CHESTERCOUNTY

TOP

Tech Hub

CHESTER COUNTY

TH
6
Happiest

IN PENNSYLVANIA

COUNTY IN THE NATION

Growing Business.
Growing Smart.

SCHUYLKILL
RIVER TRAIL

#1

ANNUAL REVIEW

20142015

Urban Trail
IN THE NATION

RANKED

ST
1
in the U.S.
FOR VALUE OF NURSERY,
GREENHOUSE, FLORTICULTURE,
SOD AND MUSHROOMS

#5

Mega-sized
community
IN THE NATION IDEALLY POSITIONED
TO ATTRACT MODERN INVESTMENT
AND MANAGED ECONOMIC GROWTH

Letter from the President and CEO and Chairman of the Board

As we embarked this year on the implementation of VISTA2025, Chester Countys economic development strategy, we were fortunate to be
able to build on a strong economic base.
The economic health of Chester County is strong and vibrant in all areas commerce,
culture and community. Consider this:

DID YOU KNOW...

n C
 hester County was named the #1 Tech Hub in Pennsylvania? This gives us a foundation on

which to build a culture of innovation that will support the growth of our emerging tech community. Well continue the work of our own
Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n) and leverage collaborative support systems like Liberty Valley Initiative, Ben Franklin Technology Partners
and the expansion
of our countys three major incubators.
n Seedcopa, our SBA lending affiliate, was named the #1 Certified Development Company in

loan processing efficiency in the nation? We are proud of this recognition and applaud the efforts of our dedicated and
experienced team.
n Downingtown STEM Academy was again named the #1 school in Pennsylvania in 2014-15?

Chester County has some of the finest schools in the nation. The STEM Academy provides just one example of the many educational
institutions that are helping to grow the workforce of tomorrow.
n Chester County was named the 4th healthiest county in Pennsylvania? We think this ranking is

a direct result of the commitment of business, education and community organizations working collectively to enhance the quality of life
for all County residents.
n Chester County was also ranked the 5th best county in the nation by the Fourth Economy

Index? This ranking was based on demonstrated vision, leadership and regionalism in five specific areas: investment, talent,
sustainability, place, and diversity.
All of us play a part in the success we have enjoyed as a county. We are proud to do our part and
truly appreciate the many partners, volunteers, investors, and leaders who support us along the way.
We hope youll take some time to page through our Annual Review to read about some of our
highlights from last year.
Sincerely,

GARY W. SMITH

President and CEO

F. WILLIAM BOGLE

Chairman of the Board

CCEDC, in collaboration
with the County of Chester,
the Executive Alliance and
numerous public/private
sector representatives,
launched VISTA2025.

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4

GOAL

Maintain and
enhance Quality of Place
as a key component of
economic health

GOAL

Position Chester County

as a magnet for talent
and a model for building
an employer-ready
workforce

GOAL

Expand business attraction

and retention efforts
with a focus on targeted
industry clusters

GOAL
Establish an innovation
culture that supports
entrepreneurship and
business growth

GOAL
Support critical
infrastructure in targeted
corridors of opportunity

Tech360
In April 2015, i2n and the Innovative Technology Action Group (ITAG) hosted Marc Andonian,
Vice President and Executive Partner of the Gartner Executive Program and Stephen Morrow,
Special Agent with the United States Secret Service assigned to
the Electronic/Financial Crimes Squad in Philadelphia, as keynote speakers for Tech360.
More than 100 conference participants attended sessions
focused on cyber security, big data, leadership development, and innovation, each led by
leaders from the regions top companies
that exemplify best practices in leveraging current and emerging technologies in todays
business climate. An Innovation Expo highlighted products and services by innovative
companies from the region as part of a networking opportunity.

Innovation & Technology

CCEDCs technology programs, i2n and ITAG, have been catalysts for creating an
environment rich in innovation and technology in the region. i2n supports emerging growth
businesses throughout their entire life cycle by leveraging the assets of our academic
institutions and our partners to create a network of physical and virtual resources which will
grow the culture of innovation in Chester County and the region.
Last year, 90 emerging growth companies benefitted from resources provided by i2n and
its partners such as: guidance on funding resources state, local, federal, venture capital,
angel funding, and grants; training and workforce development assistance; real estate
and facilities support; legal counsel; accounting support; risk assessment and insurance
information; access to graduate students and interns from local universities; mentoring and
networking possibilities; and opportunities for companies, partners,
educational institutions, and service providers to engage in business development,
technology commercialization, research and other strategic and programmatic initiatives
that foster collaboration
and entrepreneurship.

