Coatesville Savings Bank announces new directors

Former County DA Carroll, Constable named to bank’s board COATESVILLE — Coatesville Savings Bank announced that it has expanded its Board of Trustees. Chairman and President Frederick Henrich noted the addition of attorney Joseph Carroll of West Chester and Larry Constable of Parkesburg. “Both gentlemen are dedicated, well-known individuals who will add depth and perspective to our organization,”...

Corporate golf outing benefits county 7th-graders

Annual YMCA event funds free, one-year memberships Roger Huggins (from left), Scott Gamble, George Zumbano and Basel Frens from Gawthrop Greenwood, a West Chester-based law firm, enjoy the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley’s Chester County Corporate Golf Championship. Hosted by the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley, the Fourth Annual Chester County Corporate Championship last month raised more than...

Handcrafted coffee shop to open in Kennett Square

For folks who take their java seriously, Philter Coffee might be the answer By Rick Marts, Staff Writer, The Times Chris Thompson, proprietor of Philter, a new coffee shop in Kennett Square, cradles a large slab of sculptured pine that soon will become a bench seat in the front window of the new shop he plans to open in late November. KENNETT SQUARE — Coffee connoisseurs know what “handcrafted”...

China delegation to get Chester County tour

Sino-American Regional Business and Culture Exchange is 3-day event From mushrooms to orchids, QVC to New Bolton, 25 business people from Beijing and the Chongqing region of China will receive a whirlwind tour of Chester County for three days beginning Monday, Oct. 28. The delegation is part of a Sino-American Regional Business and Culture Exchange hosted by the Chester County Commissioners,...

Trinity Chiropractic opens in Chadds Ford

Business in Olde Ridge Village celebrated grand opening Saturday Dr. Joey Gaglioti (front, holding scissors) celebrates the Trinity Chiropractic ribbon-cutting with clients, guests, family and friends. Trinity Chiropractic, a new Chadds Ford business located in Olde Ridge Village, held its grand opening on Saturday. Dr. Joey Gaglioti, owner of Trinity Chiropractic, was joined by more than 50 local...

Real estate values may be trickiest aspect to sales

Buyers see prices as too high, sellers too low; sometimes an agent can help bridge this disagreement By Amy Dettore, Columnist, The Times “I got a low ball offer.” I’ve been selling real estate a long time and I always try to put myself in my client’s shoes, to try and understand what they are feeling. Now, I speak from experience and appreciate the disappointment that so...

County offering Worksite Wellness program

Businesses invited to sign up for 6 months of education, screening Since most Americans spend the majority of their waking hours at work, the Chester County Health Department is encouraging county businesses, large, medium and small, to introduce a six-month start-up Worksite Wellness program. “Bringing wellness directly to your business has the potential to benefit both employer and employee,”...

Gooch new CEO of Jennersville Hospital

Promoted from Chief Operating Officer, replaces retiring Chuck Davis Mathew Gooch is the new Chief Executive Officer of Jennersville Regional Hospital. He replaces the retiring Chuck Davis. WEST GROVE — Mathew Gooch has been named Chief Executive Officer of Jennersville Regional Hospital effective August 1, 2013. For the past three years, Gooch served as Chief Operating Officer of Jennersville...

Businesses invited to invest in history education

Chester County Historical Society retains status in tax-credit program More than 3,500 Chester County students participated in History Connections programs at the Chester County Historical Society during the past year. For the eighth consecutive year, the Chester County Historical Society (CCHS) is pleased to announce it is eligible to receive support as an educational improvement organization...

County seeking green-business nominees

Firms involved in eco-friendly practices invited to apply for recognition Know a business deserving of recognition for its environmentally-friendly practices? The county wants to hear from you. Retail, manufacturing, small business, corporations and institutions are invited to participate in the “Green Business” award program.  The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry and the...