Chamber E-Newsletter
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We welcome new members Carelon Health of Pennsylvania, Cullen Construstion, BroadReach Alliance, and M&R Creations and Rentals. Chamber news, Youth Leadership Program students Invited to AI Roundtable with Governor Josh Shapiro and Celebrating Women's History Month spotlighting Jenn Marion and Veronica Fitzgerald, and our Exclusive Early access for Members to get tickets for our Business Excellence Awards Lunch. Legislative update, read more on a update about minimum wage. Check out our Member Spotlight to learn more about CCRES. Enjoy a list of all our Upcoming Chamber Events.
We welcome new members Griswold Care Pairing for Chester and Lancaster Counties, Maclane's Automotive, Montee Cycling, and DeBohun Consulting. Chamber news, Full House for Volpe Entreprise's Business Before Business and Celebrating Women's History Month spotlighting Michele Garrett and Monica Ferguson, and our VISTA NextGen Superstar Abby Wolfe Director of Marketing and Communications with our CCCBI Team. Legislative update, Potential Changes for PA State Police Protective Services. Check out our Member Spotlight to learn more about Voice Front. Enjoy a list of all our Upcoming Chamber Events.
We welcome new members Matt McCarry and Westtown Insurance Group. Chamber news, protecting your Business Legacy with Cerebrum Strategic Advisors and Celebrating Women's History Month spotlighting Tara McAllister and Amanada Blevins, and our Youth Leadership Program visits DFT Inc. Legislative update, Workforce Development Highlighted During Pennsylvania Budget Hearing. Check out our Member Spotlight to learn more about Limoncello Ristorante and Caterers. Enjoy a list of all our Upcoming Chamber Events.
We welcome new members RBC Wealth Management and ECBM. Chamber news, a new member lunch with our latest members and celebrating Women's History Month. Legislative update, PA House Committee Advances Data Center Bills. Check out our Member Spotlight to learn more about First State Building and Design. Enjoy a list of all our Upcoming Chamber Events.
We welcome new members HerClub and Trispire LLC. Chamber news, a special ribbon cutting ceremony with Mathnasium of Kennett Square, an Impactful Speaker Series with Creative Financial Group, and meet our Interns Alana Acosta and Mia Tobin. Legislative update, Higher Education and Trades Roundtable. Check out our Member Spotlight to learn more about SERVPRO of the Main Line. Enjoy a list of all our Upcoming Chamber Events.
We welcome new members Ross Landscaping and Paving, The Occupational Health Center and Travel Medicine Program, and Adelphia Gateway. Chamber news, Youth Leadership Program Visits the City of Coatesville, a Sold out Galentine's Day with Delco Chamber, the Annual State of the County Breakfast, and voting for the best of the Main Line Today. Legislative update, Governor Shapiro announces new housing action plan. Check out our Member Spotlight to learn more about spotlighting your business through our Business Excellence Awards Lunch. Enjoy a list of all our Upcoming Chamber Events.
We welcome new members One+ Strategies, Innovators CLub for Women, E&E General Contracting, and Evolution Payroll. Chamber news, Welcome Jamie Comiskey our NEW Director of Events and read more on Bloom Sanctuary's Ribbon Cutting. Legislative update, the 2026 trade review that will shape Pennsylvania's economy for decades written by our CCCBI President and CEO Laura Manion. Check out our Member Spotlight to learn more about the Greencastle Consulting. Enjoy a list of all our Upcoming Chamber Events.
We welcome new members EQupit, Orion Communities, Dougherty Tax Consulting, Dogtopia of Chester Springs, and For Real Solutions LLC. Chamber news, voting for the Best of the Main Line through MainLine Today. Legislative update, PA Governor Josh Shapiro realeases his 4th budget proposal. Check out our Member Spotlight to learn more about the O'Connor Group. Enjoy a list of all our Upcoming Chamber Events.
We welcome new members Comcast Spectator, MacElree Harvey, and Chesco Business Network. Chamber news, Kicking off CCCBI's Nonprofit Thought Leadership Series. Legislative update, PA Celebrates 110th Annual Farm Show. Check out our Member Spotlight to learn more about IT Edge. Enjoy a list of all our Upcoming Chamber Events.
We welcome new members Vondern Inc., Foran Lawn & Yard LLC, and Ritchie Remodel LLC. Chamber news, Announcing our Guest Moderator for State of the County and our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with The Willows Golf Lounge. Legislative update, Economic Concerns Overshadow 2026. Check out our Member Spotlight to learn more about Minuteman Press Chaddsford. Enjoy a list of all our Upcoming Chamber Events.
We welcome new members Fidere Solutions, iThrive Coworking, Mike Teti, Sugarsbridge Contractors, Compass Mark, and LCH Health and Community Services. Chamber news, check out our Youth Leadership Program Visits CTDI and read about our Full House for CCCBI's First Business Before Business. Legislative update What Chester County Locals Can Look Forward to in 2026. Check out our Member Spotlight to learn more about Beem Light Sauna. Enjoy a list of all our Upcoming Chamber Events.
