Economic Development
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12 Delaware County Companies Make 2021 Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company List
Twelve Delaware County businesses have found their place on the 2021 Inc. 5000 list, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The list of 5,000 companies ranks the fastest-growing companies in the nation based on their three-year revenue growth. To be considered, the companies have to be privately held, independently owned, and they must…
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Village Vine Could Be a Sign of Things to Come in Swarthmore
Two attorneys are behind Village Vine, a popular wine bar open a year now in Swarthmore, writes Michael Bradley for Main Line Today. Lori Knauer and Jill Bennett Gaieski have been able to offer a diversity of wines while enticing patrons with a small plate menu from executive chef Chris Galbraith. They see Village Vine…
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BBLC Coalition Ensures Black Philadelphia Gets Fair Pandemic Share
The newly formed Black Business Leadership Coalition (BBLC) is working to ensure Black Philadelphia receives its fair share of economic recovery-related financial resources and support. Michael Butler covered the stimulus disbursements for Technical.ly. The BBLC currently comprises 30 business professionals who vow to increase generational wealth by ensuring that the region is conducive to growing…
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Media Woman Helps Bring Immigrants and Pennsylvania Closer Together
A 78-year-old Media woman is behind a subtle name change for an immigration center in Philadelphia. The Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians is now The Welcoming Center, writes Jeff Gammage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. There’s also a new logo and a color tint as an homage to the founder’s roots. “I advocated for a little…
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Upper Darby’s Diverse Community Fared Better in Pandemic Than Other Towns
A new study by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission found that the Philadelphia-area downtowns with a diversity of uses – such as Upper Darby – fared better during the pandemic, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. These downtowns share several similar characteristics, including a mix of residential and retail uses, transportation options,…
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Tracking Hyper-Local Economic Activity Can Aid Small-Business Forecasting
Monthly government-released data are important for small business owners. But they may miss important micro-trends that show economic activity. And they often lack immediacy. More salient to small businesses are those more agile indicators of economic activity, writes Gene Marks for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Open Table, for example, is a popular app that millions use around the globe to make restaurant reservations. It publishes weekly reservation data by country, state and city. Restaurateurs…
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Diversity Agreement for Regional Businesses Like Wawa, SAP Mean More Black, Brown-Led Suppliers
Following the guilty verdict against former police officer Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd, the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia announced a collaboration to encourage diversity for larger companies in the region by using more Black and brown-led suppliers, writes Taylor Allen for whyy.org. The hope is the new collaboration will help…
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Governor Wolf Ready to Get Pennsylvania Back to Work with New Workforce and Economic Development Plan
Governor Tom Wolf released his new “Back to Work PA” workforce and economic development plan aimed at bolstering economic recovery efforts and positioning the commonwealth for economic growth. “Back to Work PA will make strategic and comprehensive investments to build a stronger and more diverse workforce, support Pennsylvania businesses while attracting businesses to the commonwealth,…
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Comcast pours $1M into Chester to Build Business Broadband Services
Comcast Business is investing $1 million to install 2.5 miles of broadband infrastructure along the city’s Avenue of the States for businesses there, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “Focusing on the redevelopment of Chester was on the forefront of our minds,” said Stephanie Kosta, Comcast’s vice president of government affairs. “Chester has…
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Media Business Authority Welcomes Dave Fairman as New Executive Director
Dave Fairman is joining the Media Business Authority as its new Executive Director. The lifelong resident of Delaware County is a successful entrepreneur, small business advocate and a seasoned community leader. He begins his tenure March 1. Fairman has spent most of his professional career in Chester County. He opened Fairman’s Skate, Snow & Surf…
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Looking to Revitalize, Upper Darby Brings New Community Center to Stonehurst
A new community center is the first step toward a new development standard in Upper Darby that officials hope will attract regional investors, writes Kenny Cooper for whyy.org. Construction is expected to start next year in Stonehurst, with hope of revitalizing a traditionally underserved neighborhood. A $1 million grant from the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital…
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J. Patrick Killian Retires as Delaware County Commerce Director
Delaware County’s commerce director, J. Patrick Killian, has retired after a 50-year career in public service, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Killian, son of a Scranton miner, also worked for, and was a friend of, U.S. Sen. John Heinz. “My original intent was to retire last December,” the 72-year-old Havertown resident said.…
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DELCO Today Wishes You Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
DELCO Today would like to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that we should take nothing for granted. Therefore, we, here at DELCO Today, would like to express our eternal gratitude for your dedicated readership and for allowing us to try to brighten…
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Delaware County Allocates $4 Million in CARES Funds to Help Businesses Cope With Restrictions
Up to $4 million in promised relief is coming from Delaware County to help restaurants, bars, gyms and yoga studio owners, reports Delaware Valley Journal via patch.com. Money allocated through available CARES funds will help ease the pain of the latest set of COVID restrictions implemented by the state. Delaware County Council unanimously approved the…
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Why Philadelphia Was Named One of the Most Sinful Cities in America
Philadelphia once again ranks among the most sinful cities in America, according to a list recently published by WalletHub. To compile the rankings for 2020’s Most Sinful Cities in America, WalletHub compared more than 180 cities across seven key categories, including Anger & Hatred, Jealousy, Excesses & Vices, Greed, Lust, Vanity, and Laziness. These were…
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Under Equus Capital Partner Guidance, Reading Outlet Gives Way to Thriving Corporate Campus
Even as the VF Outlet Center in West Reading prepares to close, the property where it sits, the Knitting Mills business park, is being reborn. Equus Capital Partners in Newtown Square is turning the early 20th century manufacturing hub into a modern, mixed use community. VF Outlet owner Kontour Brands, Inc. announced it was closing…
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In a Year Like No Other, DELCO.Today Wishes You a Happy, Socially Distant Thanksgiving
In a year like no other, DELCO Today would like to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. We are particularly thankful for your dedicated readership and are grateful that you return here, day after day, to read that day’s Delaware County news. We will return to posting stories on Monday, Nov. 30. In…
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After Decades of Helping Bank Customers Improve Their Businesses, John Durso is Ready to Fly Solo
John Durso’s executive career has been spent at different banks in and around Philadelphia and its suburbs, helping his clients become more successful business owners and connecting them with each other. Over the years, Durso’s strategy around business development for banks has meant more prosperity for the client and more money coming into the bank.…
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