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Chairman’ Welcome
Dear Members and the Business Community,
I want to take a moment to applaud you for your resilience and creativity during this very challenging time. I also want to assure you that regardless of what it looks like, you have already conquered the hardest part, you did not give up. You are still standing, fighting, and winning!
I especially want to thank the staff of the Southern Chester County Chamber for the outstanding work they have done during the past six months. The commitment and leadership exhibited by our Chamber staff has been and continues to be exceptional. There are many businesses that would not have made it without their support and leadership.
I have heard many say that they cannot wait until we get back to “normal”. I want to suggest that normal may not be the place we want or need to be. Normal, in American English is “conforming with or constituting an accepted standard, model, or pattern; especially corresponding to the median or average.” I would say normal is not what I see in Southern Chester County. Rather, I see people who are exceptional, innovative, trend setting, and EXTRAORDINARY!
I believe to face the opportunities that are before us we must continue to work together in an extraordinary way that causes the world to look once again at Southern Chester County as the pioneers of what is possible. The Southern Chester County Chamber is committed to leading the charge in accomplishing this by thinking outside the box and advocating for each business that is connected to us on a local, state, and federal level. We will continue to be present to support you in your growth to be extraordinary.
Please don’t hesitate to call with your challenges, ideas, and victories. As we always say, “We are connected” and we continue to rise together for good.
Sincerely,
James E. Turner, Chairman of the Board (Chester Water Authority)
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James E. Turner SCCCC Chairman of the Board
SCCCC Program and Event Calendar
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DECEMBER 2020
Women in Business (WIB) Breakfast
Wednesday, December 2, 8:30 - 10:00 am
Event Sponsor: Available!
Member Venue: TBD
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Network at Noon! Luncheon
Thursday, December 10, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Event Sponsor: Available!
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JANUARY 2021
Annual Meeting Breakfast
Date and Member Venue TBD
Event Sponsorships Available!
Drive Your Membership Program [Virtual]
Friday, January 15, 8:30 – 10:00 am
Network at Noon! Luncheon [In-person]
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Member Venue: The Gables at Chadds Ford
Event Sponsor: Available! Visit www.scccc.com to learn more
FEBRUARY 2021
Women in Business (WIB) Breakfast [In-person]
Wednesday, February 3, 8:30 - 10:00 am
Event Sponsor: Available! Member Venue: TBD Visit www.scccc.com to learn more
Drive Your Membership Program [Virtual]
Friday, February 12, 8:30 – 10:00 am
Network at Noon! Luncheon [In-person]
Thursday, February 25, 2021 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Event Sponsor: Available!
Member Venue: The Gables at Chadds Ford
MARCH 2021
Women in Business (WIB) Breakfast [In-person]
Wednesday, March 3, 8:30 - 10:00 am
Event Sponsor: Available!
Member Venue: TBD
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Drive Your Membership Program [Virtual] Friday, March 12, 8:30 – 10:00 am
Network at Noon! Luncheon [In-person] Thursday, March 25, 2021 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Event Sponsor: Available!
Member Venue: TBD
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APRIL 2021
Women in Business (WIB) Breakfast
Wednesday, March 3, 8:30 - 10:00 am
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Member Venue: TBD
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Signature Event
Annual Chairman’s Gala & Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award Saturday, April 24, 2021
Member Host: Longwood Gardens
Network at Noon! Luncheon
Thursday, April 29, 2021 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Event Sponsor: Available!
Member Venue: TBD
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A Message from the President
Your Success Is Our Business
Dear Members and Friends,
It should come as no surprise that due to the pandemic, Chambers of Commerce across the Commonwealth and the country were heavily relied upon to lead, advocate, and provide much- needed resources.
From the beginning, SCCCC has led the way for our region and beyond. We realized pretty quickly that the crisis would not end in a couple of weeks or in a month, and so we partnered with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, bringing critical support, a myriad of resources, and valuable information to our region. We worked alongside federal, state, and local elected officials so the Governor’s office and the White House heard us—and we were available to answer questions 24/7.
Chamber staff fielded countless questions, provided leadership and support to businesses and individuals, and offered viable options for every challenge that faced our communities. We held informative webinars, town halls and meetings, and we continued to network and connect. We were invited to participate on the Chester County Commissioners’ Business Task Force, ultimately bringing “Restore Chester County” to all who needed it. We partnered with local main street organizations, including Historic Kennett Square and Oxford Main Street offering our resources and support to their members. We are still doing all of these things in support of our region.
Now, when we think we have it covered, when we have mastered every virtual application that exists, when we are somewhat comfortable networking on a computer screen, and when we have learned the skills to lead-manage-cajole and politic all from our dining rooms, basements, guest rooms or home offices, we realize all of this was a preamble for the next step.
What is the next step? As we slowly enter the restore and renewal phase, the path forward begins to clear – but not without its challenges, and we are once again here for you. We are here to help guide you in your business, assist your employees, offer support to your Boards, and much more, as we move forward.
Please call on us – we are your Chamber of Commerce. Let us help you rebuild your contacts, grow your relationships, and prosper. Do not hesitate to reach out for any reason.
We will come out of this stronger, wiser, and ready for the next challenge – together.
Thank you.
Cheryl B. Kuhn, IOM President & CEO
Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce
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Main Street groups push forward
Oxford and Kennett Square non-profits focus on helping downtowns remain vibrant despite coronavirus challenges
By Natalie Smith Contributing Writer
Two Southern Chester County Main Street organizations, maneuvering through the various COVID-19 issues presented to their downtowns, are finding that care and ingenuity are helping patrons to return.
“Staying safe, healthy … and open,” are the aims that Christianna Hannum defined for small businesses in Oxford.
As executive director of the non-profit Oxford Mainstreet, Inc., Hannum said the town’s businesses are meeting those goals while staying mindful of the state’s safety suggestions. Residents and fans of Oxford’s eateries have been out in force, for example, according to Hannum. “Our restaurants have outdoor seating and they’re packed all the time,” she said. In addition, “the shops are open; some of them are even staying open later hours,” during the Third Friday Late Night Shopping events.
But while the businesses are following the guidelines recommended by the Commonwealth, Hannum admits the pandemic is affecting the larger ambitions of OMI, which was formed more than 20 years ago to “promote and foster economic growth and stability within the Business Improvement District and surrounding area, while preserving Downtown Oxford’s rich historic and cultural identity.”
“It’s very hard to plan,” said Hannum, referring to the events and activities OMI presents that normally can bring hundreds or even thousands of attendees to this appealing, historic town. “First Friday [fun street events with different themes] have been cancelled until further notice.”
But Hannum said she’s very pleased about the recent hiring of Brian Dix as the Mainsteet manager. Dix attended Oxford Area schools, and comes to the position with experience in digital communications as well as video after both graduating from and working for York College. “We’re thrilled to have him,” she said.
groups continue to
One of the ways in which OMI is dealing with pandemic issues is coming up with new ways to celebrate its businesses and attract people downtown. Hannum is holding small celebrations for merchant anniversaries, and is planning to restart a newsletter that would serve the area. Also in the works is a fun, family-friendly activity – a Drive-in Movie Night. It would most likely take place in the parking lot of the Walmart Supercenter in Oxford Commons (on North Third Street, about a mile north of the borough center).
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and fosters economic growth in the borough.
Photo provided by Christianna Hannum Christianna Hannum is the executive director of Oxford Mainstreet, Inc., a nonprofit that promotes
Photo by Mike Dixon
The intersection of 3rd and Market streets in Oxford Borough.
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As for ongoing projects, erecting a new 50-person entertainment venue, The Shoebox Theatre, is continuing, Hannum said. “The Shoebox Theatre is moving along. We’ve raised $20,000 toward the finishing of its construction. But given the challenging time right now for fundraising, we feel like that’s a good start.” When completed, the Shoebox will screen second-run and arthouse films and host music performances, she said. Hannum sees it as comparable to the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville.
And the idea is to eventually build another, larger theater as part of a two-phase plan to bring more people downtown and have them spend time there. Of course, area shops and restaurants would benefit as a result.
What does Hannum want the community to be aware of regarding Oxford Mainstreet, Inc.?
“I want them to know … we’re here and we’re ready to help. If they’re interested in moving to, purchasing a business in or shopping downtown, we’re accessible to aid them in all their business, home or merchant needs.
“And for the community, I really want to stress that the town of Oxford is safe and mask-wearing and open for business. We really encourage people to come downtown and see all that Oxford has to share, because it’s a special place.”
Historic Kennett Square also dealing with challenges
Very much like Hannum, Bo Wright, executive director of Historic Kennett Square is grappling with cancellations and loss of revenue in the wake of the coronavirus restrictions.
“The biggest hit for us was the Brewfest,” Wright said. In its 23rd year, the annual event brings in dozens of local and regional brewers to present their brews. It’s almost always a sell-out. But October 2020 was, of course, different from past Brewfests.
“Obviously, we couldn’t bring 3,000 people together for an in-person event, but we pivoted to what we called the Backyard Brewfest,” Wright said. “We talked to 48 different breweries from across the region [and] got them to offer kind of special beer for us.” They were packaged in two different cases with two dozen cans each -- the Kennett Case and the Brewfest Case -- and the purchasers were encouraged to enjoy the beers at home.
People apparently liked the idea. “We had a thousand cases to sell. We sold out in seven days,” he said. Wright doesn’t know the exact breakdown, but he believes anecdotally that the beer buyers were both people “who recognized how important [the Brewfest] is to HKS and to Kennett Square, and also a lot of people who want to drink good beer.”
The non-profit HKS describes itself as “bridging and connecting the public and private sectors to build a community where all participants benefit economically and socially through the diverse cultural, business, and social assets of the Kennett Square community.”
Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, the borough closes off the 100 block of East State Street to traffic, so there is enough room to social distance while dining or shopping. “This has been extremely successful, certainly over the last few months,” Wright said. “You go there on a Friday night and it’s very, very busy.
“We surveyed businesses to see what they wanted, and most wanted street closures, but not the businesses on West State Street.”
On the 100 block of West State, the HKS and volunteers installed a “parklet” – a small greenspace where parking spaces once were. “It basically takes free parking and allows for outdoor dining for the coffee shops in the morning, then some restaurants in the evening,”
Wright said. It’s set to stay in place until Nov. 21 or until the first significant snowfall.
Borough officials got behind the project, and while the parklet concept was novel to Kennett Square, globally, enthusiasts have been installing them for many years.
Wright said the cancellation of the Mushroom Festival,
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Bo Wright is executive director of Historic Kennett Square. The nonprofit organization “promotes, supports and strengthens” the town’s business environment.
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an annual September event that brings upwards of 100,000 fungus fans to the borough over a two-day period was “huge.” He said the group is working to replace some of that lost revenue once the holiday season rolls around. “Especially with visitors to Longwood Gardens,” who often come to nearby Kennett Square afterward to shop and eat a meal. The Longwood Gardens Christmas in Kennett event sells tickets to A Longwood Christmas at the Gardens and offers a free shuttle there and back to Kennett Square for ticketholders. Complimentary parking for participants is also included in the offer.
Wright said since his hiring earlier this year, he didn’t get to meet as many merchants as he wanted to because of COVID-19. His goal in 2021 is to do a better job of problem-solving as well as serving merchants. “We’re hoping to drive the conversation about what the community should look like and listening to what they want and then communicating that vision to the broader community.
“I think everyone’s biggest concern is these winter months. What happens with outdoor dining, and shopping
and that’s the next problem we want to solve. I would describe merchants as understandably concerned.”
Considering business closures, Wright said, “I think many small towns similar to Kennett Square across the county have seen a lot of stores close. I don’t know of any businesses in town that have closed directly from COVID. And the empty storefronts we do have in the main core downtown are currently being filled with long-term businesses. But obviously, as I said, the winter months are going to be a challenge.”
He added, “The big thing we’ve done over the past few months with early COVID hitting is that we distributed funds through the Small Business Response Fund. In a partnership with Square Roots Collective [a collection of social enterprises which have joined to advance the community toward an ecosystem in which all can thrive], we raised $276,000 to give away to more than 60 businesses as grants. The majority were to women- and minorityowned businesses. They were very flexible in terms of how businesses could use them.
“They were specific to what we called consumer-
placing businesses, as we felt they were the ones most directly impacted by COVID. They were businesses with a cash register where people are coming in for a specific business.”
Wright would like the community to know that HKS is broadening its mission. “We are an organization that was founded as a primarily Main Street organization responsible for revitalizing State Street. Going forward, we see ourselves as kind of a community-wide organization that’s trying to seek prosperity of the whole community. We want to see a beautiful and inclusive community develop. That’s what we’re focused on … making sure that the future growth of Kennett is inclusive of everybody and has something for everybody.”
Natalie Smith may be emailed at natalie@DoubleSMedia.com
Photo by Mike Dixon
The Oxford Hotel in the borough now plays host to senior citizen apartments.
Creative juices flow at Oxford Arts Alliance
By Betsy Brewer Brantner Contributing Writer
If you are walking along South Third Street in the Borough of Oxford, you may think you are hearing things. Depending on the day, you may hear the sweet sounds of a violin concerto, or a soulful blues guitar riff, or even a spirited banjo strum. You may ask yourself, “Where is this coming from?”
The answer is the Oxford Arts Alliance.
Peek in the windows and you’ll see amazing, explosive art adorning the walls.
The two things that speak to the soul are music and art, and the Oxford Arts Alliance offers both— in abundance.
advocacy for the arts and culture. It seeks to provide a collaborative platform to allow arts and culture to flourish in the community for all people regardless of differences in ethnic origin, education, economic level, age or disability. Arts and culture elevate people and stimulate increased economic development, leading to a sense of community and thus well-being among all residents.
Creativity has found its performance hall in the historic town of Oxford, and these days it is surrounded by boutiques, eclectic restaurants, and a whole lot of unusual and one-of-a-kind nooks just waiting for the adventurous shopper.
The Oxford Arts Alliance is located in the beautifully restored Simon Building at 38 S. Third Street in the center of town. It is a community-based, non-profit organization providing leadership and
The Alliance was established in 2008. When the Alliance first opened its doors, there were some naysayers. Could arts and culture support this endeavor in the budding town of Oxford? They did. People that enjoyed private jam sessions were interested in formal music lessons. Those people that never thought of themselves as an artist couldn’t wait to see the art of others, and to improve their own skills. The biggest surprise was the astounding number of young, gifted artists who called this area home. The Alliance quickly became a showcase for student artists.
And the variety of art was a surprise. Everything from sculpture, to woodworking, fiber art, to miniature canvas, to photography and beyond. But one
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The Academy of Music.
