- Key Financial, Inc.
- Aire Serv of West Chester
- Talbott Bookkeeping Services, LLC
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Business After Hours with the Board of Directors and Copper Pony at General Warren
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Last Thursday, CCCBI hosted our August Board of Directors meeting and Business After Hours at the historic General Warren!
Our team was thrilled to welcome over 100 Chamber Members to this sold out event.
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This annual BAH is one of our favorites each year, not only because of the terrific venue, but because of the excitement that comes from both our board and our attendees at the opportunity to connect and engage.
General Warren's outdoor bar and patio was the perfect setting for our staff, board, members and perspective members to gather and learn about where CCCBI is currently and where we're headed in the months to come. As a surprise raffle prize, our hosts also offered an overnight stay for two!
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To make this year special, General Warren partnered with fellow CCCBI member, Copper Pony, a new mobile bar that exudes rustic charm and elegance. It is crafted from a converted horse trailer and nestled in the heart of Chester County, PA.
Copper Pony's selection of beer and wine drew guests out, even in the heat, to connect over a cold beverage.
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"It was a fantastic experience getting to sit in on our board meeting and be a part of the monthly updates and idea sharing that happens," said Jarrod Rabatin, CCCBI's Director of Member Engagement.
"CCCBI Ambassador, Tim Gemmell, and his team at the General Warren did an incredible job showcasing his 18th Century Country Inn with its indoor and outdoor dining options, where a great night of networking took place. This was an incredible event for all of our Chester County community members and I look forward to attending next year's event!"
Thank you to everyone who joined us for such a memorable evening!
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We're looking forward to our next monthly networking event, Business Before Business at Lavazza, on Tuesday, September 23rd.
Both Business After Hours and Business Before Business have been filling venue capacities very quickly, so don't wait to register you and your colleagues!
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Chester County Chamber Classic Followed by Famous Surf & Turf Dinner
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On Tuesday afternoon, CCCBI held our Annual Golf Outing at the exquisite Applebrook Golf Club in Malvern.
This signature event brought over 100 golfers from businesses across Chester County together for great day on the green thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, Constellation.
Upon their arrival, every golfer received a hat with our beautiful new "Chester County Chamber Classic" logo thanks to our Appreciation Sponsor, WSFS Bank, as well as a Free Cold Brew certificate from Twin Valley Coffee and specialty golf balls from Constellation. We saw several of our new hats being sported during the delicious lunch, sponsored by IBEW 654, prior to tee-off.
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"Our Annual Golf Outing is a prestigious tradition that brings our business community together like no other," said CCCBI President & CEO, Laura Manion. "With beautiful weather and great company, it was the perfect day to celebrate connection and camaraderie amongst our members."
After the outing, we welcomed nearly 30 more Members to Applebrook for the famous Surf & Turf Dinner, sponsored by Comcast! The notoriety doesn't just come from the food, this portion of the day is about enjoying the company of fellow Members while celebrating the spirit of our CCCBI community.
Thanks to Matlack Florist and Bluebird Distilling, each and every one of our attendees was able to enjoy a complimentary bourbon tasting and take home a fresh bouquet of flowers to end the night.
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This memorable day would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors. Thank you to all of the businesses and individuals who made this event one to remember.
Presenting Sponsor: Constellation
Appreciation Sponsor: WSFS Bank
Lunch Sponsor: IBEW 654
Dinner Sponsor: Comcast
19th Hole Sponsor: PKF O'Connor Davies
Longest Drive Sponsor: Lavazza
Abel Brothers Towing, Aqua, Bancroft, Brennans, CCRES, Chester County Food Bank, Citizens Bank, Cozen O'Connor, Customers Bank, Energy Transfer, Gawthrop Greenwood, Greencastle Consulting, Hankin Group, Independence Blue Cross, Johnson & Johnson, Kamelot Productions, Managed Services IT, Meridian Bank, PA American Water, Play-A-Round Golf Malvern, S&T Bank, Stephano Slack LLC, TD Bank, Truist, Twin Valley Coffee, Valley Creek Productions, Volpe Enterprises and Wyatt Elevator
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SEPTA Funding Crisis Threatens Amtrack Service Across Pennsylvania
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SEPTA, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, is facing an ongoing funding crisis, leading to service cuts, which could disrupt Amtrak’s Keystone and Pennsylvanian routes between Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and New York.
This week, Amtrak officials voiced concerns that SEPTA’s reductions, coupled with the Commonwealth’s budget impasse, could impact the shared infrastructure of both mass transit systems. SEPTA leases the Amtrak-owned track for several of its Regional Rail lines. Without those lease payments, Amtrak says its ability to maintain tracks, signals, and stations could be significantly impaired.
“The potential reduction in SEPTA’s financial contribution will hurt Amtrak’s ability to reinvest in the rail network,” Amtrak said in a statement. “This could lead to a deterioration in infrastructure condition and authorized train operating speeds, negatively impacting Amtrak-operated, PennDOT-sponsored Keystone Service and Pennsylvanian service.”
These cuts have the potential to reduce the Keystone Service, which runs daily round-trip service between Harrisburg and New York, including Lancaster and Philadelphia stops, carrying more than one million passengers. Cuts also risk the Pennsylvania Service, which serves daily trips from Pittsburgh to New York, Philadelphia, and Lancaster. Lastly, cuts impact the Philadelphia Airport Line as well as the heavily trafficked Trenton and Paoli-Thorndale lines.
These service cuts are projected to start on September 2, starting with 20% reductions in buses, trollies, subways, and the regional rail service, including a 21.5% fare increase. If no legislative solution is reached, more cuts are inevitable, including the elimination of five Regional Railways by January 2026, including the Trenton and Paoli-Thorndale lines, two of the busiest in the system.
The state budget impasse is the most significant disruption to the rail system. The House passed a $50.6 billion budget with $293 million in transit funding. The Senate countered with a $47.6 billion plan that Democrats rejected as inadequate to the crisis. With negotiations dragging on more than six weeks past the June 30th deadline, SEPTA has begun implementing its two-phase plan to close a $213 million deficit.
On the Federal level, U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-Philadelphia) has raised alarms that the impasse could cost Amtrak nearly $50 million in revenue. Without the Amtrak and SEPTA partnership, Boyle warns, Amtrak’s basic infrastructure and service reliability are at risk.
It’s now August 20th, and without a solution in Pennsylvania, SEPTA and Amtrak officials warn that Philadelphia’s status as a regional economic hotspot could be undermined, hurting commuters, travelers, and businesses alike.
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