We welcome new members Custom Patios LLC, The Willows Golf Lounge, Kelly Industrial Supply, Inc., The Willow Space for Trauma Treatment, Bloom Sanctuary PLLC, Towable Systems, Compass Point Consulting, Zukin Realty, Moore for the Troops, Veteran Forged Solutions, LLC, and The Camphill School. Chamber news, check out CCCBI's Advocacy, Connections & Community in Action. Vote for Main Line Today's Best of the Main Line 2026 Nomination Ballot is Open. Nominate a Rising Leader in Chester County! Legislative update What to Expect from the Economy in 2026 By Curtis Dubay, Chief Economist, U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Check out our Member Spotlight to learn more about West Chester Views. Enjoy a list of all our Upcoming Chamber Events.
We welcome new members Custom Patios LLC and Chefs for Seniors. Chambers news, last Youth Leadership Program Day of 2025 and CCCBI Featured on Citadel's Open for Business Philly Podcast. Read more about our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Bank of Bird-in-Hand. Vote for Main Line Today's Best of the Main Line 2026 Nomination Ballot is Open. Nominate a Rising Leader in Chester County! Legislative update CCCBI Concludes 2025 Bipartisan Dinner Series with Senator Scott Martin. Check out our Member Spotlight to learn more about RBMuha. Enjoy a list of all our Upcoming Chamber Events.
We welcome new member Filta. Holiday news, during this festive season, CCCBI can share the special events, sales, promotions and more things happening from our Members! Read more about our CCCBI Holiday Party. Legislative update discusses how Chester County Leaders Address Urgent Housing Challenges Impacting Workforce and Economic Stability. Check out our Member Spotlight to learn more about Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead. Enjoy a list of all our Upcoming Chamber Events.
We welcome new member The Tropical Travelers. Holiday news, during this festive season, CCCBI can share the special events, sales, promotions and more things happening from our Members! Check out the map for Street Closures for the West Chester Christmas Parade. Legislative update discusses AI and Data Centers: Opportunities & Challenges. Check out our Member Spotlight to learn more about Little Miss Moffitt. Enjoy a list of all our Upcoming Chamber Events.
We welcome new members Alcohol-Free Abby and Sipp Happens Events. Happy Thanksgiving from our team: Laura, Nicole, Marianne, Jarrod, Carrie and Abby. Learn more about Shop Small: Everything You Need to Know About Small Business Saturday, VISTA NextGen Superstars is Back, and the Street Closures for the West Chester Christmas Parade. This Legislative update discusses Why Millennials and Gen Z Should Care About America250 written By Laura Manion, President & CEO, Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry and Member, Chester County America250 Commission. Check out our Member Spotlight to learn more about Young Rembrandts. Enjoy a list of all our Upcoming Chamber Events.
We welcome new members Elysium Marketing Group, Brandywine Quarry, Inc., RiverCrest Golf Club & Preserve, and Heart to Beat, LLC. Chamber news, read up on our Youth Leadership Program Day at CCCBI Headquarters and Breaking Bad Habits While Presenting with James Logan. Learn more about the Street Closures for the West Chester Christmas Parade. Legislative update discusses CCCBI Partners with Seven Local Leaders to Host Regional Housing Symposium. Check out our Member Spotlight to learn more about Copper Pony. Enjoy a list of all our Upcoming Chamber Events.
We welcome new members Rycor HVAC, Inshirah Ventures, Fixin It by Kellis, Neighbor's in Black and White, Inc., Alegre Wealth Management, Parties to Go, E. Baron Flooring LLC, and C. Caramanico & Sons, Inc. Chamber news, read up on our Special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Set the Stage Main Line West Chester and our Last Business Before Business at Kennett Library. Learn more about Seasons of Your Career event and the amazing, exclusive, female panelists. Legislative update discusses Pennsylvania’s State Budget Update. Check out our Member Spotlight to learn more about Barclay Friends. Enjoy a list of all our Upcoming Chamber Events.
We welcome new members Beem Light Sauna Malvern and DC Power Solutions. Chamber news, read up on our Board of Directors Meeting and Last New Member Lunch for the year. Legislative update discusses Federal Shutdown and Pennsylvania Budget Impasse Update. Check out our Member Spotlight to learn more about Michele Garrett Coaching. Enjoy a list of all our Upcoming Chamber Events.