Anthony Derrico and Caitlin Daugherty work with musicians and artists at the Oxford Arts Alliance.
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of the biggest surprises had to be the economic uplift that came with the buzz around the Arts Alliance.
Suddenly, people had a new destination. They would start their evening at the Arts Alliance viewing a new exhibit or listening to some exciting, new music, then casually top off the night with a visit to the surrounding businesses and restaurants.
It quickly became a win-win situation for everyone. People that wouldn’t normally visit Oxford were now part of Oxford, with a family member exhibiting or performing.
And now the effect of art and music in the Oxford is visible everywhere. Murals and art adorn the streets, covering once blank walls or alley gates.
If Anthony Derrico, the assistant executive director of the Oxford Arts Alliance, has his way, there will be even more art, music and culture on the street and in the businesses. Derrico has watched the Alliance grow. He began his association with them in 2010 as a music instructor. The number of students coming for music instruction has grown from a handful of people to more than 150 students a week, and he has seen firsthand what the Alliance has done for the entire community.
Lessons are offered for youth, teens and adults. Instruction on woodwinds, brass, strings and piano are available. Students are taught a wide range of musical styles including classical, rock, jazz, pop and more.
And some of those students are coming back as teachers. So not only is the Alliance a place to learn music and art, it is a place to learn how to teach those disciplines.
Students interested in art have been making connections with local artists, learning water color, sculpturing, ceramics and a plethora of painting mediums. This has translated into an income for some of those students.
Local boutiques such as Pickled Pickles sell the work of local artists affording them a supplemental income.
Derrico is energized by these emerging artists and has dedicated a new gallery space to showcase those talents.
“We recently had an exhibit from an impressive 11-year-old artist who seemed much older than her tender years, speaking eloquently about how
she achieved the texture in her painting,” Derrico said. “It was amazing to see an 11-year-old with that much confidence.”
Derrico says the Alliance has provided a place for people to feel at home and to give them a platform to showcase their talents. He also feels it is a way to cultivate the community through art.
“I just want to make sure everyone has a place to express themselves. We advocate for artists and musicians. We are perpetuating the skills they learn so they can go out and teach others,” he said.
Derrico feels that art and music transcends age, culture, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
“Everyone appreciates art and music and is elevated from participating,” he said.
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PROUD AND MIGHTY!
Mighty Writers in Southern Chester County teaches kids ages 3-17 to think clearly and write with clarity so they can achieve success at school, at work and in life. When COVID-19 came to town, we closed our sites to regular kid-traffic. Instead, we launched several new initiatives, in the true spirit of resilience and supporting our communities.
We know that kids can’t learn to think and write with clarity when they are hungry. Today, we provide meals,
groceries (milk, meat, fresh produce and dry goods) to many hundreds of families each week, along with diapers, wipes, infant formula and lots of brand new bilingual books.
Several small learning pods are teaching Kennett area kids every day and free, online workshops, homework help and one-on-one mentorships are offered bilingually for kids of all ages.
The work of popular local artist Dave Eldreth has been featured.
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Caitlin Daugherty is the Art Coordinator for the Oxford Arts Alliance. She graduated from Kutztown University with a degree in fine arts and a minor in psychology. She started as a volunteer and worked her way up to instructing students of her own through private lessons. She’s brought portfolio preparation to the alliance, while teaching classes, camps, and clubs.
The pandemic may have changed some of the activities for the time being, but it has not stopped the creativity. If anything, the staff is actively pursuing more virtual opportunities so the public can continue to be an active part of the Arts Alliance.
Anyone interested in seeing what the Oxford Arts Alliance is doing can view their website at oxfordart.org.
To reach Anthony Derrico email him at: director@oxfordart.org.
Volunteers are always welcome, but be prepared. Volunteers often become students.
The Emerging Artist Gallery provides opportunities for young artists.
Longwood Gardens
By Marcella Peyre-Ferry Contributing Writer
COVID-19 had made changes to our world, but beauty can still be found at Longwood Gardens.
As health and safety regulations forced shutdowns early in the pandemic, Longwood Gardens also closed on March 14. The Gardens are an important place to many people in the community, including its members, staff, and nearly 800 volunteers, who work at the site in a wide range of roles. The volunteer program had to be suspended, but people still wanted to keep in touch with their favorite place.
“It was important for us to stay engaged with our guests and community during our closure,” Director of Communications Patricia Evans said. “We had a number of ways in which we kept guests informed about what was happening in the Gardens, from blogs, to our social media channels, to additional content on our web site.”
During the period they were closed, a very limited staff were on site taking care of the plant collection and systems maintenance. “We had to make some difficult decisions to allocate resources,” Evans explained. For example, the Gardens removed much of the spring bulb display because the limited staff needed to focus on other plant care, and guests could not be onsite to enjoy the blooms.
When regulations began to relax, the Gardens reopened at a limited capacity to Members only on June 18. That was expanded on July 1, as they opened to the general public again at 35 percent capacity with new visiting and safety protocols in place, including contactless entry, social distancing, more frequent cleaning and sanitation, and mask wearing protocols in place for both staff and guests.
Some Longwood specialties also had to be cancelled including all on-site performing arts and educational programs as well as guided tours. “We had a terrific schedule of concerts, Fireworks and Fountains Shows, educational classes, and camp programs planned for the summer that all had to be canceled due to COVID,” Evans said.
All photos courtesy Longwood Gardens Guests visiting Longwood Gardens after the reopening earlier this year.
Most of the indoor and outdoor gardens are now open, including the four-acre conservatory. Only the Indoor Children’s Garden and Conservatory Music Room remain closed at this time. The very popular Illuminated Fountain Performances resumed and are being held at 8:15 p.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings through Oct. 31.
The Terrace Restaurant is open with outdoor seating and limited indoor seating. You may also purchase a picnic tote through the online ticketing system at least one day before your visit and pick it up at the Beer Garden.
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Guests enjoy a display at Longwood Gardens.
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Tickets and member reservations must be made in advance online at longwoodgardens.org before your visit to the gardens. Print your ticket at home or have it ready on your smartphone. Facemasks are required for everyone age 2 and older indoors and in outdoor public spaces unless you are able to maintain 6-foot distancing from others. Instead of printed maps, use the easy mobile map or print at home. Anyone who may be ill is asked to stay home.
“It’s been wonderful to welcome guests back to Longwood,” Evans said. “We have 400 acres for guests to explore so there’s room to social distance,” Evans said. “Guests are enjoying the opportunity to be out and about again and to reconnect with nature and to see beauty, which is something I think everybody needs in their life, especially now.”
Currently featured at Longwood Gardens now through November 15 is the annual Chrysanthemum Festival. One of the highlights is Thousand Bloom Chrysanthemum, a single chrysanthemum plant grown to produce as many perfect blooms as possible. Measuring 12 feet wide and nearly 10 feet tall, the amazing plant is grown for 18 months to reach its incredible size and bloom count of more than 1,500 perfect, uniform blooms. In addition, Longwood’s horticulturists have grown mums into unique three-dimensional forms, including shields, fans, cloud forms, and other shapes.
The Christmas display, A Longwood Christmas, will be on view November 20 through January 10. This the display celebrates the traditions of a Longwood Christmas-amazing trees dripping in ornaments, horticultural finery like only Longwood can
do--from living wreaths to thousands of poinsettias—and outside 500,000 lights create a magical display.
“Visiting during the holidays is a favorite tradition for many families in the community,” Evans said. “There is something for everyone in the family, from our firepits, to fountain shows, strolling musicians, to spectacular lights, it is both an indoor and outdoor experience.”
Some traditions have been put on hold for this year, including the concerts, choirs, and organ singalongs, but that will not dim the holiday spirit. Other traditions have been revised, such as the children’s trees, normally filled with decorations from local schools. This year, there will still be children’s trees, but with ornaments submitted by the families of Longwood Gardens members.
The Gardens are open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with extended hours until 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 31 for the Illuminated Fountain Performances at 8:15 p.m. For the holiday display beginning Nov. 20, the Gardens will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Days and hours are subject to change. Tickets and member reservations should be made in advance online at longwoodgardens.org.
The Longwood Gardens holiday outdoor light display.
How to choose an e-commerce platform in 2020
By John Himics Partner at First Ascent Design
With storefronts closed and capacity levels capped by executive order, there has never been a better time to explore e-commerce. There are so many options for the seemingly simple task of opening an online store. To eliminate any confusion surrounding the online, e-commerce world, I’ll explore some of those options, dive into the details, and share a few of my recommendations. First, I want to dispel the marketing miracles that are touted around e-commerce. A website is much like a storefront, but one with no guaranteed foot traffic, no surrounding community, and no sign visible from the street. An e-commerce site doesn’t create sales on its own, which means marketing efforts still need to bring people into the store. As an experienced business, you have a number of advantages over a new business. You have an audience and hopefully, a way to get in touch with them. You have products and processes. You have relationships with customers, supplies, and partners like the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce. Most importantly, you have a trusted brand and reputation. All of those assets will help your e-commerce presence thrive.
your products and services online, but not all of them will be a good fit. The three main categories of options to explore are platforms, builders, and self-hosted. I’d like to share my top recommendations for each one, what they do well, what they do poorly, and what might be the best for you.
The first type of e-commerce options is the platform, such as Amazon, eBay, or Etsy. I call these “platforms” because they are systems with existing customer bases that you can choose to opt-in to. For most types of products, becoming a thirdparty seller on Amazon is a fairly easy and straightforward process.
The most overwhelming decision when creating an e-commerce site is how to build it. There are many systems, softwares, and businesses that exist just to help you sell
These platforms certainly take their cut of your sales, though. For example, Amazon’s “referral fee” can range from 6 percent to 20 percent, depending on the product category. However, you’re not just paying for the right to sell on the platform. You’re really paying for exposure to the audience of people that will go straight to Amazon for whatever they need. The best way to treat these platforms is similar to how you treat search engines. According to the “State of Amazon 2016” report from retail experience firm Bloomreach, 55 percent of people surveyed chose Amazon as the starting point whenever they are searching for a product. This built-in audience can be extremely valuable. Your marketing efforts should be focused on optimizing your Amazon store and product listing for the search terms people are using on the platform. The same advice is
applicable for Etsy and eBay, making them the best choice if your target market fits their audience. For the majority of product-based businesses, Amazon is the dominant platform option.
The second type of e-commerce options is the builder. Builders are software systems that make it very easy to build a website with a store, add products, manage orders, and integrate with various sales channels. Many website builders, including Squarespace and Wix, have e-commerce options. However, I would recommend the e-commerce builder industry giant, Shopify. Shopify makes it extremely easy to pick a template, add a few products, and start selling online. Simple setups can be done in a week (or very long weekend), while more complex stores with customization might take a few weeks to completely build out. Support is available through the builder itself and through an engaged community. Pricing is pretty fair too, with a monthly subscription cost and a reasonable credit card transaction fee (2.9% + $0.30) per purchase. There are a few downsides though. For one, if you choose not to use Shopify’s payment processor— perhaps to link in your own merchant account or due to different international needs—you will pay an additional 2 percent per transaction. The most serious disadvantage is customization. Shopify will work for 80 percent of simple retail businesses, but once you need a more complex shopping experience, such as detailed licensing handling, heavily branded or intricate design, or other custom features, you’ll find that building into the Shopify experience requires serious development chops and may not be the most cost-effective route. You may also find yourself with two websites, one that promotes the retail business or blog and one that is the store. In fact, I recommend Shopify when the store’s requirements are: simple, low budget, fast turnaround, and the client is fine with a semi-templated experience. For many Shopify builds, I would recommend hiring a designer instead of a developer because the goal should be to pick a theme that fits your store’s needs and then create beautiful images to fill in that template.
The last option is the self-hosted e-commerce website. Self-hosted sites are wholly owned by you, and with that comes a ton of freedom and flexibility, as well as responsibility. Self-hosted options are abundant and can be heavily specialized. For example, working within the WordPress ecosystem, Tickera can create a full event ticketing experience, Easy Digital Downloads can sell memberships, ebooks, and other downloadable items, and WooCommerce is a fully-featured e-commerce experience. For clients that need heavily branded designs, specialized
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ordering or shopping experiences, and integration with multiple softwares or vendors, I recommend WooCommerce. WooCommerce powers just under 30 percent of all stores online, is open source, and is fully customizable. If you see it online and want to recreate it, WooCommerce can do it. That means you can create any workflow for fulfillment, use your own payment processor, have the store look however you want it to, and more.. However, with that plethora of options comes tradeoffs. Maintenance of the software is on your shoulders, the design and build process will take months, and the upfront development cost will be the highest of the three options.
There are, of course, many more facets to running an online business, including shipping, fulfillment, fraud management, and most importantly (in my humble opinion) marketing. As an existing business exploring e-commerce, you bring assets to the table that improve your store’s success. Once your store is up and running, leverage your existing customers, your partnerships, such as the one with the SCCC, and spread the news. In these COVID-19 times, I’m sure your customers will be happy to hear from you and support your digital store as it grows into the
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Farming industry supported by Chester County Agricultural Development Council
By Betsy Brewer Brantner Contributing Writer
The mission of the Chester County Agricultural Development Council (Ag Council) is to raise awareness of the economic impact of the local farming industry and promote excellence in farming. Their outreach assists farmers in the county market their businesses, helps create an environment to attract new farmers, and informs residents and municipal officials about the importance of local agriculture. They also partner with other organizations through their Ag Task Force to address agricultural issues and collaboratively support the industry.
The economic impact of Chester County’s agricultural industry is very strong, ranking second among all 67 Pennsylvania counties (and ranking 53rd out of over 3,000 counties in the U.S.) in the total value of agricultural products sold. Annual sales exceed $700,000,000. In addition, Chester County ranks 18th in the U.S. in value of
All photos courtesy Hillary Krummrich, the director of the Ag Council, at The Farm at Doe Run.
At the Pennsylvania Farm Show….(Left to right) Hillary Krummrich, director of the Ag Council, Dan Miller, president of Chester Delaware Farm Bureau, Adam Mowery, Ag Council board member and managing member of Mowery Environmental, Deirdre Flemming, vice-chair of the Ag Council and co-owner/ operator of Two Gander Farm.
agricultural products sold per acre of land in farms with a value per acre of $4,733.00.
“I don’t think people really understand how much agriculture is in Chester County, or the impact the industry has on our local economy,” explained Hillary Krummrich, the director of the Ag Council. “People are really shocked when they learn that Chester County is second in production value only to Lancaster County, a place that most of us readily think of as ‘agricultural.’ Many residents have heard that Kennett Square is the mushroom capital of the world, they take their kids to pick pumpkins or apples, they visit wineries and they see field crops and horses when they drive around, but they do not understand what that equates to in terms of agricultural production or economic impact.”
artisan cheese, orchards, vineyards, produce, Christmas tree and nursery production. In addition, Chester County is home to a world-class equine community.
