Economic Development
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An Open Letter To State Legislators Across Southeastern Pennsylvania
We are writing to you because of our deep concern with both the pace and the process of reopening businesses, be it by County-designation or by business industry. We are also writing to re-extend our offers to help—to help the Department of Health; our County elected officials and you in providing information, guidance and materials…
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Study: Pennsylvania Among Top Five States with Most Coronavirus Restrictions
Pennsylvania is among the top five states with the most coronavirus restrictions, according to new rankings published by WalletHub. To determine the rankings for its list of States with the Fewest Coronavirus Restrictions, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across nine relevant metrics. These included whether residents are required to wear…
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Learn What Steps You Can Take to Fend Off Devaluation of Your Business
Decisions made in a time of crisis can often have the greatest impact on the value of a business over the long run, writes Scott Gabehart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. To help mitigate any loss in business value it is a good idea to prepare and adhere to a strict financial management plan as…
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DELCO Today to Host 4th Session in Four-part Webinar Series on Marketing in Uncharted Waters
On Tuesday, May 12th, DELCO Today will host the 4th in a four-part webinar series “Marketing in Uncharted Waters presented by Brandon Steiger will happen at noon. This free webinar series is for marketing professionals, business development professionals, the C-Suite, and business owners who are struggling to keep their businesses in front of prospects and…
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Mark Cuban Offers Tips on How Small Businesses Can Survive the Coronavirus Pandemic and Come Out Stronger Than Before
While Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks and an investor on ABC’s Shark Tank, understands the kind of uncertainty and hardship small and midsize business owners are currently facing, but believes agile founders can survive the coronavirus crisis and even come out stronger than before, writes Emily Canal for the Inc. During a wide-ranging…
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Delaware County Small Businesses Offered Grant Opportunities Through ‘Delco Strong’
Delaware County is releasing $1.75 million in grants to help small businesses in the county affected by COVID-19. On Friday, April 24, Delaware County Council announced it was launching Delco Strong Small Business Support. Eligible applicants can apply for up to $7,500 and use the money to pay for rent, mortgage, utilities and inventory. “Our…
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SCORE Virtual Workshop April 29 Looks at Business Strategies in the ‘New Normal’
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting a free online workshop Wednesday, April 29, for businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, “Strategy for Business Recovery in the New Normal.” The webinar, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., will be hosted by John Tooher, owner of Headroom LLC in Media, PA. HeadRoom supports entrepreneurs and startups, providing…
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DELCO Today to Host Webinar Series Presented by Brandon Steiger on Marketing in Uncharted Waters
Beginning Tuesday, April 21, DELCO Today will host “Marketing in Uncharted Waters: A Four-Part Webinar Series Presented by Brandon Steiger.” This free webinar series is for marketing professionals, business development professionals, the C-Suite, and business owners who are struggling to keep their businesses in front of prospects and clients while navigating the unknown of what…
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Global Business Advisory Board Helps Delaware Valley Companies With an International Footprint Weather COVID-19 Pandemic
By Komeil Nasrollahi While it may come as no surprise that the Covid-19 pandemic has created a devastating impact on companies across the region; it has created especially unique challenges for those with an international footprint. Their supply chains and ability to serve their clients have been disrupted. Their international strategies have been completely turned…
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Paycheck Protection Program – Be Prepared
By Brinker Simpson & Company, LLC On Friday, President Trump signed a $2 trillion stimulus package. In a move designed to keep small businesses afloat, the CARES Act allocates $349 billion to loans the Paycheck Protection Program loans under the Small Business Administration. We provided details on the Program in a previous post. Lenders are working…
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Riverfront Redevelopment Plan Hopes to Build Neighborhood Connecting Waterfront With Chester
Public input is in on a master plan for Chester’s West End waterfront development and architect NBBJ is now reviewing the material, writes Colin Ainsworth for Delco News Network. The Boston firm held a series of public meetings in November, and one Dec. 12. “We had a good turnout. Probably around 70 people came, so…
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Holiday Shipping Brings ‘Controlled Chaos’ to Philly Airport; New Shipping Facility Planned
Philadelphia Airport’s shipping center is on overload this holiday season, writes Michaela Winberg for billypenn.com. The scene is best described as “controlled chaos.” Forklifts weave around thousands of cargo workers in the 400,000 square foot facility. “It can be a little crazy at times,” admitted Brian Cooley, GM of cargo service at Philly’s American Airlines…
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Freight Rail Improvemnts Coming to Delco Could Make Us a Major Mover of Goods in the Northeast
The state has approved a $14.4 million project to improve freight rail lines in Delaware County, writes Phil Heron for the Daily Times. State Rep. David Delloso, D-161 of Ridley Park made the announcement Friday. “After talking to experts during the last several years, I’m convinced our region has the skilled workforce and infrastructure in…
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Pennsylvania’s Economy Hurt by Aging Roads, Bridges, Mass Transit, Report Says
Pennsylvania’s economic growth could be adversely affected if more attention isn’t paid to the state’s aging highways, bridges and mass transit, writes Evan Brandt for the Daily Times. An assessment report from a Pennsylvania House task force released in November shows funding is badly needed to fix our transportation infrastructure. “With today’s growing economy placing…
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Architects Seeking Public Input for Development of Chester Waterfront
People had a chance to talk about what they’d like to see at the Chester waterfront as architects begin creating a masterplan, writes Colin Ainsworth for the Delco News Network. Casual dining and bars, fitness centers and housing were all suggested at a public meeting last week asking for resident input. Connecting the Riverwalk to…
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PA Minimum Wage Talks Intensify, Local Union President Warns Workers Deserve More
Talks on raising the minimum wage in Pennsylvania have heated up for the first time in a decade as Republicans attempt to get Gov. Tom Wolf to drop his efforts to extend overtime pay eligibility to tens of thousands of additional workers, writes Marc Levy for the NBC 10. Negotiators are faced with a November…
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DELCO Voice: Should Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage be Raised?
According to Marc Levy of NBC 10, The federal minimum wage was last increased to $7.25 an hour in 2009. Pennsylvania is one of 21 states whose minimum wage is set at the federal minimum. About 385,000 people in Pennsylvania hold a job that pays between $7.25 an hour and $9.50 an hour, according to…
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Brandywine Realty Trust Brings First New Office Development to Radnor in 30 Years
Brandywine Realty Trust is developing a new office building as part of its 155 Radnor project that is a part of the 26.6-acre Penn Medicine campus at King of Prussia Road in Radnor, according to a staff report from the Mainline Media News. “Brandywine has deep roots in the Pennsylvania suburbs, so we are delighted…
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