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At Lancaster General Health Parkesburg, we’re committed to supporting the health and wellness of our community. Our team – including family physicians, cardiologists, specialists, dieticians, and physical therapists – provides coordinated care focused on keeping you healthy for life.
Physician services:
• Family Medicine Parkesburg
• Urgent Care
• OB/GYN
• Sports Medicine
• The Heart Group
• Diabetes & Endocrinology
• Podiatry
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Outpatient services:
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August 4th through October
Suburban Seasonal Beer Garden
Fri 4:00 p.m.-dusk, Sat & Sun 12:00 p.m.-dusk.
3000 W. Lincoln Highway, Parkesburg
August 25, 2023
Sounds of Summer: Free Outdoor Music Series
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | Abdala Park
9th Avenue & Lincoln Hwy., Coatesville
September 8, 2023
Sounds of Summer: Free Outdoor Music Series
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | Abdala Park
9th Avenue & Lincoln Hwy., Coatesville
September 9, 2023
Caln Community Day
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Caln Municipal Park
24 Municipal Drive, Thorndale
September 11, 2023
Coatesville Remembers 9/11
8:30 a.m.
National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum
September 14, 2023
The Grand PrixView Party
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Historic Brooklawn
September 15, 2023
Coatesville Cruise-In
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Downtown Coatesville
September 16, 2023
The 7th Annual Coatesville Invitational
Vintage Grand Prix
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
September 16, 2023
Atglen Community Day
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
September 16, 2023
Atglen Public Library 10th Annual Car Show
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
September 16, 2023
Honey Brook Harmony Day
September 22, 2023
Sounds of Summer: Free Outdoor Music Series
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
9th Avenue & Lincoln Hwy., Coatesville
September 23, 2023
Moo & Brew & Grapes TooBrandywine Valley Active Aging
5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | Graystone Mansion
53 S. 1st Avenue, Coatesville
September 24, 2023
Annual Valley Day
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Highlands Corporate Center
September 24, 2023
Bridal Showcase (Open House)
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | The Arches
600 E. Chestnut St., Coatesville, PA 19320
September 30, 2023
Modena 3.7 Express
Run/Walk and Car Show
Raindate: October 1, 2023
Cleveland-Cliffs
139 Modena Rd., Coatesville, PA 19320
November 19, 2023
Recycle the Love
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | The Arches
600 E. Chestnut St., Coatesville, PA 19320
December 2023
Tree Lighting Celebration
Coatesville Pavilion of Trees
December 2023
Holiday Open House
National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum
Ongoing
Monthly Networking at Midway Arts
2nd Wednesday of the month
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
139 E. Chestnut St., Coatesville Business Suite TBD every month
Ican’t believe this year is almost over. 2023 has flown by! New businesses and economic development continue to bring change to our community, and with that comes new challenges. As Board President, I feel proud of our Chamber’s contributions to the growth and prosperity of our region. The theme of this issue is grow where you are planted, and it is so appropriate for our community, as we see an abundance of new businesses opening in our region.
When I first became involved with this chamber and the ChescoWest community in 2011, there was plenty of buzz about all that was likely to come to the area. Much of it took longer than most of us expected, but the last year+ has seen plenty of milestones. From ribbon cuttings and signature events to new community happenings, we have seen attendance soar! It has been an incredible year so far.
Ribbon cuttings began in February at Elite Therapy Solutions at their new location. In May, we celebrated ribbon cuttings for the New Pizza Hut in Coatesville, and The Record Kitchen + Bar. In June, we were grateful to be a part of the Made in Coatesville Small Business Incubator ribbon cutting. We also celebrated with Board Member, Past President, and current chamber Vice President, John Lymberis, and his family for the opening of Athena’s Kafenio, an extension of their legacy in Sadsburyville. So next time you have a hot dog at Harry’s or sushi at Zing, make your way west to Athena’s for coffee and dessert. Many of us had the pleasure of celebrating Piasecki Helicopter coming to Coatesville Airport, and that was a true celebration of things to come. Signature events such as Breakfast with the Commissioners, the Membership Extravaganza, the Legislative Round Table, Gala on the Greene, and Future Focus have had more attendance than ever before. And our monthly happy
hours are always a worthwhile outing. We are now in a position unlike any other in the past. As a fully staffed chamber, we are seeing the kind of financial stability that allows us to be proactive and explore new ways to support and give back to the business community. Our leader, Executive Director, Rachel Cathell, continues to excel in her position, while leading her team of Ashley Pierce and Morgan Wallace to great success. Our events feel good. There is so much positivity in each and every room – it is truly inspiring.
The strength of our chamber lies in our membership and community. I have been involved in various chambers and membership organizations throughout my career, and they all have positive aspects. But this group in this place right now is home to me. Most members join to grow their business, but I don’t think that’s the only reason so many of us stay. You won’t find a lot of ‘I’m in it for me’ people in this chamber. Of course, we all want to prosper, but what makes us exceptional is the support we show for each other and the community. When you get to know us, you have cheerleaders who are equally happy to celebrate your achievements as much as their own.
Thank you to everyone who has been so supportive this year. It is appreciated more than you know. So, looking ahead, what does the future bring? Hopefully a continuation of honoring the history and heritage of our area while enjoying all that is coming. Because we are ChescoWest!
Sincerely.
Brenda V. McNeil Mahoney Environmental 2023 Board President of Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce
Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce hosts 40+ events a year, including networking opportunities, educational seminars, grand openings and business and community celebrations. Visit westernchestercounty.com for the event calendar.
Registration Required at Westernchestercounty.com
September 14, 2023
PrixView Party
5:00 p.m. | Brooklawn
Come mingle under the stars at this networking event with Coatesville Grand Prix drivers, sponsors and other vintage car and motorcycle enthusiasts!
October 5, 2023
Annual Dinner
5:00 p.m. | The Gardens at Applecross
The Chamber’s cumulative successes of the year are celebrated at the Annual year as well as the presentation of the Joseph G. Filoromo Jr. Community Service Award and the Elliott R. Jones Chamber Advocate Award.
November 3, 2023
Municipal Update
11:00 a.m. | G.A. Vietri, Inc. Building
The Municipal Update hosts Municipal Leaders from across the western Chester County region. Speakers share news, development and real estate opportunities and future plans for the municipalities they represent.
January 2024
Local Government 201
This day long course is designed to provide a wealth of information about the many facets and operations of local municipal governments.
January 2024
Breakfast with the Commissioners
The Chamber welcomes the Chester County Commissioners for a breakfast where they will share their priorities, action items and expectations for the future of the County.
February 2024
Business Networking Extravaganza
The largest business Happy Hour of the year held at Victory Brewing Company in Parkesburg; an evening of high-value connections.
March 2024
Legislative Roundtable
The Legislative Roundtable brings together #ChescoWest Elected officials and business owners to discuss and analyze current events taking place in our local government. This event is an open-panel discussion.
Visit ChescoWest.org for community events!
Find all of the Chamber’s events including the monthly networking happy hours at Westernchestercounty.com
In the close-knit community of Downtown Coatesville, the power of connection and community has been the driving force behind the growth and prosperity of local small businesses. Nestled in the historic and growing city, two establishments have found success and begun to weave
themselves into the fabric of this resilient town. The Stems End and West Branch Herbs & Tea attest to the value of the community which lies at the heart of Downtown Coatesville’s entrepreneurial spirit.
Gail, the owner of boutique floral design studio The Stems End, has always let her creative nature shine, but it was after she finished floral design courses and obtained certification
hand blended by Sarah, a testament to her dedication and passion for her work. With ten years of devotion to studying herbalism and her ongoing pursuit of a clinical herbalist certification, Sarah continually pushes the boundaries of her craft to bring you the finest quality blends in Coatesville.
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at Longwood Gardens that she discovered her true calling. With over a decade of experience in the floral design industry, The Stems End became Gail’s heartfelt pursuit, a company deeply rooted in innovative and graceful design. Her meticulousness is unparalleled, recognizing that customizing every aspect is crucial in realizing the ideal vision. Gail’s style embraces a harmonious blend of diverse textures, locally sourced materials, and exclusively exquisite blossoms, resulting in effortlessly refined creations.
As a Coatesville native, it was an intentional move on Gail’s part to take her growing company into the heart of Coatesville. Gail told us about her experience moving her at-home floral business into the Midway Arts building, “We were quickly outgrowing our space, which is a great problem to have. We are very excited to be in the Coatesville Community and are here on purpose! As a Coatesville native, I’ve been involved with local organizations and community events my whole life and there is nowhere else I want to grow my business than right here.”
Sarah remarked on choosing Downtown Coatesville for West Branch Herbs and Tea, saying that it is her goal to “contribute to our hometown”. It was Coatesville’s “rich welcoming environment”, “advantage in a diversity of perspective” and the opportunity provided by the 2nd Century Alliance’s Made In Coatesville Incubator that led her to follow through with the idea of a physical tea shop.
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Sarah York, owner of West Branch Herbs and Tea, has similar aspirations for community involvement. With an impressive Two-decade-long tenure in the coffee and tea industry, Sarah has created a remarkable reputation amongst her clients. Although she modestly evades the limelight, Sarah’s unparalleled experience and innate ability to expertly blend herbs and curate teas set her apart from other herbalists. At West Branch, every herbal mix is
Both of these entrepreneurs have recognized the advantages that come with sourcing locally and ethically, cultivating meaningful connections, and embracing the communal nature of their surroundings. In a town where the sense of unity is palpable, these businesses have harnessed the power of community and perseverance to flourish.
Sourcing locally refers to the practice of procuring goods from nearby suppliers and producers within a particular region or community. It emphasizes the utilization of local resources, businesses, and expertise to meet the needs of consumers. One of the key advantages of sourcing locally is the positive impact it has on the local economy. When businesses and individuals choose to support local suppliers and producers, they contribute to the
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growth and development of their community. Sourcing locally can strengthen the social fabric of a community as it fosters closer relationships between producers and consumers and promotes transparency and trust. Knowing the origin of products and the methods used to produce them allows business owners to make more informed decisions that align with their values.
Gail explained the importance of sourcing locally for The Stems End: We are fortunate to work closely with three local flower farms and also the Philadelphia Floral Guild which is a grower-owned wholesale hub. Working with local growers means the flowers are fresher, more show-stopping, and support local farms that are largely women-owned which we love! Since we do strive to accommodate our wedding couple’s unique visions we do also order from a wholesaler which greatly enhances the availability to a diverse range of products.
While sourcing locally is a beneficial practice, it’s not always a viable option for everyone. Several factors can make local sourcing challenging or impractical due to the availability of resources and cost.
Sarah notes that West Branch has “a close relationship with Mountain Rose Herbs, who prioritizes sustainable and organic growing practices”, which is important to Sarah in choosing where to acquire herbs
from. While Mountain Rose Herbs’ main shop is located in Oregon, they boast a network of growers located in Pennsylvania. Sarah’s passion for supporting local communities and upholding ethical practices has sparked her desire to forge connections with more local growers, with a particular emphasis on the Chester County area. By collaborating with nearby growers, Sarah aims to not only celebrate and promote the resources in the region but also reinforce her commitment to sustainable sourcing.
For Sarah, the values of community, sustainability, and ethical responsibility go hand in hand. By supporting local growers and embracing environmentally conscious practices, West Branch Herbs and Tea not only creates exceptional herbal blends but also strives to make a positive impact on the community.
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Giving back to the community is very important to both The Stems End and West Branch Herbs and Tea. When a small business supports and contributes to its community, it fosters a positive relationship and creates a cycle of mutual benefit. By actively engaging in community initiatives, businesses enhance their reputation through social responsibility. By giving back to the community, they forge stronger bonds with customers and neighboring businesses which can result in fruitful partnerships and a healthier business ecosystem.
