How about when you go to sea, you take two books with you on how to see? “And There Was Light” might be your first read. This is the extraordinary memoir of Jacques Lusseyran, who, although blinded at the age of eight, became a hero of the French Resistance during World War II. After the accident which destroyed his eyes, Lusseyran discovered that he had…
Teams have become the latest management obsession. They’re the corporate equivalent of a Visa card: they’re everywhere you want to be. Trouble is that despite their vast presence, teams rarely achieve breakthrough results. Instead, they sink to the level of the weakest performer. The fault lies not with the team or its members, but with those who took a group of individuals, charged them with…
• Jordan H. Gowen, of Chadds Ford, graduated from Colby College in Waterville, Maine, on May 25. Gowen, the son of George and Karen Gowen, majored in history and earned a bachelor of arts degree. He was also named to the Dean’s List. • Markbradley Kitay, of Chadds Ford, received a bachelor of business administration from the Goizueta Business School of Emory University in Atlanta,…
Mobile apps are not just for big business anymore. Small and mid-size businesses are building apps to engage customers and increase visibility in the market place. Kennett Systems, a local software and database developer, is proud to announce their newest product, LazrApp™, an affordable customized mobile app for small businesses. LazrApp connects customers to your business with one-click phone calls, ordering and emails, store hours,…
The Chester County Commissioners approved $2.9 million in Community Revitalization Program (CRP) grants on Tuesday, July 8. Area recipients include the Borough of Kennett Square, which received $280,000 for West Cypress Street water mains, and the Borough of Avondale, which was awarded more than $620,000 for water system improvements. “Over the years, CRP grants have helped to improve communities across Chester County, focusing on urban…
The Centreville School and Layton Preparatory School will merge on Aug. 1, creating a unified program to serve children with learning differences from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, the boards of directors of both schools have announced. The merged institution — an outcome that has been in the works for nearly two years— will be known as Centreville Layton School and will be located on the…