Economic Development
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Chester Man Benefits From Free Solar Training in Philly’s Growing ‘Green’ Market
It’s all part of Czar McMichael Bey’s plan: Graduate from one of Philadelphia’s solar training programs, find a job in the growing industry, and then in 10 years, open his own company, writes Ellie Rushing for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The 20-year-old from Chester made the first part of his dream happen late last month. Bey…
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Chester Slowly Beginning to Reap the Economic Benefits of Being Home to a Pro Sports Franchise
Although the Philadelphia Union have called Chester home for a decade now, the city is seemingly just beginning to reap the economic benefits of having a Major League Soccer franchise, writes Kenneth Burns for WHYY. When Talen Energy Stadium was built, it was touted as a kickstarter for Chester. The expectation was that it would…
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10 Years Later: Has Chester’s Soccer Stadium Made a Difference?
The MLS franchise, Philadelphia Union, is celebrating its 10th season at Talen Energy Stadium in Chester, bringing thousands of fans to Chester, but is it helping the city, asks Kenneth Burns for WHYY. The stadium, conceived 10 years ago, was billed as an economic kick start for Chester, a destination with residencies, shops and restaurants.…
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Medical Marijuana facility Opens in Chester With the Promise of 100 Jobs
Chester officials celebrated the opening of Agri-Kind, a medical marijuana facility on Broomall Street with a ribbon cutting Saturday, writes Colin Ainsworth for the Daily Times. “This day makes a huge milestone in the growth of our organization, and the growth of the redevelopment of Chester,” said Jon Cohn, CEO of the Exton-based Agronomed Pharmaceuticals,LLC,…
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For 80 Years, Wayne Business Association Has Brought Commerce and Community Together
The Wayne Business Association is celebrating 80 years in 2019. Established by local business owners, its mission has remained the same—Connecting Commerce and Community, reports Main Line Today. The Association celebrated April 25 at the Wayne Art Center. Many present were members from up to 40 years ago, including past presidents and board officers. All…
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Rooftop Dining May Be Coming to Wayne
Those who enjoy dining alfresco when the weather is pleasant may soon be able to sit on a rooftop in Wayne, writes Linda Stein for Main Line Media News. The Hemcher Family Partnership, which owns the Great American Pub, asked the Board of Commissioners at a recent meeting to change the township zoning code to…
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Upper Providence Hotel Continues Delco’s Hotel Boom
Upper Providence Council approved the preliminary plan for a 58-room hotel at the former Little Inn site, 7-13 State Road, writes Susan Serbin for the Daily Times. A final plan submission is pending for the $7 million project. The Avid Hotel is a new brand of the Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG). Architect Bob Linn has…
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Delco to Investors: Our Opportunity Zones Are Open For Business
The Chester waterfront is blessed with two major economic entities–the Talen Energy Stadium, hosting the Philadelphia Union soccer team, and Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack. Beyond that there’s a smattering of businesses and a lot of undeveloped property. Over in Lansdowne Borough, the downtown is poised to experience a growth in shops and restaurants, urged…
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New Drexel Hill Hotel Completes Family’s Catering Mission
A ribbon cutting Thursday officially opened Drexelbrook’s Holiday Inn & Suites, concluding a family’s hospitality mission. William Kay II, general partner for Drexelbrook Associates, owner of the $16 million hotel, thanked everyone for celebrating “another milestone in our long and storied history.” The ribbon cutting included receptions and tours of the ultra-modern H4 hotel, the first…
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Holiday Inn Is Open For Business in Drexel Hill
The first brand-name hotel in Upper Darby has opened, adding another property to Delaware County’s already high-performing and fast-growing lodging market, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Holiday Inn & Suites Philadelphia at Drexelbrook had a soft opening Friday, May 10, with a grand-opening May 30 at 2:30 p.m. The 100-room hotel,…
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Brewery Opening Near Union Stadium Points to Future Development Possibilities for Chester Waterfront
A new brewery for the Chester waterfront is coming soon as a companion to the Philadelphia Union’s soccer stadium, writes Phil Moore for brotherlygame.com. The Larimer Beer Co. will soon be the newest neighbor to the Union. With a booming economy, and a large space around the Union’s complex ready for development, the team is…
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Now Landowners, Philadelphia Union Attempting to Develop Chester Waterfront
More than a decade ago, local lawmakers and private investors proclaimed that the arrival of a Major League Soccer franchise in Chester and the stadium that was built to house it would eventually transform a brownfield along the Delaware River into a glitzy destination with housing, restaurants, and more, writes Caitlin McCabe for The Philadelphia…
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Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Visits Chester, Reaffirms Focus on City’s Revitalization
The Federal Reserve of Philadelphia visited Chester for the second time in 12 months, reaffirming its focus on revitalizing the city, writes Colin Ainsworth for the Daily Times. During a symposium entitled “Capital in Communities: Revitalization in Chester” at Widener University, the Philadelphia Fed’s Community Development and Regional Outreach Department, Widener, and the Riverfront Alliance…
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Bipartisan Group of State Lawmakers, Industry Leaders Expresses Support for Pipeline Development
Last week, a bipartisan group of state legislators – together with business, labor, and industry leaders – came out in support of more pipeline development in Pennsylvania, writes Jared Stonesifer for The Beaver County Times. The group highlighted the economic and public safety benefits of developing the state’s pipeline infrastructure, which includes the Mariner East…
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Amazon’s HQ2 Selection Process Exposed Philadelphia Region’s Weaknesses
A panel discussion at the Philadelphia Business Journal’s annual economic forecast suggested that Amazon’s HQ2 selection process exposed some of the region’s weaknesses, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Journal. According to the panel, the process showed that the region lacks sufficient tech talent and has poor regional cooperation, as well as a sometimes-misguided public policy…
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Developer Donates Land for Mass-Transit Station Near Marcus Hook
Commercial Development has donated land for the construction of a mass-transit station in the hopes of drawing in projects to the 420-acre former site of Claymont Steel that straddles the Pennsylvania-Delaware state line near Marcus Hook, writes Joseph DiStefano for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The developer donated 15.5 acres for the station with 800 parking spaces…
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Wall Street Journal: Statistics, Particularly in Pennsylvania, Disprove Stereotype of Two Americas
The stereotype that divides America neatly into poor rural dwellers and smug urban elites does not align with the demographic data from American Community Survey’s five-year data estimates, writes Elizabeth Currid-Halkett for The Wall Street Journal. This shows that, in everything but education, average small-town households are doing at least as well as their urban…
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#8 Energy Transfer Partners: ‘Pipelines Are Lifelines to Family-Sustaining Wages, Economic Revitalization’
Dear Pennsylvanians, Mariner East 2 is a critical energy infrastructure project, not only for Pennsylvania’s economy, but for the thousands of people it puts to work every day. Recently, lawmakers and public interest groups have levied several inaccurate claims against the project, and we would like to take this opportunity to set the record straight.…
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