West Branch Herbs and Tea also remains an active and dedicated member of the community, fostering a vibrant spirit of engagement in the heart of Coatesville. One notable endeavor is their involvement on the First Friday Committee whose goal is to breathe life into community engagement through 2nd Century Alliance’s monthly First Friday Events in Downtown Coatesville. In close
collaboration with fellow vendors at the Made In Coatesville Retail Market, West Branch aids in hosting community events. Sarah also mentioned their involvement with other local organizations including the Coatesville Library’s Summer Reading Program.
The Stems End is a proud sponsor of the First Friday events in town. Gail mentioned the fun that she and her team have while helping with the events, “It has been a fun and exciting summer being one of the sponsors for the First Friday Events in town. We have enjoyed flexing our creativity by providing some themed photo backdrops for each event.” The team also gives back to the community by providing Valentine’s arrangements to the residents at Harrison House and by taking nominations each year for individuals who “deserve some joy by means of flowers”. Looking toward the
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future, Gail added “We plan to launch a storefront in the next year with curated local products and a fresh flower bar. The vision is that this will be a fresh and creative shopping experience and a welcomed addition to our community”.
As The Stems End and West Branch Herbs and Tea continue to grow, they remain committed to being an integral part of the Coatesville community. By supporting local initiatives, nurturing community bonds, and promoting education they aspire to create a brighter future for Coatesville and its residents.
Both businesses are looking to expand into community education. The Stems End is looking to open classes to teach the art of floral design to a variety of ages while West Branch is hoping to introduce a wellness program and herbal classes within the coming year.
In a world that often emphasizes competition and individualism, these businesses serve as a powerful reminder of the transformative power of connection, collaboration, and attention to detail. They have embraced the spirit of Coatesville and hope to inspire other entrepreneurs and community members to join forces and cultivate an environment where businesses can thrive together.
Alexander Catering Company and Shimpy’s BBQ are two ways of enjoying food, brought to you by one businessman – chef Alexander Shimpeno.
A Downingtown native, Shimpeno is a graduate of the Restaurant School of Walnut Hill College with a Bachelor of Science degree in culinary arts. While working primarily in the craft beer segment of the restaurant world, his love was barbeque, which he found a way to work into his menus. While he explored his love of smoking and barbeque as a side light, after 15 years, he took the big step into creating Shimpy’s BBQ as a family business.
“I wanted to work for myself. I’ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit - give me a task and I’ll do it, if I don’t know how, I’ll learn,” Shimpeno said. “Barbeque became the way I was going to edge myself into my own business. It was about quality of life for me. Foremost, the job has always been about family. It’s been a family operation since it started, all the way till now.”
Simpy’s BBQ quickly became a favorite at events, festivals and parties but with Shimpeno’s background in fine cuisine of all kinds, his talents were not being put to full use. That is when he opened Alexander Catering
Company with full catering services for weddings, parties, and events of all kinds and sizes.
“I can make you a fantastic 15-hour smoked brisket, or I can make you a 15-course tasting with wine pairings,” Shimpeno said.
Originally based in West Chester, the businesses moved to Kennett Square a year and a half ago. Between the two food styles, clients can find the perfect taste for any event, big or small, from casual to formal. Both businesses travel as far as Philadelphia, Langhorne, Lancaster or Newark, Del.
“It’s about casting a large net. I want to create relationships with my community both locally and regionally,” Shimpeno said. When someone uses Alexander Catering Company for one of their family events, Shimpeno treats them as if he were cooking for his own family. He explained, “If they hire me or book me for a wedding, they also become a part of the Alexander Catering Company family.”
That close relationship includes making sure that everyone in attendance will be served with personal attention. In the case of diners with special menu requirements, Shimpeno makes sure that either the entire party is served with dishes everyone can eat, or those with special diets get personalized items that are really special. “We make them feel like they are not just an afterthought,” he said.
A similar philosophy holds true with the Shimpy’s BBQ side of the business, where there are non-meat options that are tasty and satisfying such as jack fruit or black bean burgers.
“My business model is flexibility above everything,” Shimpeno said. “We want to create an experience. Catering is about catering to your guests.
Shimpeno is always at the heart of both businesses –answering the phone, ordering, planning and cooking or
overseeing cooking. As he approaches the five-year mark as a business owner, he wants to continue to grow, but without forgetting those who have helped him along the way.
“We’re very thankful to the people who have gotten us to this point,” he said. “At the end of the day it’s about the people who are willing to help young entrepreneurs like myself.”
For more information including menu items visit the website at ww.alexandercateringco.com.
By: Ashley Pierce, WCCCC
The work non-profit organizations provide is selfless. Their missions rely solely on providing vital services that their community needs. They fill in the gaps and are the glue that holds communities
together, forming meaningful relationships with community members, while striving for a better tomorrow. Non-profits are governed by a Board of Directors, those who voluntarily serve to help further an organization’s goal. Many Board members hail from for-profit businesses, thus creating a bridge between the non-profit
and for-profit sectors. These invaluable partnerships cultivate real communal change, stemming from the hearts of so many and yet, they can be overlooked. In 2012, the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce created the Corporate Citizenship Recognition to highlight partnerships forged between non-profits and businesses. The recognition is two-fold, just like the teamwork it was inspired by: The annual Corporate Citizenship Recognition is awarded to a local non-profit for their unwavering commitment and contributions to our community. In addition, the recognition also highlights the business that has gone above and beyond their social responsibility to contribute to the non-profit’s mission in our community. Without the work of non-profits, so many families and individuals would go without and without the support of businesses, so much of non-profit organization’s work would be made impossible. Every year, when the Corporate Citizenship Recognition is awarded, the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce raises money for that year’s nominated orga-
nization. Since its inception, the Corporate Citizenship Recognition has honored thirty-one non-profits and forprofit businesses. The 2023 Corporate Citizenship was awarded to Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance, supported by G.A. Vietri, Inc.
Tom Taylor, Board Chair of the organization, accepted the award on behalf of Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance. Taylor said, “I believe 2nd Century Alliance is fully committed to doing its best work to further the revitalization of Coatesville and it is extremely gratifying to have the organization’s hard work recognized.”
Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance was formed in 2015 when the City of Coatesville was celebrating its 100-year anniversary. Community stakeholders crafted a plan to make Coatesville’s second century economically prosperous and created the public-private partnership that we know now as Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance. $200 million dollars has been invested into the City, spanning 100
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acres, through various projects, including the new train station at Fourth Avenue and Fleetwood Street, the fourstory mixed-use building on Third Avenue and Lincoln Highway, the National Sports and Event Center project, and more. All of these projects are catalytic in the reimagining of Coatesville.
Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance named G.A. Vietri, Inc. as their Corporate Citizenship partner, whose invaluable support has helped the organization’s mission thrive. Greg Vietri, owner of G.A. Vietri, Inc. said, “We all know it’s not easy to raise money for any non-profit, especially one in economic development. 2nd Century has a very humble budget, to which I am more than happy to contribute to.” The relationship between for-profit and non-profit businesses has helped turn the corner into Coatesville’s second century. From economic development to the fight against food insecurity to youth and educational services, the solutions non-profits are fighting for affect us all. The region we all work and reside in are also the homes of our neighbors,
our children, and our futures. It is not one, it is many. When we care for our neighbors, when we care for our community, we join hands and become a part of the many that is needed to make a well-loved community thrive.
The joining hands of Chester County Futures and First Resource Bank was celebrated in 2021. When accepting the award, Ryan Walter, interim Executive Director, said, “For more than 25 years, Chester County Futures has worked to level the playing field and empower students to define their own trajectory by gaining greater awareness of opportunities that exist for them after high school.” Chester County Futures believes success starts with our youth. Every child deserves a chance and Chester County Futures represents those who are economically disadvantaged and provides support for a productive future. Their partner company, First Resource Bank, encourages and supports the organization’s quest of higher education for all. Diana spoke about the bank’s involvement. “We love to support
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local non-profits, we love to support the community, we love to support the Chamber. So, for us to support an organization that focuses on education, mentorship, and scholarship is a no-brainer for us. To be recognized for our support is really incredible. The work that Chester County Futures has done is immeasurable, with their 100% graduation ratio and all of the different programs they’ve made available.” Together, Chester County Futures and First Resource Bank has unveiled the collaborative effort that invokes a caring and prosperous community.
Businesses, as well as non-profits, are made up of a multitude of individuals with the desire to give back and push forward. Bob Beggs, from the 2019 honoree Good Works, Inc., said, “Businesses have the opportunity to offer employees rich experiences by helping them to get involved with local non-pro fi ts organizations.
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Corporate work days, whether coming to a site with Good Works or mentoring at The Parkesburg POINT, is great for teamwork and company morale.” Non-profits rely on involvement from local business employees. Good Works, Inc. transforms lives by repairing homes to low-income families in Chester County. Volunteers dedicate their time to not only make the repairs to these homes but also uplift its residents. For every individual that has a need for help, there needs to be twice as many that have a desire to help.
Every non-pro fi t organization has a truly valuable cause and needs passionate and caring people and companies to make their mission come to fruition. Businesses who engage in their local nonprofits engage in the community that buy
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goods and services from them. In turn, they build a foundation in which to grow, not only their business, but their region as a whole. So often, non-profits provide economic stability that helps businesses in an area flourish. The symbiotic relationship of for-profit and non-profit organizations are what build a strong and healthy community. The partnerships between the organizations create major and ongoing support to enable essential services.
The Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce will continue to shine a light on Corporate Citizenship. When the business world joins forces with nonprofit organizations, the better-together partnership elevates the community they both work for and love.
With a focus on College and Career Readiness, the Octorara Junior Senior High School is providing a more personalized education experience to prepare students for careers in current or emerging professions. The Octorara Area Career and Technical Education Programs, known as OACTEP, refers to courses and programs designed at the high school level, to provide students with opportunities to explore a career theme of interest while learning a set of technical and employability skills that integrate into or complement their academic studies.
By integrating 12 career and technical education courses within the high school, the Octorara Area School District has developed a school within a school model that provides students with the option of staying in their own high school while getting a head start on their careers in high-skill, high-wage, and high-demand occupations.
Each OACTEP course is designed to provide hands-on experience and develop practical skills that prepare students for careers in Animal and Plant Science, Business Marketing and Entrepreneurship, Carpentry and Cabinetry, Child Care Education, Computer Technology, Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, Engineering, Homeland Security and Protective Services, Graphic Design and Illustration, Mechanical Systems Technology, and Cooperative Education experiences.
OACTEP courses provide students with multiple post-secondary options. Students may choose to enter directly into the workforce upon graduation or choose to attend a 2 or 4 year post-secondary institution. Students no longer need to choose between academic courses needed for college and technical education. OACTEP courses are rigorous and
STEM education is embedded providing students with the college prep academics needed. However, OACTEP courses take college and career readiness a step further by allowing students to earn college credits
with a competitive advantage over their peers after graduation.
OACTEP teachers engage and partner with industry and business leaders to ensure students receive rigorous and relevant learning experiences. Teachers have a tighter link between education and workforce needs and provide students with the real-world experiences and training they need for success.
In addition to technical and college prep skills, many students participate in Career and Technical Student Organizations through which they develop valuable leadership skills and participate in competitions at the regional, state, and national level. These organizations help students gain skills and knowledge from their peers. Competitions serve as networking events for students who wish to connect with professionals and leaders in their chosen industry path.
Students enrolled in OACTEP courses are learning skills that will last a lifetime. OACTEP is focused on building relationships with industry professionals and business leaders to develop partnerships between their companies and OACTEP teachers to help lead the way in developing our future workforce and leaders.
To learn more about OACTEP or get involved contact Lisa McNamara, OACTEP Director, at 610-593-8238 extension 30549 or email her lmcnamara@octorara.org.
