While a podcast is a great way to bring new readers to your blog, it’s not the only reason you should start one. In addition to new followers, you connect with your audience on a more personal level. Hearing someone speak is undoubtedly more personal than reading words on a screen. With this kind of connection, you can gain your listener’s trust and get their…
• The next meeting of the Chadds Ford Business Association is Thursday, Sept. 7 at Brandywine Prime beginning at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $35 for hors d'oeuvres plus first drink. Go here to RSVP. • Brandywine Professional Association of Western DelCo will meet again from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13 At Maple Spring Farm, 360 Glen Mills Road in Thornton. The…
A new café with a Latin flair is open on Route 1 and Hickory Hill Road in Pennsbury Township where Mushrooms used to be. Margie Perez opened the shop with no fanfare in February. She describes the shop as a light fusion of Columbian and the more standard North American flavors. As she said, “I’m living the dream.” Ironically, Perez said she never cooked while…
• A new Amenity Center is now open at 2 Christy Drive in the Chadds Ford Business Campus. There’s a training room, conference room, and a break area with credit card-accessible vending machines. The Henderson Group, the owner of the property, officially opened the Amenity Center on Aug. 9 with an ice cream party for tenants of the complex. In an email a few days…
• The Board of Directors of PAWS for People has selected Clarice Ritchie as the new Executive Director following the recent retirement of PAWS’ founder, Lynne Robinson. Now in her ninth year of employment with PAWS, Ritchie has served as interim executive director since January. Ritchie will continue to work with the staff, board of directors, and volunteers to grow and solidify PAWS. The demand…
Think of the worst supervisor you’ve had. Chances are someone comes immediately to mind. Is it your current supervisor? Why do you consider this person “the worst?” Now, think of a situation where you had the best boss ever. It is harder to identify the best boss, isn’t it? Did you want to do a better job for the best boss vs the worst boss?…
The Rotary Club of Kennett Square held its inaugural signature fundraiser, “Kennett on Top,” on Saturday, June 17. It was a fabulous party held on top of the parking garage in downtown Kennett Square! Partygoers couldn’t have asked for better weather, and with the dressy casual atmosphere, great food, fabulous wine, beer, and a signature cocktail, the party was a big hit. Patrons danced to…
• United Way of Chester County has announced the appointment of Kari Sullivan as the new director of Resource Development. Her background includes expertise in fundraising, workplace campaign management, mobilizing volunteers, disaster relief, and immediate relief and long-term recovery efforts. Her responsibilities will include leading the organization's fundraising initiatives and working closely with donors, corporate partners, and community leaders to build sustainable funding streams. •…
A local business owner encouraged audience members to build a vibrant community by supporting nonprofits during his acceptance of the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Community Impact Award. Ken Pitts, the co-owner of First Choice Mortgage Advisors, LLC, received the Community Impact Award at the Southern Chester County of Commerce breakfast meeting held Thursday, June 8. Jim Horn, the owner of the Tri-M…
Chester County District Attorney Deb Ryan told members of the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce that she’s lucky having a rewarding career. But warned the members that she would also come across as a bit of a “Debbie Downer.” Ryan was the keynote speaker for the chamber’s annual Inspirational Breakfast held at the Mendenhall Inn on Thursday, June 8. “I’m extremely lucky to do…
Chadds Ford Business Association members got updates on two local businesses in the area during the CFBA’s June 1 lunch meeting. And one of those businesses is a coffee shop planned for the site of the former Bryn Mawr Trust Bank. Casey Lafferty, who owns the little strip mall where the bank was and the U.S. Post Office still is, said Steve Sonsini, owner of…