INCUBATING

BUSINESS
inno

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r

sm

ion

SUPPORTS VISTAGOAL 4

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ea

at

DID YOU KNOW that when the Ideas x Innovation

Network (i2n) was formed in 2012, it consolidated
the Chester County and Delaware County Keystone
Innovation Zones and neither county boasted any
innovation centers, accelerators, or co-working spaces?
Today, the two counties have 8 physical and virtual
network resources for startups, including i2n.

The focus on technology and innovation extends beyond emerging growth companies.
ITAG brings organizations that use technology together to learn, share and cultivate new
ideas to form new commerce opportunities for the region. ITAG collaborates with more
than 70 technology-related companies and organizations in Southeastern PA on business
resources, pipeline development and workforce training with annual events such as Girls
Exploring Tomorrows Technology, a one-day event for middle and high school girls and
their parents that features successful women in technology, Techies Day, a day onsite
career experience for students, and Tech360, a full-day event focused on tech education,
leadership development, innovation and networking, and others.

DID YOU

KNOW?

During 2014-15, i2n company accomplishments included:

90
COMPANIES

SERVED

$1,878,947
IN KEYSTONE INNOVATION ZONE (KIZ) TAX CREDITS
WERE AWARDED TO i2n COMPANIES

651

EMPLOYEES
AT START-UPS

13
NEW PRODUCTS
INTRODUCED TO
THE MARKETPLACE

PATENTS

$22,843,611
SPENT ON RESEARCH,
DEVELOPMENT, TESTING
& EVALUATION

167
JOBS
CREATED OR RETAINED
AT 45 COMPANIES

$ 136,958,369
TOTAL
REVENUES

01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12

9 PENDING
3 AWARDED
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Jester Family Chiropractic

Spouses and fellow doctors, Deron and Jennifer Jester started their own practice,
Jester Family Chiropractic in 2004. Due to space constraints at their West Chester
location, their offerings were limited to basic chiropractic services. The Jesters
wanted to grow their business to be able to add services and products to help their
patients, including massage therapy, weight loss counseling, yoga classes, functional
exercise training, and stress relief therapies, in addition to adding an expanded retail
component to sell various health and wellness products.
Their plan also included hiring additional staff to support
the business expansion.
Working with Seedcopa, Jester Family Chiropractic was able to secure a Small
Business Administration 504 loan which only required a 10% outlay of funds and
offered a long-term, fixed-rate loan, thereby allowing the Jesters to retain more
working capital. Since completion, the practice nearly doubled in size, from 1,300
sf to more than 2,300 sf and they have already hired four additional employees
to support their expanded offerings and plan to hire two to four more within the
next two years. As a small family-owned business, we are grateful to Seedcopa
in helping us make our dreams a reality, said Dr. Jennifer Jester. Since we did
this expansion, not only have we successfully implemented all of the services
highlighted above but weve also seen approximately 30% growth in the business
from 2013 to 2014, and we are on track to repeat that again this year!

for farmers and other agricultural business owners interested in learning more about
financing options to begin an agricultural business.

Koening Story
West Chester based Koenig Engineering, Inc. designs, assembles and services the
turning and starting systems for turbines and other rotating equipment used in
cooling.
With the assembly portion of their operations located 75
miles away, personnel was traveling at least six times per
week between the main and auxiliary sites. The travel
expenses alone averaged $3,000 per month.

INJECTING

CAPITAL
DID YOU KNOW Seedcopa is the #1 Certified
Development Company in the nation as of May, 2015
based on SBA 504 loan approval efficiency? Their
success contributes to CCEDC being a statewide
leader in delivering crucial financing solutions for
growing and sustaining businesses. By injecting
capital into companies that are expanding, generating
jobs and pursuing new revenues, we help grow the
economy for future generations.

Looking to streamline its operations and lower operating costs, Koenig reached
out to CCEDC and Seedcopa to explore financing options. Utilizing a Pennsylvania
Small Business Credit Initiative (PSBCI) loan, Koenig was able to retain more of
its operating funds within the company, finance renovations to the building and
purchase equipment that allowed them to bring the assembly operations in house.