Chester County is indeed the place where about half of the nation’s mushrooms are grown and is a top ranking Pennsylvania county for dairy and field crop production. But the industry is incredibly diverse, with a lot of specialty crop production such as beef, poultry, eggs,
Farmers here have options for what and how they want to grow. Some producers sell on the commodity markets and others choose to sell directly to consumers. There are significant markets in this region with high-population areas like New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington D.C.
To help market farmers that sell direct, the Ag Council annually publishes their popular Guide to Local Farm Products which is available online as well as paper copies. The farm guide helps residents find local farm products of all kinds including honey, dairy products, meats, wine, mushrooms and even fiber. The guide also includes a section that tells readers when certain agricultural events will take place to encourage attendance and connectivity.
“It is fun to promote farming, and frankly it can be an
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easy sell because we have so many farmers that offer entertaining ways for people to engage with agriculture. It could be getting lost in a corn maze in the fall, or enjoying delicious, farm-made ice cream in the summer. Families picking apples and pumpkins, or wine tasting with your friends,” said Krummrich. All of these things can provide additional income to farmers, as well as provide entertainment for people.
But it is not all about special events or activities. She noted, “The thing about agriculture is we are all a part of it. Every single day. Even if we don’t grow things ourselves, we eat, we rely upon it for fiber and fuel. Farming impacts us in a million ways.”
In the early days of the pandemic, people were reminded of the importance of agriculture, especially when it was difficult to find eggs, milk and meat in the grocery stores due to supply chain interruptions. The Ag Council’s ongoing outreach efforts focused on local producers who were selling those hard-to-find items. Krummrich said, “Our job now is to encourage consumers to continue to buy local even if those products are again available in the grocery stores. We know it may mean a second trip for people to stop at a farm, but we hope the trade-off is in the taste, freshness and support of our local farmers.”
She added, “It’s easy to fall in love with the industry. I am in awe of the farmers I meet. They are amazing people
Chris Alonzo, the Ag Council chair and president of Pietro Mushrooms and Ann Lane, the Ag Council communications and program coordinator, at Pietro Mushrooms.
with fascinating stories. I could never do what they do, I’m not cut out for it, but I am incredibly grateful to those who do. Farmers have to be everything—business people, veterinarians, meteorologists, mechanics, carpenters, etc.”
Working with the Ag Council has provided Krummrich with opportunities to see the industry up close in a way that few people get these days. “I’ve seen amazing things on this job. One situation in particular will stay with me always. I watched veteran farmers work diligently to get a newborn calf that would not nurse take to its mother. They must have tried ten different things for at least 30 minutes. But they didn’t give up. And even though they had been working with cows for decades, when they got that calf to nurse, you could see the pride and devotion on their faces. They were so determined and were not going to give up. They were making sure that animal was going to live. It was one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen.”
Hillary Krummrich, Executive Director can be reached by email at: hkrummrich@chesco.org or you can reach her by phone at: 610-344-6285.
The Chester County Agricultural Development Council is located at 601 Westtown Road, Ste. 270, West Chester, PA Phone 610-344-6785.
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The following is a sampling of ideas generated by the Southern Chester County Chamber. They were shared via the SBDC Network, United Way, and Microenterprise Organizations to help businesses and organizations across the region. Thank you for your leadership. When others were thinking, you were doing!
The ideas that have come from the Southern Chester Chamber during this COVID season have been exhilarating. It is fast-thinking creative ideas like these that put businesses first! Ideas such as the Oxford caravan to support this community’s small businesses by rallying the troops to caravan, visit and shop has been in replicated in several other communities in the tri state area. This is real business leadership that makes things happen. The virtual tip jar was another great solution to pay it forward for employees of businesses in small town USA. The “Open for Business” List highlighting who was open during the pandemic was another great SCCCC first that brought attention to the need to support our neighbors. Last but not least, seeing businesses partner for sustainability has been a great inspiration. The Good News Friday feature has been shared throughout the region and beyond and gives inspiration to businesses and organizations working over and above as well as for those in need.
From the onset of the 2020 pandemic, Chamber leadership stepped up in support of our organization, while facing their own business challenges. In an effort to share how our leadership is faring during this very challenging time, we invited Board members to respond to this question:
How has your business or organization produced new and original ideas in unique ways to create different solutions, and, how has being a member of the Southern Chester County Chamber enhanced your efforts?
Betsy Niedziejko, SCCCC Chairman Elect
WSFS Bank
Being a member of the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce, and through the various resources it provides, has helped me as a Business Banking Relationship Manager to best understand the challenges organizations of all sizes are facing in this pandemic. As a Chamber member, I’m enabled to keep my pulse on the local community, which better positions me to provide thoughtful solutions to meet client needs.
Tim Moore, SCCCC Vice Chairman
Exelon Generation
Exelon is a proud member of the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce. The SCCCC network of local hotels, restaurants, and other local businesses support our operation and employees on a daily basis. Recent events of 2020 have caused us to innovate how we perform our business in every way. Being connected to the SCCCC helps bring in new ideas, and also helps connect us and enables us to support local non-profit organizations helping those in need.
Erik Gudmundson, SCCCC Immediate Past Chairman of the Board
Pegasus Technologies, LLC
Pegasus was challenged with converting many of its clients’ employees into remote workers. The solution required new technology, better data management, accelerated cybersecurity awareness training, cloud vs. server comparisons, and new levels of patience as everyone scrambled to adjust to the pandemic lockdown. To deliver these services without sacrificing our response times or client satisfaction ratings, Pegasus hired and trained new staff, and worked on internal efficiencies. As a member of the SCCCC, we provided educational resources at no charge to members. This helped us better connect with new prospects, and we expanded our business, thanks to the chamber.
Paula Paisley, SCCCC Treasurer Paisley Solutions
Innovation should always be a priority for organizations as they attempt to predict, prepare and adapt to changes in their environment. But 2020 to date has been like facing an out-ofcontrol baseball pitching machine, hurling fastballs and curves so quickly that you just want to duck and cover.
Enhancing our communication with clients to understand their situations and share critical information was our first priority. The Chamber e-blasts were so incredibly thorough, in many cases I simply forwarded them. Direct, more frequent communication has led to stronger client relationships!
In-person networking shifted to using LinkedIn for initial introductions. Snail mail marketing was converted to electronic media.
Ron Bauguess, SCCCC Board Member
The Tri-M Group, LLC
Tri-M was founded on a core principle that our employees come first. This has always fostered creativity and involvement by our employees to provide solutions to our customers. Each department at Tri-M was developed due to a customer need for a solution to their electrical system. During the pandemic the
need for temperature scanning became a high priority and our team stepped up to develop a solution. The Chamber has a similar mission in that the goal of the Chamber is to support and provide solutions for our members. Having a partner like the Chamber allows Tri-M to take advantage of a network of companies and support from the Chamber staff to overcome obstacles.
Melissa Dietrich, SCCCC Board Member
Longwood Gardens
With our Gardens closed for more than three months, we missed our members and guests and knew they missed our Gardens, too. So soon after closing we launched Our Gardens Your Home, an online, curated selection of fun ways to experience the best of Longwood from home.
Weekly emails full of stunning imagery and videos of what’s in bloom, access to online education and activities for all ages, interview with staff, and a chance to relive or experience for the first-time special moments from our performing arts. Even as we welcome guests back to our Gardens, we are continuing to convert many of our inperson classes and events into engaging online experiences. We are thankful for our membership to the SCCCC and the incredible value it provides. The Chamber has been a constant source of timely and important information throughout the pandemic and has been a strong advocate for businesses in our region.
Brian S. Hughes, Ed.D.,
SCCCC Board Member
Chester County Technical College
High School Pennock’s Bridge Campus The Technical College High School (TCHS)
Pennock’s Bridge Campus continues to work with the Chester County Department of Health to allow students back into the building for our career and technical programs. Students from southern Chester County high schools have the option of attending TCHS through either a hybrid in-person or virtual model to ensure inclusive programming for all students. As a member of the Chamber, TCHS has monitored the impact of COVID-19 on local business and industry to help students develop the skills necessary to be successful in the postCOVID-19 workforce.
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Meghan Klotzbach, SCCCC Board Member
Mother Earth Organic Mushrooms, C.P.
Yeatman & Sons, Inc.
At Mother Earth Organic Mushrooms, we have had to get creative with our recruitment techniques. The mushroom industry, as well as many sectors of agriculture, are facing a labor crisis. Where in the past word of mouth has been the only form of recruitment, we have since had to make many adjustments in our efforts. The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce helped us with job fairs, connections with the technical high schools, and government relations. Their support has helped us navigate the waters of a labor crisis.
Eric Kuhn, SCCCC Board Member
Pillar Real Estate Advisors, LLC
Working in the field of Commercial Real Estate Brokerage certainly does not make you exempt from the challenges faced by most industries today. We never stopped moving forward, adapting to the times, and identifying the changing needs of our clients. Our work culture is our greatest asset. We demand the highest level of trustworthiness and character from each other. For us, Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce has ALWAYS been an integral part in connecting on the critical “Business to Business” level.
Lisa A. Long, CPA, SCCCC Board Member
Nawn and Company, CPA’s, Ltd.
Our CPA firm has always been hands-on with face to face interaction. Safety is our number one priority for both employees and clients. We very much relied on the daily Chamber updates which provided information to us way before other sources. When we all started working remotely, it was our VOIP (voice over internet protocol)
phone system that allowed everyone to communicate freely without interruption. Many clients even thought we were still working from our offices, when in fact we had set up home offices. The system maximizes communication no matter where you are located as long as you have an internet connection. We are currently looking to upgrade the phones to include video, thus eliminating the use of additional software or outside resources.
Mike Moyer, SCCCC Board Member
Michael Moyer, State Farm Agent
As a small, independent business owner associated with a very large organization, I enjoy robust proprietary technical support. However, my team, office location and layout are completely my responsibility. With respect to the physical location, we built full length, wrap-around, 3-foot-high plexi-glass divides for all desks. And with the support of our corporate IT department, we employed softphone technology, freeing up desk space and allowing for a smoother transition from the office to their home environment. Throughout the Covid
experience, the Chamber has been a valuable resource on federal and state programs (e.g. PPP loans), a conduit to decision makers (conference calls and Zoom meetings), and updates on regulatory changes (timely and frequent emails). Of course, we also all enjoy the advocacy our local Chambers provide for our members.
Christine Zaccarelli, Esquire, SCCCC Board Member
The Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, Inc.
At CVC, I am not so sure our ideas were new OR original, but all of our staff has adapted to the use of “new to us” technology. Our counselors are conducting sessions via phone and telehealth, our advocates ensure clients obtain the necessary services by phone, FaceTime or Zoom and our educators are now presenting on different virtual platforms to continue to educate our community on prevention of sexual violence and crime. The SCCCC has played a crucial role in keeping us updated on the everchanging resources available to non-profits and helping us stay connected to our community partners during this time.
The American Mushroom Institute has helped advocate for the mushroom industry since 1955
MBy Marcella Peyre-Ferry Contributing Writer
ushroom growing is a big part of life in southeastern Pennsylvania, impacting the economy, the environment and, of course, dining. Helping advocate for the mushroom industry since 1955 is the American Mushroom Institute (AMI).
Based in Avondale, AMI is a national trade organization for U.S. mushroom growers and suppliers to the industry. AMI was established to provide a unified presence and effective representation for its members across the various legislative and regulatory agencies on the federal, start and local levels, plus they provide networking opportunities and direct contact with industry influencers.
“We take on the mushroom industry’s concerns and we address them in a manner that benefits our members,” communications director Lori Harrison said. “Additionally, we engage in communications and education efforts with various audiences.”
AMI also works in cooperation with the Mushroom Council, an arm of the industry that helps promote fresh mushroom consumption.
“We work in support and conjunction with the Council in various campaigns and initiatives,” Harrison said.
Every mushroom is harvested by hand so one of the biggest concerns for mushroom growers is the availability of consistent, reliable labor. The industry employs nearly 8,600 people in southeastern Pennsylvania. Workers are predominantly from South America and particularly Mexico.
“Without harvesters it’s really hard to get the mushrooms to where they need to go,” Harrison explained.
AMI has members from all across the United States, with Pennsylvania the home of the majority of mushroom-growing operations. Nearly sixty percent of mushroom production occurs in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
About 900 million pounds of mushrooms are produced each year, with most of those being white and brown button mushrooms. Specialty varieties make up the remainder of the crop. The mushroom industry in the biggest cash crop in Pennsylvania, contributing over $1 billion to the local economy.
While many industries, including the mushroom industry, have been hit hard by COVID-19, mushrooms continue to see steady
increases in demand, especially at retail. As people have turned to cooking at home, they have turned to the versatile mushroom as one of their favorite ingredients.
“Mushroom consumption has been steadily increasing over the years. What we’re finding is that because more people are cooking at home, sales at retail have remained strong,” Harrison said. “Mushrooms are an item that people buy repeatedly. They work well with any kind of meal, breakfast, lunch or dinner.”
There are many different varieties of mushrooms that home cooks can use to mimic restaurant dishes.
“Most people start eating white button mushrooms or the crimini, which is the brown button mushroom. From there, they’ll often branch out and try Oyster or Shiitake mushrooms,” Harrison said.
Mushrooms are also popular because they fit very well in any kind of diet plan. “It doesn’t matter if you’re on the Mediterranean diet, low-fat, low-carb, or keto. Mushrooms have a lot of the good stuff—vitamins and minerals, and not much of the bad stuff. They have no fat, they are low in calories, low in salt,” Harrison said. “You can throw them into eggs, you can toss them in a salad, you can saute them on a chicken breast - they work with a lot of those diet
items, too.”
Mushroom growing is a sustainable form of agriculture, using materials that are byproducts of other types of farming, such as straw and hay, animal waste and cocoa husks. Once composted, this material becomes the growing medium for the mushrooms. After it has been used, the spent mushroom soil can be used again as a planting medium for residential and agricultural purposes, or even as a medium for green roofs.
“They’re really sustainable. Mushroom growers are the original recyclers. They take in other things that other industries do not need any more.” Harrison said.