We welcome new members IQONIQ Custom Clothiers, Kroff Chemical Company, and Hope+Door. Chamber news, read up on our efforts to learn to support Chester County's Major Employers. We held a Special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Oola Bowls Malvern. Learn more about our Breaking Down the Big Beautiful Bill with Regional Partners. We discuss our Government Affairs Committee Meeting and share a Recovery-Friendly Workplace Initiative Survey from Penn State. Legislative update discusses how American Water and Essential Utilities to Merge as a Leading Regulated U.S. Water and Wastewater Utility. Check out our Member Spotlight to learn more about Freya Systems. Enjoy a list of all our Upcoming Chamber Events.
We welcome new member WhipFlip. Chamber news, read up on our Annual Awards Celebration. CCCBI was proud to be a partner of the West Chester University Women's Entrepreneurship Conference. We held a Special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Scripture Union. Learn more about our Etiquette Day for the Youth Leadership Program. We had our last session of the Nonprofit Thought Leadership Series for 2025. Legislative update discusses how Pennsylvania leads the Nation in Responsible AI. Check out our Member Spotlight to learn more about Awaken With Light. Enjoy a list of all our Upcoming Chamber Events.
Chamber news, read up on our Joint-Chamber Business After Hours. Celebrating National Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day. We held a Special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Positive Wiring and a Special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Mercy LIFE Chester County. Legislative update discusses Pennsylvania: The Only State in the Northeast with a Growing Economy. Check out our Member Spotlight to learn more about Weight Management & Wellness Online. Enjoy a list of all our Upcoming Chamber Events.
We welcome new members The Phelps School, Parish Hall Kitchen, and Lane Collective Real Estate. Read to learn more about our Barrels & Business event with two Regional Partners. Legislative update focuses on US Government beginning shutdown and more on SEPTA to Small Business: The Ripple Effects of Pennsylvania's Budget Stalemate. Enjoy a list of all our Upcoming Chamber Events.
Chamber news, CCCBI visited Lancaster Chamber of Commerce. We had a Ribbon Cutting celebrating Total Team Solutions. Governor Josh Shapiro signed an official proclamation to honor Chamber across the state throughout October we are thrilled to celebrate. Legislative update discusses what does the H-1B Visa Program mean for businesses. Check out our Member Spotlight to learn more about Valley Forge Park Alliance. Enjoy a list of all our Upcoming Chamber Events.
We welcome new members BLOCS - Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools, Scripture Union, and Real Property Management Varanasi. We discuss how our CCCBI Members engage with State Leaders, and our annual Legislative Forum with seven of our State Representatives at People's Light. Check out the recaps of Shredding & E-Recycling for a Cause, Business Before Business with Lavazza, and Exclusive EITC Workshop with Chester County Futures. Legislative update discusses From SEPTA to Small Business: The Ripple of PA's State Budget Stalemate. Check out our Member Spotlight to learn more about Madi’s on a Roll. Enjoy a list of all our Upcoming Chamber Events.
We welcome new members Prudential Advisors - John Gavin, Nothing Bundt Cakes, AttorneyX Business Law. We discuss our Young Professionals who partnered with GWCCC NextGen Committee for Field Day For a Cause. Youth Leadership Program spends 1st Session at Wawa. Read more on how we are Maximizing Memberships. Legislative update discusses Pennsylvania jobs date revised downward. Check out our Member Spotlight to learn more about The Right Touch Engravers who are celebrating 10 years. Enjoy a list of all our Upcoming Chamber Events.
We welcome new members Penn State Brandywine, LaBrusciano Roofing & Exteriors, Grimm & Grove, Oola Bowls – Malvern, Set the Stage Main Line West Chester, Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties, Weight Management and Wellness Online LLC, and Executive Home Care of Chester County. Check out our review of the gorgeous day for Gals on the Green. We kicked off Chester Country Chamber Foundation’s Youth Leadership program for 2025-26. Read more about our Nonprofit Through Leadership Series and New Member Lunch events. Legislative update discusses our Employee Retention Survey to help us how to better support your workforce. Check out our Member Spotlight to learn more about Buchanan Public Relations. Enjoy a list of all our Upcoming Chamber Events for September and October.
We welcome new members Arena Partners, Blood Bank of Delmarva, McCue PR, The FGX Group, LLC, Executive Home Care of Chester County, and Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties. Enjoy a list of all our Upcoming Chamber Events for September and October.
We welcome new members Catering With Purpose, LLC, S&S Cleaning Service, and World Wide Stereo. Check out our recap of Celebrating Summer with CCCBI’s Young Professionals. CCCBI partnered with our friends at the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce for Women Who Lead, a special networking happy hour, sponsored by Brumbaugh Wealth Management, in honor of Women's Equality Day. We also feature our Networking Niche update. A special Guest Columnist featuring, Leadership Chester County open applications for their 2025-26 class. Don’t miss out on Chamber and Chamber Member Events.
We welcome new members Key Financial, Inc., Aire Serv of West Chester, and Talbott Bookkeeping Services, LLC. Check out our Business After Hours with the Board of Directors and Copper Pony at General Warren. CCCBI held our Annual Golf Outing at the exquisite Applebrook Gold Club followed by Famous Surf & Turf Dinner. Legislative update discusses a funding crisis for SEPTA that threatens Amtrack Service across Pennsylvania. Don’t miss out on Chamber and Chamber Member Events.