Certified
Development
Company

Loan processing efficiency

in the nation

We appreciate Seedcopas experience and guidance in facilitating our PSBCI

loan, said co-owner David Bice. With their help, we will be able to bring all of our
operations under one roof at a considerable savings of operating costs for our
organization, added co-owner Robert Nufrio.

Agriculture Financing
Serving Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties,
CCEDCs AgConnect Partnership is a vibrant network of farmers, business owners,
and service providers that connects farmers to business resources, training,
and finances. The initiatives objective is to grow business by promoting smart,
sustainable agricultural economic development.
This year, supported by a grant from the PA Department of Community and Economic
Developments Discovered in PA, Developed in PA program,
CCEDCs AgConnect hosted a workshop on Financing Your Agriculture Business

Tax Exempt Financing

in 2014

PROJECTS
PARTICIPATING FINANCING
BANK
AMOUNT

15 Next Generation
Farmer Loans

WSFS, Fulton Bank, Ephrata

National Bank and National
Penn Bank

$6,411,000

Upper Main Line YMCA

M&T Bank

$13,100,000

Renaissance Academy

Robert W. Baird &

$25,010,000

Company
University Student Housing

Raymond James

Total Tax Exempt Financing All IDAs

$96,938,853

$141,459,853

SUPPORTS VISTAGOAL 3
6

China Partnership
Led by Commissioner Terence Farrell, CCEDC participated in a nine-day
Sino-American Regional Business Development and Cultural Exchange Summit.
The Summit produced three immediate outcomes: Chinese investors are considering investments in county projects;
our educational community through The Lincoln University has entered into an exchange program; and members
of our mushroom industry have new opportunities to serve as consultants to improve emerging mushroom markets in
Yongchuan and Banan.
We believe that our growing relationship with China can provide a competitive edge for our regions companies. Success
will take time, effort, and a strong commitment by both entities. This is a long-term initiative that is expected to result in
a lasting benefit for county residents and businesses.

Youth Programming
Helping students learn about and aspire to careers in tomorrows prominent fields is
an integral aspect of nurturing a talented and viable workforce. Through its Industry Partnership programs (IPs), CCEDC
impacted 3,380 students this past year. CCEDC partners with schools, colleges, universities, and companies to deliver
employer-led student outreach for growing the pipeline of graduates that will keep intellectual talent employed here in
Southeastern Pennsylvania.

IMAGINING

OPPORTUNITIES
VISTATODAY
DID YOU KNOW that Chester County
boasts five of Americas top high
schools? This strong educational
foundation, along with vast open and
recreational spaces, low unemployment,
and a diverse economy contribute to the
overall Quality of Place that we enjoy.

Career Exploration Showcases in manufacturing, health care, smart energy, technology, and agriculture take the classroom
on the road. This year, 19 different employers showcased career opportunities for 585 students. More than 1,900 additional
students participated
in career fairs providing awareness and information on high priority occupations.
A broad scope of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) career opportunities were addressed at the
15th Annual Girls Exploring Tomorrows Technology (GETT) conference this year. Attended by 531 middle and high school
students as well as 184 parents and educators, the events experiential workshops were led by successful women in
STEM-related industries.
In addition, nearly 300 students from 17 schools had the opportunity to learn about technology careers and opportunities in
Chester County and the surrounding region during the annual Techies Day that was held on-site at 14 different participating
companies.

DID YOU

KNOW?

871
Students

Explored a variety of
career education paths by
attending career showcases
at 33
local businesses

1,978
Youth

Connected to our Industry

Partnerships at community
events and career fairs

Telling the Story

Chester County is a model for economic health and quality
of place in the United States. The county offers beautifully preserved landscapes,
picturesque cobblestone streets, and a diverse and dynamic economy that attracts
job seekers from around the world.
VISTA.Today celebrates Chester Countys Quality of Place and economic health by
publishing concise summaries of the Countys assets: its commerce, culture, and
community news and events. VISTA.Today covers events shaping our county, driving
economic development, and redefining what it means to live and work in Chester
County.
Developed in creative partnership with CCEDC, VISTA.Today
is owned and operated by Parkesburg-based Octorara Area Digital Media Group.