It takes just two gallons of water to grow a pound of mushrooms. The energy footprint for growing mushrooms is also low. Growing one pound of mushrooms requires just one kilowatt hour of electricity – about the same amount of power as running a coffeemaker for one hour. The carbon footprint for mushroom growing is also low. Growing one pound of mushrooms generates .7 pounds of CO2. By comparison, using one gallon of fuel emits 20 pounds of CO2.
For more information about mushrooms, mushroom growing and the American Mushroom Institute, visit the website at www.americanmushroom.org.
During COVID-19, ‘Restore Chester County’ provides businesses with paths forward
By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer
As 2019 ended and the calendar flipped to 2020, the economy of Chester County was, to use a phrase often applied during times of financial upswings, “booming.”
Through vision, partnerships and opportunity, the county had created a robust economy that had the lowest unemployment rate of any county in Pennsylvania. The broad paintbrush of the county’s VISTA2025 initiative was continuing to apply rapid strokes to a canvas of long-term public and private economic strategies, and the working wheels of its many economy-based organizations -- including the South4rn Chester County Chamber of Commerce – were all in perfect spin.
In short, every stakeholder whose imprint was being permanently affixed was on board – and across the board, and the economic future of Chester County was all systems go for 2020…until it wasn’t.
In rapid response to the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic in March, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf and State Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine instituted a series of regulatory controls aimed at curbing the spread of the virus in the state that included “Stay at Home” orders and a “Red-Yellow-Green” phase of reopening. Practically overnight, shop owners, restaurants and service-oriented stores went from thriving to barely surviving, with no clear path forward, and while these efforts were done to better assure the health and safety of all Pennsylvanians, their impact was felt by businesses throughout the commonwealth and the county.
For those who were fearful that the pandemic would wipe away their businesses and livelihood, help soon arrived in the form of a program known as Restore Chester County, developed by county commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Michelle Kichline, Josh Maxwell, as well as a galvanized and committed consortium of leaders representing several economic sectors throughout the county.
“As days and weeks of the stay at home order have gone
by, we have remained mindful of, and concerned about the evolving and increasing needs of the Chester County community,” Moskowitz said when introducing the program. “In addition to our physical health, COVID-19 has attacked our mental, our emotional and our economic health. So while we have been following the Governor’s stay at home order, and while we do recognize that drastic measures needed to be taken to slow the spread of coronavirus, we have also been focused on the best way to get Chester County quickly, but safely, up and running again.”
Creation of a business task force and a plan for recovery
Led by Chester County Planning Commission Executive Director Brian O’Leary, the county’s COVID-19 Business Task Force represents a Who’s Who of leadership that touches nearly every county industry. Its core team includes representatives from the county’s Economic Development Council, members of the Economic Cabinet, the Agricultural Development Council, the Association of Township Officials, leaders from county business chambers, the county’s Conference & Visitors’ Bureau, the Department of Community Development, the county’s Planning Commission, and members of the Municipal Managers Consortium and the Chester County Intermediate Unit.
The Task Force has divided its plan for the county’s economic recovery into two phases:
Phase 1: The economic recovery plan focuses on shortterm strategies for the 21 industry sectors identified on the Restore Chester County website. Industry leaders from each of those sectors have identified short-term steps needed to stabilize businesses and the economy in Chester County.
Plans for the Phase 1 recovery also include a survey of businesses and organizations addressing current issues and concerns, as well as longer-term issues including impacts of on-going national trends on businesses and plans for the future. Results of the survey, combined with roundtable talks with the 21 industry sector leaders, have helped to generate the list of short term actions needed to stabilize the county’s economy.
Phase 2: As part of a broader long-term recovery plan, Phase 2 has addressed the overall recovery from the economic impacts of COVID-19, and how the county can further strengthen its economic viability in the future. Continuing to follow the strategies of VISTA 2025, the task force has been working with two of the resources that helped create the economic plan -- 4ward Planning and TIP Strategies.
“Our COVID-19 Business Task Force took action early-on in this pandemic to prepare our businesses and our residents for the re-opening phase, which came into effect in June,” Moskowitiz said. “As we continue to support our business community, it is time to focus on the next step – repairing what has been lost by businesses, helping them to continue to weather the storm so that we can move forward to grow.”
The COVID-19 Business Task Force is also supported by an advisory committee will consist of organizations that represent and interact with the many industries in Chester County, and will be of varying sizes from across the whole of the county. Industries that will be represented include agricultural, bio/pharma, breweries and distilleries, childcare, conservation/environment/open space, construction, finance, gig economy workers, hospitals, human services, legal, lodging, long-term care, manufacturing, municipalities, non-profits, real estate, retail, restaurants and food service, schools and universities, technology, tourism and transportation.
Working with state and local health departments, businesses, municipalities, schools, non-profits, places of worship and residents, Restore Chester County has created the Business & Org Toolkit, a guide for businesses and organizations throughout the county to learn more about the COVID-19 reopening process, and track down the most up-to-date federal, state and county guidelines being developed by local health departments, businesses and municipalities.
Restore Chester County’s Resident Toolkit is a comprehensive guide for residents COVID-19 Business Task Force has developed Restore Chester County’s Resident Toolkit. The goal for us all: To feel confident and safe as we plan to return to Chester County’s quality of place, and to navigate the new guidelines necessary to do
Over the last several months, Restore Chester County has also sponsored several virtual workshops and webinars that have invited experts in their fields to share their knowledge. Events have included “Building Consumer Confidence,” “Preparing County Businesses to Re-Open,” “Energizing Business During COVID-19,” and “Employment and Training Opportunities during COVID-19,” as well as seminars geared specifically to restaurant owners who have been hurt financially during the pandemic.
“It is time to revisit our economic development strategy and rework it, given the new environment we are in,” Kichline said. “This is the time to begin the development of an economic recovery plan. We see the new plan as a stepped approach to reshaping and restoring Chester County’s robust economy in a post-COVID-19 world.”
To learn more about Restore Chester County, visit http:// restorechestercounty.org.
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Chester County Commissioners, from left, Michelle Kichline, Josh Maxwell and Chairperson Marian Moskowitz.
Rocky Pictures
By Marcella Peyre-Ferry Contributing Writer
Award-winning production company Rocky Pictures departed New York City in 2018 to put down local roots in Southern Chester County. During the pandemic, owner Peter Fitzgerald has adapted to the new circumstances that have caused businesses big and small to rethink their advertising strategies.
Fitzgerald is the founder, producer, and creative force behind Rocky Pictures. The company name recalls the nickname “Rocky” his grandfather gave him during childhood. Grandfather and grandson traveled, explored, and experienced life in a way that shaped Fitzgerald into the creative, enthusiastic, and family-minded person he is today.
“During the Apollo mission when Alan Bean had an issue swapping the nuclear core powering the spaceship, he radioed down to earth and asked to speak with my
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Peter Fitzgerald is the founder, producer, and creative force behind Rocky Pictures.
grandfather who resolved the issue for him. And yet, despite all of my grandfather’s achievements in nuclear energy, space exploration, and geology, despite all the accolades throughout his career – his most amazing quality was his ability to tell stories that inspire and motivate action,” Fitzgerald said.
Fitzgerald has followed in that tradition of storytelling, communicating for his clients through film. “When I started out in New York City, a lot of what I did was international advertising campaigns for Fortune 500 companies. We specialized in automobiles, beauty, and fashion campaigns” he said.
As a producer, Fitzgerald is probably best known for a two-minute Super Bowl commercial in 2011 for the Chrysler 300, which featured Eminem and iconic images of Detroit. It earned him both an Emmy and the Cannes Gold Lion Award for best television commercial of the year.
“The United States was in a recession, and one of the hardest hit industries was the auto industry,” Fitzgerald said. “It was a campaign that celebrated the people and the story of Detroit. Since then I’ve tried to bring that same sort of creativity, spark and storytelling to all of my clients.”
In 2018, Fitzgerald and his wife Adriana started thinking about raising a family and turned to Fitzgerald’s own roots in Chester County. “I’m a family person. I can’t believe I lasted in New York City as long as I did.” Fitzgerald said. Alongside Rocky Pictures, the family also runs Bee Our Guest, an innovative company producing beeswax food wraps that offer an alternative to single-use plastic. The antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antifungal properties of beeswax keep food fresh for longer. Because the wraps are reusable for a year or more, they simultaneously reduce food waste and single use plastic.
The business was inspired by the couple’s honeymoon trip to Australia where they challenged themselves to not use single use plastic during their seven-week stay. “Singleuse plastic is a thing people reach for out of convenience. With planning you can work around it,” Fitzgerald said. “This is a way to introduce a reusable material that is completely natural, completely organic, you can compost it in your garden after a year. Or bring it back to us at the farmers market, and we will put fresh beeswax on it, continuing the sustainability of the product for another year or longer.”
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Rocky Pictures
Fitzgerald is now uniquely able to see advertising as a necessity for businesses and organizations of all sizes. “As a small business owner making sustainable, locally sourced products, and with my experience as an executive producer, I understand the ever-changing needs facing small businesses during a pandemic. I’d love to chat about how a piece of content can take your company to a new level as far as getting out there and finding new people to engage with,” he said.
“I realized I want to continue working with companies that I believe in, small businesses like myself that truly support local community; that celebrate the things that I believe are most important in life – education, equality and our environment. If we can find a way to integrate these values into our local and global business community and systems, what a world this could be.”
The pandemic has made it difficult for small businesses to make short-term and long-term projections and therefore many advertisers saw a big pullback in ad spending for the first half of the year.
“The challenge for all of us is to rethink what we do. How
do small businesses and non-profit organizations continue connecting with their clients and supporters? We still need community engagement – perhaps now more than ever. How do you reach out to your customers to let them know you’re safely open for business?” Fitzgerald said.
Recently Rocky Pictures took on a different kind of video production for the Stroud Water Research Center. Normally, the Stroud Water Research Center would be holding their annual fundraising event at Longwood Gardens, but this year the event is being done virtually. For the Zoom event, on Sept. 22, Rocky Pictures prepared the pre-recorded content, using a much smaller film crew than a typical commercial.
“My goal would be to continue working with non-profits and small businesses that are looking to re-envision their business mode; and the way they connect to customers. I think the number one way to do that is through a powerful storytelling, quality products and service, and community engagement,” Fitzgerald said.
For more information, visit the website at www.rockypictures.us
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Affinity Energy Management 302-218-8920
Energy - Energy Consulting
AGS International Forwarders Inc..... 610-255-5400
Transportation
AAl George - RE/MAX Town & Country 610-202-2942
Real Estate - Residential Real Estate
Albert J. Schmitt DMD, PC 610-444-6300
Medical/Heathcare Service - Dentist
Alchemy Insurance ........................... 484-999-2101
Insurance - Home and Auto
Allen Insurance Group 1-800-486-1244
Insurance - Group and Individual Medical, Dental, Life and Disability
Allstate Insurance Company
The Roselli Agency ........................... 610-444-0300
Insurance
Alps Plumbing Services 610-368-6388
Plumbing, Plumber - Plumbing Contractors
American Mushroom Institute........... 610-268-7483
Mushrooms - Mushroom Farms/Companies
American Red Cross 215-687-8794
Non-profit
Andris Law ........................................ 610-585-1256
Legal - Attorney
Anthony Zunino, Inc. ......................... 610-268-0201
Heating and Air Conditioning
Anvil Land Transfer Company 610-444-6800
Real Estate - Title Company
Aqua America ................................... 610-645-1019
Water - Water Supply
Atlantic Pension Services, Inc. 610-925-5554
Business Service
Avon Grove Charter School 484-667-5000
School - Charter School
Avon Grove School District ............... 610-869-2441
School - High School
BB&T Bank Now Truist -
Oxford South ..................................... 610-932-5440
Financial Institution - Bank
BB&T Bank Now Truist -
Oxford Third 610-932-9295
Financial Institution - Bank
BB&T Bank Now Truist -
West Grove ....................................... 610-806-5011
Financial Institution - Bank
Beacon Technologies, Inc. 610-444-9008
Business Service - Full service Internet, IT, Systems, Network, Web and Voice Beardsley Agency/Farmers ............... 484-200-7511
Insurance - Home and Auto
Becker Locksmith Services, Inc. 610-636-7475
Locksmith
Beiler-Campbell Realtors .................. 610-932-1000
Real Estate - Residential/ Commercial Real Estate Sales
Belfint, Lyons & Shuman
Certified Public Accountants 302-225-0600
Accountant - CPA
Belles Lacrosse LLC ......................... 484-459-3591
Athletics - Lacrosse
BERNARDON 610-444-2900
Architect Boothwyn Pharmacy ......................... 800-476-7496
Medical/Heathcare Service - Pharmacy
Borough of Avondale......................... 610-268-8501
Municipality
Borough of Kennett Square 610-444-6020
Municipality
Borough of Oxford ............................. 610-932-2500
Municipality
Borough of West Grove 610-869-2792
Municipality
Boston Market 484-702-1086
Restaurant & Food Service
Braeloch Brewing............................. 610- 612-9242
Brewery
Data Security Compliance Advisors Bumpers & Company, Certified Public Accountants ............. 302-798-3300
Accountant - CPA
Burton’s Barber Shop, Established 1892 610-444-9964
Personal Services - Barber ButlerBank Consulting....................... 610-268-1276
Business Service - Consulting
Byrsa Bistro Kennett
C610-444-5050
B-103 Corporation 610-388-2800
Accountant - CPA
Baccellieri Family Dentistry LLP....... 610-444-0208
Dentist