We welcome new members Signarama and Fully Promoted of Frazer, Foxbarn at Twenty9, V Empanadas, and American Red Cross- Delaware Valley Chapter. Check out our Special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to welcome The Clubhouse Wellness Center. We wish good luck to our Interns as they begin their professional journeys in the Chester County Workforce. Legislative update discusses an update with Pennsylvania State Budget. Check out our Member Spotlight this week to learn more about Everest Discovery LLC. Don’t miss out on Chamber and Chamber Member Events.
We welcome new members Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Your Part-Time Controller (YPTC). There is a Special feature for all our Upcoming Events, read the Newsletter to find out more. Legislative update discusses Trump firing top jobs official and what it means for the economy. Check out our Member Spotlight this week to learn more about Meridian Bank. Don’t miss out on Chamber and Chamber Member Events.
We welcome new members TriCounty Community Network and Partnerships and Mercy LIFE Chester County. Meet our CCCBI team, Laura Manion, Nicole Stephenson, Marianne Martelli, Carrie Bierlein, Jarrod Rabatin, and Abby Wolfe checkout the Newsletter to learn more about them. Understand our Membership Levels available and to help you choose what’s right for your business contact Jarrod Rabatin, Director of Member Engagement. Meet more of our amazing Chamber Ambassadors. Find the right event for your business by checking out our Event Calendar on our website. See how you can save money with the member discounts we have available. Read more on how we are partnering with Lincoln Financial to deliver a new CCCBI retirement plan. Learn more about how you can earn some Chamber Bucks. Legislative update discusses our CCCBI members meeting with Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan to discuss the newly formed Coffee Caucus in Washington, D.C. Check out our Member Spotlight this week to learn more about Meridian Bank. Don’t miss out on Chamber and Chamber Member Events.
We welcome new members Chester County Suicide Prevention Partnership and Kurtz and Partners PC. We welcome Jarrod Rabatin our new Director of Member Engagement. Meet your Ambassadors Donna Mugler and Mike Teti. They are just part of the amazing ambassadors that play a key role in connecting new Members with the CCCBI Community. CCCBI started the day with Main Line Armory for a Morning Buzz. Legislative update is helping us to understand how to better support your workforce through a Employee Retention Survey. July’s Government Affairs Committee meeting is postponed as we await the passing of a budget for Pennsylvania. Check out our Member Spotlight this week to learn more about RobotLAB Delaware Valley. Don’t miss out on Chamber and Chamber Member Events.
We welcome new members Fonash Studios, Victory Brewing Company, The Project for Mental Health & Optimal Development and the University of Pennsylvania and Bank of Bird-in-Hand. We introduce you to two of your ambassadors, Amy Sanchez from Greencastle Consulting and Sean McGinn from RBMuha. They are just part of the amazing ambassadors that play a key role in connecting new Members with the CCCBI community. CCCBI had an exciting afternoon with the Chamber Alliance of Chester County, with 200 members in attendance to attend the sold out Multi-Chamber Speed Networking BBQ. We announce two new member discounts with Alliger Financial and Ciprani Consulting. The Legislative Update informs us on the billions in AI investments for Pennsylvania, as announced at the Pittsburgh Summit. As we await the passing of a budget for Pennsylvania, CCCBI with postpone our July Government Affairs Committee Meeting. Plus, we spotlight Kamelot Productions, a full-service video production and events company based in Philadelphia and Manhattan, and we highlight upcoming events.
We welcome our new member BGoodPartners. We introduce you to two of your ambassadors, Timothy J. Gemmell from The General Warren and Monica Ferguson from IT Edge. They are just part of the amazing ambassadors that play a key role in connecting new Members with the CCCBI community. The Legislative Update informs us on prioritizing investments in social infrastructure and supporting 211 Funding, as well as the Trump Administrations Domestic Agenda that was signed into law. Plus, we spotlight Olive and Meadow, a full-scale business rooted in creativity, hospitality, and style, and we highlight upcoming events.
We welcome new members West Chester Views, Modern Strategic Branding and Communications, Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, Opt4 Group, Testa Rossa, L'Olivo Trattoria and The Clubhouse WC, LLC. Our team at CCCBI wishes you a Happy Fourth of July. Our monthly GAC meeting will be held on its July date in person at CCCBI Headquarters, if a federal budget is passed. If negotiations continue, the July meeting with be postponed and a thorough update will happen at our August 29th meeting. Join us for Business After Hours and meet the CCCBI Board Members at the historic General Warren. After the Annual Golf Outing at Applebrook Golf Club, we invite you to join us for our famous Surf & Turf Dinner, sponsored by Comcast. This summer, we are hosting our Young Professionals Summer BBQ at Greencastle Consulting. Join us for networking, bbq, beer from Artillery Brewing, cornhole and a special addition, Stick 'Em Axe=Throwing's new mobile axe-throwing trailer. CCCBI is partnering with the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce to present: Women In Government. The Legislative Update informs us on the PA State Budget update that was due on June 30th, and we highlight upcoming events.