531

Young women
Attended the 15th Annual
Girls Exploring Tomorrows
Technology day-long STEM
career showcase and expo

SUPPORTS VISTAGOALS 1, 2, AND 3

IGNITING

GROWTH

MALVERN

National Liberty Project

DID YOU KNOW that Chester County is the #5 megasized community in the nation that is ideally positioned
to attract modern investment and managed economic
growth?
This is demonstrated by the fact that the county receives
the 5th greatest amount of investment in its local
CURRENT PROJECTS
n National Liberty

Corporate Campus RACP

n Downingtown Library RACP
n East King Street RACP
n Innovation Center at

Eagleview RACP
n Uptown Worthington Mixed-Use Development

RACP

n Public Safety Training Facility

n Borough of South Coatesville

Sewer Line extension and

Storm Water Project
n City of Coatesville Rt 30 & Rt 82 Intersection

Improvements
n Washington Lane Road Improvements RACP

DOWNINGTOWN

Downingtown Library
On April 17, 2015, the Downingtown Library had a ribbon cutting
and grand opening celebrating their new location at 122 Wallace
Avenue in the center of Downingtown adjacent to Kerr Park. The
renovation of the former Downingtown School Administration
Building, locally called the Micken Building was a joint project
by the Borough of Downingtown, the Downingtown Library, and
CCIDA. The new 9,000 square-foot library sits on 2.5 acres and is
located next to a very popular playground. The Commonwealth
of PA provided financial assistance in the form of a $550,000
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant for the
construction work. With the open design, this new Downingtown
Library allows more patrons, children and adults alike, to enjoy its services at the same time and continues to benefit not only
the Borough of Downingtown but also surrounding communities.

n East Brandywine CCD RACP

n Phoenixville Steel

Redevelopment Site

n Coatesville Gateway

n CTDI Highlands RACP

n Association of Colonial Theatre

n Deerfield Corporate Center RACP

n Sadsbury Commons Multimodal Transportation

Project

PHOENIXVILLE

Redevelopment RACP

n Palma Adaptive Reuse RACP

Renovation RACP

French Creek Apartments

n Recovery Centers of America RACP

n West Chester University RACP

n Avondale Borough Water and

Sewer Expansion

2014-15 New Grants

GRANT

NUMBER

AMOUNT

Industry Partnership Projects

15

1,021,902

Redevelopment Assistance Capital Grants

6,000,000

Other Grants

2,240,352

TOTAL

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The National Liberty project is focused on the renovation and redevelopment of 20 Moores Road, the former National Liberty
Insurance campus which is located just two miles from the new Pennsylvania Turnpike slip ramp at Route 29 adjacent to
Routes 202 and 401 in East Whiteland Township. Utilizing a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant, E. Kahn
Development Corporation in partnership with J. Loew & Associates plan to develop the 65-acre site that will include more than
320,000 square feet for St. Gobains new national headquarters. Accessory structures include a power house, training center,
and a 5,735 square-foot guest house. This $80 million investment project is scheduled for delivery in October, 2015.

SUPPORTS VISTAGOAL 1, 3, AND 5

In 2015, French Creek Acquisition LP. and CCEDC entered into a cooperation agreement to work together on the remediation
of a
20-acre portion of the former Phoenix Steel Property, in
Phoenixville. This brownfield located just north of Bridge Street in
Phoenixville has been vacant since the 1980s.
A $1,000,000 Industrial Sites Reuse Program (ISRP) grant from
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will help pay for the required
environmental remediation of this former industrial site. Upon
completion of the remediation, the developer will finish the
vertical construction of this residential project called French
Creek Apartments. This residential community is projected to
consist of 349 apartments with more than 9 acres of usable green
space. The community will complement the historical context of
the former steel property as well as the adjacent new development going on in the Borough of Phoenixville.

22 $9,262,254

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Energizing the Energy Industry

With 400 annual job openings in energy and green building in Chester County, the Smart Energy
Initiative (SEI) continues to play a critical role in supporting the workforce of this high growth industry.
Utilizing funding from the Department of Labor and Industry, SEI trained 85 regional workers to advance
their careers and fill these jobs. Thanks in part to their new credentials, trainees are earning an average
of $3,850 in additional wages, and more than half have been promoted since completing the training.
Certifications are more than just professional development opportunities; credentialed staff allows
companies in the energy industry to access new markets by qualifying their clients and projects for
state and federal utility incentive programs, thus opening doors to new opportunities.
At SEIs 2015 Annual Energy Briefing, speaker Christine Simeone from University of Pennsylvanias Kleinman Center for Energy Policy highlighted market drivers,
policy impacts, and business opportunities for the energy industry in the upcoming year. She is pictured at right with SEI vice chair Paul Spiegel and programming
chair Steve Krug.