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP 302-442-4607
Accountant - CPA
Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz, LLC 610-388-7800
Accountant - CPA
BBB&T Bank Now Truist
Avon Grove 610-563-2696
Financial Institution - Bank
BB&T Bank Now Truist -
Kennett Square ................................. 610-444-8526
Financial Institution - Bank
BB&T Bank Now Truist - Longwood 610-444-8350
Financial Institution - Bank
BB&T Bank Now Truist
New Garden East .............................. 610-708-3038
Financial Institution - Bank
Brand It Signs & Graphics, LLC 610-444-2020
Business Service - Signs & Signage
Brandywine Concierge
Senior Services ................................ 717-606-7281
Senior Services
Brandywine Red Clay Alliance 610-793-1090
Non-profit
Brandywine Septic Services, Inc. ..... 610-869-0443
Sewage - Septic Systems
Bright Orange Thread 302-250-2339
Marketing - Consultant
Brittany Lovio, State Farm Agent 610-708-3280
Insurance
Brownfield Science & Technology, Inc. 610-593-5500
Environmental BSS Contractors, LLC 610-345-1316 Contractor
Chester County Economic Development Council 610-458-5700
Non-profit
Chester County Food Bank ................ 610-873-6000
Non-profit
Chester County Hospital 610-732-6930
Medical/Heathcare Service - Hospital
Chester County Technical College High School
Pennock’s Bridge Campus ................ 610-345-1800
School - High School
Chester County Women’s Journal 302-236-1435
Media - Magazines
Chester Water Authority 610-876-8185
Water - Water Supply
Chiropractic Services, P.A. ................ 610-932-9061
Medical/Heathcare Service - Chiropractor
Christine Gordon - Merrill Lynch 610-594-1177
Financial Services - Wealth Management
Ciafre Electrical Services Inc. .......... 610-840-3738
Electricians
Citadel Federal Credit Union 610-380-7011
Financial Institution - Credit Union
Clarion Law, LLC 484-948-1436
Legal - Law Firm
Clemens, Inc. .................................... 610-444-4404
Building Contractor
Coaching the Climb 877-625-3554
Business Service - Consulting
Coatesville VA Medical Center.......... 610-384-7711
Medical/Heathcare Service - Hospital
Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC 610-869-3600
Legal - Law Firm
Colonial Life - West Chester ............. 484-356-7466
Insurance - Group and Individual Medical, Dental, Life and Disability compuSIGN.com 610-268-2290
Business Service - Signs & Signage
ConnectYourCare .............................. 610-869-3289
Health Care: Consumer-Directed Healthcare Services
Connoisseur Travel, Ltd. 610-925-4690
Travel
Core Family Practice ........................ 610-612-9283
Medical/Heathcare Service - Physician CorpCo .............................................. 302-690-0922
Business Service
Corrective Chiropractic 302-234-1115
Medical/Heathcare Service - Chiropractor
County of ChesterClerk of Courts .................................. 610-344-6135 Government
County of Chester - Commissioners 610-344-6100
Government - Government Officials
County of Chester - Department of Community Development/Workforce Investment Board 610-344-6900
Government
County of Chester -
Open Space Preservation ................. 610-344-5656
Government
County of Chester
Recorder of Deeds 610-344-6330
Government
Creative Financial Group .................. 302-781-1088
Financial Services - Wealth Management
Crosser Natural Health 302-994-1010
Chiropractor
D&D Golder Incorporated 610-932-6305
First Choice Mortgage Advisors, LLC 610-345-9100
Well Service - Plumbing & Well Service
D’Amico Law, PC .............................. 610-444-4555
Legal - Law Firm
Daniel D. Martin & Associates LLC .. 877-658-2884
Legal - Law Firm
Dansko, Inc. 610-869-8335
Retail Store - Shoes and Apparel
DataConnectX ................................... 610-314-3880
DComputer Services - Managed IT Services
Delaware County Community College 484-237-6406
School - Colleges and Universities
Design By Daphne, LLC 302-354-4158
Home Improvement
DesignDesign Inc. ............................. 610-444-8868
Graphic Design - Branding
DG Design 610-869-8561
Internet Service - Web Design
Diamond State Financial Group ........ 302-366-0366
Financial Services
DiMatteo Financial Group, Inc. 610-388-7125
Financial Services
Door & Gate Co. LLC 302-295-3669
Home Improvement - Doors, Gates, Security
Services
Dorset Connects 484-845-1600
Computer Services
Double Design Ltd. 484-459-6289
Retail Store - Jeweler
DuVall Bus Service ........................... 610-869-2881
Transportation
East Marlborough Township 610-444-0725
Municipality
Mortgage - Residential Mortgage
Fischer Cunnane & Associates Ltd ... 610-431-1003
Accountant - CPA
Fit Mommy Method, LLC................... 302-743-9223
Health and Medical
Fitchett Chiropractic 610-444-2878
Medical/Heathcare Service - Chiropractor
Flourish Coworking Space ................ 610-345-3000
Accountant - CPA
Flowers Baking Company of Oxford, Inc. 610-932-2300
Manufacturer - Food Manufacturers Foundation for Free Enterprise Education ......................... 814-833-9576
Education
Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union - Kennett Square 610-335-1915
Financial Institution - Credit Union
Franklin Township ............................. 610-255-5212
Municipality
Friends Home in Kennett 610-444-2577
Retirement CommunityIndependent living, supportive independent
Ed Rahme Architect .......................... 610-453-7874
Architect
Edward Jones Investments ............... 610-444-5220
Financial Services - Financial Planning
Eichman Law, PLLC 484-734-0378
Legal - Law Firm
EEinstein Property Management, LLC 484-643-2024
Real Estate - Property Management
Elk Township 610-255-0634
Municipality
Emerald Green Lawns ....................... 302-836-6909
Landscaping - Lawn Care
Ethel Ann Murphy -
BHHS Fox & Roach Realtors 610-368-9929
Real Estate - Residential Real Estate
Exelon Generation ............................. 610-765-7061
Energy
F. Frederick Breuninger & Son
Insurance, Inc. 610-384-1980
Insurance
Fairfield Inn & Suites Kennett Square Brandywine Valley ................................................ 610-444-8995
Lodging - Hotels/Motels
Family Promise of
Southern Chester County 610-444-0400
Non-profit
Felder Therapy and Mediation .......... 484-844-5150
Medical/Heathcare Service - Psychotherapy
Fenstermacher & Company, PC 610-444-1215
Accountant - CPA
Financial House, Inc. 302-654-5451
Financial Services - Financial Planning
First Ascent Design ........................... 302-709-1266
Marketing - Advertising
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Hilton Garden Inn
Kennett Square/Longwood ................ 610-444-9100
Lodging - Hotels/Motels
Historic Kennett Square .................... 610-444-8188
Non-profit
Hockessin Athletic Club 302-766-7482
Fitness
Holly Peters Oriental Rugs and Home LLC ......................................... 610-444-6032
Retail Store - Rugs
Homes For Heroes - Kimberly Sheehan - Realtor
Affiliate - Springer Realty Group ...... 484-498-4000
Real Estate - Residential Real Estate
Hood’s BBQ and Deli Inc. .................. 610-347-1670
Restaurants and Food Service - Catering
Horty & Horty, P.A. 302-652-4194
Accountant - CPA
HouseMaster Home Inspections ....... 610-269-1184
Real Estate - Home Inspections
Houston Baker - PenFed Credit Union610-306-7929
Mortgage - Residential Mortgage
HRA Services, Inc. ............................ 610-869-4494
Business Service - Consulting
Kennett Area Community Service 610-925-3556
Non-profit
Kennett Area Park Authority -
Anson B. Nixon Park ......................... 610-444-1416
Recreation/Entertainment - Gardens
Kennett Area Senior Center 610-444-4819
Non-profit - Senior Center
Kennett Area YMCA 610-444-9622
Non-profit
Kennett Consolidated
School District 610-444-6600
School - High School
Kennett Fire Company No.1 610-444-4810
Fire
Kennett Library ................................. 610-444-2702
Non-profit
Kennett Square Eye Care 610-444-5522
Medical/Heathcare Service - Optical
Kennett Square Golf and Country Club ..................................... 610-444-5239
Golf Club - Private
Kennett Square Inn 610-444-5687
Restaurants and Food Service
Kennett Square Mini Storage ........... 610-444-9011
Rental Center
Kennett Symphony of Chester County 610-444-6363
Performing Arts - Musical Performance
Live4RJ
Non-profit
484-639-7990
Lola’s ................................................ 610-467-0774
Retail
London Britain Township ................... 610-255-0388
Municipality
London Grove Township 610-345-0100
Municipality
Londonderry Township ...................... 610-869-2138
Municipality
Longwood Family Chiropractic 484-888-3450
Medical/Heathcare Service - Chiropractor
Longwood Fire Company 610-388-6880
Innovative Financial Results, LLC..... 484-680-0745
Accountant - CPA
Inspection Services Group, LLC 484-324-4500
Home Inspection
Ira D. Binder, Esq., Attorney at Law .. 484-643-3325
Legal - Legal Services
J. Taylor Consulting LLC 610-299-9627
Business Service - Consulting
IJackson ImmunoResearch Laboratories, Inc. .............................. 610-869-4089
Manufacturer - Medical Research Products
Kennett Township .............................. 610-388-1300
Municipality
Kona Ice of Southern Chester County 484-748-0085
Ice - Shaved Ice
Konica Minolta Business
Solutions U.S.A., Inc. ........................ 215-293-1410
Business Service - Computer Systems
Kuzo Funeral Home, Inc. 610-444-4116
Funeral Service
KVIS & Coe Insurance Services ....... 610-459-4444
Insurance
Photographer
Jana Bannan Photography 302-743-6291
Janney Montgomery Scott LLC 610-892-3315
Financial Services
Jennersville Hospital - Tower Health 610-869-1001
Medical/Heathcare Service - Hospital
Jennersville YMCA 610-869-9622
Non-profit
JJohn K. Sturgis Builders, Inc. ........... 610-268-8686
Building Contractor
Jonathan P. Orose - RE/MAX EXCELLENCE
Kennett Square 610-347-1100
Real Estate -
Residential/ Commercial Real Estate Sales
K. L. Madron Well
Drilling & Pump Installer 610-444-4500
Water - Well Digging
K9 Couture Pet Grooming 610-925-5546
Animal Services - Full Service
KarMar Realty Group, Inc. ................ 610-459-8585
Real Estate - Commercial Real Estate
Kauffman Gas 610-593-5063
Energy - Fuels
KBX Golden, LLC ............................... 610-444-3551
Water - Water Treatment
Kendal-Crosslands Communities ...... 610-388-5660
Retirement Community
Kennett Advance Printing House, Inc.610-444-5840
Printing
La Comunidad Hispana (LCH) -
Health & Community Services 610-444-7550
Medical/Heathcare Service
La Comunidad Hispana (LCH) -
Oxford Community Health Center ..... 610-444-7550
Medical/Heathcare Service
La Comunidad Hispana (LCH) -
Women’s Health Center 610-444-7550
LMedical/Heathcare Service
Lael Stables ...................................... 610-268-3303
Equine - Stable
Larmore Scarlett LLP 610-444-3737
Legal - Law Firm
Laurel Valley Farms, Inc. .................. 610-268-2074
Wholesale Distributor - Mushrooms
Leading Edge Composites, Inc. ......... 610-932-9055
Manufacturer
Leardi Family Dentistry 610-444-8744
Medical/Heathcare Service - Dentist
Left Moon Painting, LLC.................... 484-757-5295
Painter - Painting Residential
Lester Water, Inc. 610-444-4660
Water - Water Purification
LGB Properties, LLC 610-925-3411
Real Estate - Property Management
Lincoln University ............................. 484-365-8000
Education
National Iron &
PCS
302-456-9500
Prosper Bank 610-932-7756
Steel Heritage Museum 610-384-9282
Non-profit
Nawn and Company, CPA’s, Ltd. ....... 610-993-3100
Accountant - CPA
Needham’s Mushroom Farms, Inc. 610-869-9735
Mushrooms - Mushroom Farms/Companies
Neuchatel Chocolates 610-932-2706
NRetail Store - Food
New Garden Flying Field ................... 610-268-2619
Transportation
New Garden Township 610-268-2915
Municipality
New London Counseling Center ........ 484-746-3112
Counseling - Individual and Family
New London Township 610-869-8658
Municipality
New York Life Insurance Company 302-379-0838
Insurance
Next Home, LP .................................. 610-220-7024
Real Estate - Investments
Nicholas Anthony Salon & Day Spa, P.A. 610-444-7222
Personal Services - Beauty
Northbrook Marketplace ................... 610-793-1210
Banquet Facility
Computer Services - Managed IT Services
Pegasus Technologies LLC ............... 610-444-8256
Computer Services - Managed IT Services
Penn State Extension ....................... 717-201-6753
Colleges/Universities
Penn Township 610-869-9620
Municipality
Pennsbury Township ......................... 610-388-7323
Municipality
Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association 610-444-1050
Equine
Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor ... 717-787-3300
Government - Government Officials
Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association 717-232-0737
Non-profit
Pennsylvania Office of the Governor 717-787-2500
Government - Government Officials
Pennsylvania Office of the GovernorCommission For Women 717-787-5825
Government - Government Officials
Pennsylvania Office of the GovernorCommission on Latino Affairs .......... 717-787-5825
Government - Government Officials
Financial Institution - Bank
Pure Living by Kim ........................... 484-354-2905
Beauty
R & D Heating & Cooling, Inc. .......... 610-444-6421
Heating and Air Conditioning
Radley Run Country Club 610-793-1660
Golf Club - Private Rapid Mortgage Company NMLS# 126872 ................................ 610-388-4440
Mortgage - Residential Mortgage RE/MAX Excellence
Office Depot Business Solutions 484-354-3845
Office Supplies
Office Elf Bookkeeping ...................... 610-467-1353
Accounting - Bookkeeping Services
Oliver Heating Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical 610-594-9444
Plumbing, Plumber - Plumbing Contractors
On The Road 2 Health, LLC .............. 610-608-1240
OPersonal Services - Wellness
Operation Warm................................ 610-388-2500
Non-profit
Oxford Area Senior Center 610-932-5244
Non-profit
Oxford Arts Alliance .......................... 610-467-0301
Art - Art Galleries
Oxford Mainstreet, Inc. 610-998-9494
Non-profit
Oxford Plumbing & Heating, Inc. ...... 610-932-9503
Plumbing, Plumber - Plumbing Contractors
Oxford Print and Design .................... 614-406-5892
Printing
P. Randall Eckman, DDS 610-388-0223
Medical/Heathcare Service - Dentist
PA Careerlink of Chester County ....... 610-280-1010
Employment Center
PA Chamber of Business and Industry 717-720-5471
Business Service
Paisley Solutions .............................. 610-444-2597
Accounting - Bookkeeping Services
Pam Hesler and
Associates Photography 610-692-2740
Photographer
Paradigm Consulting Engineers ........ 610-624-1240
Engineering - Mechanical
Paradocx Vineyard, LLC 610-350-6666
Wine - Wine Making
PathStone Corporation 610-925-5600
Non-profit
Paychex Inc. ..................................... 610-650-8100
Business Service -
Payroll Services and HR Solutions
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission 717-787-4301
Electrical
Pennsylvania State Police................. 610-268-2022
Law Enforcement
Pennsylvania State Representative 484-200-8264
Government - Government Officials
Pennsylvania State Representative .. 610-869-1602
Government - Government Officials
Pennsylvania State Senator .............. 610-692-2112
Government - Government Officials
People’s Light 610-647-1900
Performing Arts - Theatrical
Perna & Abracht, LLC ....................... 610-444-0933
Legal - Law Firm
Peter Lumber Company 610-444-2727
Retail Store - Home Improvement
Petro Home Services ........................ 610-745-6942
Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing
Philadelphia/West Chester KOA ........ 610-486-0447
Lodging - Campgrounds
Phillips Mushroom Farms 610-925-0520
Mushrooms - Mushroom Farms/Companies
Pike Creek Mortgage Services, Inc... 302-892-2811
Mortgage - Residential Mortgage
Pillar Real Estate Advisors, LLC 484-887-8202
Real Estate - Commercial Real Estate
Plantation Field Equestrian Events, Inc. ....................................... 302-547-0695
Special Events
Pocopson Township 610-793-2151
Municipality
Precision / Safeguard ....................... 610-459-3658
Printing
Precision Door Service ..................... 610-344-0730
Home Improvement - Garage Doors
Pro-Active Muscle Therapy 610-388-8000
Personal Services - Massage Therapy
Project C.U.R.E. ................................ 610-345-0410
Non-profit
PromoGrill 877-232-6493
Business Service - Promotional Products & Items
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Siepser Eye Care
Medical/Heathcare Service - Optical
610-316-3109
Sigma Data Systems Inc................... 302-453-8812
Computer Services - Managed IT Services
SILO
Non-profit
610-932-7500
Simpson at Jenner’s Pond ................ 610-869-6800
Retirement Community
Sinton Air Conditioning & Heating Inc.