Thereis a new place to go in western Chester County for a hot cup of fresh-brew craft coffee, a cool scoop of premium hand-dipped ice cream, or a homemade pastry baked on-premises. It is Athena’s Kafenio on Lincoln Highway in the heart of the village.
“Based on its location in the center of our village, we thought that this building really could provide a muchneeded use as a meeting place for the community, which has become pedestrian friendly,” said John H. Lymberis, who owns the business along with his brother-in-law Fotios Petropoulos.
Lymberis has deep roots in Sadsburyville, where the family-owned restaurant Harry’s has been a community staple for 50 years. Keeping the family feel, the Kafenio is named for his mother Athena.
In Greece, a Kafenio is as much a meeting place for the community as it is a place to meet, drink, chat and eat daily. Lymberis had that in mind in the creation of Athena’s Kafenio. “The idea was to create another meeting place within our community it fit into the Harry’s family of community businesses,” he said. In addition to Harry’s, Lymberis and Petropoulos also own and operate ZING Sushi and the Blue Spot Laundry in Sadsburyville.
“We want the Kafenio to be used by the neighborhood and surrounding area,” he said. “It’s really just creating
something else to do in western Chester County—somewhere to go—and we are happy about that.”
Coffee and ice cream are some of life’s small luxuries you can indulge in alone or with family and friends as a special treat. Athena’s Kafenio is special for the high quality that you can find close to home.
Craft coffee is sourced locally from Lancaster County Coffee Roasters, where it is roasted to order in small batches, including a signature house blend created just for Athena’s. A daily feature drip-coffee is always on such as hazelnut, or apple crumble. Hot and cold flavored Lattes are very popular, as well as the espresso, cappuccino, Greek coffee, and more. Over a dozen coffee syrup flavors make every cup a crafted delicacy by the baristas. Cold brew and nitro brew on tap are a must-try.
Athena’s premium ice cream is also locally produced by family-owned Leiby’s Ice Cream of Tamaqua, Pa. There are 16 different flavors to choose from. You can enjoy homemade waffle cones, cups, signature and parlor sundaes, thick milkshakes and ‘galaxies’ a blended ice cream treat.
You can also find a wonderful assortment of pastries, including some with a touch of Greek flavor. In addition to the classic baklava, you’ll find a variety of scones, muffins, cookies, cream puffs, cheesecake, cake pops and more. Custom order cakes, cupcakes, and ice cream cakes, including all of the pastries, are baked by the shop’s own pastry chef.
Originally a Victorian era farmhouse, the fully restored building features warm finishes and beautiful tile work throughout. Easily reached locally by sidewalks from across the community there is also plenty of off-street parking and a large patio with outdoor seating.
Athena’s Kafenio opened April 19 and already has found many fans. The shop opens at 6 a.m. every day and is open until 9 p.m. daily – 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights.
“I think what people appreciate is the décor and the logo has that Greek inspiration. It creates a welcoming atmosphere. It’s not just the foods or the coffees but the whole theme,” Lymberis said. “For a second you feel like you walked into Greece.”
Cold Ice Tea on Tap is fresh-brewed and steeped for the tap system. Later this year Lymberis plans to add breakfast and lunch items to the menu with a little bit of Greek inspiration. Some of the menus will include fruit bowls, Greek yogurt parfaits, spanakopita, bagels, healthy sandwiches,
paninis, and a variety of salads, including Greek, naturally. Athena’s Kafenio is located at 2975 Lincoln Highway, Sadsburyville. For information, call 610-857-0202 or visit the website at www.athenaskafenio.com or find them on Facebook and Instagram.
By: Ashley Pierce, WCCCC
The roads intertwining through our community hold the necessities of our life. In 2022, there were 13 million trucks operating in the United States. (Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 2022.) Unfortunately, the trucking industry has been on a massive downturn and the problems the industry is faced with aren’t going away. While the everyday person might not be thinking about where their medicine, food, and other essentials are being hauled from, the majority of the time, it’s being transported by truck. When your package arrives on your doorstep, it was carried by truck. Without them, the transport of irreplaceable supplies would be lost. Trucking is behind-the-scenes work that is often overlooked and under-appreciated. While the importance of the trucking industry is usually and unfairly veiled, the crises remain the same: driver shortage and retention, hours of service, truck parking, and driver well-being, to name a few. (American Transportation Research Institute, 2022.)
According to Netradyne, “Drivers are responsible for transporting 70 percent of the United States freight. 80 percent of US communities are dependent on trucks for their medicine, food, raw materials, and other essentials.” What would our world turn into if the trucking industry were to
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crumble? For starters, the trucking industry transports food to our grocery stores, medicine to our hospitals, and fuel to our gas stations. Upon their safe delivery, communities themselves are able to eat, heal, and travel. In addition, truck drivers “transport the supplies, materials, and equipment needed to complete construction projects—from roads to buildings and tunnels to bridges.” (Netradyne, 2022.) The foundation our world is built on, such as lumber, steel, and concrete, starts off in the hands of our truck drivers. When communities suffer from natural disasters, truck drivers load and drive the materials that will rebuild destruction and devastation. Every single industry is supported by the trucking industry. Without trucking, we cannot sustain.
Drivers are hard to come by and even harder to keep. It is a top concern for the industry. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistic reported that the industry currently has around 2 million drivers and because those leaving the workforce are not being replenished as quickly as necessary, the industry needs to hire 1 million new drivers. There
is a serious deficit in the trucking industry and without new drivers to replace the ones retiring, the future looks daunting. Not only is it difficult to find new workers, it’s proving extremely harrowing to keep those the industry currently has. “According to a recent survey of 24,000 drivers, more than 30% of drivers quit within the first three months. Additionally, approximately 50% leave within the first six months.” (American Transportation Research Institute, 2022.) Why is this such a common theme in the industry?
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It’s not always an easy job and current restrictions don’t make it easier. Long working hours, nights upon nights out on the road and away from home, as well as the physical toll don’t make these statistics surprising. The issues tend to pile onto each other, as the one leads swiftly into the next. While the hours of service rule is implemented to reduce working hours, exhaustion, and accidents, it’s not as effective as one would think.
Hours of service are regulations placed on truck drivers. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration defines hours of service as “the maximum amount of time drivers are permitted to be on duty including driving time, and specifies number and length of rest periods, to help ensure that drivers stay awake and alert.” Some of the regulations include an 11-hour driving limit, a 30-minute driving break after
a period of 8 hours, a 60/70-hour limit in 7/8 consecutive days, and so on. While these are imperative rules to follow, it’s not always accessible for truck drivers to adhere to them. A truck driver has just hit their driving limit and needs to take a break, meaning they need to pull over and park while doing so. Truck parking is severely lacking and it is a consistent concern in the industry. Pennsylvania specifically is an unfavorable state for drivers as it lacks the infrastructure to accomodate them. “Truck drivers consistently rank parking availability as a top concern in most surveys. When drivers cannot find parking, they must park illegally or continue searching, often violating federal hours of service (HOS) rules. 70% of drivers admit to violating HOS rules to find parking, and 96% have had to park in areas not designed for trucks.” (RCG Logistics, 2022.) When driving
becomes both unsafe and illegal, there isn’t much truck drivers can do. It is mandatory they stop driving, but there aren’t means for them do so. Oftentimes, truck drivers have to resort to parking on highway shoulders, in lots not meant for trucks, and even on exit and entry ramps. Hours of service are put in place to keep drivers safe, but in turn, they actually put them in harm’s way even more so. Trucks are three times more likely to be in an accident than a regular motor vehicle, The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reported. This suggests that the range of issues within the trucking industry are fueled by one another, making the crisis a complex problem to solve.
When drivers are given rules to follow, but they lack accommodations for said regulations, it creates a surge of truckers leaving the industry, thus eliciting a shortage in the workforce. If the trucking world continues down this path, it’s headed for disaster. Truck
drivers connect us to everything we know, including one another. The need for truck drivers continues to rise, as the amount of truck drivers continues to decrease. It’s time, now so more than ever, to address the trucking industry crisis, and implement much-needed changes. Trucking is no longer an alluring job, but with the substantial role they play in our world, we have to stop the ripple effect.
If you haven’t visited downtown Coatesville lately, you may be surprised at some of the changes. The most exciting developments are two new restaurants, Record Kitchen + Bar and the Iron Eagle. Located in the first block of East Lincoln Highway, these two new eateries are the first full-service bar/restaurants in Coatesville in decades and they do not disappoint.
After a great culinary experience at one of the new dining establishments, head just one block east and grab a delicious dessert from Richie’s Water Ice at 332 East Lincoln Highway, the latest addition to downtown with many more delicious offerings than just water ice.
And this is all just the beginning. A Jazz Café will make its debut later this year, two more restaurants are under construction and slated to open in early 2024, and more vacant storefronts are filling up with fresh retail and entertainment offerings.
The Made in Coatesville Small Business Incubator, located at 228 East Lincoln Highway, is home to six retailers selling books, teas, hats, and other fine merchandise. The Incubator provides entrepreneurs with a cost effective, physical location
where they can market and sell their goods and services while being supported with the necessary tools that will give them the greatest chance for growth and success.
You are invited to explore all the new and exciting things happening in downtown Coatesville. While there have been many festive opportunities this summer, there are a few more that await you. On Friday, September 1, the 2nd Century Alliance will host the last First Friday event of the summer. With more than 30 vendors, restaurant specials, entertainment and activity, this is a DON’T MISS event. The excitement starts at 5:00pm and runs into the early evening hours. It’s a great time in Downtown Coatesville.
And of course, September brings the Annual Coatesville Vintage Grand Prix. On September 15th and 16th, the streets of Coatesville come alive with vintage motorcycles and cars traversing the streets of the City. It is another DON’T MISS event.
For up-to-the-minute information on what’s happening in Downtown Coatesville, visit www.DowntownCoatesvillePA. com or check in on Facebook and Instagram.
Clarel Maintenance Services was founded in 2007 by Claudia Muntean. She always dreamed of having her own business and her background in finance and accounting and an MBA from one of the top universities in England prepared her for running her business.
Clarel Janitorial/Maintenance Services provides custodial services to commercial locations as well as working with property management companies and real estate agencies.
Every client is different, so the scope of work is customized for every job based on their needs. The one thing that never changes is the high standards.
As the owner, Claudia is very hands on, working side by side with employees and always available for her clients. This approach helped Clarel Maintenance Services Corp become a leader in provider janitorial services in Chester County and neighboring counties.
The Covid-19 pandemic put a spotlight on cleaning. Some companies took advantage of the situation to increase prices but Claudia did not.
“We went beyond our normal scope of work. We sanitized everything, we fogged, we wanted our clients to be safe,” Claudia said. “We did not charge for the extra work. We wanted to support our clients. I thought loyalty was more important than the extra money.”
As a family business, Claudia works with her husband and parents as well as a crew of carefully selected employees. “You’re in their offices, you have to respect their space and property,” Claudia said. Far too often businesses hesitate to change companies even if they are unsatisfied, because they think all janitorial services are alike. Given a chance, Claudia can prove they are different – always cleaning to a high standard with trustworthy employees.
“One of the challenges I have is to convince people that we are different from the current cleaner you want to fire,” Claudia said. “We have a very good client retention rate.”
Another feature that appeals to clients is the personal service they receive and the fact that Clarel Janitorial/Maintenance is local and Claudia is always within reach.
“I’m only a phone call away,” Claudia said, pointing out that she personally goes to all her job sites to be sure everything is being done to her high standards. “For me, this is very important. I’m involved in every level of every job. I make sure it’s done right.”
Claudia is a big supporter of the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce. It was their assistance in making initial contacts with potential clients that helped her get started. Once she had the opportunity to show how well her company performs, word of mouth has been her primary source of new clients.
