CCCBI Hosted Our First Shared Interest Group: Construction and Engineering
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CCCBI's first Shared Interest Group was held on Wednesday, April 8th, focusing on the Construction and Engineering industries.
Our moderator, Stephen Volpe of Volpe Enterprises, kicked off this roundtable discussion with some introductions, including representatives from Gbuild Construction, Arnold Property Improvement, Custom Patios LLC, Positive Wiring,
JGM Fabricators & Constructors LLC, AEONRG LLC, Volpe Enterprises, Inc., Herbert Rowland & Grubic, Inc., Pennoni Associates Inc., Bancroft Construction Company, IMC Construction and The FGX Group, LLC.
Following some introductions to the participants and their businesses, the discussion moved to the topic of AI, which sparked a lively conversation about usage, best practices, concerns and more.
Thank you to those who joined us for an impactful discussion!
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Meet our Veteran Owned Business of the Year - Greencastle Consulting
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Congratulations to Greencastle Consulting, CCCBI's Veteran-Owned Business of the Year!
This award, sponsored by Citizens Bank, was designed to recognize the accomplishments and impact of a business who is owned and operated by those who have served our country in the armed forces.
We are thrilled to introduce you to this inspiring business who will be honored at our upcoming Business Excellence Awards Luncheon.
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Greencastle Consulting is the nation’s premier strategy execution firm that’s 100% veteran-owned and entirely veteran-operated. With a team of seasoned professionals, we bring a wide breadth of experience to our clients. Our expertise spans strategy execution, operations consulting, and data and analytics.
Established in 1997 by veterans, Greencastle focuses on crafting customized solutions that address specific challenges, providing solutions that future-proof organizations, delivering high-quality results that exceed expectations, working collaboratively and cross-functionally to uncover hidden opportunities, and taking a holistic approach and consider the organization's culture, goals, and unique challenges to provide solutions that foster lasting success.
“We’re honored to be named Veteran-Owned Business of the Year, and this recognition means a great deal to our team. As a veteran-owned and entirely veteran operated firm, we’re on a mission to prove every day the value veterans bring to the corporate sector and this award reflects that.
Our involvement with the Chamber has been extremely meaningful, connecting us more deeply to the Chester County business community and surrounding us with leaders who are committed to making an impact. We’re proud to be part of that community and to represent the value veterans bring within it!” - Eric Diamond, CEO/Visionary, Greencastle Consulting
We invite our Members, friends of the Chamber and our business community to join us as we recognize Greencastle and their eight fellow honorees!
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Addressing Energy Generation and Usage
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Two bills introduced in the Pennsylvania House aim to address the increasing mismatch between energy generation and use across the region. House Bill 2223, introduced by Representative Elizabeth Fiedler, would require electric utilities to evaluate the use of advanced transmission technologies (ATTs) on new and existing transmission lines. ATTs are hardware and software technologies that increase the capacity and efficiency of transmission lines through optimizing power flow and reducing line congestion. HB2223 would enable the Pennsylvania Utilities Commission(PUC) to deny a utility’s application for new transmission lines if it determines that ATTs could eliminate the need for new infrastructure.
House Bill 2264, introduced by Representative Nathan Davidson, addresses virtual power plant (VPP) technology. VPPs are collections of distributed energy sources, such as rooftop solar, battery storage, and smart appliances. When aggregated and managed, this technology can both provide energy to the grid and reduce demand. VPPs are intended to reduce the reliance on peaker plants, which provide energy to the grid at peak demand but are normally expensive to operate. HB2264 would provide financial incentives for customers to participate in utility-run VPP programs.
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Catering with Purpose was founded on a simple idea: great food can do more than feed a meeting, it can strengthen a community. Founder John Montgomery started the company after spending time working in a small local restaurant and witnessing firsthand the long hours and challenges independent restaurant owners face every day.
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At the same time, he saw the growing issue of food insecurity within our own community. He realized corporate catering could become a powerful way to help address both.
Based in Chester County, Catering with Purpose partners with local restaurants to provide professional corporate catering for board meetings, training sessions, and team events (among others). Every order is delivered warm, protected, and on time by a trusted team, never random drivers.
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What makes the model unique is that 10% of every order is automatically donated to fight hunger locally, including support for the Chester County Food Bank.
In a county where 1 in 10 people experience food insecurity, each catering order becomes an opportunity to make a difference.
The impact is simple and powerful:
- Corporate teams enjoy great food from local restaurants
- Local restaurant partners grow their businesses
- Families in Chester County receive help through local food programs
One order. Three wins.
Since launching, Catering with Purpose has proudly served organizations such as Citadel Credit Union, which uses the service for training sessions, board meetings, and team events.
Clients also appreciate the flexibility of the model — allowing them to mix and match menus from multiple local restaurants in a single delivery, all coordinated through one professional service. Whether it’s a board meeting or a training day, Catering with Purpose ensures team meals are fresh, professional, and purposeful.
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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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