TRAINED

1,252

IMPACTING

WORKFORCE

from 293 companies at a cost of

$167/person

578

dislocated workers

ENGAGED

1,015
Companies

in Workforce Initiatives

DID YOU KNOW that as

Industry Partnerships

Hire One

Health Care Best Practices

a catalyst for workforce

CCEDC actively supports turning generational differences into organizational

assets. In a special event workshop designed for human resource professionals
and business owners, the Hire One Initiative identified generational information
and how to maximize it in the workplace.

The Chester County Health Care Partnership, whose mission is to advocate for the
advancement of the health care industry through training, outreach, and resource
sharing, brings together more than 60 organizations. The partnership sponsored a
conference this year on Best Practices Across the Continuum of Care.

(IPs) and initiatives to take a

In Chester County, IPs are workforce intermediaries that bring together multiple employers,
in the same industry sector, to address common or overlapping business and human capital
needs. Through our five regional partnerships, we leverage the available resource of employers,
educators and economic development organizations to help meet those needs.
The goal to attract, develop, and retain a quality workforce in
Chester County and the region.

K to gray approach to training

Did you know, in 2014-15, the Industry Partnerships:

and preparing our current

Hire One is a public/private partnership that provides employment services

to health care, energy, IT/communications, life science, manufacturing and
agricultural industries across the region. This innovative and collaborative
CCEDC initiative is supported in part with grant funds from the Chester
County Workforce Development Board.

This annual conference, according to Gary Smith, CCEDC President and CEO, is
not only an opportunity
for members of the health care community to share critical information and
network, but also to support two major strategies contained within VISTA2025:
attracting and developing a strong workforce for healthcare organizations in our
region, and expanding the healthcare industry to sustain its strong and positive
impact on our Countys economy.

development, CCEDC works

though its Industry Partnerships

workforce? This approach not only

helps position Chester County
as a magnet for talent but also
serves as a model for building an
employer-ready workforce.

SUPPORTS VISTAGOAL 2
12

Employees

Assisted

Trained 1,252 employees from 293 companies

at an average cost of $167/person
Provided hands-on career exploration opportunities
to 3,380 students
Assisted over 578 dislocated workers with new and
innovated career transition tools

Raised more than $900,000 in cash and grants from the private
sector, the Chester and Bucks County Workforce
Development Boards, Delaware County Community
College and the PA Departments of Agriculture, Labor & Industry and Community & Economic
Development

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GET TO KNOW

OUR STAFF
CCEDC has been serving Chester County
and the region for more than 50 years.
Meet our team and see some other ways
we are making an impact in our community.

5 YO 9 YEARS
Sherwood Robbins Managing Director, Seedcopa
Patti VanCleave Health Care Project Manager
Will Williams Technology and Program

BOARD OF

Specialist, Seedcopa

John Buckheit, CPA Chief Financial Officer and Vice

President

Coordinator

Chris McHenry Senior Portfolio and Compliance

Elaine Jasper Grants Coordinator

Jim Lauckner Senior Project Consultant,

Jim Hammond Accounting Manager

Manager, Seedcopa

ITAG and SEI

DIRECTORS

Kathy Hugill Loan Documentation and Servicing

17 AND 39 YEARS
Michael L. Grigalonis

Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President

Gary W. Smith
President and CEO

Chairman
Roger N. Huggins, Esquire
Gawthrop Greenwood

First Vice Chairman

F. William Bogle

Genesis Packaging Technologies

Second Vice Chairman

Edward J. Breiner
Schramm, Inc.

Treasurer
Daniel G. Ostien
Unisys

Secretary
Marian D. Moskowitz
Franklin Commons, L.P.

Penn State - Brandywine

QVC

Phillip Eastman

Christopher P. Molineaux

PECO - an Exelon Company

Trish Faidiga

Advantage Building
& Facility Services, LLC

Terence Farrell

Commissioner, County of Chester

Thomas A. Fillippo
Devault Foods

Joel Frank, Esquire

Lamb McErlane

Michael J. Hankin
Hankin Group

Michael Harrington, Esquire

Fox Rothschild LLP

Directors

Denny L. Howell II, P.E.