“I would not be where I am without the people in the Chamber,” said Claudia, who dedicates her time as a board member and chairwoman of the Membership Committee.
Claudia and her parents immigrated to the United States from Romania over 30 years ago. She has traveled the world but feels this is home. “Theres no other place like here. People don’t realize how good they have it being from this area. I feel like I’m lucky to be where I am,” she said.
In 2014 Claudia decided to pursue her dream of being an entrepreneur 100 percent. “It’s hard work. It takes a lot of determination. I say don’t give up,” she said. “I really believe God has a plan for everybody, and I’m living proof. To start with nothing and to be able to say that I provide my services to companies like Longwood Gardens, G. A Vietri Electric, PA American Water and so many more it’s a dream that became reality.”
Clarel Janitorial/Maintenance Service is always willing to take on new clients if the services are a good fit for their needs. “There’s always room for growth,” Claudia said. “You have to be careful not to grow too fast. If I grow too big I might lose the personal touch we have now. No matter the size of your business, you’re very important to me.”
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Preserving Chester County’s heritage has led to a surge of important historic preservation initiatives over recent years. From collaborative efforts among local groups and municipalities, to more widespread initiatives such as the America250 Chester County Commission – it’s no doubt that preserving the story of Chester County’s past is the driving force behind it all.
For more than 25 years Chester County has provided a first-hand look at some of the region’s oldest villages and communities through the Town Tours & Village Walks Program. Each summer, a series of free tours and lectures is offered on Thursday evenings showcasing different glimpses of the county’s past. This year’s program focused
on the “Our Agricultural Heritage,” with each tour designed to inform, entertain, and increase awareness of Chester County’s rich heritage and historic landscape.
Another recent initiative is the Brandywine Battlefield Task Force’s Heritage Interpretive Signage Project, which is facilitated by the Chester County Planning Commission (CCPC), coordinated with municipal historical commissions, and funded with the support of the PA Society of the Sons of the Revolution and its Color Guard. Once completed, a total of 15 historic markers will provide a coordinated network of public education on the lands where the 1777 Battle of Brandywine took place. So far, 12 of the 15 markers have been installed throughout Chester and Delaware counties.
The county wasted no time in planning for the nation’s 250th birthday celebration in 2026 with the formation of the America250 Chester County Commission in November of
2021. Stemming from the state’s organization, America250 PA, the local Commission plans to take on an array of activities, ranging from educational programs and community events to the restoration of historical landmarks.
Some of this planning will come from the county’s Historic Tourism Plan, which was approved by the Chester County Commissioners last summer to help bolster historic tourism throughout Chester County. Through a partnership with Heritage Strategies, LLC., the plan will help improve interpretation of existing sites of historic and cultural significance, create new ways to tell the county’s full story, better define routing to increase connectivity to these resources, and target new visitors.
While the first year was spent conducting a needs assessment of existing conditions and creating a capacity building plan; the next six months of the plan’s development will focus on a locational analysis, touring routes, and wayfinding, as well as a marketing plan.
History is all around us in Chester County, and although we’ve only scratched the surface, these initiatives represent the county’s commitment to honoring its past and creating profound connections which help lay the foundation for a vibrant future.
For more information about Chester County’s historic preservation initiatives, including the annual Town Tours & Village Walks Program, historic preservation planning, and historic properties, please visit www.ChescoPlanning.org/ HistoricPreservation.
Thereis a reason the often-quoted African proverb -- “It takes a village to raise a child” – resonates with so many.
Life has taught us it can take the positive influences of family, friends and members of the community to help young people maneuver successfully through the sometimes-difficult issues of growing up into happy, healthy, productive adults.
Fortunately for young people and their families living within the Coatesville Area School District, the Coatesville Youth Initiative recognizes the challenges young people face and helps them navigate these waters.
“We’re a youth development organization,” explained CYI Executive Director Jarvis Berry, “so our focus is providing services, activities, and support to youth in order to help them become better citizens.”
True to the adage, CYI doesn’t stop there.
“We also believe that in order to effectively support youth, you have to work with everyone in their circle. So, although our major focus is youth, we do a lot of parental engagement or parenting programs and we work with the school organizations and partner within the community.”
He said the non-profit, formed in 2008, has its roots as a true, community-based organization. Berry said it came together as a result of people wanting to target some of the issues youths were dealing with and help them and their families.
Berry said CYI operates under what it calls the Four Pillars: Youth Development, Family Engagement, Prevention (including substance-abuse prevention, prevention of violence and dealing with mental illness issues) and Community Collaborations.
“Within each one of them, we have a variety of programs to support each of those areas,” Berry said. Under Youth Development, he gave the summer ServiceCorps as an example. “It’s our youth employment program where we employ 40 [young people] and send them out in the community to work at various nonprofits. We [also] have a program called Game Changers, our youth council which helps youth understand the role of advocacy and how to advocate for themselves and their community.”
Other offerings include Camp Quiet Thunder, a weeklong nature camp for those in grades 4 to 6; and Young Men United, where, the CYI website states: “… you will have fun, build relationships, take trips and talk about issues that males face as they go throughout life.”
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women of all ages who identify as parenting mothers are welcome to attend. It’s an informal gathering, Berry noted, where moms exchange ideas with one another, “instead of us standing in front of them telling them what to do.”
And for those in the district who want to get involved, the CYI Community Coalition is a group that is just made up of community members, he said. “It’s open to anyone to join and the idea behind the Coalition is we come together on specific topics. Right now, the issue is mental health. So, we come together as different groups and organizations and residents and we decide what can we do together.” He said one of the results was to present a mental-health wellness day every quarter for sixth graders in all the district’s schools.
The focus on mental health is the result of CYI evolving to serve the needs of youth and their families. Berry said the Pennsylvania Youth Survey, a statewide survey taken by students every two years to learn about their behavior as well as their thoughts regarding alcohol, drugs and violence, supplies valuable data. “I’d say maybe five years ago, mental health wasn’t a big part of that, but it is now,” he said.
The executive director stressed that services, training and
support offered is for all the young people within CASD. “We do serve the entire school district, not just the city. We’re here for everyone. Any child could need some extra support.”
The Coatesville Youth Initiative is holding its Fall Fest Oct. 28 at Scott Field, Victor Abdala Sr. Park, Coatesville. More information about CYI is available at coatesvilleyouthinitiative.org or 610-380-0200.
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The rolling pastures and contoured farm land in Chester County provide many spectacular views for residents and visitors alike as they travel throughout the county. It is often noted in survey results of county residents that these views provide a sense of place that is important to people who live here.
Chester County also has some of the best non-irrigated soils in the world. Having a climate where irrigation for crops is not needed nearly as much as in some other parts of the country is a big advantage to our region. Our proximity to markets on the eastern seaboard adds another good reason why farming is alive and thriving in our county. Agriculture is one of the most important parts of the county’s economy. It provides a readily available food source for the county’s growing population.
A few generations ago, most families grew their own food. The number of people engaged in agriculture in the United States is now less than 2% of the total population. Our population is dependent on those in agriculture to provide the nutrition and energy needed to engage in all their businesses and other activities.
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Unfortunately, not many of the 98% stop to think about how dependent they are on the efforts of the 2% to put food on their tables. Farm Bureau is in existence to look out for the interests of those people who are engaged in agriculture.
Feeding our neighborhoods, county, state, nation, and the world is what agriculture does. You might say that agriculture is the most important industry in the nation. Agriculture produces the food that every person needs in order to have the nutrition and energy to pursue all of the other wideranging industries. If people don’t eat, they don’t have the energy to do anything productive. For this reason, agriculture is the most important industry there is!
American agriculture can be seen as the reason that this nation is one of the most well-fed and dynamic places on earth. The economy of our nation could not be the powerhouse that it is without the underlying agriculture industry producing the basic nutrition to fuel all of the great things that go on in this county, state, and nation.
Chester/Delaware County Farm Bureau (CDCFB) is helping to lead the way for agriculture to remain the largest
industry in Chester County. Our current membership is over 2,100 members including farmers, agriculture industry workers, and others who support agriculture. This dedication to farming by thousands of people in Chester County is evident as agriculture flourishes within our boundaries.
Chester/Delaware County Farm Bureau is a grass roots voluntary organization. The organization has members from Chester, Delaware, and Philadelphia counties. Membership in CDCFB includes membership in PA Farm Bureau and also American Farm Bureau Federation. Within CDCFB is a group of Young Ag Professionals (YAP) devoted to the interests and needs of the young farmers in our county. Our YAP members held two focused workshops last winter and are planning more outings and workshops for the coming fall/winter.
The main mission of CDCFB is to meet with local, state and federal legislators to promote legislation that will enhance agriculture in our counties. Farm Bureau
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is a respected voice of agriculture which is why local, federal, and state officials look to Farm Bureau when they need to have questions answered relating to agriculture to help them make to decisions about legislation. Legislators know that Farm Bureau is one organization that is still grass roots and they can count on straight answers from the people who work and live it every day.
PA Farm Bureau works to propose legislation on the state level that promotes agriculture and rural communities. Members of CDCFB travel to Harrisburg with other members from across the nation to speak with legislators about issues that will benefit agriculture in the state.
American Farm Bureau works to propose national legislation that promotes agriculture and rural communities. Members of CDCFB travel to Washington D.C. along with other members from across the nation to speak with legislators about issues that are of vital importance to agriculture.
Farmer members also meet with state and federal legislators in their home offices. Farm Bureau is committed to the fact that farmer members talk directly with their legislators about the policies that are important to them. These policies are an integral part of Farm Bureau’s legislative efforts. CDCFB often holds meet-the-candidate meetings where candidates running for elected office are invited to participate so that members can understand the positions they may have on issues affecting agriculture.
The Farm Bureau makes sure to host policy development meetings at several venues around the county each summer. Members attend these meetings to discuss any thoughts that they may have about policies that Farm Bureau should put forth on the local, state, or national level. These meetings are held by each county Farm Bureau in the state. From them come ideas for new legislation to propose or ideas to modify existing legislation. These grass-roots ideas are the fuel that moves Farm Bureau through the legislative process.
In early fall, each county farm bureau holds a countywide meeting of its full membership to discuss and debate the policies that were initiated at the county’s policy development meetings. After debate on each item, a vote is taken as to whether to advance the particular policy or not. A majority of votes is needed for a policy to be adopted and for it to move on to the state level where it will face more scrutiny.
Approximately 200 members from PA county orga-
nizations meet at the PA Farm Bureau Annual Meeting each fall to discuss and debate the policies that come in from every county in the state. After debate on each policy, a vote is taken as to whether it should be adopted by the state organization. Policies that are state related need a majority vote to be included in the state policy book.
Items that are of a national nature need a majority vote at the state annual meeting to move on to the national level. These policies are then debated by farmer members from all over the nation at the American Farm Bureau annual meeting each January. Again, a majority of votes is needed for a policy to be adopted by the national organization. If the policy gets a majority vote, it will then be added to the American Farm Bureau national policy book.
Along with our legislative mission, CDCFB also has local initiatives including a top priority of educating the general public about the importance of agriculture. We attend events throughout the year where we interact with thousands of people some of whom do not understand the value of agriculture in their daily lives. In recent years we have attended the County’s Sheep and Wool Day at Springton Manor Farm, the OABEST Expo at Octorara High School, Penn Township Community Fair, and the Mushroom Festival in Kennett Square, among others.
The 15 member CDCFB board of directors has many other initiatives that are on the agenda during each year. The organization awards scholarships to high school graduates who reside in Chester, Delaware, or Philadelphia Counties who have been accepted into
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2-year or 4-year colleges where they plan to pursue studies related to agriculture. Also, college students engaged in agricultural related studies may apply for a scholarship. These scholarship awards are normally in the range of $500-$1,000 each and the total amount of scholarships has been $5,000 to $10,000 in recent years depending on the number of students who apply.
