Saturday, January 19, 2013
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce holds a ribbon cutting for Main Line Health's new rehabilitation center in West Chester.
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new Main Line Health Rehabilitation Center in West Chester on Wednesday. The center opened its doors eight months ago. “Main Line is a phenomenal health care system,” said Josh Davidson the supervisor of the facility. “We do out patient rehab and physical therapy. We do everything.” Davidson described the facility as Main Line’s “newest flagship,” and he added that they have accommodations for all patients, from young kids to “super gerrys.” “We have a big, functional space,” Davidson said. “So we can handle high energy patients. You can run, jump, hop and skip. You can throw a ball around and not worry about breaking the ceiling.” “The Greater West …
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Dave's Automotive is named the business of the year by the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce.
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Sunday, October 21, 2012
The following is a press release from the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce. In addition to working on over 550 cars a month, Dave, Laura and Jonathan Aloisio and the staff of Dave’s Automotive Repair Enterprise (DARE), West Chester go above and beyond when it comes to providing customer service and being involved in the community. This ability to cover all the bases when it comes to customer satisfaction is the reason the business has been successful for over 35 years. It’s also the reason the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce (GWCC) named DARE its 2012 Business of the Year. The award, presented annually to a Chamber member for outstanding achievement in the business community and the Greater West Chester community-at-large…
Saturday, October 20, 2012
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce named Todd Marcocci and Amy Walp its volunteers of the year.
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Saturday, October 20, 2012
The following is a press release from the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce. If you’re searching for a definition of “labor of love,” look no further than Todd Marcocci and Amy Walp, of Under the Sun Productions and the MARS Drinks Old Fashioned Christmas Parade. Todd and Amy began volunteering in 2005 to make the annual parade a must-see event in downtown West Chester as a way to give back to the community. First, they focused on the Christmas tree. Then, it was new floats, including a breathtaking ride for Santa. In 2006, Under the Sun Productions began producing the parade itself all on a volunteer basis. Since then, attendance at the parade has grown from about 5,000 spectators to over 20,000. In 2009, USA Today listed the …
Monday, June 25, 2012
Dave Fairman takes on the role of Director of Membership for the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce.
Dave Fairman ran Fairman’s Skate shop in downtown West Chester for 24 years, but now he has a new gig as the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce Director of Membership. “I’ve experienced how the chamber can help as a business owner,” Fairman said. “The connections I built helped move my business forward. As the director of membership I will be primarily charged with engaging current members and using the benefits of the chamber to attract new members.” Fairman also said that he’ll wear a lot of hats at this job, but his primary focus will be on building relationships in the community. “It’s called the ‘Greater West Chester Chamber,’” Fairman said. “We want to make sure we help people that don’t just live in the borough. We need to…
Monday, April 30, 2012
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual "10 Grand" event on Friday.
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce will hold a fundraiser on Friday night that provides a chance for West Chester school district students to win scholarships as well as attendees to win $10,000. “This is our eighth year doing the event,” said chamber president Mark Yoder. “It’s a fun Friday night out. Over the years we’ve raised over $30,000 for scholarships to West Chester students.” Every year, the chamber gives out six scholarships from the organization’s education fund. “We give a scholarship to one student from each high school,” Yoder said. “We also give another three scholarships to one student from each high school that attends one of the technical schools.” Yoder added, “We look for students that demonstrate an …
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Karen Cavin will celebrate the seventh anniversary of the opening of her store, The 5 Senses, in May.
Karen Cavin, owner of The 5 Senses on West Market Street in West Chester, will celebrate the seventh anniversary of the shop opening on May 4. “When I first opened, this street was pretty much dead,” Cavin said. “There was Kaplan’s, The Painted Plate and me, but I could see the potential. Now we have Green Street Consignments, Carlino’s, Pietro’s Prime, Spice and Main Line Custom.” After 30 years in graphic design, Cavin decided she wanted to open a shop featuring functional art & gifts. “I closed my graphics business because it wasn’t fun anymore,” Cavin said. “My background is in art, and I wanted to get back to that. I enjoy running the shop more than graphic design. Running the shop is more creative.” The word Cavin uses to …
Thursday, March 8, 2012
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce names Mark Yoder as President.
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce named current executive vice president Mark Yoder the new president of the organization on Thursday. In a letter to chamber members, Chairman of the Executive Board, Scott Mayes said that Yoder has shown outstanding leadership over the three years he has served as vice president. "The Executive Board’s complete confidence in Mark’s abilities and preparedness led to the decision to promote Mark from his current job as Executive Vice President. He will take on the duties of President held for seven years by Katie Walker Doherty, who recently announced her decision to accept a position with the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley," Mayes says in the letter. Mayes goes on to say in the letter, "I would …
Thursday, February 2, 2012
The Greater West Chester Chamber has named its citizen of the year for 2012.
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Thursday, February 2, 2012
Growing up in the tightly–knit community of Malvern, James E. McErlane learned early that getting involved was a way of life. His parents were active in church and community organizations. His mother, the daughter of Italian immigrants, used her fluency in the language to help Italian newcomers to the area. His father was a member of Malvern Borough Council and served on the local Boy Scout Troop 7 Committee. No surprise then that Jim has made a habit of service to a multitude of organizations in the Greater West Chester area and beyond. From the small to the sprawling, from the recently-launched to the long-established, he has given his time and talent to health, education and business organizations including Community Volunteers in …
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce has named the Chester County Food Bank the 2012 Business of the Year.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Press release used courtesy of the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce. Given Chester County’s standing as one of the most affluent counties in the state, it’s often hard to believe hunger exists within its boundaries. The reality is, however, that some 70,000 residents struggle daily to have enough food to eat. The Chester County Food Bank was established in 2009 to help provide food for those in need in Chester County and to focus on hunger’s role in poverty, health and education. Since its inception, the Food Bank has distributed over 1,200,000 pounds of food each year. The food is donated to over 65 organizations including food cupboards, meal sites and other non-profits that help feed the hungry and/or distribute the food items. …
bethany henry
11:33 am on Friday, April 6, 2012
great story! more ›