PECO shedding light on service upgrades
Company says improvements produced record-breaking dip in outages
PHILADELPHIA – From January through March, PECO completed more than 200 projects to enhance electric service reliability for customers throughout the region, part of an annual investment of about $500 million to improve the electric system infrastructure, a PECO news release said.
Specifically, 168 projects were completed on 44...
Theraplay to open in Landenberg, May 12
NEW GARDEN — On May 12, the unmistakable sounds of children laughing, therapists cheering and parents clapping will echo the walls of Theraplay, Inc.’s newest outpatient facility. Located at 385 Starr Road in Landenberg, Pennsylvania, this center will become the company’s latest source of pediatric therapy completely engulfed in functional play.
Founded by pediatric physical therapist, Lisa Mackell,...
DEP to host energy code compliance training
Workshop recommended for inspection officials, contractors, designers
NORRISTOWN — The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) invites code enforcement officials, builders, contractors and designers to a Thursday, May 15, training workshop in Exton on the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
The workshop, a one-day program that will focus on energy code compliance for commercial...
Conservation-conscious companies being sought
County soliciting nominations for Green Business awards
After a brutal winter, it’s time to celebrate green. The county is seeking nominations for environmentally-conscious businesses that deserve recognition.
Retail, manufacturing, small business, corporations and institutions are invited to participate in the “Green Business” award program. The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry...
7 Chesco firms are regional finalists for state award
Honorees cited for investing in Pennsylvania include Victory Brewing Co.
EXTON – Seven Chester County companies will be honored in Philadelphia as regional finalists for the second annual Governor’s ImPAct Awards, the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) announced on Monday, April 7.
The awards program is designed to celebrate the companies and individuals who are investing in...
County announces low-interest disaster loans
SBA program is for qualifying businesses, nonprofits impacted by Feb. storms
WEST CHESTER – The Chester County Board of Commissioners announced Friday, April 4, the availability of low-interest economic injury disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), for small businesses affected by the severe winter storms which occurred from Feb. 3-28.
An economic injury disaster loan...
Signs of spring: ice cream, more outdoor tables
La Michoacana reopening for season, its companion grill expanding
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Armando Bernal (from left) takes an order as Daniel Castaneda puts toppings on a fresh fish taco that Martha Rodriguez has just prepared at Michoacana Grill.
Looking for some sure signs of spring? The snow banks are decreasing in size, the clocks will spring forward on Sunday, and...
Jobs broker heralds seminar, partnership
County’s Hire One will offer free March 4 employment session in Exton
Gary W. Smith (left), president and CEO of the Chester County Economic Development Council and Kevin Robins, CEO of the Midatlantic Employers’ Association, applaud their new partnership.
Hire One, an initiative of the Chester County Economic Development Council, is announcing an employment seminar as well as a new partnership.
The...
County: Disaster loans possible for small businesses
Companies adversely impacted by February storms urged to apply for aid
Small businesses that sustained substantial economic injury from February’s ice and snowstorms, regardless of physical damage, may be eligible for financial assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), county officials said.
“Small businesses and agricultural cooperatives that have lost business as a result...
La Comunidad Hispana announces new board chairman
Paul F. Huberty will assume post previously held by Alice Moorhead
Paul F. Huberty
The senior vice president for strategic planning and marketing at Chester County Hospital will take over as board chairman of La Comunidad Hispana (LCH), the Kennett Square nonprofit announced in a news release on Tuesday, Feb. 18.
Paul F. Huberty, who is taking the reins from Alice Moorhead, said LCH offers quality...