CDCFB helps to promote and finance Mobile Ag Labs that make week-long visits to elementary schools in Chester, Delaware, and Philadelphia Counties. The Mobile Ag Labs, owned by PA Farm Bureau are equipped with a variety of hands-on lessons that can be used for different age groups to learn about agriculture. Recently, a new concept, the Immersion Lab was built by a partnership between PA Farm Bureau and Giant Food Stores. The Immersion lab is a smaller lab which is used by Farm Bureau at fairs and other local events. The lab uses virtual reality technology to allow event attendees to experience farming without needing to be on a farm.
Another focus of CDCFB is to support 4-H clubs and high school FFA organizations. These young people are viewed as the future of agriculture and are supported as much as possible. CDCFB board members attend the county 4-H animal auction sale each year at the Romano 4-H Center in Honey Brook to bid on the members’ animals that they have raised as 4-H projects. Any individual or business can bid on these animals so come out to support these students and get some recognition for the support!
Blue FFA jackets are part of the official dress for FFA members, they are worn proudly at all FFA functions. CDCFB helps to fund these jackets for several high schools. CDCFB also helps high school FFA groups to fund trips to state and national meetings of FFA.
Farming is a dangerous occupation and can be a difficult lifestyle with many in the industry working long hours. Long hours require persistent vigilance to be safe around large animals and farm equipment.
Farming is also extremely dependent on the weather.
This year is a good example of the weather issues that farmers are dealing with. Drought in May and June caused some crops to get a slow start and then, in July, there were very many storms which could easily ruin a crop, especially if wind and/or hail was involved. It’s a tough lifestyle but one that most farmers won’t give up easily. The reward of seeing those beautiful vistas on your own farm is captivating and knowing that
you are providing food and sustenance for the other 98% of the population makes farmers proud to be putting in those long days.
Since its formation nearly 60 years ago, the Chester/ Delaware County Farm Bureau has been the voice for agriculture in Chester County and we will continue to make every effort to ensure that farming remains a strong economic force and a way of life in Chester County!
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Western Chester County is a wonderful place to live. In general, Pennsylvanians are fortunate for a lot of reasons. We have very few natural disasters and the air quality is usually good. Good, in this instance, means breathable without issue, as opposed to moderate, unhealthy, and very unhealthy.
We’re also very fortunate that, here in the Keystone state, we have the Pennsylvania Air Quality Partnership.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection works with other agencies, like PennDOT and TMACC to communicate air quality issues as a function of the Air Quality Partnership.
In Southeastern Pennsylvania, comprised of Chester, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, and Philadelphia counties, pollution levels are monitored hourly. The Air Quality Partnership goals are to increase the public’s understanding on the impact of air pollution, provide alerts for days with high air pollution, provide health effects information and guidelines to prevent or reduce expo-sure, and finally encourage voluntary actions to reduce air pollution emissions, especially on “Action Days.”
The Partnership forecasts “Action Days,” or days when the air is expected to be unhealthy to breathe. Using a color-coded scale, the forecast informs people about the predicted ozone and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) levels and any precautions that need to be taken.
Ozone in the stratospheric layer protects us from the sun’s harmful rays, but at ground-level where we breathe, it’s not so good for us. In the summer, sunlight and high temperatures ‘bake’ pollutants emitted by motor vehicles, power plants, industrial manufacturing and other sources to form high levels of ground-level ozone, commonly known as smog.
Particle pollution is the term for tiny drops of liquid or small particles of dust, metals and other material that float in the air. Some particles are large or dark enough to be seen as soot or smoke. Others are so small that they can only be detected with an electron microscope. Particle pollution comes from a variety of sources such as cars, power plants, factories, construction sites, forest fires, and municipal waste incinerators.
The quality of the air, especially recently has been hit or miss… peaks and valleys are causing concern in an otherwise very healthy place to live. During the weeks following the pandemic shutdown, the Chester County region reported some of the best sustained air quality in years while airborne particulates from the more recent Canadian wildfires is causing some of the worst air quality we’ve ever lived with. It’s important to start abreast of these changes and to adjust accordingly for your safety and that of your friends, family and employees.
The Transportation Management Association of Chester County (TMACC) is committed to making life better for Chester County commuters and we regularly post air quality reports on our website (tmacc.org) social media channels. We also publish a periodic magazine (ChesGo!) highlighting all that TMACC does including the monitoring and reporting of air quality. You can find the most recent version of ChesGo! here: https://tmacc.org/chesgo/
“During the weeks following the pandemic shutdown, the Chester County region reported some of the best sustained air quality for commuters.”
The business community is constantly engaged in conversations and evaluating company culture, it’s the heartbeat of a business. But what is mostly discussed is the inner workings of a business operation. Yes- the internal framework of a business is absolutely a crucial focus in strengthening teams and commerce. But there is another significant avenue of culture often overlooked when businesses get busy into the rhythm of operating; the HUGE value of engaging in and contributing to community identity and stability- being external. An engaged and growing customer base, is in fact, a united community.
In ChescoWest, it is very prevalent for businesses to make meaningful contributions to the communities they’re rooted in. This can take the form of many shapes from participation in a community group, partnering with other businesses and organizations, volunteerism, financial support for local causes, sharing business expertise with neighbors or serving on community or non-profit boards (See more about this on page 20). Even smaller engagement methods that welcome and encourage residents to be a part of the business leave a big impact; such as Coatesville Flower Shop’s alternating days of “come on in for a flower if your name starts with…” or Lomax Carpet’s free classroom rug give away to area teachers.
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a business implementing creative community mindsets. Coatesville Flower Shop has been a Chamber member for 68 years and in business for 75 years! That is a long run not only in business but also with decades of engaging in and embracing the importance of community under their belt. Businesses with this same mindset and thirty years of Chamber membership, include Milanese Remodeling, Summers & Zims, Paragon Business Gifts, American Roll Suppliers, Harris Mountain Funeral Home, Citadel Federal Credit Union, C. Kenneth Grant Insurance, Pennsylvania American Water Company, Rhoads Energy and Paulsonbilt. Each business above (and many more in our membership) are deeply rooted in the community. They have employed our friends and family members, filled a need or served in some capacity in our everyday lives and act as a map for emerging businesses and entrepreneurs.
Local commitment in business is a mindset with both tangible and intangible assets. Financial worth is all about building new relationships which you’ll absolutely do if you get up and out into the community. The lesser recognized asset is the social and emotional value a business garners from having a strong presence in the area. Every business can have an impact on their surroundings and all should certainly leverage that. Sharing your story and engaging within the community pieces you into a network that is committed to you. Our committee members at the Chamber often say, “you get what you put in.” Time can act as an intimidating barrier. Do what you can. Look at what your business values the most such as important
traditions, milestones, personal histories and beliefs and principles behind your enterprises. Then choose a community engagement that fits you.
At the Chamber we’re a network of diverse business owners that do what we can; partnering is a big piece of that. Since Spring we’ve teamed up with the 2nd Century Alliance to craft a Downtown Coatesville Revitalization Tour Map that walks visitors through shops and restaurants downtown. We partnered up with Chester County 4-H with our Taste of the Farm Event running side by side with the 4-H fair; an opportunity to educate the community on the importance of Ag and highlight local Ag businesses. And we’ve partnered with the City of Coatesville and the Economic Development Council to do the City’s first Annual Economic Outlook. Over summer we engaged with the community at Octorara’s OABEST Festival and look forward to Coatesville Area
School Districts Back to School community open house this month. These are all spaces where community and business collide. In the coming months you can also find business owners and entrepreneurs doing the same at community events such as Honey Brook’s Harmony Day, Valley Day, Coatesville’s First Fridays, Parkesburg’s Farmers Markets, Parkesburg’s main street holiday events, and Atglen and Caln Community Days.
So as a business owner or entrepreneur, look beyond today and consider how your product or service will continue to be relevant and impactful in the long run. There will always be another trying to do what you do better so remember, don’t close into yourself! Be connected, stay connected and take notice of senior businesses all around our region that have bloomed where they were planted as a result of community engagement.
Hope you will join us soon at a Chamber event.
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(484) 845-3800
http://www.TSBAS.com
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Brandywine Business Systems
(610) 563-1487
ADVERTISING
Outfront Media
(215) 218-8773
https://www.outfrontmedia.com/
Cairns Family Farm
(610) 857-0168
http://www.cairnsfamilyfarm.com
Chester / Delaware County Farm Bureau
(717) 529-2508
http://www.cdcfb.com
Chester County Agricultural Development Council
(610) 344-6285
https://chescofarming.org/
Growing Roots Partners
(484) 753-6363
https://www.growingrootspartners. com/
Highland Orchards
(610) 269-3494
http://highlandorchards.net
Highspire Hills Farm, LLC
(610) 942-9634
http://www.localharvest.org/ highspire-hills-farm-llc-M6683
Penn State Extension Service (610) 696-3500
https://extension.psu.edu/chester
Romano 4-H Center of Chester County (610) 942-0220
https://www.facebook.com/TheRomano4HCenterofChesterCounty
Shellbark Hollow Farm, LLC (484) 401-6081
http://shellbarkhollow.com/blog/
Lafayette Square Apartments (610) 857-0800
http://www.lafsq.com
Mark C. Myers Architects, Inc.
