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Chamber News |
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Welcome New Members |
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Youth Leadership Program Day at CCCBI Headquarters |
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On Tuesday, the Chester County Chamber Foundation's Youth Leadership Program came to CCCBI Headquarters for a day of team building and motivation.
Over thirty 10th, 11th and 12th grade students from schools across the county heard from guest speaker, Natanya Sortland from the Fighting Back Scholarship Program, who shared her journey and the impact that the Fighting Back Program has had on her life.
In the afternoon, students collaborated with one another by designing t-shirts to spotlight the famous Caregiver Walk.
We're looking forward to the next program day at nth solutions in December! |
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Breaking Bad Habits While Presenting with James Logan |
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Early this morning, CCCBI Board Member and City Manager of the City of Coatesville, James Logan, hosted our last speaker series of the year!
James' interactive workshop offered an in-depth look at how to identify and understand the roots of bad presenting habits while offering strategies and effective techniques to replace these habits. Two attendees were even invited to share a brief presentation and receive feedback from their peers.
Our guests enjoyed a delicious breakfast spread of bagels, fruit and mini-quiches from Feast Your Eyes Catering.
Special thanks to James and our generous sponsor - Buchanan Public Relations. |
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Street Closures for the West Chester Christmas Parade |
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As our neighbors at the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce approach the date of their Annual Christmas Parade, we want to help communicate several street closures in downtown West Chester that evening.
The parade will take place on Friday, December 5th and streets will begin to shut down that afternoon at 4pm with full closure by 4:30pm.
All Streets in Parade Footprint Closed on Friday 12/5 from 4:30pm – 10:00pm.
"No parking" signs will be posted starting at 3pm that afternoon. Cars will be towed if they are parked along the parade route after 3pm. Please see this list of street closures and plan accordingly when driving or parking on the day of the parade.
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Legislative Update |
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CCCBI Partners with Seven Local Leaders to Host Regional Housing Symposium |
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On Thursday, November 13th, the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry (CCCBI) and HealthSpark Foundation collaborated with Bucks County Association of Township Officials, Chester County Association of Township Officials, Chester County Planning Commission, Montgomery County Association of Township Officials, Montgomery County Commerce Department and Montgomery County Planning Commission to host The Business of Housing at the Inn at Villanova University.
Housing isn't just a community issue, it's a business issue. From workforce shortages to rising operating costs, employers across our region are feeling the impact of limited housing attainability. To move from discussion to solutions, CCCBI and HealthSpark Foundation brought together business leaders, policymakers, planners, and housing experts for a half-day forum designed to connect the dots between housing, economic competitiveness, and community well-being.
We were thrilled to welcome 225 guests for a networking breakfast and remarks from industry leaders, before kicking off the breakout sessions. Local experts led in-depth discussions focused on From Policy to Practice: How Township Managers Are Shaping Housing Solutions, The Business Case for Housing: Connecting Workforce, Growth, and Affordability, The Business Case for Housing: Connecting Workforce, Growth, and Affordability, and Opportunity for All: The Economic Advantages of Ending Homelessness. Expert speakers included township officials, business leaders, the deputy secretary of policy and planning from the governor’s office, state senator Amanda Capaletti, executive directors and housing advocates, all of whom shared their industry expertise and outlook towards the future of housing.
Following the breakout sessions, Keynote Speaker Chuck Marohn, Founder & President of Strong Towns, took the stage to present Escaping the Housing Trap. Marohn opened with a brief history of how we arrived at the current set of problems, then moving into why housing markets today are so prone to boom and bust cycles, and finally how a growing number of cities are adopting reforms that can break them out of the "trickle or fire hose" dynamic and make incremental housing development possible again.
“We can’t separate housing from economic growth,” said Laura Manion, CCCBI President & CEO. “With home prices in Chester County averaging $664,000, the cost of living has outpaced what many essential workers can afford. But what we saw today was inspiring – municipalities, employers, developers and advocates all coming together to find practical local solutions The energy in the room proved that with creativity and public-private partnership, we can make progress.”
During lunch, Marohn returned to the stage with Ann Oliva, CEO of the National Alliance to End Homelessness and Marian D. Moskowitz, Vice Chair, Chester County Board of Commissioners for a fireside chat exploring how communities can address homelessness and housing challenges through strategic partnerships, innovative local planning, and the political will to act.
“Our speakers and topics reaffirmed the need for local government, businesses, nonprofits and philanthropy to come together, collaborate and build a new foundation for solutions across our region,” said Emma Hertz, President & CEO of HealthSpark. “The partnership that brought this event to life is setting a great example for continued growth.”
This dynamic regional initiative inspired, incentivized and invigorated our business leaders, policymakers, planners and all guests who prioritized how the business of housing is affecting Southeastern Pennsylvania. Thank you to our guests, speakers and most importantly, our partners. |
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Member Spotlight |
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Copper Pony |
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Copper Pony is a women owned small business nestled in the heart of Chester County. A vintage mobile bar restored and crafted from an old horse trailer, Copper Pony offers a unique and upscale bar experience. We bring the bar to you.
Beautifully appointed with accents of copper, our horse trailer bar is the perfect addition to any special celebration and will leave your guests talking about your event for weeks to come.
Copper Pony is so much more than a “bar.” It is a bar experience. We are a seasonal outdoor mobile bar operating from April – November. |
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While the list of event possibilities is endless here are just a few that we have had the pleasure of being part of this past year in our local community:
Rustic Wedding, Themed Bridal and Baby Showers, Backyard Parties, Corporate Events, Derby Party, Whiskey and Wine Tasting, Country Club Special Events, Horse Shows, Barn Party, Historical Events and so much more! |
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We operate as a “dry hire” which means that PA laws do not allow for us to provide, sell or transport alcohol. When you choose Copper Pony, as the host, you will supply the alcohol for your event and we will create and serve your drinks. You will always have RAMP certified bartenders serving your guests. Signature Cocktails and Mocktails are a really nice way to individualize your event. We offer many package options as well as custom packages. |
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At Copper Pony we strive for excellence on every level and will always provide a classy upscale event. We would love to celebrate with you! |
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Member Events |
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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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