Patrick Bokovitz

Robert R. Jennings

County of Chester

Michael A. Bray
Vanguard

Patricia C. Brennan, CFS

Key Financial Inc.

Guy Ciarrocchi, Esquire

CCCB&I

Marnie Conley
Longwood Gardens

Kathi Cozzone

Commissioner, County of Chester

Jeff Culp

Susquehanna Bank

Andrea Devoti

Neighborhood Health

Valentino DiGiorgio III, Esquire

D. L. Howell & Associates, Inc.

The Lincoln University

Michelle Kichline

Commissioner, County of Chester

Louis B. Kupperman, Esquire

Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell
& Hippel LLP

Paul Lamparski
Bentley Systems

Harry J. Lewis, Jr.

State Representative

Vince Liuzzi
DNB First

Ed McAssey

Lasko Products, Inc.

Jim Manser

Endo Health Solutions

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young

Bob Norris

Next Home, LP

Joseph J. OBrien, Ed.D.

Chester County Intermediate Unit

Bryce C. Mason

Conrad M. Olie

Communications Test Design, Inc.

Jerry Parker, Ph.D.

Honorary Directors

Tim Phelps

Arthur A. Bernardon, AIA

Ray Ott & Associates

TMACC

Michael L. Pia

Kaolin Mushroom Farms, Inc.

W. Todd Pohlig
Pohlig Builders

Kirk A. Putt
R-V Industries

Kevin C. Quinn

Quinn Wealth Advisors

Bernardon Haber Holloway

Architects PC

Nancy R. Corson
Penn Liberty Bank

Dan Scott
Flower Foods

Paul Spiegel

Practical Energy Solutions

Carol J. Stauffer
County of Chester

Bill Stedman

Trion Group, A Marsh &

McLennon Agency

Craig A. Styer, Esquire

Emeritus Directors

Development

Scott Yescavage Relationship Manager, Seedcopa

Marsh Creek Corporate Services

R. Stanley Schuck

Saul Ewing LLP

County of Chester

Credit Manager, Seedcopa

Frank A. Piliero

Russell Redding
Mark J. Rupsis

Kathy Field Special Projects Director

Marybeth DiVincenzo Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer
Kate Baganski Grants and Brownfields Project Consultant
Kathleen Nader Facilities Manager

Ashley Oddo Project Coordinator

Nancy Jones Operations Specialist, Seedcopa
Marcia McGavisk Vice President, Operations and

Fischer Cunnane
& Associates Ltd.

CCEDC

Delaware Valley College

10 TO 13 YEARS

Jodi Gauker Agriculture Project Manager

Katie Poppiti Agriculture Program Coordinator
Tracey Oberholtzer Project Coordinator
Leslie Rylke Marketing & Development Coordinator
MaryFrances McGarrity Director of Business

Robert F. Fischer, CPA

Jim Reading

RedGo Development

UP TO 4 YEARS

Delaware County
Community College

Ray H. Ott, Jr.

Fox Rothschild LLP

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Diane M. Disney, Ph.D.

Pennsylvania BIO

Edwin A. Brownley, Jr.

PAC Strapping Products, Inc.

John C. Snyder, Esquire

Hanno Spranger
Solicitor for CCEDC
Helen J. Esbenshade, Esquire
Conrad OBrien, P.C.

Solicitor for CCEDF

Richard Frazier, Esquire
Saul Ewing LLP

5 TO 9 YEARS

UP TO 4 YEARS

Mary Fuchs Senior Consultant, Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n)

Robert Grabus Development Advisor
Laura Heikkila Project Consultant
Cyd McCord Workforce Development Training Consultant

David Sciocchetti Urban Development Consultant

Marianne Stack Project Coordinator
Alan Slobojan Project Consultant

Nancy Kunkle Project Consultant

Stan Schuck Director Emeritus & Investor Ambassador
Dottie Pepe Accounting Clerk

NOT PICTURED: Melissa LaRosa Operations & Credit Coordinator, Seedcopa, Janet Stretch Grants Consultant, Cherie Wright Hire One Project Consultant

Solicitor for Seedcopa

Edward J. Hollin, Esquire
Riley Riper Hollin & Colagreco

2,145 Pounds
Of food and $300 in cash/
gift cards donated during the
year-long food drive