(610) 942-4490
https://www.markcmyersarchitects.com/
Carosella & Associates, PC
(610) 431-3300
http://www.carosella.com
Brown McGarry Nimeroff, LLC
(610) 755-3311
http://www.bmnlawyers.com
DiCindio Law, LLC
(610) 430-3535
http://dicindiolaw.com
Gawthrop Greenwood, PC
(610) 696-8225
http://www.gawthrop.com
Keen, Keen & Good
(610) 383-7810
http://www.KKGLawFirm.com
Lamb McErlane, PC
(610) 430-8000
http://www.lambmcerlane.com
Law Office of Robin J. Gray (484)769-5855
http://www.robinjgraylaw.com
Miller Law Offices (610) 840-8400
http://www.millerlawpa.com Siana Law (610) 321-5500
http://www.sianalaw.com
Skinner Law Firm, LLC (610) 436-1410
https://www.skinnerlawfirm.net
Unruh, Turner, Burke & Frees, P.C. (610) 692-1371
http://www.utbf.com
AUTOMOBILE SALES & SERVICE
Brian Hoskins Ford (610) 384-4242
http://www.brianhoskinsford.com
Extra Mile Auto Service (610) 384-2864
http://www.extramileauto.com
Fling’s Towing, Inc. (610) 383-6362
http://www.flingstowing.com
Hershey Motors (610) 857-5283
http://www.hersheymotors.com/
K’s Kollision (610) 384-3337
http://www.kskollision.com
Miracle Automotive, Inc. (610) 286-9450
http://miracleauto.com
Pommerer’s Collision (610) 383-5390
http://pommererscollisioncenter.net
RS-Werks
Automotive Shop, LLC
http://rswerks.com
BAKERY
Mary’s Gourmet Donut Shoppe (717) 725-3963
Colors of Sweets (484) 782-4945
http://www.colorsofsweets.com
BB&T Now Truist | Parkesburg (610) 857-9667
http://www.bbt.com
BB&T Now Truist | Honey Brook (610) 273-2992
http://www.bbt.com
First Resource Bank (610) 363-9400
http://www.firstresourcebank.com
See ad pg. 35
Fulton Bank | West Chester (610) 857-5005
http://www.fultonbank.com
Fulton Bank | Downingtown (610) 873-4740
http://www.fultonbank.com
Fulton Bank | Parkesburg (610) 918-8815
http://www.fultonbank.com
M&T Bank (610) 273-7022
http://www.mtb.com
Meridian Bank (484) 568-5026
http://www.meridianbanker.com
Mid Penn Bank (717) 690-3985
http://www.midpennbank.com
See ad pg. 45
PNC Bank (610) 593-2121
http://www.pnc.com
Presence Bank (610) 384-8282
https://www.presencebank.com/
S & T Bank - Downingtown (484) 359-3301
https://www.stbank.com/
S & T Bank - Thorndale (610) 383-7562
http://stbank.com
BEVERAGE
Christiana Beer & Beverage
(610) 593-5887
http://www.christianabeer.com
Lamb Beverage, Inc. (610) 384-1470
http://www.lambbeverage.com
Sly Tom’s Take Out
http://www.slytoms.com
See ad pg. 12
BOOKSTORE
Looker Books (610) 715-0983
http://lookerbooks.com
BREWERIES
Animated Brewing Company (610) 448-9914
http://animatedbrewing.com
Suburban Brewing Company (610) 273-3106
http://www.suburbanbrewingco. com
Victory Brewing Company (484) 718-5080
http://www.victorybeer.com
BUILDING CONTRACTORS
Rittenhouse Builders (610) 380-9570
http://www.rittenhousebuilders. com
Simmers Builders, Inc. (610) 383-5562
http://www.simmersbuilders.com
Top Notch Home Construction LLC. (610) 469-4387
http://Www.Topnotchhomeconstruction.com
White Horse Construction, Inc. (610) 593-5559
http://www.whitehorseconstructionpa.com
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING
SCORE
(610) 344-6910
http://www.chestercounty.score. org
New Light Learning & Development, Home
Shawn Doyle Training (888) 513-5060
https://shawndoyletraining.com/
Rainbow Washhouse (610) 637-7636
Alexander Catering Company (610) 291-2850
http://Alexandercateringco.com
Antique Brew Trucks (610) 836-2999
http://antiquebrewtrucks.com
Catering by John Lowe (610) 873-7229
http://www.cateringbyjl.com
Colors of Sweets (484) 782-4945
http://www.colorsofsweets.com
Doe Run Catering (610) 384-0477
http://DoeRunCatering.com
John Serock Catering (610) 640-2836
http://www.serockcatering.com
See ad pg. 4
Triple Fresh Catering (610) 384-5037
http://www.triplefresh.net
See ad pg. 23
CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
PA Chamber of Business & Industry
(717) 720-5471
http://www.pachamber.org
Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce
(610) 384-9550
http://www.westernchestercounty. com
Clarel Janitorial/Maintenance Services Corp.
(484) 378-0827
http://clarelmaintenance. com/?fbclid=IwAR0rjXsZn54CIZz5YtuqL0icHsWvyq8Gzj6DE5P83ltNCHAI8eTPdmmxto
Chester County Tile and Design
(610) 380-5040
http://www.chestercountytile.com
See ad pg. 28
Precision Flooring Enterprises, LLC (610) 857-3519
http://www.precisionflooringllc. com
Arts Holding Hands and Hearts, Inc. (610) 350-7367
https://www.ahhah.org/
Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art (610) 388-8389
http://www.brandywine.org/conservancy
Brandywine Regeneration Project
(610) 717-2265
Bridge Academy and Community Center (610) 466-9505
http://www.thebridgeacademy.org
Chester County Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (610) 384-2767
http://www.chescoblind.org
Chester County Community Foundation (610) 696-8211
http://www.chescocf.org
Chester County Council, Boy Scouts of America
(610) 696-2900
http://www.cccbsa.org
Chester County Food Bank (610) 873-6000
https://chestercountyfoodbank.org/
Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance
(484) 786-8896
http://www.2ndCenturyAlliance.org
Coatesville Youth Initiative (610) 380-0200
http://www.coatesvilleyouthinitiative.org
Friends Association for Care & Protection of Children (610) 431-3598
http://www.friendsassoc.org
Good Samaritan Services (610) 380-1360
http://www.goodsamservices.org
Habitat For Humanity of Chester County (610) 384-7993
http://www.hfhcc.org
Honey Brook Area Community Partnership (610) 990-5670
https://honeybrookpartnership. com/
Housing Partnership of Chester County (610) 518-1522
http://www.housingpartnershipcc. com
Life Transforming Ministries (610) 384-5393
http://www.quietrevolution.org
PABA Parkesburg Business Association (484) 354-9701
http://www.paba-pa.org
Parkesburg Action Committee (610) 425-1148
http://facebook.com/PAC19365/ Rotary Club of Coatesville (610) 384-9196
https://www.facebook.com/rotaryclubofcoatesville/ Salvation ArmyService Extension (610) 383-0868
https://easternusa.salvationarmy. org
Stewart Huston Charitable Trust (610) 384-2666
http://www.stewarthuston.org
Continued from previous page
The Alliance for Health Equity (610) 380-9080
http://www.alliancehealthequity.org
See ad pg. 34
The Huston Foundation (610) 832-4955
http://www.hustonfoundation.org
The Parkesburg Point (610) 857-3393
http://www.parkesburgpoint.com
Thistle Hills, Inc.
(610) 384-4771
https://www.thistlehills.org/
United Way of Chester County (610) 429-9400
http://www.unitedwaychestercounty.org
Adobe
(408) 753-5826
https://www.adobe.com/acrobat/ online/merge-pdf.html
CompNet, Inc.
(610) 380-1314
http://www.compnetinc.com
IT Edge, Inc.
(610) 431-7500
http://www.itedge.com
See ad pg. 36
Origami Technology Group, Inc.
(484) 639-0004
http://www.origamitg.com
SkyViewTek IT and Security Solutions
(610) 590-5006
https://www.skyviewtek.com/
CONSTRUCTION
City Construction Co., Inc.
(610) 269-9530
http://cityconstructionco.com
Colonial Electric Supply
(610) 233-1574
https://colonialelectricsupply.com/
D. Howe & Sons, Inc.
(610) 942-4249
http://www.dhoweandsons.com
DLI Commercial
(610) 606-1293
http://www.dlicommercial.com
See ad pg. 27
FBSG, Inc.
(610) 633-8824
http://www.fbsginc.com
Fidelity Contracting, LLC
(610) 816-0704
http://www.fidelitycontracting.com
See ad pg. 22
Graber Supply, LLC
(610) 593-3500
http://www.polebarn.com
J.D. Eckman, Inc.
(610) 593-5413
http://jdeckman.com
JGM Fabricators & Constructors, LLC
(610) 873-0081
http://www.jgmusa.com
See ad pg. 51
Mummert Construction
(610) 869-8932
Rittenhouse Builders
(610) 380-9570
http://www.rittenhousebuilders. com
Simmers Builders, Inc.
(610) 383-5562
http://www.simmersbuilders.com
Top Notch Home Construction LLC. (610) 469-4387
http://Www.Topnotchhomeconstruction.com
White Horse Construction, Inc. (610) 593-5559
http://www.whitehorseconstructionpa.com
Willard Construction (484) 645-4508
Citadel | Coatesville
(610) 380-6003
http://www.citadelbanking.com
See ad pg. 34
Citadel | Eagleview (610) 466-6412
http://www.citadelbanking.com
See ad pg. 34
Citadel | Parkesburg (610) 466-6634
http://www.citadelbanking.com
See ad pg. 34
Citadel | Thorndale (610) 380-6000
http://www.citadelbanking.com
See ad pg. 34
Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union (484) 883-3973
https://www.fmfcu.org
Hughes & Hughes Family Dentistry (610) 942-3321
https://hughesdentistry.com/
First Eastern Development Company, LLC (610) 842-8224
http://www.firsteasterndc.com
New Heritage Properties, LLC (610) 383-9800
http://www.newheritageproperties. com
Legend Properties (610) 941-4034
http://www.lpre.com
Trulieve (445) 233-4685
http://Trulieve.com
Springhouse Spirits Distillery (610) 593-7348
http://www.springhousespirits.com
Chester County Economic Development Council (610) 321-8227
http://www.ccedcpa.com
Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance ECON Partners, Inc. (610) 400-8024
http://www.econpartnersinc.com
See ad pg. 41
Chester County Futures (610) 458-9926
http://ccfutures.org
Chester County Intermediate Unit (484) 237-5153
http://cciu.org/
Chester County Technical College High School (484) 593-5100
http://www.tchsbrandywine.org
Coatesville Area School District (610) 466-2400
https://www.casdschools.org/ Domain/4
Coatesville Football Booster Club (610) 209-5485
http://www.coatesvillefootball.com
Delaware County Community College (610) 359-5131
http://www.dccc.edu
Harcum College Coatesville (610) 525-4100
http://www.harcum.edu
Octorara Area School District (610) 593-8238
http://www.octorara.k12.pa.us/
See ad pg. 29
Pope John Paul II Regional Catholic Elementary School (610) 384-5961
http://www.popejohnpaul2sch.org
B.J. Baldwin Electric (717) 351-1500
https://bjbaldwin.com/
Denmans Electrical Services, Inc. (484) 228-8111
http://www.denmanselectric.com
See ad pg. 43
Electrical Plus (484) 459-4940
http://www.electricalplus.net
G. A. Vietri, Inc.
(610) 857-1110
http://www.gavietri.com
See ad pg. 14
Kendall Electric (610) 832-9000
https://www.kendallelectric.com/
William S. Malany & Sons, Inc. (610) 436-4023
http://www.malanyelectric.com
Chester County Department of Emergency Services (610) 344-5000
https://www.chesco.org/217/ Emergency-Services
Chester County Public Safety Training Campus (610) 344-4100
http://www.chesco.org/des
Elverson - Honey Brook Area EMS
(610) 286-8925
http://www.elversonems.org
Keystone Valley Regional Fire District (484) 571-9686
http://www.kvfd8.com
Keystone Valley Fire Department (610) 857-3232
http://www.kvfd8.com
Chester County OIC (610) 692-2345
http://www.ccoic.org
Pennsylvania CareerLInk Chester County
https://www.pacareerlinkchesco. org/
Rhoads Energy Family of Companies
(610) 857-1650
http://www.rhoadsenergy.com
See ad pg. 24
Kauffman Gas, Inc.
(610) 593-5063
http://www.kauffmangas.com
Electric Advisors Consulting, LLC
(610) 793-2809
http://www.electricadvisorsconsulting.com
Bogia Engineering, Inc.
(610) 678-3071
http://www.bogiaeng.com
CA Engineering, LLC
(267) 251-5861
https://www.caeengineer.com/
See ad pg. 51
Edward B. Walsh & Associates, Inc.
(610) 903-0060
http://www.ebwalshinc.com
Herbert E. MacCombie, Jr. P.E., Consulting Engineers and Surveyors, Inc.
(610) 356-9550
http://herbert-e-maccombie-jr-peconsulting.business.site
See ad pg. 49
Hydraterra Professionals
(610) 942-3000
http://www.hydraterrapro.com
Koenig Engineering
(610) 423-6600
http://www.koenigengr.com
McMahon Associates, Inc.
(610) 594-9995
http://www.mcmahonassociates. com
Padula Engineering Company
(610) 696-9900
http://padulaengineering.com
See ad pg. 31
RETTEW Associates, Inc.
(717) 394-3721
http://www.rettew.com
RPM Engineering, LLC
(610) 470-0247
http://www.rpmengllc.com
Traffic Planning and Design, Inc.
(610) 326-3100
http://www.trafficpd.com
JB Gigs, LLC
(610) 873-2603
http://www.JBGigs.com
See ad pg. 22
The Lukens Band (610) 383-4197
http://www.lukensband.org
Coventry Environmental, Inc. (484) 639-4578
http://covenv.com/ Envera (484) 593-4002
http://www.envera.com
Sovereign Environmental Group (610) 383-9919
http://www.sovereignenvironmental.com
Bore It, Inc.
