The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce kicked off the year with clear and actionable goals, at its annual meeting, during which the 2023 Board of Directors was introduced. Speakers included Tim Moore, Immediate Past Chairman who shared strategic accomplishments and initiatives, Doug Doerfler, 2023 chairman shared his vision and objectives, and President ...

A good company reputation doesn’t happen by accident and it’s a valuable commodity. A good reputation can promote referrals. Let’s say you heard from half a dozen people about how great the food is at a local Italian restaurant. Even if you never ate there, you’d probably recommend it to someone looking for an Italian restaurant. Why? It’s got a good reputation. That ...

Bringing home a new pet is one of life’s most exciting experiences and many Americans appear to agree — 68 percent of households in the United States own a furry companion. Recognizing that our pets are important to us and part of the family, some companies are now offering their employees “pawternity” leave (also known as “furternity” leave.) Pawternity leave ...

• The annual Holiday Lunch and Champagne Toast of the Chadds Ford Business Association is noon, Thursday, Dec. 8, at Antica, 623 Baltimore Pike in Chadds Ford Township. Lunch will include soup, salad, and an artisan sandwich. The cost is $30 per person. Email cfbaboard@gmail.com to RSVP, or go here to buy a ticket in advance. • The Business Professional Association ...

Do you know that 51% percent of consumers believe that businesses should be available to answer questions 24/7? And 42 percent of people say they prefer live chat to interacting on the phone. If you have a business that sells retail products (especially online), or an essential service that some may want immediately, live chat may be something for you to consider. It ...

The next meeting of the Chadds Ford Business Association is 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6, at Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery, 700 Folly Hill Road, in East Marlborough Township. It’s a wine and dine event with a personal tour by Lele Galer and is catered by Sovana Bistro. The cost is $35 for members and nonmembers alike. Go here for tickets.