Special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Set the Stage Main Line West Chester
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On Thursday November 6th, CCCBI had a fantastic ribbon cutting with Sarah Savelkoul, the owner of Set the Stage: Main Line West Chester.
Surrounded by her friends, family, and CCCBI Ambassadors, Sarah created a welcoming atmosphere and provided complimentary snacks and drinks for all.
Set the Stage Main Line West Chester is a premier choice for business and home staging in West Chester, PA and the Philadelphia Main Line, setting the standard for excellence in transforming properties into aspirational spaces!
Thanks to all who joined us to celebrate this ribbon cutting and congratulations to Sarah and Set the Stage Main Line West Chester!
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Last Business Before Business at Kennett Library
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Yesterday, CCCBI held our last monthly networking event of 2025!
Our staff and nearly 30 Members travelled to Kennett Library for a morning of coffee, connection and education.
Attendees were able to tour Kennett Library's facility, newly renovated in the summer of 2023. Their wide variety of programming for the community is one of the most prestigious in the county. It was eye-opening to see the unexpected, yet fitting, range of events and resources. From networking to learning and development to entertainment, Kennett Library has it all.
We were also excited to welcome fellow Chamber member Karen Moffit, owner and founder of Little Miss Moffitt, who provided delicious cookies for our guests to sample and take home. At Little Miss Moffitt their goal is to create Hugs Disguised as Cookies, helping you spread caring and kindness through their commitment to excellence in delivering exceptional products and gifting experiences.
Thank you to all who joined us!
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Last night, CCCBI was thrilled to host a special event with our Women Influencing Business Network, The Seasons of Your Career.
This highly anticipated event welcomed over seventy women to Fox Barn at Twenty9 for an evening of networking and an exclusive panel discussion with four CCCBI Members: Meridith Coyle - CEO of ANAU Kitchens, Gina Lizzo - Managing Editor of Main Line Today, Ana Welsh - Ana Welsh Leadership, and Marcia Zaruba O'Connor - CEO of The O'Connor Group.
Our panelists shared their experiences in a variety of fields. Their insights resonated with their peers, no matter the stage of their career. Guests left uplifted, energized and inspired by the successes, challenges and growth that these women have navigated.
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Special thanks to our sponsors, TD Bank, The O'Connor Group and Brandywine Cocktails & Coffee and our hosts, Fox Barn at Twenty9.
We are so grateful for all who joined us to create such camaraderie between the ladies of our community.
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Pennsylvania State Budget Update
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Pennsylvania lawmakers ended a 134-day budget impasse by approving a $50.1 billion spending plan, passing it in the House 156– 47 and in the Senate 40– 9, before Governor Josh Shapiro signed it.
The budget increases spending by approximately $2.5 billion (5%), with nearly all new funding directed to public schools, while relying on surplus dollars to maintain balance and leaving approximately $8 billion in reserves. It includes a new state earned income tax credit equal to 10% of a filer’s federal credit, saving qualifying families roughly $200 to $700, and delivers additional investments in social services and economic programs.
In negotiations, Democrats secured significant increases in education funding. At the same time, Republicans won a key concession: Democrats agreed not to move forward with efforts to make Pennsylvania the only major energy-producing state to require power plants to pay for carbon emissions.
The deal ends months of delayed funding for counties, schools, and nonprofits across Pennsylvania.
The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry assisted in drafting a letter to Pennsylvania's legislators on behalf of our local nonprofit organizations. Many of these charitable organizations provide a variety of essential services for residents across the county, creating growth and stimulation for our economy.
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Barclay Friends, A Kendal Affiliate, is a not-for-profit senior living community in West Chester that provides high-quality care in a welcoming and home-like environment for older adults. Founded in 1893 and rooted in the Quaker values of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship (known colloquially as the SPICES), Barclay Friends creates an environment where older adults are encouraged to grow, contribute, and engage meaningfully in life.
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Earlier this year, Barclay Friends converted its short-term rehabilitation wing into a brand-new, 24-apartment memory care neighborhood to meet the growing need of older adults with dementia.
“I’m excited to position Barclay Friends as a leader in dementia care,” said Maria Santangelo, CEO of Barclay Friends. Recently, Barclay Friends became the first senior living community in the area to be recognized with the Memory Care Seal of Excellence from the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP), a distinction earned by educating at least 80% of staff about how to engage and care for older adults with memory impairment.
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The campus includes inviting residential accommodations and a continuum of living options—Residential Living, Personal Care, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing. A focus on wellness of mind, body, and spirit helps community members maintain independence while receiving the support they need in a warm, neighborly environment.
With deep roots in West Chester and a forward-looking vision for aging well, Barclay Friends continues to celebrate the individuality of each person who becomes part of the community.
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