Heating and Air Conditioning
610-444-6002
SOLitude Lake Management ............. 484-727-8918
Environmental
Sonny Bea’s ...................................... 610-932-8339
Florist
Southeastern Chester County Refuse Authority (SECCRA)........................... 610-869-2452
Waste Management - Landfill
Southern Chester County
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
610-444-0774
Southern Chester County EMS .......... 610-910-3180
Emergency Services
Southern Chester County Regional Police Department 610-268-2907
Law Enforcement
Sovana Bistro
610-444-5600
Restaurants and Food Service - Bar and Food
Spanish Health Ministry Inc.............. 610-444-3001
Health and Medical
Sperr’s Fuel and Heating Co Inc. 610-543-3747
Energy - Fuels
SPK Custom Millwork ....................... 484-459-3527
Carpentry and Woodworking - Millwork
Spotts, Stevens and McCoy 610-621-2000
Engineering - Civil and Environmental
Stantec Consulting Services Inc. 610-840-2500
Engineering - Civil and Environmental
State Street Pizza & Grill .................. 610-444-4642
Restaurants and Food Service - Catering
Stengel Welding, Inc. 610-444-4110
Welding, Welder
Stone Barn Inc. ................................. 610-347-2414
Restaurants and Food Service - Banquet Facilities
Stroud Water Research Center 610-268-2153
Non-profit
Sun East Federal Credit Union 610-485-2960
Financial Institution - Credit Union
Supporting Strategies |
Brandywine Valley 302-203-6256
Accounting - Bookkeeping Services
Susan Gaughan - J. Mark Group 610-308-7326
Business Service - Promotional Products & Branded Merchandise
Suzanne Barba Consulting, LLC ........ 302-220-0090
Business Service - Consulting
Systems & Solutions, Inc. 302-740-7760
Business Service - Computer Systems
Tamburrino Family Orthodontics ....... 484-209-0563
Medical/Heathcare Service
Tangibilia LLC (484) 734-0175
Graphic Design
Tanner Furniture 717-985-9700
Retail Store - Furniture
Taqueria Moroleon ............................ 610-268-3066
Restaurants and Food Service
Taste Kennett Food Tours .................. 484-734-0740
Recreation/Entertainment - Tourism
Taylor Oil & Propane Inc. 610-444-3810
Heating and Air Conditioning
That’s What She Said
Marketing & More ............................. 585-469-5593
Business Service - Marketing
The Bryn Mawr Trust Company 610-719-0427
Financial Institution - Bank
The Country Butcher -
Unionville Community Fair, Inc.
Recreation/Entertainment - Festivals
Unionville-Chadds Ford
School District .................................. 610-347-0970
School - High School
United States Senator for PennsylvaniaPat Toomey 215-241-1090
Government - Government Officials
United States Senator for PennsylvaniaRobert Casey .................................... 717-231-7540
Government - Government Officials
Univest Bank and Trust
Fine Foods, Inc. ............................... 610-444-5980
Restaurants and Food Service - Catering
The Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, Inc. 610-692-1926
Non-profit
The Cyr Team -
TKeller Williams Real Estate 484-259-7910
Real Estate - Residential Real Estate
The Gables at Chadds Ford 610-388-7700
Restaurants and Food Service - Banquet Facilities
The Garage Community & Youth Center 610-444-6464
Non-profit
The Happy Self-Publisher 302-419-7289
Publishing
The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County 610-347-0347
Non-profit
The Market at Liberty Place 610-925-3411
Restaurants and Food Service
The Mushroom Cap ........................... 610-444-8484
Retail Store - Gifts
The Mushroom Festival, Inc. 610-925-3373
Recreation/Entertainment - Festivals
The Perfect Impression..................... 610-444-9493
Business Service - Promotional Products & Items
The Scotts Company ......................... 610-268-3006
Wholesale Distributor
The Tri-M Group, LLC 610-444-1000
Electrical
Thrivent Financial ............................. 717-542-3663
Non-profit - Financial Planner
Toot Sweets 610-467-1900
Retail Store - Candy Store
Transportation Management Association of Chester County ............................. 610-993-0911
Transportation
Triple Fresh Market & Catering 610-384-5037
Catering Service - Food Service
Truckers Insurance Services ............ 610-444-0800
Insurance
True Access Capital .......................... 302-652-6774
Non-profit
Tycor Benefit Administrators, Inc. 610-251-0670
Insurance
U. S. Army Recruiting Center............ 610-696-4014
Government
U.S. Small Business Administration 610-382-3062
Government
UFinancial Group 610-444-3344
Financial Services - Financial Planning
Umbreit Wileczek & Associates, PC 610-444-3222 Accountant - CPA
Accountant - CPA
B-103 Corporation
610-388-2800
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP
302-442-4607
http://www.bakertilly.com
Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz, LLC
610-388-7800
http://barszgowie.com/
Belfint, Lyons & Shuman Certified Public Accountants
302-225-0600 www.belfint.com
Bumpers & Company, Certified Public Accountants
302-798-3300
http://www.bumpersco.com
See ad pg. 35
Fenstermacher & Company, PC
610-444-1215
www.fandco.com
Fischer Cunnane & Associates Ltd
610-431-1003
www.fischercunnane.com
Flourish Coworking Space
610-345-3000
http://www.whitehorsefarm.com/cpa/ cpa.htm
Horty & Horty, P.A. 302-652-4194 www.horty.com
Innovative Financial Results, LLC
484-680-0745
www.InnovativeFinancialResults.com
M. Cynthia Quinn, CPA 610-444-1040
http://www.mcq1040.com
See ad pg. 26
Nawn and Company, CPA’s, Ltd. 610-993-3100
http://www.nawnco.com/ See ad pg. 16
Umbreit Wileczek & Associates, PC 610-444-3222
www.uwacpa.com
Whisman Giordano & Associates, LLC
302-266-0202
www.whismangiordano.com
See ad pg. 41
Accounting - Bookkeeping Services
Office Elf Bookkeeping
610-467-1353
www.OfficeElf.net
See ad pg. 45
Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce Business Directory
Paisley Solutions
610-444-2597
www.paisleysolutions.com
See ad pg. 14
Supporting Strategies | Brandywine Valley 302-203-6256
https://www.supportingstrategies.com/ brandywine-valley
Animal Services - Full Service
Camp Bow Wow Avondale PA 610-268-DOGS
campbowwow.com/avondale-pa
K9 Couture Pet Grooming 610-925-5546
www.k9couturepetgrooming.com
Apartments
Luther House I, II, III, IV 610-869-4240
www.lutherhousepa.org
Arborist
M. LaBare Certified Arborist, LLC 610-388-2042
https://www.facebook.com/mlabareca/
Architect
BERNARDON 610-444-2900
www.bernardon.com
Ed Rahme Architect 610-453-7874
www.edrahme.com
Melton Architects 610-444-8538
www.meltonarchitects.com
Art - Art Galleries
Oxford Arts Alliance 610-467-0301
http://www.https://www.oxfordart.org/
Athletics - Lacrosse
Belles Lacrosse LLC 484-459-3591
www.belleslaxclub.com
Banquet Facility
Harvest Ridge Winery 484-915-2190
http://harvestridgewinery.com
Northbrook Marketplace 610-793-1210
http://northbrookmarketplace.com/
Beauty
Pure Living by Kim 484-354-2905
www.kimberlymarucci.arbonne.com
Brewery
Braeloch Brewing 610- 612-9242
Www.braelochbrewing.beer
Building Contractor
Clemens, Inc. 610-444-4404
John K. Sturgis Builders, Inc. 610-268-8686
www.sturgisbuilders.com
Mobac, Inc. 610-444-3490
www.mobacinc.com
WARFEL Construction Company 484-329-7200
www.warfelcc.com
Business Service
Career Coach SamNova, Inc. 610-274-8214
http://www.samnovainc.com/
Business Service - Computer Systems
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. 215-293-1410
www.kmbs.konicaminolta.us
Systems & Solutions, Inc. 302-740-7760
www.systemsinc.com
Business Service - Consulting
ButlerBank Consulting 610-268-1276
www.butlerbank.net
Coaching the Climb 877-625-3554
www.coachingtheclimb.com
HRA Services, Inc. 610-869-4494
www.hraservices.com
J. Taylor Consulting LLC 610-299-9627
www.jtaylorconsulting.com
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Business Service
Atlantic Pension Services, Inc.
610-925-5554
http://www.atlanticpensionservices. com
CorpCo
302-690-0922
PA Chamber of Business and Industry 717-720-5471
Right Touch Awards 484-576-7690
http://www.righttouchawards.com
RNJ Plaques and Engraving LLC 610-932-4763
Carpentry and WoodworkingMillwork
Hearne Hardwoods, Inc.
610-932-7400
www.hearnehardwoods.com
Rios Heritage Wood Working 610-427-1486
www.RiosHeritageWoodworking.com
SPK Custom Millwork 484-459-3527
Catering Service - Food Service
Triple Fresh Market & Catering
610-384-5037
http://www.triplefresh.net
Chamber of Commerce
Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce
610-444-0774
www.scccc.com
Chiropractor
Crosser Natural Health 302-994-1010
www.crossernaturalhealth.com
Cleaning - Clean-up/Disaster
SERVPRO of Kennett Square/Oxford 610-268-8620
http://www.servprokennettsquareoxford.com/
Cleaning - Commercial Cleaning
Green Solution Building Services, LLC
610-345-5468
greensolutionusa.com
Colleges/Universities
Penn State Extension 717-201-6753
https://extension.psu.edu/lancastercounty
Computer ServicesManaged IT Services
DataConnectX
610-314-3880
https://dataconnectx.com
PCS
302-456-9500
www.helpmepcs.com
Pegasus Technologies LLC 610-444-8256
www.pegtec.com
See ad. pg. 30
Sigma Data Systems Inc.