We welcome new members Artillery Brewing Company, Minuteman Press Chadds Ford, Kings Swings, Young Rembrandts of Chester County PA, The Point at Berwyn, Edgewood Memorial Park, Robotlab Delaware Valley and The She Lab. We recap last week's Foundation Summer Solstice. It was truly one for the books, with over 150 CCCBI Members, community partners and friends of the foundation. CCCBI and our partners at the Chester County Bar association had an insightful sold out event with PA Attorney General, Dave Sunday, with over 50 attendees. Our Young Professionals Network welcomed three experts for a panel discussion about Millennial Money Moves: Building a Future You Can Actually Afford. The Legislative Update informs us on SEPTA, and how it is not just a Philly issue, but that all of Pennsylvania has a stake in Mass Transit, and we highlight upcoming events.
A special edition of our newsletter, inviting you to our Annual Awards Dinner honoring Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, Jack Lynch, President & CEO of Main Line Health since 2005. Hosted at the RiverCrest Golf Club & Preserve, CCCBI's Annual Dinner is a signature event that brings together over 300 chamber members to celebrate and connect while enjoying live music, great food, and many networking opportunities.
We welcome new members Duane Morris Government Strategies, Play-a-Round Golf, Libratum Counseling, LLC, and MPS Communications. We hosted our New Member Lunch, sponsored by PEECO - Philadelphia Electrical Equipment Co., where we welcomed almost 40 new members to the Chamber, providing an opportunity to meet the staff, network with fellow members and ambassadors, and learn how to kickstart the benefits of memberships. CCCBI partnered with the Chester County Commissioners and the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) to host Economic Crossroads: Where We Are and Where We're Headed, featuring guest speaker Dr. Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody's Analytics. The event brought together over 100 regional leaders, business owners, and policymakers from CCCBI Memberships and beyond to discuss the evolving local, national, and global economic landscape. This months Business After Hours was a fantastic event, brought together with Citadel and Limoncello. With nearly 60 members and prospective members in attendance, Limoncello provided a beautiful venue and an amazing spread of food for everyone to enjoy. The Legislative Update informs us on the businesses impacted by Route 29 closures, and CCCBI's advocacy on it. Plus, we spotlight the Chester County Food Bank, and highlight upcoming events.
We welcome new members VoiceFront, Mathnasium of Kennett Square, Fearless Restaurants, Brown & Brown Insurance Services, Inc., and Alliger Financial. CCCBI President & CEO, Laura Manion covers why Millennials and Gen Z should care about America250. We provide the opportunity to purchase a hole sign to be placed along the course to gain exposure at the Annual Chester County Chamber Classic, hosted at Applebrook Golf Club. The Legislative update informs us on the House-passed 2025 budget reconciliation bill that proposes major Medicaid reforms aimed at reducing federal Medicaid spending by over $700 billion over the next decade. Plus, we highlight J. Hilburn Stylist, a lifestyle brand of custom menswear, offering 11 categories for easy dressing, and highlight exciting upcoming events.
We welcome new members Yerkes Associates, Inc, SERVPRO of The Main LIne, Aspire Mindset, and Growth Minded LLC. We highlight out Business Excellence event videos as CCCBI is still reelin from the overwhelming support that was recieved throughout the award luncheon. Valley Creek Productions created three amazing videos to capture the heart of what this event really means. We provide the opportunity to purchase a hole sign to be placed along the course to gain exposure at the Annual Chester County Chamber Classic, hosted at Applebrook Golf Club. The Legislative Update covers the passing of the "Big Beautiful Bill" (BBB), an expansive tax reform proposal that updated key provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Plus, we highlight Positive Wiring, custom wiring solutions for voice, date, fiber, and electrical systems across the tri-state area, and highlight exciting upcoming events.
We welcome new members Barclay Friends, Healthy Coping Mechanisms DBA LOCO CHESCO, Limoncello, and Yerkes Associates, Inc. We highlight the wonderful Business Excellence Recap Video, created by Kamelot Productions. Our Morning Buzz event had an amazing turnout as three CCCBI Members came together at Matlack Florist to host over 50 attendees who enjoyed great weather, refreshing drinks from Cafe Gourmino and delicious breakfast eggrolls from Madi's on a Roll. Our Women Influencing Business: Polish Your Presence, Look Great & Feel Great workshop at White Manor Country Club had an incredible turnout. 50 WIB members participated in a fun and uplifting workshop with style coaches Kristin Argento & Kristen Campbell, founders of Threads of Hershey and authors of Threads Method; Style for Life. We are closed Monday, May 26th in honor of Memorial Day, and will return to our normal business hours on Tuesday, May 27th. The Legislative Update covers Pennsylvania's ongoing involvement in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), as it was debated at the Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Tuesday, May 13th of this year. Plus, we spotlight OYL Consulting - Empowering Growth Through Wellness & Leadership, and highlight exciting upcoming events.
