Entrepreneurship
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Campbell’s Heiress, Equestrian Mary Alice Dorrance Malone Bred Olympic Stallions in Chester County
Mary Alice Dorrance Malone was more than the Campbell’s Soup heiress. She was an award-winning equestrian enthusiast and used to breed Olympic-grade stallions in Chester County, writes Jadon George for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Malone, who passed away on June 16, grew up primarily in Chester County, where her love of horses started. She became a…
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Coatesville Billionaire Mary Alice Dorrance Malone, Campbell Soup Heiress, Dies at 75
Mary Alice Dorrance Malone, a Coatesville resident and the billionaire lead shareholder of Campbell Soup, died on June 16 at the age of 75, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Malone, who also maintained a residence in Florida, was Campbell Soup’s longest-serving board member, with a tenure of 35 years. She regularly appeared…
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Hosts June Events
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free Volunteer Fair on Tuesday, June 24, from 8:30 to 10:30 AM, at the Delaware County Bar Association, 335 W. Front St. in Media. Find and showcase volunteer opportunities in Delaware County. Are you looking to get involved in your community? Join in and meet local…
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DelVal’s Sixth Annual Spark Bowl Returns to Support Local Entrepreneurs, Nonprofits
Delaware Valley University, the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce, and Startup Bucks will host the sixth annual Spark Bowl Competition on Nov. 20 in DelVal’s Life Sciences Building auditorium. Spark Bowl is a Shark Tank-style competition that encourages entrepreneurs, innovative businesses, and nonprofits to address social, consumer, and business-oriented challenges in and around Bucks County.…
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SCORE 2025 Awards Highlight ‘The Lifecycle of a Business’
In 2025, SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties shines a light on its promise of over 60 years to help small businesses build, grow, and thrive ‘for the life of your business.’ At this year’s 15th annual awards event, four entrepreneurs were celebrated for their accomplishments, each at different stages of business development, working closely with…
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Joey Merlino on His Cheesesteak Venture and Why Every Mafia Movie Missed Mark
Joey Merlino, who spent much of his life in and out of prison and survived multiple assassination attempts, is now focusing on his latest venture, a cheesesteak shop called Skinny Joey’s, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. The line to this new addition to Philadelphia’s cheesesteak scene sometimes stretches for two hours, but Merlino insists…
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Pennsylvania Woman, Entrepreneur Seeking to Trademark the Tush Push
Deanna Slamans, a graphic designer and serial e-commerce entrepreneur based out of Hershey, Pennsylvania, is seeking to trademark the “tush push,” write Daniel Libit and Michael McCann for Sportico. She initially filed her application in November 2023, just weeks before the Philadelphia Eagles submitted their trademark application. Earlier this month, the U.S. Patent and Trademark…
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Newtown’s Nothing Bundt Cakes Owner Brings Flavor and Community Support
Roxanne Fitzgerald owns and operates two Nothing Bundt Cakes franchises, including in Newtown, the chain’s first in Pennsylvania, established in 2017, writes Madeline Marriott for Newtown City Lifestyle. Fitzgerald, a former pharmaceutical sales representative who left the workforce to spend time raising her three children, decided to open the Newtown store after discovering Nothing Bundt…
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Get Acquainted With the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free get-acquainted event–Chamber 101 Around Delco–on Tuesday, May 13, 11:30 AM to 1 PM at Pinocchio’s Restaurant, 131 E. Baltimore Ave. in Media. Register Now Arrive at 11:30 AM for some networking, then stay for an 11:45 AM Membership Presentation and Discussion. Engage with fellow professionals…
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Abington’s Chapman Brewing Equipment Grapples With Supply Chain Shock
Abington’s Chapman Brewing Equipment has been a go-to source for homebrewers and small businesses, but a sudden 145% tariff on Chinese imports threatens to undo a decade of hard work and growth, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. Chapman’s stainless steel fermenters are manufactured in China, where founder Steve Schnarr developed strong…
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As Founder and CEO of Two Philadelphia Companies, Jenny Rafeh is All About Service to Others
Moving to a new country and uprooting all you know can be a difficult ordeal for anyone, particularly during your teen years. That was the situation Jenny Rafeh found herself in. Twenty-seven years ago at 14, Rafeh and her family left Venezuela — where her parents previously immigrated to from Syria — and moved to…
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Wynnewood’s Aaron Krause Shares Insight as Shark Tank’s Biggest Success Story
As the region’s entrepreneurs prepare their pitches for Shark Tank, there’s no better inspiration than Wynnewood’s Aaron Krause, the show’s biggest success, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Krause launched the Scrub Daddy smiley-face sponge empire on Shark Tank back in 2012, ultimately landing a deal with investor Lori Greiner. Since then, Scrub Daddy has…
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This Local Nonprofit is Helping Support Philly’s Latina Entrepreneurs
Since it was launched four years ago, Philadelphia nonprofit Mujeres Que Inspiran has always strived to support and motivate Latina women in the region to start and/or grow their businesses, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. For Mujeres Que Inspiran president and founder Mayorie Paredes, the reasoning for launching the nonprofit was important. “Sometimes they feel…
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Springfield Friends Share a Kitchen to Grow Their 2 Businesses
Cookies, cakes, and pickles don’t seem like a great combination, but two Springfield friends and entrepreneurs are making all three in a shared church kitchen. Julie Tamaccio of Sweet Dreams by Julie, and Christina “Chrissy” Dezzi of Dezzis Dills have been able to expand their businesses by sharing one kitchen space, writes Peg DeGrassa for…
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Hosts April 4 Small Business Awards Breakfast
Celebrate small business excellence at the annual Small Business Awards Breakfast Friday, April 4, 8:30 to 10:30 AM at the Springfield Country Club, 400 W. Sproul Road, in Springfield. The Awards Breakfast is a signature event for the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce. The energetic event recognizes and Delaware County business and creates networking opportunities.…
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Offers a Full Schedule of Late March Events
Join the Women’s Connection and Ana Welsh over a fireside chat discussing Lessons on Leadership during an intimate, entertaining and honest conversation March 20 on how women can strategize their success through effective authenticity. Enjoy lunch at the Terrain Gardens at Devon Yard while networking with like-minded individuals. The event runs 11:30 AM to 1:30…
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CCEDC Partners with Penn State for LionCage 2025: A Year-Long Celebration of Innovation
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) will support a second year of LionCage, an exciting pitch competition powered by Invent Penn State LaunchBoxes and the Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n). This premier event showcases top entrepreneurs and startups from across southeastern Pennsylvania, offering them a platform to compete for funding, build connections, and gain…
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Philadelphia-Based Inclusive Makeup Brand Unveils Plans After Receiving $250K Investment
Pound Cake, the Philadelphia-based inclusive makeup brand, was recently selected as one of six fast-growing businesses to win a $250,000 investment from The Enterprise Center, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. The company was started in October 2021 by co-founders Camille Bell and Johnny Velazquez. It all started with Bell’s frustration of shopping for cosmetics as…
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