(610) 496-2949
http://Boreitinc.com
See ad pg. 13
Chris Ruffino, CFP - Copper Beech Financial Group (484) 243-0856
http://www.cbfgllc.com
John Colyer - PFS Investments
| Primerica Advisors (484) 560-5969
http://www.primerica.com/johncolyer
Gary Pawliczek, Financial Advisor (610) 563-5853
http://www.retirewithgary.com
Penn Rise Advisors (610) 269-8363
http://www.pennriseadvisors.com
See ad pg. 49
FIRE & WATER DAMAGE
CLEAN-UP & RESTORATION
SERVPRO of Central Chester County (610) 524-0211
http://www.servprocentralchestercounty.com
See ad pg. 52
SERVPRO of Kennett Square/Oxford (610) 268-8620
http://Servprokennettsquareoxford. com
See ad pg. 52
FITNESS
EveryBody Yoga & Wellness (610) 470-7614
http://www.everybodyyogaandwellness.com
The Muscle Hustle (484) 678-0656
YMCA of Greater Brandywine, Brandywine Branch (610) 380-9622
http://www.ymcagbw.org
FLORIST
Blue Moon Florist (610) 873-7900
http://www.bluemoonflorist.com
Coatesville Flower Shop (610) 384-2677
http://www.coatesvilleflowershop. net
The Stem’s End (484) 378-0068
http://www.thestemsend.com
See ad pg. 45
FUNERAL SERVICES
All Souls Cemetery (484) 288-6140
Harris Mountain Funeral Home & Cremation Service (610) 384-1091
http://www.harrismountain.com
James J. Terry Funeral Home (484) 378-7210
http://www.jamesterryfuneralhome. com
Continued from previous page
Wentz Funeral Home (610) 384-0318
http://www.wentzfuneralhome.com
White Willows Memorial Design (717) 442-9001
http://www.whitewillowsmemorials.com
Greg Pilotti Furniture Makers (484) 764-6956
http://www.gpfurnituremakers.com
Link Interiors (215) 514-9173
http://www.linkinteriors.net
Applecross Country Club (484) 692-1010
http://www.applecrosscc.com
Coatesville Country Club (610) 384-3200
http://www.coatesvillecountryclub. com
French Creek Golf Club (610) 913-6330
http://www.frenchcreekgolf.com
Honeybrook Golf Club / Greenside Grill (610) 273-0207
http://www.honeybrookgolf.com
Ingleside Golf Club (610) 384-9128
http://www.golfingleside.com/
Moccasin Run Golf Club / Shotgun Pub & Grille (610) 593-2600
http://www.moccasinrun.com
Atglen Borough (610) 593-6854
http://www.atglen.org
Borough of South Coatesville
(610) 384-1700
http://www.south-coatesville.org
Caln Township (610) 384-0600
http://www.calntownship.org
Chester County Department of Community Development (610) 344-6900
http://www.chesco.org
Chester County Planning Commission (610) 344-6285
http://www.chesco.org
Christiana Borough (610) 593-5199
http://www.christianaboro.com
City of Coatesville (610) 384-0300
http://www.coatesville.org
East Brandywine Township (610) 269-8230
http://www.ebrandywine.org
East Fallowfield Township (610) 384-7144
http://www.eastfallowfield.org
East Nantmeal Township (610) 458-5780
http://www.eastnantmeal.org
Elverson Borough (610) 286-6420
http://www.elversonboro.org
Highland Township (610) 857-1791
http://www.highlandtwp1853.org
Honey Brook Borough (610) 273-2020
http://www.honeybrookborough.net
Honey Brook Township
(610) 273-3970
http://www.honeybrooktwp.com
Modena Borough
(610) 384-6777
https://boroughofmodenapa.org/
Newlin Township
(610) 486-1141
http://www.newlintownship.org/
Parkesburg Borough
(610) 857-2616
http://www.parkesburg.org
Sadsbury Township
(610) 857-9503
http://www.sadsburytwp.org
Valley Township (610) 384-5751
http://www.valleytownship.org
Wallace Township (610) 942-2880
http://www.wallacetwp.org
West Bradford Township (610) 269-4174
http://www.westbradford.org
West Brandywine Township (610) 380-8200
http://www.wbrandywine.org
West Caln Township (610) 384-5643
http://www.westcaln.org
West Fallowfield Township (610) 593-5916
http://www.westfallowfieldtownship.org
West Nantmeal Township (610) 286-9722
http://westnantmeal.com
West Sadsbury Township (610) 857-5969
http://www.westsadsburytwp.org
Western Chester County Council of Governments (610) 384-9550
http://www.wcccog.com
Chester County Commissioner Josh Maxwell (610) 344-6100
http://www.chesco.org
Chester County Commissioner Marian Moskowitz (610) 344-6100
http://www.chesco.org
Chester County Commissioner Michelle Kichline (610) 344-6100
http://www.chesco.org
Chester County Recorder of Deeds (610) 344-6330
http://www.chesco.org/Recorder
State Senator Carolyn T. Comitta 19th District (610) 692-2112
http://www.pasenatorcomitta.com
State Senator Katie Muth 44th District (717) 576-0376
https://www.senatormuth.com/
State Representative Christina Sappey 158th District (484) 200-8264
http://pahouse.com/158/contact
State Representative
Dan Williams 74th District (484) 200-8256
https://www.pahouse.com/Williams/
State Representative Danielle Friel Otten 155th District (717) 783-5009
https://www.pahouse.com/FrielOtten/
State Representative John Lawrence 13th District (610) 869-1602
http://www.replawrence.com
State Representative
Paul Friel | 26th District (610) 326-2626
http://www.rephennessey.com
U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan (310) 346-9775
https://houlahan.house.gov/
U.S. Senator Bob Casey, Jr. (215) 405-9660
https://www.casey.senate.gov
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Blue Dog Printing (610) 430-7992
http://www.getbluedog.com
Graphics on the Move LLC (610) 857-3610
http://graphicsonthemove.com
Hyland Graphic Design & Advertising (484) 879-6145
http://www.hylandgraphics.com
GROCERY STORE
Crop’s Fresh Marketplace (484) 593-2665
http://www.cropsmarketplace.com
See ad pg. 15
Kimberton Whole Foods
(610) 590-5011
http://www.kimbertonwholefoods. com
Triple Fresh Market
(610) 384-5037
http://www.triplefresh.net
See ad pg. 23
HARDWARE STORE & SUPPLIES
Hatt’s Industrial Supplies & True Value
(610) 384-1954
http://www.hatts.com
See ad pg. 36
Stoltzfus Feed and Supply
(717) 442-8280
https://www.stoltzfusfeedandsupply.com/
HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS
ChesPenn Health Services, Inc.
(610) 383-3888
http://www.chespenn.org
Compassionate Care
(484) 905-1050
See ad pg. 48
Elite Therapy Solutions
(610) 547-3035
https://www.etsclinics.net/
Honeysuckle Wellness LLC
(717) 326-3338
Lancaster General Health Parkesburg
(610) 857-6639
http://www.LancasterGeneralHealth.org
See ad pg. 2
NovaCare Rehabilitation
(610) 273-4304
http://www.novacare.com
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
Barber Plumbing & Heating Inc.
(610) 273-2369
https://darrylbarberandsons.com/
DiBiase Heating and Cooling Company
(610) 873-1244
http://www.dibiasehvac.com
Joe Ward Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
(610) 593-6474
Mattioni Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
(610) 269-0884
https://www.callmattioni.com
Summers & Zims
(610) 593-5129
http://www.sumzim.com
See ad pg. 21
AVAC Restoration
(610) 563-3485
Balla Custom Services (484) 786-9897
http://www.ballacustomservices. com
Budget Blinds of Coatesville
(610) 643-4929
http://www.budgetblinds.com/ Coatesville/
Cellarium Wine Cellars
(610) 721-9698
http://cellarium.com/
Chester County Fencing (610) 273-3300
http://www.chestercountyfencing. com
See ad pg. 43
Chester County Tile and Design
(610) 380-5040
http://www.chestercountytile.com
See ad pg. 28
Compass Hardwoods (610) 857-2600
https://compass-hardwoods.com/
Five Point Renovation & Remodel
(610) 857-2856
http://www.fivepointconstruction. com
Good Works, Inc. (610) 383-6311
http://www.goodworksinc.org
LDD Services LLC (610) 506-2845
Milanese Remodeling (610) 384-5820
http://www.milaneseremodeling. com
Morinelli Powerwashing (610) 316-6422
https://www.morinellipowerwashing.com/
See ad pg. 7
Spring Creek Design (610) 273-9194
http://www.springcreekdesign.net
T’s Professional Services (717) 271-9576
http://chescosoftwash.com
See ad pg. 52
Top Notch Home Construction LLC. (610) 469-4387
http://Www.Topnotchhomeconstruction.com
HOME INSPECTIONS
Ground Up Home Inspections
(610) 324-3064
http://www.grounduphomeinspections.com
HOTELS
Courtyard Marriott Coatesville (610) 380-8700
http://www.courtyardcoatesville. com
Home2 Suites by Hilton Downingtown (610) 873-1200
http://www.downingtownroute30. home2suitesbyhilton.com
SpringHill Suites (610) 321-9300
http://www.marriott.com/phlsx
HUMAN SERVICES
Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, Inc. (610) 388-1218 x212
http://www.cvcofcc.org
Greater Deliverance Development Outreach
(484) 886-6413
http://www.grtrddevoutreach.org
Uticom Systems, Inc. (610) 857-2655
http://www.uticom.net
INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT
Ballymore (610) 593-5062
http://www.ballymore.com
INSURANCE
Breuninger Insurance (610) 384-1980
http://www.binsured.com
C. Kenneth Grant Insurance & Real Estate (610) 384-6260
http://www.grantinsuranceandrealestate.com
Chester & Associates, LLC (610) 383-3884
http://www.rswinsurance.com
Element Risk Management, Inc. (610) 701-8257
http://www.elementrisk.com
Garcia-Taylor Insurance Agency (610) 384-2884
http://www.garciataylorins.com
Knies Insurance Group (610) 273-3756
http://www.kniesinsurance.com
Longen Group, LLC (610) 724-9717
http://www.Longengrp.com
The Wright Agency (610) 269-6115
http://www.wrightagencyinsurance. com
See ad pg. 26
US Health Advisors (484) 554-4989
http://www.ushagent.com/HARRYLILLEY
Whitford Insurance Network, Inc. (610) 524-7860
http://whitfordinsurance.com
See ad pg. 28
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INTERNET Comcast
(610) 241-6617
FENCING
Chester County Fencing
(610) 273-3300
http://www.chestercountyfencing. com
See ad pg. 43
FLOORING & TILE
Chester County Tile and Design
(610) 380-5040
http://www.chestercountytile.com
See ad pg. 28
LANDSCAPING & HARDSCAPING
Bartlett Tree Experts
(610) 295-3257
http://www.bartlett.com
Blue Cord Property Care
(484) 796-1586
https://bluecordpropertycare.com
Bonner Landscape Contractors
(484) 886-2925
http://BonnerLC.com
Forrest Hardscape & Landscape
(484) 753-4434
http://www.forresthardscape.com
LIBRARIES
Atglen Public Library
(610) 593-6848
http://www.ccls.org/158/AtglenPublic-Library
Chester County Library System
Coatesville Area Public Library
(610) 384-4115
http://coatesvilleareapubliclibrary. org/
Honey Brook Community Library
(610) 273-3303
https://www.honeybrooklibrary.org/
Parkesburg Library
(610) 857-5165
https://www.parkesburglibrary.org/
LIFE COACH
New Light Learning & Development, Home Shawn Doyle Training (888) 513-5060
https://shawndoyletraining.com/
MAILING SHIPPING SERVICES
The UPS Store Print ShopDowningtown
(610) 518-5010
http://www.theupsstore.com
See ad pg. 37
Aerzen USA Corporation
(610) 380-0244
https://www.aerzen.com/en-us. html
Armstrong Engineering Associates, Inc.