We welcome new members Good Girls Bakery and JB Gigs LLC. We brought together just over 30 attendees for an insightful first installments of the new Nonprofit Thought Leadership Series. Social Media Manager for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, Hannah Jay, delivered an insightful talk, allowing attendees to gain a deeper understanding of how to leverage various social platforms and their unique advantages. CCCBI visited HTA Insurance Services brand new location in Exton for a special ribbon cutting ceremony. We hosted a Maximize Your Membership session led by Laura Ellis, designed to help members make the most of their Chamber benefits. We introduce our intern, Coleman Miller, who just started working with CCCBI. We provide the opportunity to purchase a hole sign to be placed along the course to gain exposure at the Annual Chester County Chamber Classic, hosted at Applebrook Golf Club. The Legislative Update covers the meeting between United States and China in Switzerland to agree on a 90-day pause on tariffs, signaling a potential halt to the trade war. Plus, we spotlight Bowers R&D, a specialist tax credit firm that helps innovative companies inlock the full value of their research and development tax credits, and highlight exciting upcoming events.
We welcome new members Danielle Wolinsky - Keller Williams Real Estate and Lewis Environmental LLC. The Chester County Chamber Foundation celebrated over fifty high school students at their Youth Leadership Program Graduation Dinner at Penn Oaks Golf Club, and we had an excellent first Business Excellence Awards Luncheon at the Desmond Hotel, where we honored six influential businesses and business leaders within our membership. We introduce our intern, Ella Chiarello, who has been thriving at CCCBI throughout her spring semester. The legislative update covers the coalition letter sent out by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce urging Congress to prevent a backdoor tax increase on American business by preserving the B-SALT deduction as an essential feature of the federal tax system. Plus, we spotlight Lady Raven Productions, that raises funds for nonprofits by combining classic trivia nights with horror, and highlight exciting upcoming events.
We welcome new members One Digital and CCRES. We share our save the date for our premier networking event of the year, the Annual Awards Dinner, at RiverCrest Golf Club & Preserve. Handi-Crafters Opportunity Center is hiring a Senior Director, Finance & Administration. The Legislative Update covers CCCBI's attendance to a press conference at Paoli Station to bring awareness to the negative impact the proposed SEPTA funding cuts will have on Southeastern Pennsylvania. Plus, we spotlight Coastal Health Connections, a women-owned and operated agency, and highlight exciting upcoming events.
We welcome new members Girls Spark, Giordano's and Metropolitan Veterinary Urgent Care and Specialty. We announce our partnership with Lincoln Financial to deliver a new Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry retirement plan. We provide four new Member Discounts including Ana Welsh Leadership, Nexus Diaries, Denney Electric Supply, and Lady Raven Productions. We provide the opportunity to submit your business' news to be shared on our website. The Legislative Update covers CCCBI's active advocacy efforts around SEPTA funding, childcare tax credits, and legislative engagement to support regional workforce access and economic growth. Plus, we spotlight the chance to maximize your membership, and highlight exciting upcoming events.
We welcome new members The O'Connor Group and Malvern Pizza, and wrap up the 2025 Youth Leadership Program with a special final day at the Desmond Hotel. Our Business After Hours at The Timothy School was a great success, with over 50 members and friends of the Chamber visiting for their Inaugural Heart for Autism Art Show. We also marked the opening of Adecco's new Paoli location with a ribbon cutting. Handi-Crafters Opportunity Center is hiring a Senior Director, Finance & Administration. A legislative update informs us on SEPTA's proposed 45% service cuts with major fare increases to fill the funding gap. Plus, we spotlight PEECO, a Chester County-based leader in custom switchgear, and highlight exciting upcoming events.
We welcome new members C&D Construction, JS Benefits Group, Saturday Morning Cleaning Company, Sharp Energy, Heal Therapy & Consulting, Inc., GG Coaching & Consulting and Cassus Media | Digital Marketing Solutions, as well as highlight exciting upcoming events.
We welcome new members Coaching4Executives LLC, College Hunk Hauling Junk and Moving, Green Energy Construction & Consulting, MBA Data Guru, The Oxford Theatre, and Tredyffrin Township. We hosted our third national Civics Bee Competition, which aims to encourage more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities, as well as introducing our first Women Influencing Business council update. A legislative update informs us about the new proposal announced by the Trump administration to implement reciprocal tariffs on America's trading partners. Plus, we spotlight Denney Electric Supply, a trusted local business that provides top quality electrical products, tools, and expertise for both professionals and DIY enthusiasts alike, and highlight exciting upcoming events.
