Chamber Business After Hours
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Last week’s Business After Hours at The Colonial Theatre had networking so good, it was scary!
With over 70 attendees representing CCCBI and the Phoenixville Regional Chamber of Commerce, the evening was full of opportunities to build twice as many connections and spark new collaborations.
Thank-you to The Colonial Theatre for providing the perfect setting and everyone who joined us for an unforgettable evening!
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Celebrating National Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day
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At the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry, we’re proud to champion local business, foster connections, and create opportunities for our members to thrive.
Thank you for being a part of our chamber community and supporting the work we do every day.
As we continue to celebrate Local Chamber of Commerce Month throughout October, we want to hear what YOU think about your Membership! Send your feedback or a testimonial to Abby Wolfe so we can keep building our Chamber together!
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Special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Positive Wiring
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Last Wednesday, CCCBI joined Positive Wiring to celebrate the grand opening of their new location and 5 year anniversary!
From the start, Positive Wiring has been about more than cables and connections. It has always been about people, relationships, and building something meaningful together. The crowd of friends, business leaders and community members who came to support Matt and his team created such a welcoming and fun environment.
Congratulations to Matt and best of luck for many years to come!
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Special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Mercy LIFE Chester County
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The Trinity Health PACE programs are nationally recognized for providing high quality, comprehensive care in the communities they serve. Michael Staiber from Mercy LIFE Chester County orchestrated the ribbon cutting at their 6th location in Coatsville.
The program started with some moving prayer sessions and there were multiple awards given out to staff members for exceptional service.
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Some great heavy hors d' Oeuvres were provided and multiple EMS and fire trucks came to support this new locations ribbon cutting.
Congratulations to Mercy LIFE!
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Pennsylvania: The Only State in the Northeast with a Growing Economy
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Pennsylvania is the only Northeast state with an expanding economy, according to an Axios study by Chief Economist Mark Zandi. The study was based on personal income, state-level performance in jobs, housing starts, and industrial production. Only 16 out of 50 states were identified as having current economic growth, meaning 20 states are in or near a recession.
The Commonwealth has been identified as PA, one of the 20 Best States for Business, and has stood out as the only state in the Northeast, ranking #9 in the nation for investment site-readiness programs. While PA was ranked #17, maintaining the same ranking from 2024, but down two spots from 2023. PA placed 17th overall, thanks to a strong economy and infrastructure, but struggled in the workforce development and business friendliness rankings.
PA's recent policy updates have significantly improved interest in business investment. The introduction of the Permit Fast Track Program for significant projects and the Payback guarantee has reduced uncertainty for businesses, compelling agencies to act faster on permits or refund fees. Investment in PASITES has increased land and awarded $113 million for 29 projects across the Commonwealth. Initiatives such as PASmart aim to improve workforce development, expand skills training, and make PAs significantly more competitive for businesses looking to expand. These policy updates have attracted $25 billion in private-sector investment, creating 12,000 new jobs and positioning PA as a national leader in economic development. These policies have driven Investment in AI, such as Amazon's 20$ billion investments, creating thousands of jobs for the Commonwealth.
Other funding sources include the Main Street Matters grant program, which provides $20 million statewide for streetscape and infrastructure upgrades. In Pittsburgh, local, state, and private investors committed $600 million to a "collective investment plan," including $62.6 million for upgrades to public spaces and infrastructure. These investments aim to draw in additional investment and development, creating thousands of jobs and improving urban centers' infrastructure.
Pennsylvania stands as a leader in the Northeast, reflecting the Commonwealth's policies to create a competitive environment for businesses and employers. PA's investments aim to reduce economic uncertainty and drive innovation, building a stronger economy for PA.
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Weight Management & Wellness Online
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When Nothing Has Worked, We’re Here to Help You Lose Weight—And
Keep It Off for Good!
We’re excited to announce the Grand Opening of Weight Management & Wellness Online in Malvern, PA!
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Led by nationally recognized obesity expert Dr. Marsha Novick, our practice offers compassionate, science-based care for both adults and children struggling with weight, especially when traditional diet and exercise haven’t worked—available in-person or virtually across PA, DE, NJ, NY, MD, DC, and VA.
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With over 20 years of experience and caring for thousands of people, Dr. Novick provides customized, physician-supervised weight loss plans using medical oversight, nutrition and lifestyle counseling, lab testing, individual doctor and dietitian appointments, FDA-approved medications, and meal replacements, tailored to fit your goals and lifestyle. We also support those needing rapid weight loss before surgery or medical procedures.
What sets us apart? Our approach focuses on more than just the scale. We integrate behavior change, meal planning, stress management, and ways to cope with food-related issues into every plan, helping you build lasting habits for long-term health. Programs last at least a year not only to lose weight, but to keep it off for good - 95% of our patients complete their program with significant, sustainable weight loss.
Whether you're just starting your journey or looking to restart, we offer accessible, sustainable solutions—because we know weight loss isn’t one-size-fits-all.
FREE initial consultation. Appointments are available now—in Malvern or online. Let’s build a healthier you—together!
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We’d love to hear from and highlight your business! We are seeking member spotlight stories to include in our weekly newsletter!
Email your news to abby@chescochamber.org
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