(610) 436-6080
http://www.armstrong-chemtec. com
Cigas Machine Shop, Inc.
(610) 384-5239
http://cigasmachine.com
Cleveland-Cliffs Coatesville
(610) 383-2000
http://www.clevelandcliffs.com/
English/Operations/Steelmaking/ Coatesville/default.aspx
See ad pg. 37
Delaware Valley Concrete Co., Inc.
(215) 675-8900
http://delawarevalleyconcrete.com
See ad pg. 19
Ingersoll Rand
(610) 918-3172
https://www.ingersollrand.com/ en-us
John Rock, Inc.
(610) 857-8080
http://www.johnrock.com
Keystone Turbine Services, LLC (610) 268-6200
http://www.kts-aero.com
Pacer Industries, Inc. (610) 383-4200
http://www.pacergrindingwheels. com
Paulsonbilt (610) 384-6112
http://www.paulsonbilt.com
Communication Works Now (610) 368-2058
http://www.communicationworksnow.com
Chester County Press (610) 869-5553
http://www.chestercounty.com
See ad pg. 55
MEMORIALS & MONUMENTS
White Willows
Memorial Design (717) 442-9001
http://www.whitewillowsmemorials.com
METAL FABRICATION
American Roll Suppliers, Inc. (610) 857-2988
Brandywine Valley Fabricators (610) 384-7440
http://www.brandywinevalleyfab. com
See ad pg. 5
MORTGAGE SERVICES
Guaranteed Rate (610) 864-6357
http://www.rate.com/jasonashe
MUSEUMS & TOURSIM
Chester County Conference and Visitor’s BureauBrandywine Valley (610) 719-1730
http://www.brandywinevalley.com
National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum / Graystone Society (610) 384-9282
http://www.steelmuseum.org
NETWORKING GROUP
Women’s Business Connection of Chester County (484) 823-0110
http://www.wbcchesco.com
OPHTHALMOLOGISTS
Levin Luminais Chronister Eye Associates (610) 384-9100
http://www.lleaeyes.com
PAINTING
Certapro Painters of Western Chester County (484) 283-5003
http://www.certapro.com
Two Dudes Painting Company (717) 396-1207
http://www.twodudes.com
PARKS & RECREATION
Chester County Parks & Preservation (610) 932-2589
http://www.chesco.org
PET SERVICES
Stoltzfus Feed and Supply (717) 442-8280
https://www.stoltzfusfeedandsupply.com/
PHARMACY
Honey Brook Pharmacy (610) 273-7300
http://www.honeybrookpharmacy. com
Hopewell Road Pharmacy (610) 269-0002
http://www.hopewellroadpharmacy. com
Quik-Stop Pharmacy (610) 384-6100
http://www.qstoppharmacy.com
The Compounding Pharmacist (610) 692-8770
http://www.thecompoundrx.com
See ad pg. 53
PHOTOGRAPHER
TrueVine Photography (610) 428-6469
http://www.truevinephoto.com
PLUMBING
CMC, Inc.
(717) 442-9890
http://www.cmcinc.com
Barber Plumbing & Heating Inc.
(610) 273-2369
https://darrylbarberandsons.com/
J-S All Things Plumbing
(610) 500-4373
http://bobsparr.wix.com/allthingsplumbing
Mattioni Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
(610) 269-0884
https://www.callmattioni.com
Tri-County Water Services, Inc.
(610) 857-1740
http://www.tricowater.com
Blue Dog Printing & Design
(610) 430-7992
http://www.getbluedog.com
The UPS Store Print ShopDowningtown
(610) 518-5010
http://www.theupsstore.com
See ad pg. 37
Image Ink
(610) 518-5181
http://www.image-ink.biz
Paragon Business Gifts, Inc.
(610) 857-5506
http://www.paragonbusinessgifts. com
Triple Play Barn
(724) 689-8520
http://www.tripleplaybarn.com
Zakback, Inc.
(610) 407-0285
http://www.zakback.com
Brite Realty Services
(610) 524-8285
http://www.briterealty.com
Commercial Maintenance & Management Corp.
(610) 485-8328
http://cmmcservices.com
Chester County Press
(610) 869-5553
http://www.chestercounty.com
See ad pg. 55
Chris Anderson Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
(484) 753-2692
https://christineanderson.foxroach. com/
Coldwell Banker Realty (610) 772-3013
http://MonicaWatsonHomes.com
Jumpstart Coatesville (484) 319-0223
http://www.jumpstartcoatesville. com
Keller Williams Real Estate / Matt Gorham
Real Estate Team (610) 363-4340
http://www.callthebaldguy.com
RE/MAX Ace Realty (484) 712-0009
http://www.acerealtypa.com
RE/MAX Professional RealtyLaurie Keen (610) 363-8444
http://www.teammatrixhomes.com
REAL ESTATE COMMERCIAL
All County Partnership (610) 608-0282
First Liberty Partners (610) 594-3900
http://www.firstlibertypartners.com
Lieberman Earley & Co. (610) 225-0900
http://liebermanearley.com
Mark Lane Properties (215) 510-6399
http://www.marklaneproperties. com
High Associates, LTD (610) 380-8437
http://www.highlandscenter.com
Swope Lees
Commercial Real Estate (610) 945-4158
http://swopelees.com
RECREATION
Air Ventures
Balloon Flights, Inc. (484) 753-2598
http://www.air-ventures.com
RECYCLING
Mahoney Environmental Services (610) 425-1289
http://Www.mahoneyes.com
RENTAL EQUIPMENT
Northwestern Chester County Rentals (610) 857-1110
http://nccrllc.com
RESTAURANTS
Animated Brewing Company (610) 448-9914
http://animatedbrewing.com
Beaver Creek Tavern (484) 593-0481
http://www.beavercreek-tavern. com
El Limon Taqueria Parkesburg (215) 990-1728
Greenside Grill (610) 273-0207
http://www.honeybrookgolf.com
Harry’s Attic Tap & Rec Room (610) 857-2331
http://www.TheAtticLoungeAtHarrys.com
See ad pg. 16
Harry’s Neighborhood Place (610) 857-2331
http://www.HarrysHotdogs.com
See ad pg. 16
King’s Tavern (484) 378-7988
http://www.kingstavern.net
Lincoln Diner (610) 880-6662
http://www.lincolndinerpa.com
Little Chef Family Restaurant (610) 384-3221
http://www.thelittlecheffamilyrestaurant.com
Pizza Hut (910) 483-5364
http://www.pizzahut.com
Richie’s Water Ice & Ice Cream (267) 474-4394
http://www.richieswaterice.com
Rocco and Anna’s Ristorante Italiano (610) 857-1111
http://www.roccoandanna.com/
Shotgun Pub & Grille (610) 593-2600
http://www.moccasinrun.com
Stottsville Inn (484) 718-5121
http://stottsvilleinn.com
Suburban Brewing Company (610) 273-3106
http://www.suburbanbrewingco. com
The Record Kitchen + Bar (215) 510-6399
http://www.therecordcoatesville. com
Victory Brewing Company (484) 718-5080
http://www.victorybeer.com
Wimpy & Dee’s Classic Diner (484) 514-2250
https://wimpydees.com/
ZING Sushi (610) 857-0001
http://www.ZingSushi.com
RETAIL
Homestead Studios on Main (484) 718-3043
http://www.homestead-studios. com
Reecies Soaps (215) 847-4365
http://reeciessoaps.com
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West Branch Herbs & Tea (484) 378-9042
http://westbranchherbs.com
RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES
Freedom Village at Brandywine (484) 288-2200
http://fvbrandywine.com
See ad pg. 3
Harrison House of Chester County (610) 384-6310
http://www.harrisonseniorliving. com
Heatherwood Retirement Community (610) 273-9301
http://www.heatherwoodretire.com
Tel Hai Retirement Community (610) 273-9333
http://www.telhai.org
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Witmer Public Safety Group, Inc. (484) 288-6405
http://www.wpsginc.com/
SECURITY
3-East, LLC
(844) 503-3278
http://www.3-east.com
Venture Security, LLC
(844) 329-6699
http://www.venturesecurity.us
SELF STORAGE
Hidden Valley Self Storage (610) 857-1778
http://www.hiddenvalleystorageparkesburg.com
See ad pg. 50
SENIOR LIVING
Brandywine Valley Active Aging
(610) 383-6900
https://bvactiveaging.org/
SIGNAGE
Denron Sign Company
(484) 885-3622
http://DenronSigns.com
See ad pg. 48
Tam Arte Design Studio (610) 269-7518
http://www.tamartedesign.com
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Comcast
(610) 241-6617
CTDI (610) 793-8103
http://www.ctdi.com
TOURISM
Chester County Conference and Visitor’s BureauBrandywine Valley
(610) 719-1730
http://www.brandywinevalley.com
TRANSPORTATION
Chester County Area Airport Authority
(610) 383-6057
http://www.chestercountyairport. com
See ad pg. 25
Chester County Aviation (610) 384-9005
http://www.chestercountyaviation. com
See ad pg. 25
Signature Flight Support (484) 786-0211
http://www.signatureflight.com
See ad pg. 25
TMACC - Transportation Management Assoc.
Chester County
(610) 993-0911
http://www.tmacc.org
Bartlett Tree Experts
(610) 594-4740
http://www.bartlett.com
The Tree Connection
(484) 888-5360
https://www.treeconnection.us/
Wills Property Maintenance, LLC
(610) 384-1624
http://www.willspropertymaintenance.com
Independence Transport & Logistics, LLC (610) 255-2118
Chester County Solid Waste Authority (610) 273-3771
http://www.chestercswa.org
Pennsylvania American Water Company (610) 384-1776
http://www.amwater.com
See ad pg. 53
PECO Energy Company (610) 725-7189
http://www.exeloncorp.com
Applecross Country Club (484) 692-1010
http://www.applecrosscc.com
Coatesville Country Club (610) 384-3200
http://www.coatesvillecountryclub. com
French Creek Golf Club (610) 913-6330
http://www.frenchcreekgolf.com
Honeybrook Golf Club (610) 273-0207
http://www.honeybrookgolf.com
Midway Arches (610) 996-2760
http://www.midwayarches.com
Moccasin Run Golf Club / Shotgun Pub & Grille (610) 593-2600
http://www.moccasinrun.com
The Barn at Stoneybrooke (717) 723-5183
http://www.thebarnatstoneybrooke. com
VIDEO PRODUCTION
Valley Creek Productions (215) 525-9904
http://valleycreekproductions.com
See ad on back cover
WATER FILTRATION & PRODUCT
H2O Connected (610) 246-9328
http://www.leakalertor.com
Roberts Filter Group (610) 583-3131
http://robertsfilter.com
WEBSITE SERVICES
RUBI Digital, LLC (484) 908-0253
https://www.digitalrubi.com
Valley Crossing Digital (610) 314-7350
http://www.valleycrossingwebdesign.com
WELDING
Pelet Welding, Inc. (610) 384-5048
http://www.peletwelding.com
WELLNESS
MPower Wellness (215) 436-4780
http://mpowerwellness.com
Honeysuckle Wellness, LLC (717) 236-3338
WINERY
Stargazers Vineyard, LLC (610) 486-0422
http://www.stargazersvineyard.com
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Transfers of Learning, LLC (610) 466-7521
http://www.transfersoflearning.com
See ad pg. 26
YOGA
EveryBody Yoga & Wellness (610) 470-7614
http://www.everybodyyogaandwellness.com