We welcome new members Michele Garrett Coaching, Ciprani Consulting, Housing Authority of the County of Chester, GlambyRiSsh, and Propell Credit Union. Business After Hours is back, as we hosted out first one of 2025. CCCBI's Young Professionals partnered with Ann's Heart to host a March Madness themed event for over 50 members and friends of the Chamber, and it could not have been better. CCCBI welcomes 40 new members to the Chamber Headquarters for our first New Member Lunch of the year. A legislative update informs us of upcoming committee meetings, press conferences, and floor activity addressing key issues such as child care's economic impact, housing and environmental initiatives, labor and health insurance reforms, and updates on property tax and workers' compensation policies. We highlight exciting upcoming events, as well.
We welcome new members The Golf Zone Family Fun Center, True Planet, LLC and Dustin Hicks Allstate Insurance - Chadds Ford. CCCBI hosted our highly anticipated Executive Insights: A Panel of Visionary CEOs in partnership with the Chester County Economic Development Council, Transportation Management Association of Chester County and West Chester University. At our latest Board of Directors meeting, we welcome Philadelphia International Airport CEO, Atif Saeed. We also highlight exciting upcoming events.
We welcome new members Copper Pony, Pat Harvey RE/MAX Agent, Reaction Exteriors Inc. and Mechanical & Service Contractors Association of Eastern PA, Inc. Our Youth Leadership Program had a full day visit with DFT Inc. - Check & Control Valve Manufacturer. Bin There Dump That, North America's leading residential-friendly dumpster rental franchise, hosted the grand opening of their newest location in Delaware Valley. To mark this milestone, they held a ribbon-cutting ceremony with CCCBI. We celebrate Women's History Month by spotlighting some of the women leading and supporting our Chamber and business community, this week being Alaina Kearney and Marianne Martelli. We provide three member discounts including, Ana Welsh Leadership, Nexus Diaries, and Denney Electric Supply. The Legislative Update covers President Donald Trump addressing a Joint Session of the US Congress. Plus, we spotlight Kennett Library, a state-of-the-art facility designed to serve the community in innovative and meaningful ways, and highlight upcoming events.
We welcome new members Chester County Futures, Sides Investing, Awaken with Light and CREATIVE Financial Group - Kyle Mittelstadt. CCCBI's Government Affairs Committee welcomed three guest speakers to their monthly meeting to present: Workforce Support Resources. We are proud to honor six Member businesses & individuals at our inaugural Business Excellence Awards luncheon. Use the links provided to nominate yourself or a business that deserves to be recognized. We celebrate Women's History Month by spotlighting some of the women leading and supporting our Chamber and business community, this week being Rebecca Lagravinese and Nicole Stephenson. We provide three member discounts including, MedStew, Nexus Diaries and Denney Electric Supply. The Legislative Update covers the requirement to comply with the REAL ID Act on May 7, 2025. Plus, we spotlight ServiceMaster Services, a trusted provider of commercial cleaning solutions across Greater Philadelphia, and highlight upcoming events.
We welcome new members Cracco Diagnostics, Inc., Union Community Care, Keller Williams Realty Group - Tim Hennessy, OOLA Bowls, Assett Commercial Services, Everest Discovery LLC, and First Resource Bank. Our Morning Buzz at Twin Valley Coffee: River Station had a great turnout with over 60 members. This sold out event was a time to gather, network and enjoy some delicious coffee and specially made cookies from Little Miss Moffitt. We announce our Business Excellence Awards, where CCCBI is proud to honor six member businesses & individuals. The Legislative update covers the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) registration that is due by March 21st, unless the Federal Courts or Trump Administration take further action. Plus, we spotlight Del Vacchio Landscapes & Christmas Decor, a trusted leader in the landscaping industry, serving homeowners and businesses in Chester and the surrounding counties, and highlight upcoming events.
We welcome new members First Resource Bank, Sides Investing and GR Coaching and Consulting. We partnered with the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce to present a Galentine's Day celebration for the second year in a row. Nearly 200 women from Chester and Delaware Counties visited the Ivy at Ellis Preserve to network, connect, and shop with local vendors. We celebrate a special ribbon cutting ceremony as Ocean City Coffee Company opened a store in Neumann University's Bachmann Building. CCCBI hosted our first Signature Event of 2025, the State of the County Breakfast with nearly 250 business leaders, public officials and community partners. Within this month alone, CCCBI has had three different events sell out in the weeks leading up to the event date. This year is filled with exciting events that we encourage everyone to register for. The Legislative Update covers the recent reintroduction of a new energy proposal, named the "Lighting Plan" by Governor Josh Shapiro. Plus, we spotlight The Desmond Malvern, a DoubleTree by Hilton, and highlight upcoming events.
