Chester County Economic Development Council

New Business Needs, New Website for Chester County Economic Development Council

The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is launching a newly designed website to assist businesses with financing solutions, location services, workforce development, innovation and entrepreneurship.

“Whether you’ve done business with us for 30 years or you’re new to CCEDC, we consider ourselves a business community service and it’s our commitment to be accessible,” said Gary Smith, CCEDC President and CEO. “The four service areas that are the focus of our redesigned website at ccedcpa. com make it even easier for businesses to access the information they need during this critical time for recovery and growth.”

Michael Grigalonis, the COO and Executive Vice President, said, “For over 60 years, our mission has been focused on driving smart growth while preserving the unmatched quality of place we enjoy in Chester County. Our website was intentionally designed to reflect that balanced mission.”

With one click, business owners can now immediately access:

Financing solutions through federal, state and local agencies that complement conventional, commercial loans

Workforce development solutions that assist businesses with hiring, job-seeker support, and employee training

Location services that help businesses find the right home near regional employment centers and major transportation routes

Innovation solutions that support entrepreneurship through funding, workspace, business guidance and key connections These services are administered through various industry partnerships, affiliate organizations and initiatives, which are also accessible throughout the website. The site includes targeted resources for an array of sectors, including advanced manufacturing, agriculture, energy, health care, information technology and international business. New websites for those industry partnerships have also launched. The launch of CCEDC’s new website, produced in collaboration with Miller Designworks in Phoenixville, PA, comes after CCEDC assisted more than 1,300 Chester County businesses with COVID relief funding through its work administering Chester County’s Main Street Preservation Program grants, CWCA loans, CHIRP grants, and the federal Paycheck Protection Program.

The Chester County Economic Development Council is a private, non-profit economic development organization promoting smart growth in Chester County and the surrounding region for more than 60 years. The CCEDC provides proven financing solutions, cultivates workforce talent, leverages business partnerships, and fosters entrepreneurial collaboration. With the support of the private and public sectors, CCEDC initiates, implements and innovates programs that improve the business community and enhance the quality of life in Chester County. For more information, visit https://ccedcpa.com/