302-453-8812
https://www.sigmadatainc.com
Computer Services
Dorset Connects
484-845-1600
http://www.dorsetconnects.com
Contractor
BSS Contractors, LLC
610-345-1316
Counseling - Individual and Family
New London Counseling Center 484-746-3112
www.NewLondonCounselingCenter. com
Dentist
Baccellieri Family Dentistry LLP
610-444-0208
www.bfdentistry.com
Distributor - Recreation
Recreation Resource USA
610-444-4402
http://www.recreation-resource.com
Education
Foundation for Free Enterprise Education 814-833-9576 www.pfew.org
Lincoln University 484-365-8000 www.lincoln.edu
Electrical
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission 717-787-4301
www.puc.state.pa.us
The Tri-M Group, LLC 610-444-1000
www.tri-mgroup.com
See ad pg. 4
V.P. Electrical Contracting Inc. 610-268-3725
YESCO Sign & Lighting / HES Sign Services 302-232-2100 www.yesco.com/westchester/
Electricians
Ciafre Electrical Services Inc. 610-840-3738
Emergency Services
Southern Chester County EMS 610-910-3180 www.sccems.org
Employment Center
PA CareerLink of Chester County 610-280-1010 www.pacareerlinkchesco.org
Energy - Energy Consulting
Affinity Energy Management 302-218-8920 www.AffinityEnergy.net
Energy - Fuels
Kauffman Gas 610-593-5063
www.kauffmangas.com
Sperr’s Fuel and Heating Co Inc. 610-543-3747 www.sperrs.com
Energy
Exelon Generation 610-765-7061 www.exeloncorp.com
Engineering - Civil and Environmental
Spotts, Stevens and McCoy 610-621-2000
Stantec Consulting Services Inc. 610-840-2500
www.stantec.com See ad. pg. 34
Engineering - Land Development
Regester Associates, Inc. 610-444-5554
www.regesterassociates.com
Engineering - Mechanical
Paradigm Consulting Engineers 610-624-1240 http://www.pcemep.com
BB&T
TruistKennett
www.bbt.com BB&T Bank Now Truist - Longwood 610-444-8350 www.bbt.com
BB&T Bank Now TruistNew Garden East 610-708-3038 www.bbt.com
BB&T Bank Now Truist - Oxford 484-881-4851 www.bbt.com
Bank Now Truist - Oxford South 610-932-5440 www.bbt.com
www.bbt.com
www.fultonbank.com
Meridian Bank
484-540-9575
www.MerdianBanker.com
Prosper Bank 610-932-7756
www.coatesvillesavings.com
S&T Bank 610-444-4350 www.dnbfirst.com
The Bryn Mawr Trust Company
610-719-0427 www.bmtc.com
WSFS Bank 610-925-5000 www.wsfsbank.com
Financial Institution - Credit Union
Citadel Federal Credit Union
610-380-7011
http://www.citadelbanking.com/
See ad pg. 15
Franklin Mint Federal Credit UnionKennett Square 610-335-1915
http://www.fmfcu.org
Sun East Federal Credit Union 610-485-2960
https://www.suneast.org/about/branches-atms/nottingham-pa/
Financial ServicesFinancial Planning
Edward Jones Investments
610-444-5220
www.edwardjones.com/financialadvisor/index.html
Financial House, Inc. 302-654-5451
www.financialhouse.com
Martin’s Financial Consulting Group 610-444-8312
http://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/ bronwyn.x.martin/ UFinancial Group 610-444-3344 www.ufinancialteam.com
Financial ServicesWealth Management
Christine Gordon - Merrill Lynch 610-594-1177
https://fa.ml.com/pennsylvania/exton/ christine-gordon/ Creative Financial Group
302-781-1088
www.1creative.com
See ad pg. 29
Financial Services
Diamond State Financial Group
302-366-0366
http://www.dsfg.com
DiMatteo Financial Group, Inc. 610-388-7125
www.dimatteofinancialgroup.com
Janney Montgomery Scott LLC 610-892-3315
www.seranomccomsey.com
Univest Bank and Trust Company 610-344-3049
http://www.univest.net
Fire
Kennett Fire Company No.1 610-444-4810
http://www.firestation24.com/ Longwood Fire Company 610-388-6880
www.longwoodfireco.com
Fitness
Hockessin Athletic Club 302-766-7482
www.HAChealthclub.com
Florist
Sonny Bea’s 610-932-8339
https://www.sonnybeas.com/
Zena Florist
484-720-8122
http://zenaflorist.com/ Food
Ritas of Kennett Square 610-925-0500
Service
Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. 484-734-8100
www.griecofunerals.com
Kuzo Funeral Home, Inc. 610-444-4116
www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com
Garden Center
Water Crest Farms Nursery 610-869-3883
www.watercrestfarmsnursery.com
Golf Club - Private - Banquet Hall
Hartefeld National Golf Club 610-268-8800
www.hartefeld.com
Golf Club - Private
Kennett Square Golf and Country Club 610-444-5239
www.ksgcc.com
Radley Run Country Club 610-793-1660
www.radleyruncountryclub.com
Golf Club - Public Restaurant
Wyncote Golf Club 610-932-8900
www.wyncote.com
See ad pg. 23
Government
Government Officials
County of Chester - Commissioners 610-344-6100
http://www.chesco.org
Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor 717-787-3300
https://www.governor.pa.gov/lieutenantgovernor/
Pennsylvania Office of the Governor 717-787-2500
www.governor.state.pa.us
Pennsylvania Office of the GovernorCommission For Women 717-787-5825
Pennsylvania Office of the GovernorCommission on Latino Affairs 717-787-5825
Pennsylvania State Representative 484-200-8264
Pennsylvania State Representative 610-869-1602
www.replawrence.com
Pennsylvania State Senator 610-692-2112
www.senatordinniman.com
United States Senator for Pennsylvania - Pat Toomey 215-241-1090
http://www.toomey.senate.gov
United States Senator for Pennsylvania - Robert Casey 717-231-7540
http://www.casey.senate.gov
Chester County Agricultural Development Council 610-344-6285
www.chesco.org
County of Chester - Clerk of Courts 610-344-6135
https://www.chesco.org/202/Clerk-ofCourts
County of Chester - Department of Community Development/Workforce Investment Board
610-344-6900
www.chesco.org
County of ChesterOpen Space Preservation 610-344-5656
www.chesco.org/openspace
County of Chester Recorder of Deeds 610-344-6330
www.chesco.org/recorder
Governor’s Southeast Regional Office 215-560-2640
www.governor.state.pa.us
U. S. Army Recruiting Center 610-696-4014
http://www.goarmy.com
U.S. Small Business Administration 610-382-3062
www.sba.gov
Graphic Design - Branding
DesignDesign Inc. 610-444-8868
www.designdesignonline.com
Graphic Design
Tangibilia LLC (484) 734-0175
tangibilia.com
Hair Care
Shear Satisfaction 610-268-8917
Shearsatisfaction.com
Health and Medical
Fit Mommy Method, LLC 302-743-9223
www.Fitmommymethod.com
Spanish Health Ministry Inc. 610-444-3001
https://spanishhealthministry.org/
Health Care: Consumer-
www.connectyourcare.com
610-255-5100
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Heating and Air Conditioning
Anthony Zunino, Inc.
610-268-0201
www.anthonyzuninoinc.com
Chadds Ford Climate Control, Inc.
610-388-9333
www.chaddsfordclimatecontrol.com
R & D Heating & Cooling, Inc.
610-444-6421
www.rdhvac.com
See ad pg. 31
Sinton Air Conditioning & Heating Inc.
610-444-6002
http://www.sintonair.com
Taylor Oil & Propane Inc.
610-444-3810
www.tayloroilandpropane.com
Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing
Petro Home Services
610-745-6942
https://www.petro.com/
Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electric
Chadds Ford Complete Services, LLC
484-770-8261
www.cfcomplete.com
Home Improvement - Doors, Gates, Security Services
Door & Gate Co. LLC
302-295-3669
www.doorandgateusa.com
Home Improvement - Garage Doors
Precision Door Service
610-344-0730
http://precisiondoorsoutheastpa.com
Design By Daphne, LLC
302-354-4158
www.Designbydaphne.com
Home Inspection
Inspection Services Group, LLC
484-324-4500
www.isgroup-llc.com
S J Murphy’s Home Inspections
610-506-0689
www.sjmurphys.com
Home Services - Maintenance
A Hand For All Seasons, LLC
484-467-4836
Home Services - Security
Chesco Security, Inc.
610-268-3923
www.chescosecurity.com
Ice - Shaved Ice
Kona Ice of Southern Chester County 484-748-0085
www.kona-ice.com
Insurance - Group and Individual Medical, Dental, Life and Disability
Allen Insurance Group
1-800-486-1244
www.alleninsurance.com
Colonial Life - West Chester 484-356-7466
http://www.coloniallife.com
My Benefit Advisor, LLC 610-537-1377
www.usiaffinity.com
USI Insurance Services 610-620-5117 www.usi.com
Insurance - Home and Auto
Alchemy Insurance 484-999-2101
www.alchemyinsurance.com
Beardsley Agency/Farmers 484-200-7511
http://www.farmersagent.com/jbeardsley
Garcia-Taylor Insurance Agency Inc.
610-932-4935
www.garciataylorins.com
Michael Moyer, State Farm Agent 610-444-5454
www.moyeragency.com
Allstate Insurance CompanyThe Roselli Agency 610-444-0300
http://allstateagencies.com/broselli/ Welcome/
Brittany Lovio, State Farm Agent 610-708-3280
https://lovioinsurance.com/
F. Frederick Breuninger & Son Insurance, Inc. 610-384-1980
www.Binsured.com
See ad pg. 25
KVIS & Coe Insurance Services
610-459-4444
www.kviscoe.com
See ad pg. 7
New York Life Insurance Company 302-379-0838
http://www.newyorklife.com
Truckers Insurance Services
610-444-0800
www.trkins.com
Tycor Benefit Administrators, Inc. 610-251-0670
http://www.tycorbenefit.com
Yerkes Insurance Inc. 610-869-4065
www.yerkesinsurance.com
Interior Design - Kitchen and Bath McGrory, Inc. 610-444-1512
www.mcgroryinc.com
See ad pg. 33
Internet Service - Web Design
DG Design
610-869-8561
www.dgdesignonline.com
Internet Service
We Got Code 484-502-6666
www.wegotcode.com
Landscaping - Landscape Design
Garden Square Landscaping, Inc. 610-444-0207
www.Gardensquarelandscaping.com
Maffei Landscape Design LLC 610-357-9700
http://www.danilomaffei.com
Landscaping - Lawn Care Emerald Green Lawns 302-836-6909
www.emeraldgreenlawns.com
Law Enforcement
Pennsylvania State Police 610-268-2022
http://www.psp.state.pa.us
Southern Chester County Regional Police Department 610-268-2907
http://www.sccrpd.org
Legal - Attorney
Andris Law 610-585-1256
https://www.andrislaw.com/ Legal - Law Firm
Carosella & Associates, P.C. 610-431-3300
http://www.carosella.com
Clarion Law, LLC
484-948-1436
http://www.clarionlaw.net
Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC 610-869-3600
www.cohenseglias.com
D’Amico Law, PC 610-444-4555
www.damicolawpc.com
Daniel D. Martin & Associates LLC 877-658-2884
http://www.danielmartinlaw.com
Eichman Law, PLLC 484-734-0378
www.eichmanlawgroup.com
Larmore Scarlett LLP 610-444-3737
www.larmorescarlett.com
Lyons Dougherty, LLC 610-388-7311
www.lyonsdougherty.com
MacElree Harvey, Ltd. 610-436-0100
http://www.macelree.com
Perna & Abracht, LLC 610-444-0933
http://www.pa4law.com/ Riley Riper Hollin & Colagreco Attorneys at Law 610-458-4400
http://www.rrhc.com
Sheridan Lawyers 484-653-0774
www.sheridanlawyers.com
Ira D. Binder, Esq., Attorney at Law 484-643-3325
See ad pg. 16
Becker Locksmith Services, Inc. 610-636-7475
www.beckerlocksmithservices.com
Lodging - Campgrounds
Camp Saginaw 888-477-CAMP
www.campsaginaw.com
Philadelphia/West Chester KOA 610-486-0447
www.philadelphiakoa.com
Lodging - Hotels/Motels
Fairfield Inn & Suites Kennett Square Brandywine Valley 610-444-8995
www.brandywinemarriott.com
Hampton Inn & Suites Chadds Ford 610-358-9540
http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/ hotels/pennsylvania/hampton-inn-andsuites-chadds-ford-CFORDHX/index.
html
Hilton Garden Inn Kennett Square/ Longwood 610-444-9100
http://www.kennettsquare.hgi.com
Residence Inn Glen MillsConcordville 610-459-1190
Manufacturer - Food Manufacturers
Flowers Baking Company of Oxford, Inc. 610-932-2300
www.Flowersfoods.com
Manufacturer - Medical Research Products
Jackson ImmunoResearch Laboratories, Inc. 610-869-4089
www.jacksonimmuno.com
Manufacturer
Leading Edge Composites, Inc. 610-932-9055
www.lec-composites.com
Marketing - Advertising
First Ascent Design 302-709-1266
https://firstascentdesign.com
Marketing - Consultant
Bright Orange Thread 302-250-2339
http://www.brightorangethread.com
Marketing
Addison Technologies, Inc. 610-327-3663 www.addisontech.com
Welcome Neighbor LLC 610-358-0580
http://www.welcomeneighborpa.com
Media - Magazines
Chester County Women’s Journal 302-236-1435
http://www.thewomensjournal.com
Media - Newspapers/Publications
Ad Pro, Inc. - Chester County Press 610-869-5553
www.chestercounty.com
Chadds Ford Live 610-212-3639
www.chaddsfordlive.com
Media - Radio WCHE 610-692-3131
www.wche1520.com
Media - Television
Rocky Pictures, Ltd. http://www.rockypictures.us
Medical/Heathcare ServiceChiropractor
Chiropractic Services, P.A. 610-932-9061
http://www.chiropracticcenteroxfordpa. com
Corrective Chiropractic 302-234-1115
http://www.correctivechiro.net
Fitchett Chiropractic 610-444-2878
www.fitchettchiropractic.com
Longwood Family Chiropractic 484-888-3450
www.longwoodchiro.com
Medical/Heathcare Service - Dentist
Albert J. Schmitt DMD, PC 610-444-6300
www.doctorschmitt.com
Leardi Family Dentistry 610-444-8744
www.LEARDIDENTAL.com
P. Randall Eckman, DDS 610-388-0223 eckmandds.com
Medical/Heathcare Service - Hospital
Chester County Hospital 610-732-6930
www.chestercountyhospital.org
See ad pg. 5
Coatesville VA Medical Center 610-384-7711
https://www.coatesville.va.gov
Jennersville Hospital - Tower Health 610-869-1001
https://jennersville.towerhealth.org/
Medical/Heathcare ServiceNursing Home/Rehab Facility
Genesis HealthCare 610-444-6350
www.genesishcc.com
Medical/Heathcare Service - Optical
Kennett Square Eye Care 610-444-5522
www.kennettsquareeyecare.com/ Siepser Eye Care 610-316-3109
https://www.siepservision.com/ See ad pg. 3 VisionCorps 717-205-4117
http://www.visioncorps.net/
Medical/Heathcare ServicePharmacy
Boothwyn Pharmacy 800-476-7496
http://www.boothwynpharmacy.com
Medical/Heathcare ServicePhysician
Core Family Practice 610-612-9283
www.corefamilypractice.com
Medical/Heathcare ServicePsychotherapy
Felder Therapy and Mediation 484-844-5150 www.feldertherapy.com
Medical/Heathcare Service
La Comunidad Hispana (LCH)Health & Community Services 610-444-7550
https://lacomunidadhispana.org/healthcenter/ See ad pg. 11
La Comunidad Hispana (LCH)Oxford Community Health Center 610-444-7550
www.lacomunidadhispana.org
See ad pg. 11
La Comunidad Hispana (LCH)Women’s Health Center 610-444-7550
https://lacomunidadhispana.org/ womens-health-center/ See ad pg. 11
Tamburrino Family Orthodontics 484-209-0563 www.tfortho.com
Mortgage - Residential Mortgage
First Choice Mortgage Advisors, LLC
610-345-9100
www.kpittsmortgage.com
Houston Baker - PenFed Credit Union 610-306-7929
https:\\www.penfed.org
Pike Creek Mortgage Services, Inc.
302-892-2811
www.pat.pikecreekloans.com
Rapid Mortgage Company NMLS# 126872
610-388-4440
www.rapidmortgagekennettsquare.com
Mortgage
MidAtlantic Farm Credit 888-339-3334 www.mafc.com
Municipality
Borough of Avondale
610-268-8501
http://www.avondaleboro.net
Borough of Kennett Square 610-444-6020
www.kennett-square.pa.us Borough of Oxford 610-932-2500
http://www.oxfordboro.org
Borough of West Grove 610-869-2792
www.westgroveborough.org East Marlborough Township 610-444-0725
http://www.eastmarlborough.org Elk Township 610-255-0634
http://www.elktownship.org Franklin Township 610-255-5212
http://www.franklintownship.us Kennett Township 610-388-1300
www.kennett.pa.us
London Britain Township 610-255-0388
http://www.londonbritaintownship-pa. gov
London Grove Township 610-345-0100
www.londongrove.org
Londonderry Township 610-869-2138
http://www.londonderrytownship.org
New Garden Township 610-268-2915
www.newgarden.org
New London Township 610-869-8658
http://newlondontwp.net/ Penn Township 610-869-9620
http://www.penntownship.us
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Pennsbury Township
610-388-7323
http://www.pennsbury.pa.us
Pocopson Township 610-793-2151
http://www.pocopson.org
West Marlborough Township 610-383-5986
https://westmarlboroughtownship.com/
West Nottingham Township 610-932-4072
http://www.wnt-gov.org
MushroomsMushroom Farms/Companies
American Mushroom Institute 610-268-7483
http://americanmushrooms.com/
C.P. Yeatman & Sons, Inc.
