Business Development

Business development is key to Chester's economic revitalization, and the city is teeming with development initiatives. The Chester Economic Development Authority, the Chester Microenterprise Center, the Widener University Small Business Development Center, the Delaware County Keystone Innovation Zone, University Technology Park: all are working together to strengthen existing businesses in the city, to build an entrepreneurial spirit, and to encourage investment in Chester.

Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Joins Home Ownership Initiative
Thurs. Aug. 28, 2008

Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union has teamed up with Crozer-Keystone Health System and Widener University to provide mortgage services for the organization' homebuyer assistant program.

Widener, Crozer-Keystone Promote Home Ownership in Chester
Wed. Aug. 13, 2008

Crozer-Keystone Health System and Widener University, two of the largest employers in the Chester area are partnering on an initiative to promote home ownership and contribute to the economic revitalization of the city.

Chester's High Tech Hub
Fri. May 23, 2008

High-tech businesses in Chester are producing technology for the International Space Station and lightweight armor for defense use. These products -- and more -- are produced in the city's Keystone Innovation Zone.

The Real Story of Chester's Renaissance
Fri. May 23, 2008

There is a back-story to the fledgling renaissance in the city of Chester that hasn’t been told by pundits, reporters or columnists … Editorial by Wendell N. Butler Jr. and James T. Harris III.

Widener SBDC Supporting Chester Entrepreneurs
Fri. May 23, 2008

The Widener Small Business Development Center is bringing the hustle and bustle back to Chester one business at a time.

 

 
Experts Guide

Daniel Hanson
Director of Public Relations
office: 610-499-4433
cell: 610-613-2758
home: 610-565-4543
dwhanson@widener.edu 

 
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