We welcome new members Managed Services IT and Friends Association for Care & Protection of Children. The Chester County Chamber Foundation's Youth Leadership Program (YLP) was hosted by James Logan, City Manager, at 1 City Hall Place, Coatesville, PA. We offer a new member discount as Bin There Dump ZTHat is bringing the CCCBI Membership an exclusive offer. Septa is getting ready for hundreds of thousands of Eagles fans who will be attending tomorrow's Super Bowl Parade. The Legislative Update covers Presidents Trump's flurry of Executive Orders within hours of his inauguration. Plus, we spotlight Aidan's Heart Foundation, dedicated to creating heart-safe communities for youth by raising awareness, providing eduction, and facilitating life-saving interventions for the prevention of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), and highlight upcoming events.
We cover an important Legislative Update, as Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his third budget address, proposing a $51.5 billion sprending plan- a 7% increase from last year's budget. We welcome new members Invictus Advisory Group at Stifel, Little Miss Moffitt, and EEMA O&M Services Group. Plus, we spotlight Cafe Gourmino, a realization of founder Michael Soland's lifelong passion for coffee, which began durning his childhood in Switzerland, and highlight upcoming events.
We welcome new Members Arnold Property Improvement, Chester County Bar Association, Henry C. Nace, State Far, The Archangel Project, Magical Vacation Planner by Katie Kalman and Info Solutions LLC. We welcomed several members for an exclusive informational session on how to maximize your membership. The deadline is approaching for our National Civics Bee submissions, and VISTA Todays search for the 2025 class of VISTA NextGen Superstars in ending on Friday, January 31st. CCCBI wants to know how your business is celebrating the Philadelphia Eagles. Help us highlight Chester County's Eagles pride on social media and in our next newsletter by contacting us. The Legislative Update covers the the average home sale price in Chester County as it has reached $615,000-a figure that raises serious affordability concerns for workers. Plus, we spotlight Main Line Armory, a premier indoor shooting range and training facility founded by Iraq War veterands Greg and Katie Butler, and highlight upcoming events.
We welcome new members Willistown Conservation Trust, Allure Payments, Phoenixville Daily, LLC, and Catalyst Senior Insurance Solutions. CCCBI welcomed Craig Smith to the Chamber for a special keynote: Tell A Story. Build A Brand. We share a success story of two CCCBI Members who met, collaborated, and shared their news with us. IT Edge and Madi's on a Roll met through CCCBI and collaborated as Madi was looking for a new web developer. The Legislative Update covers week one of America's 47th President, as Donald Trump's inauguration took place on Monday January 20th. Plus, we spotlight Steven's Wings. When Erica Wright lost her brother Steven, a Desert Storm Navy veteran and beloved Philadelphia nurse, she channeled her grief into creating opportunities for local youth. We also highlight exciting upcoming events.
We welcome new members Bin There Dump That - Delaware Valley and nth Solutions. The new CCCBI team started the week off right in our very first Morning Buzz. Over 50 Members and friends of the Chamber stopped at Bella Vita Coffee & Cream to try their delicious coffee and sweet treats, make new connections and welcome the latest additions to our team: Nicole Stephenson and Carrie Bierlein. This week, our Youth Leadership Program (YLP) visited our neighbors at CTDI for one of the most exciting days of the program year. We introduce our new Members Events Calendar, where you can submit your upcoming events. The Legislative Update covers The PA General Assembly beginning their Legislative session. Plus, we spotlight EHD, an insurance partner you can count on, and highlight upcoming events.
We welcome new members Fishbowl Software, nine dots ai, Modern Group, Children First PA, West Goshen Township and Justice Works YouthCare. We introduce a new member of our team, Carrie Bierlein, CCCBI's new Membership Sales Representative. We say goodbye to our intern, Dominic DiLuzio, as he continues on to his next semester at Gettysburg College. We introduce our new Members Events Calendar, where you can submit your upcoming events. We share a special edition of our Member Directory to tell you where we've been this past year and where we're going this year. The Legislative Update covers the Chester County Workforce Development Policy Survey: Employer and Employee perspectives. We are calling our Membership, Community Partners and Local Stakeholders to participate in a vital survey to better understand the needs of our workforce and business community. Plus we spotlight IT Edge, who has been delivering comprehensive IT and marketing solutions with a client-first mindset, and highlight upcoming events.
We welcome new members Hotel Indigo and Michael Dear, LLC. We share the incredible momentum we've built and the positive impact we are making across our community. We introduce CCCBI's 2024 Annual Report, and ask you to share your feedback through our Member Survey. We welcome Nicole Stephenson, our new CCCBI Vice President. We share a special edition of our Member Directory to tell you where we've been this past year and where we're going this year. Plus, we spotlight Roman Coia Photographer, a trusted name in the art of portrait and headshot photography, and highlight upcoming events.
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