610-869-3595
www.organicmushrooms.com
Needham’s Mushroom Farms, Inc. 610-869-9735
www.pamushrooms.com/farmers
Phillips Mushroom Farms 610-925-0520
www.phillipsmushroomfarms.com
Non-Profit - Financial Planner
Thrivent Financial 717-542-3663
https://connect.thrivent.com/marciaupton/
Non-Profit - Senior Center
Kennett Area Senior Center 610-444-4819
www.kennettseniorcenter.org
American Red Cross 215-687-8794 www.redcross.org
Brandywine Red Clay Alliance 610-793-1090
http://www.brandywineredclay.org
Canine Partners for Life 610-869-4902 www.k94life.org
CASA Youth Advocates, Inc. 610-565-2208 www.chescocasa.org
Chester County Community Foundation 610-696-8211
http://www.chescocf.org
Chester County Economic Development Council 610-458-5700
www.ccedcpa.com
Chester County Food Bank 610-873-6000
www.chestercountyfoodbank.org
Family Promise of Southern Chester County 610-444-0400
www.familypromisescc.org
Good Neighbors Home Repair 610-444-1860
http://www.goodneighborshomerepair. org/
Greenmore Farm Animal Rescue, Inc. 267-228-5035
www.GreenmoreRescue.org
Habitat For Humanity of Chester County 610-384-7993
http://HFHCC.org
See ad pg. 39
Historic Kennett Square 610-444-8188
www.historickennettsquare.com
Jennersville YMCA
610-869-9622
www.ymcagbw.org
Kennett Area Community Service 610-925-3556
http://www.kacsonline.net
Kennett Area YMCA 610-444-9622
https://www.ymcagbw.org/locations/ kennett-branch
Kennett Library 610-444-2702
www.kennettpubliclibrary.org
Live4RJ 484-639-7990
http://www.live4rj.com
Longwood Rotary Club 610-316-3109
WWW.LONGWOODROTARY.COM
Martin Luther King, Jr. CommUNITY of the Greater Kennett Area 215-820-1164
http://www.mlkcommunity.org/
Maternal and Child Health Consortium of Chester County 610-235-4237
http://www.ccmchc.org
Mighty Writers 267-239-0899
www.mightywriters.org
See ad pg. 21
National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum 610-384-9282
www.steelmuseum.org
Operation Warm 610-388-2500
www.operationwarm.org
Oxford Area Senior Center 610-932-5244
http://oxfordseniors.org/index.htm
Oxford Mainstreet, Inc. 610-998-9494
www.DowntownOxfordPA.org
PathStone Corporation 610-925-5600
https://pathstone.org/ Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association 717-232-0737
http://pamanufacturers.org/
Project C.U.R.E. 610-345-0410
http://www.projectcure.org/ Reins of Life 610-274-3300
http://www.reinsoflife.com
S.A.V.E. 610-925-0041 www.savepa.org
SCORE Chester and Delaware County 610-344-6910
https://chesterdelco.score.org/ SILO 610-932-7500
www.oxfordsilo.com
Stroud Water Research Center 610-268-2153
https://stroudcenter.org/ The Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, Inc. 610-692-1926 www.cvcofcc.org
The Garage Community & Youth Center 610-444-6464
www.garageyouthcenter.org
The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County 610-347-0347
http://www.tlcforscc.org
True Access Capital 302-652-6774
http://firststateloan.org/ Warriors On The Water LTD 717-314-2800
www.warriorsonthewaterltd.com
Wings for Success 610-644-6323
www.wingsforsuccess.org
Office Supplies
Office Depot Business Solutions 484-354-3845
Painter - Painting Commercial/ Residential
CertaPro Painters of Western Chester County 484-283-5003
western-chester-county.certapro.com
Painter - Painting Residential Left Moon Painting, LLC 484-757-5295
LeftMoonPainting.com
Performing ArtsMusical Performance Kennett Symphony of Chester County 610-444-6363
www.kennettsymphony.org
Performing Arts - Theatrical People’s Light 610-647-1900
http://www.peopleslight.org
Personal Services - Barber Burton’s Barber Shop, Established 1892 610-444-9964
Personal Services - Beauty
Nicholas Anthony Salon & Day Spa, P.A. 610-444-7222
www.nicholasanthonysalon.com/
Personal Services - Massage Therapy
Modern Massage Works 610-444-5884
www.modernmassageworks.com
Pro-Active Muscle Therapy 610-388-8000
http://pro-activemuscletherapy.com
Personal Services - Wellness
On The Road 2 Health, LLC 610-608-1240
https://www.facebook.com/OnTheRoad2Health/
Share My Secret 610-331-6936
www.deniseciancia.com
Write-Well Handwriting Clinics
610-932-9511
www.goldenlightwellnesscenter.com
Photographer
Jana Bannan Photography
302-743-6291
www.bannanphotography.com
Pam Hesler and Associates Photography 610-692-2740
www.PamHeslerPhoto.com
Plumbing, PlumberPlumbing Contractors
Alps Plumbing Services
610-368-6388
www.alpsplumbing.com
Oliver Heating Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical 610-594-9444
www.oliverheatcool.com
Oxford Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
610-932-9503
http://calloxford.com/ See ad inside back cover
Printing
Godder Printing & Graphic Design
610-869-4475
www.godderprinting.com
Kennett Advance Printing House, Inc. 610-444-5840
https://www.facebook.com/ pages/Kennett-Advance-PrintingHouse/115707928449735
Oxford Print and Design 614-406-5892
https://www.facebook.com/oxfordprintanddesign/ Precision / Safeguard 610-459-3658
http://www.precisiononline.net
Publishing
The Happy Self-Publisher 302-419-7289
http://www.happyselfpublisher.com
Real Estate - Commercial Real Estate
KarMar Realty Group, Inc. 610-459-8585
www.karmarrealty.com
Pillar Real Estate Advisors, LLC 484-887-8202
www.pillarrealestateadvisors.com
Real Estate - Home Inspections
HouseMaster Home Inspections 610-269-1184
westchester.housemaster.com
Real Estate - Investments
Next Home, LP 610-220-7024
Real Estate - Property Management
Einstein Property Management, LLC 484-643-2024
LGB Properties, LLC 610-925-3411
http://www.lgbproperties.com
Real Estate - Residential Real Estate
Al George - RE/MAX Town & Country 610-202-2942 http://www.algeorge.net
Ethel Ann MurphyBHHS Fox & Roach Realtors 610-368-9929
Homes For Heroes -
Kimberly Sheehan - Realtor AffiliateSpringer Realty Group 484-498-4000 www.homesforheroes.com/affiliate/ kimberly-sheehan
RE/MAX ExcellenceMichael & Tammy Duering 610-347-1100 www.Dueringteam.com
Sandra Massari, Realtor® RE/MAX EXCELLENCE 610-347-1100
www.propertiesbysandra.com
Sandy YeatmanBHHS Fox and Roach Kennett Home Marketing Center 610-444-9090
www.sandyyeatman.com
The Cyr Team -
Keller Williams Real Estate 484-259-7910 www.TheCyrTeam.com
Real Estate - Residential/ Commercial Real Estate Sales
Beiler-Campbell Realtors 610-932-1000
www.beiler-campbell.com
Jonathan P. OroseRE/MAX EXCELLENCE Kennett Square 610-347-1100
Real Estate - Title Company
Anvil Land Transfer Company 610-444-6800
www.beiler-campbell.net/anvil.htm
Madison Settlement ServicesBrandywine Valley, LLC 484-734-1810
https://madisonsettlements.com/office/ kennett-square-pa
Real Estate
Cabot-Kjellerup Realty Trust 610-869-2800
Lyn Hughes Ltd 610-444-1000 x133
Realty One Group 610-696-4600
http://https://www.realtyonegroup. com/realestateagent/daniel-sweeney-13134596
Recreation/Entertainment - Festivals
The Mushroom Festival, Inc. 610-925-3373
www.mushroomfestival.org
Unionville Community Fair, Inc. www.ucfair.org
Recreation/Entertainment - Gardens
Kennett Area Park AuthorityAnson B. Nixon Park 610-444-1416
www.ansonbnixonpark.org/ Longwood Gardens 610-388-1000
www.longwoodgardens.org
See ad pg. 61
Recreation/Entertainment - Tourism
Chester County Conference & Visitors Bureau 484-840-7208
http://www.brandywinevalley.com
Taste Kennett Food Tours 484-734-0740 www.tastekennett.com
Rental Center
Kennett Square Mini Storage 610-444-9011 www.kennettsquareministorage.com
Restaurants and Food ServiceBanquet Facilities
Stone Barn Inc. 610-347-2414 www.thestonebarn.com
The Gables at Chadds Ford 610-388-7700 www.thegablesatchaddsford.com
Restaurants and Food ServiceBar and Food
Byrsa Bistro Kennett 610-444-5050 https://kennett.byrsabistro.com/
Hearth Kitchen 484-732-8320
http://www.hearthkennettsquare.com/ Sovana Bistro 610-444-5600
www.sovanabistro.com
Restaurants and Food ServiceCatering
Hood’s BBQ and Deli Inc. 610-347-1670
http://www.hoodsbbq.com
State Street Pizza & Grill 610-444-4642
www.statestreetpizza.net
The Country Butcher - Fine Foods, Inc. 610-444-5980
http://www.countrybutchermarket.com/ Vanessa Ross Cakes 610-467-1800 www.vanessarosscakes.com
Restaurants and Food Service
Boston Market 484-702-1086
www.bostonmarket.com
Kennett Square Inn 610-444-5687
www.kennettinn.com
Taqueria Moroleon 610-268-3066
http://taqueriamoroleon. com/#taqueriamoroleon
The Market at Liberty Place 610-925-3411 www.themarketatlibertyplace.com
Victory Brewing Company 484-730-1870
www.victorybeer.com
Retail Store - Appliances
Martin Appliance 717-786-7373
https://www.martinsappliance.com/ index.html See
Waywood Beverage Co., Inc. 610-444-5222
http://www.waywoodbeverage.com/
Retail
Toot Sweets
610-467-1900
tootsweetson3rd.com
See ad pg. 45
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Retail Store - Food
Neuchatel Chocolates
610-932-2706
www.neuchatelchocolates.com
Retail Store - Furniture
Tanner Furniture
717-985-9700
http://www.gotanner.com/
Retail Store - Gifts
The Mushroom Cap
610-444-8484
www.themushroomcap.com
Retail Store - Home Improvement
Peter Lumber Company
610-444-2727
www.peterlumber.com
Retail Store - Jeweler
Double Design Ltd.
484-459-6289
http://www.myddl.net
See ad pg. 30
Rustic Aesthetic
610-316-6784
RusticAesthetic.com
Retail Store - Rugs
Holly Peters Oriental Rugs and Home LLC
610-444-6032
www.hollypeters.com
Retail Store - Shoes and Apparel
Dansko, Inc.
610-869-8335
www.dansko.com
Retail Store
Lola’s
610-467-0774
Lolason3rd.com
See ad pg. 43
Retirement Community - Independent living, supportive independent living
Friends Home in Kennett
610-444-2577
www.friendshomeinkennett.org
See ad pg. 27
Retirement Community
Kendal-Crosslands Communities
610-388-5660
www.kcc.kendal.org
Simpson at Jenner’s Pond 610-869-6800
www.jennerspond.org
School - Charter School
Avon Grove Charter School
484-667-5000 agcharter.org
School - Colleges and Universities
Delaware County Community College
484-237-6406
http://www.dccc.edu
School - High School
Avon Grove School District
610-869-2441
www.avongrove.org
Chester County Technical College High School Pennock’s Bridge Campus
610-345-1800
www.cciu.org/tchspennocksbridge
Kennett Consolidated School District
610-444-6600
www.kcsd.org
Unionville-Chadds Ford School District
610-347-0970
http://www.ucfsd.org/
School - Private School
Upland Country Day School
610-444-7744
www.uplandcds.org
Senior Services
Brandywine Concierge
Senior Services
717-606-7281
www.brandywineconcierge.com
Sewage - Septic Systems
Brandywine Septic Services, Inc.
610-869-0443
www.brandywineseptic.com
See ad pg. 20
Wm. P. McGovern, Inc.
610-444-5797
http://www.mcgovernseptic.com/ Spa
Day spa and salon-full service
Rosci Salon Da’ Spa
610-869-5533
http://www.roscisalondaspa.com
Special Events
Plantation Field
Equestrian Events, Inc.
302-547-0695
www.plantationfieldhorsetrials.com
Transportation
AGS International Forwarders Inc.
610-255-5400
DuVall Bus Service 610-869-2881
http://www.duvallbusservice.com
See ad back cover
New Garden Flying Field 610-268-2619
www.newgardenflyingfield.com
Transportation Management Association of Chester County 610-993-0911 www.tmacc.org
Travel
Celtic Journeys
703-941-6455
http://www.celticjourneys.us
Chadds Ford Travel 610-268-8680
www.chaddsfordtravel.com
Connoisseur Travel, Ltd. 610-925-4690
www.ksqtravels.com
Worldwide Travel Associates, Inc 610-268-3711
www.worldwidetravelpa.com
Veterinarian
Chadds Ford Animal Hospital 610-388-2141
http://www.chaddsfordanimalhospital. vetsuite.com
Longwood Veterinary Center 610-388-3388
longwoodvetcenter.com
Waste Management - Landfill
Southeastern Chester County Refuse Authority (SECCRA) 610-869-2452
www.SECCRA.org See ad pg. 38
Water - Water Purification
Lester Water, Inc. 610-444-4660 www.lesterwater.com
KBX Golden, LLC 610-444-3551
www.kbxgolden.com
Water - Well Digging
K. L. Madron Well Drilling & Pump Installer 610-444-4500
http://www.klmadron.com/
Mitchell Mechanical / M2 Welding 610-932-5002
https://www.m2welding.com/ See ad pg. 22
Welding, Welder
Stengel Welding, Inc. 610-444-4110
www.stengelwelding.com
D&D Golder Incorporated 610-932-6305
https://www.ddgolderplumbingandwellservice.com/
Wholesale Distributor - Mushrooms
CF Fresh, LLC (dba Country Fresh Mushrooms) 610-268-3033
www.cfmushroom.com
Laurel Valley Farms, Inc. 610-268-2074
www.laurelvalleysoils.com
Wholesale Distributor
The Scotts Company 610-268-3006
http://www.scotts.com
Wine - Wine Making
Paradocx Vineyard, LLC 610-350-6666
www.paradocx.com
See ad pg. 17
Wine - Wine Tasting
Chaddsford Winery, LTD 610-388-6221
https://www.chaddsford.com/
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