37 Pints
Donated between 2
blood drives

100%

32 Gift bags

23 Companies

CCEDCs office are powered

by clean, renewable energy
generate in Pennsylvania

Donated to the children

at Tick Tock Nursery

Used our facilities 143 times

for meetings or events
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Assisted

$188,033,655

578

Secured in public financing for local

projects

dislocated workers

Fulton Bank presenting EITC funds to support youth initiatives and

programming

Mike Grigalonis supports i2ns Mary Fuchs as she is named One of 24

Main Line Power Women by Main Line Today

2014-15
ACCOMPLISHMENTS

& Events

$22,843,611

TRAINED

1,252

Invested

Employees

by area tech companies on

research, development, testing &
evaluation
Adam Loew accepts the Business Achievement Award on behalf of his late
father, Jack Loew

from 293 companies at an average cost of

$167/person
Members of the Chester County International Business Council after a
meeting

3,380

Seedcopa is the

participated in our career exploration

programs

Certified Development
Company in the nation

Youth

Farmer and Volunteer of the year awards were presented at the 1st Annual Ag
Legacy Luncheon

Susquehanna Bank presenting EITC funds to support youth initiatives

and programming

Chester County participants at the regional nominees reception for

the Governors ImPAct Awards

Seedcopa staff host an annual Souperbowl to collect soup and crackers

for the food bank

1,275

6,566

$9,262,254
InGrants

Volunteers

Individuals

participated in our
workforce initiatives
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Attendees post their dreams and

aspirations at GETT2015

Meridian Bank Title Sponsor of CCEDCs Annual Golf Outing

administered by
CCEDC assisting 22 separate
projects

supported CCEDCs programs, events and

initiatives
Staff gathering holiday gifts to be delivered
to Tick Tock Nursery

Our first Tech360 event also featured a volunteer recognition

Our annual Economic Outlook event was led

by a wonderful group of presenters.

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CCEDC INVESTORS
LEGACY
INVESTOR
LEVEL

Advantage Building

CCIDA

DNB First

& Facility Services,

LLC

CCRES

E. Kahn
Development, Corp.

ANRO
Communications
Bentley Systems

Strategic Investor
Level
1st Resource Bank
Ag Development Council
AQUA
Brinker Simpson & Co.
County of Chester
Customers Bank
Delaware Valley HIMSS
DSM Biomedical
Endo Health Solutions
First Niagara Bank
Franklin Commons
French Creek Golf Club
Genesis Packaging
Technologies
Independence Blue Cross
Key Financial, Inc.
M & T Bank
National Penn Bank
ONeill Property Group
Plumbing Systems, Inc.
PPL
The Bancorp
Trion, a Marsh &
McLennan Agency
Unruh Turner Burke &
Frees
UPS
USSC Group, Inc.

Development
Investor Level
Aerzen USA
AGI
Bernardon
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Brandywine Hospital
Brandywine Realty Trust
Buckley, Brion, McGuire &
Morris
Budget Maintenance
Chiral Technologies
Comcast
Conrad OBrien
Creative Benefits, Inc.
CSD Engineers
D. Malloy Paving, Inc.
Dansko
Devault Foods
Durn & Beiler Insurance
Fibrocell
Fischer Cunnane &
Associates
Greencore Building
Services
IFM Efector
Jackson Immuno Research
Jeffrey Silberman, Esquire
Jones Motor Group
Kaplin Stewart
Kinext
Krapfs Coaches
Land Services USA
Lasko Products, Inc.
Maillie, LLP
MARS Drinks
Metro Commercial Real
Estate, Inc.
Novak Strategic Advisors
PAC Strapping Products
Pennoni Associates
Petromar Tech

CTDI
Delaware County
Community College

Riley Riper Hollin &

Colagreco
Saul Ewing LLP
Schramm, Inc.
Starfield & Smith
The Bedwell Co.
The Roberts Filter Group
Trammell Crow
Univest Bank and Trust Co.
Venatorx Pharmaceuticals
Waste Management
Wells Fargo Bank
WSFS
Zakback Promotional
Products

Growth Investor Level

20/10 Solutions
AAUW West Chester
Advanced GeoServices
Advantage Engineers
Aria Engineering
Automated Financial
Systems
Beiler-Campbell Realtors
Biztract
Brandywine Valley
Heating & Air
Conditioning
Brennans Office Interiors
Brickhouse Environmental
Brite Realty Services
Brumbaugh Wealth
Management
Bryn Mawr Trust Company
Burkwood Associates
Central & Western IDA

