Adopt-A-Lamppost Program

ADOPT-A-LAMPPOST PROGRAM
Each year during the holiday season, Downtown West Chester comes alive with the  twinkle of lighted wreaths on the lampposts thanks to the  Chamber’s Adopt-A-Lamppost program funded through donations from members of the Chamber and the community at large.  Click here for more information on how you can particpate.
All supporters will be listed in the Old Fashioned Christmas Schedule of Events
supplement to be published in the Daily Local News on November 20, 2009 as well as in our
newsletter, The Chamber Chatter.

Chamber Introduces Prescription Drug Discount Program

The Greater West Chester Chamber is pleased to announce a new benefit designed to help members save money on prescription drugs. The free discount drug card is available to all members as well as their employees, families and friends.

The Pennsylvania Drug Card provides discounts as high as 80 percent with average savings of approximately 30 percent off prescription drugs. The prescription card can be used as a stand alone benefit or as a supplement for most health insurance plans to cover non-formulary drugs (those not covered by health insurance).

To obtain a card, simply go to the Chamber’s website (greaterwestchester.com), click on the link to Pennsylvania Drug Card, fill-in the information required and download your card. If you are unable for any reason to print a card, the Chamber will have cards available. There will also be an option to check if your prescription is available, as well as the pharmacy that provides the best price and their location.

When filling a prescription at a pharmacy, present your Pennsylvania Drug Card as well as any health insurance card you may have to compare costs. The program is accepted by most major pharmacy chains. In this area, participants include CVS and Walgreens, as well as Kmart, Giant, Target and Acme pharmacies.
No age or income restrictions apply and the card is pre-activated so you can use it immediately. Each participant must have his or her own card.

This statewide program, created by benefits providers RESTAT and United Networks of America, is made possible with the support and participation of U.S. pharmacies and pharmaceutical companies and the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce.

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What a Great Place to Live and Work!

JOIN THE GREATER WEST CHEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Sperling’s Best Places has named West Chester as one of the Top 100 Best Places To Raise A Family in the United States. The borough of 18,000 residents earned high marks for its lifestyle, downtown district, historic interest and 12,000-plus student university.

The charming downtown is a favorite place for businesses and chamber members to conduct business, too.  As the heart of Chester County, the Greater West Chester region offers close proximity to the Justice System, Bar Association, West Chester Business Improvement District, West Chester University and many leading businesses in the fields of commerce, real estate, finance, restaurants and a plethora of diverse service organizations. Its convenient location west of downtown Philadelphia and north of Wilmington, Delaware puts the larger Delaware Valley business community within easy reach.

Ask us about available office space. We’ll send you in the right direction.

About Greater West Chester

Welcome to an informational website about Greater West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Nestled in the rolling hills of beautiful Chester County, Pennsylvania, the vibrant and historic Borough of West Chester, along with the adjacent townships of Birmingham, East Bradford, East Goshen, Thornbury, West Goshen and Westtown, form the Greater West Chester Area.  With suburban conveniences and easy access to Philadelphia and Wilmington, Delaware, the area retains a significant rural feel.  As such, Greater West Chester is a thriving and diverse community for living and working where residents and visitors alike find substantial opportunities for cultural and recreational activities.

The Greater West Chester Area, located in southeastern Pennsylvania thirty miles west of Philadelphia and twenty miles north of Wilmington, Delaware, is older than the Nation itself.  Birmingham Township, for example, was the site of the Battle of the Brandywine, a key battle in the Revolutionary War.  During the Civil War, the Underground Railroad made numerous stops in the Greater West Chester Area.  The area continues to be proud of its connection to the very beginning of the Country.

West Chester Borough, at the heart of the region, is the hub for dining, entertainment, shopping, and cultural activities.  With its tree-lined streets and brick sidewalks, the neighborly historic downtown area welcomes visitors to enjoy its many galleries, shops, and restaurants catering to a wide variety of budgets and tastes.

As the governmental seat of Chester County, the Borough contains numerous buildings of historical and architectural significance.  A prime example is the splendid Courthouse, designed by architect Thomas U. Walter, designer of the U.S. Capitol dome.  The Borough and the adjacent townships provide numerous examples of different architectural styles from the 18^th, 19^th and 20^th centuries.

The Greater West Chester Area has a strong educational tradition.  In addition to the West Chester Area School District and the Unionville - Chadds Ford School District, both recognized for excellence at the state level, Westtown School, a nationally recognized college preparatory boarding school dating back to the 18th century, provides top-level education to students in the Greater West Chester Area.  West Chester University, located in West Chester Borough, is part of the Pennsylvania University System and provides challenging curricula to students in a wide range of disciplines.  The presence of the University adds significant seasoning to the melting pot that constitutes the Greater West Chester area.

Collaborative efforts between community leaders, government officials, businesses and West Chester University have all helped to establish the Greater West Chester Area as a premier place in which to live and work.  Community participation and commitment can be measured by the strong academic standards established by the two local school districts, the low crime rate, high individual participation in service groups and significant philanthropic support.  From high tech industry to retail, from financial and legal services to medicine and education, the Greater West Chester Area is replete with opportunity reflecting the rich diversity and strength of the region.