Fox Rothschild LLP

Fulton Bank

Charlestown Paving &

Excavating
Chase
Ches-Mont Valley
Ventures
Chester Water Authority
Chester/Delaware County
Farm Bureau
Citadel
Citizens Bank
Commonwealth Engineers
Country Fresh Mushrooms
D. Fickler Construction,
LLC
Delaware Valley Concrete,
Inc.
DiStefano Landscaping
DVIRC
Dynamic Advertising
Solutions
Dynamic Solar Solutions
EAC Valuations
Edward B. Walsh &
Associates
Environmental Standards
Envirosure
Evolve IP
Exton Square Mall (PREIT)
Feeding Frenzy
Flowers Foods
Franklin Mint FCU
Garvey-Clark Wealth
Management Group
Gary Toll & Jim Vesey
Genesis Healthcare
GSM Roofing
Heilner Landscaping

Gawthrop
Greenwood

Liberty Property
Trust

Hankin Group

Meridian Bank

Sikorsky
Commercial Inc.

J. Loew Property
Management

MVM Associates

Susquehanna Bank

PECO Energy

Vanguard

Company, Inc.
HSC Builders
Immaculata University
Jackson Cross Partners
JD Mushrooms
JGM, Inc.
Joseph Patrick OBrien, Esq.
Kaolin Mushroom Farms
Kellys Security Services
Kendal Crosslands
Communities
Knauer & Gorman
Kreischer Miller
Longwood Gardens
MacElree Harvey
Manito Abstract Co.
Mid-Atlantic Farm Credit
Miller Designworks
Moodys Analytics
Morphotek
Murray Securus
Nave Newell
Obermayer Rebmann
Maxwell & Hippel
PA American Water
PA Bio
PA Fresh
Paoli Hospital
Pegasus Technologies
Penn Liberty Bank
Penn State University
Great Valley
Pepperidge Farm
Phoenixville Community
Health

Phoenixville Federal
Bank & Trust
Phoenixville Hospital
Pipe Data View Services
PNC Bank
Qnectus
Re/Max Action Associates,
R-V Industries
SEI Investments
Sontag & Brown
Stephano Slack
Stradley Ronon
Stevens & Young
Surf Sweisford
TD Bank
The Brickman Group
The Protection Bureau
The Tri-M Group
Verizon
Warfel Construction
Welsh Environmental, Inc.
West Chester University
Weston Solutions
William S. Malany & Sons
Worthington Associates

Brandywine Valley
Financial
Brite Facility Solutions
C. Raymond Davis
CCIU
Chester County Council,
BSA
Chester County Hospital Penn Medicine
Chester Valley Engineers
CJ Mushrooms
Clark & Goshow
CNC Manufacturing
Comfort Suites
Cord of Three Strands
Coventry Environmental
Desmond Hotel &
Conference Center
Devault Partners LP
DFT
Econsult Solutions
EDiS Company
Epex, Inc.
Evolution Benefits
Consulting
Executive Office Link
First Eastern Development
Company
First Trust Bank
G. A. Vietri
Gunnip & Co.
Herrs
Human Capital Consulting
Huston Properties
Interland Real Estate
John C. Leo & Son

Goodwill Investor Level

44 Business Capital
A. Stevens Krug, AIA
Alpine Cyber Solutions
Anholt Technologies
Apex Companies, LLC
ArcelorMittal
Arcus Design Group
Barry Isett & Associates

QVC

Villanova
University
West Pharmaceutical
Services, Inc.

Kembek
L.F. Lambert Spawn
Liberman, Earley &
Company
Lion Associates
McMahon Associates
Metallurgical Products
Company
Newmark Grubb
Knight Frank
Pancoast & Clifford
PayUSA
Pohlig Builders
Quinn Wealth Advisors
Rainer & Company
Ray Ott & Associates
Rigg Darlington Group
Robert W. Baird & Co.
Spring City Electrical
Sustainable Resources
Tegler McHenry &
Associates
Telecoworks/Brava
Partners
The Mowday Group
The Norwood Company
Traffic Planning & Design
Transwall
University of Pennsylvania
Videonet
YMCA of Brandywine
Valley

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