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.

                                                    As executive assistant to Bill Ronayne, president of Brandywine Valley Heating & Air Conditioning, Megan McGinn plays a strong, supporting role in positioning the company as a dedicated community partner. Her work behind the scenes enables Brandywine Valley’s executive and employees to take an active role in supporting the local community by participating in numerous organizations including the Greater West Chester Chamber, The Rotary Club of West Chester, The Greater West Chester Sunrise Rotary Club, West Chester Area Senior Center and Chester County Leadership Connection.
     “It has been very exciting working for Brandywine with the wide range of products and services and wealth of experience we bring to the customer,” she said. “I am excited about using my abilities and experience to help Brandywine Valley continue to grow as a company and as a strong community partner.”
      With nearly 20 years experience in sales and recruiting, Megan is well-versed in the world of networking and marketing. Since joining the staff of Brandywine Valley, she’s also become knowledgeable about the world of HVAC equipment and services. 
    “Brandywine Valley takes pride in being on the cutting edge of new technologies,” said Megan. “I have been in this position for a year and I feel I have learned a great deal, not only about our industry but also about the local business climate.”
     As an example of new technologies, Megan cites the geothermal systems that have become so popular especially with the 30% tax credit. Brandywine Valley Heating & Air Conditioning has been installing and servicing them for nearly 30 years!
     Among the things Megan enjoys about working at Brandywine Valley is the “uncommonly high level of mutual respect” among her coworkers.
     “Everyone, no matter what their role, is committed to the highest standards of integrity, workmanship and customer service,” she said. “Brandywine Valley Heating & Air Conditioning commits a great deal of time, energy and money to training its people. It is imperative in this rapidly changing, highly competitive industry that we stay ahead of the curve to provide our customers with the best solutions to their comfort needs.”
     (Brandywine Valley Heating & AC is located at 917 Old Fern Hill Road, Ste. 300, West Chester, PA 19380. For more information call 610-692-3900 or visit www.bvhvac.com)  

Opportunities Abound To Showcase Your Business To The Greater West Chester Membership Base…  

JOIN THE GREATER WEST CHEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

— Share your enthusiasm about your business by attending luncheons,

breakfast meetings and after-hours business card exchanges.

— Link your website with the Chamber’s website, and it will

also appear in the member directory.

— Host a networking event. The entire membership is invited

to your place of business for a monthly Chamber social.

— Join a Chamber committee and work closely with other members to

generate interesting and valuable programs for the Chamber.

— Purchase economical mailing labels for your direct-mail campaign.

Medical Benefits Are Closer Than You Think

Take advantage of our Chamber Association Medical Benefits

Program through our partnership with USI Affinity.

Stay in Touch

Be “in-the-know” about community and membership news by reading the

Chamber Chatter newsletter each month. Placing an ad in the Chatter is the most

economical business advertising outlet in Chester County.

Easy Information Gathering

Make one stop for Chamber information at GreaterWestChester.com

Elevate Your Advertising Impact

Showcase your business by placing an ad in the Chamber’s

widely-circulated Images of Greater West Chester magazine.

Feel Like The Chairman of the Board

The Chamber Board Room is available to all members by scheduling with the

Chamber office. It is comfortably appointed and can easily seat eight to 12.

Widen Your Sphere Of Influence

Our Chamber regularly participates — and often hosts —

Multi-Chamber networking events. Fellow Chambers come together

to offer a larger venue for their members to collectively meet and greet.

Keep Your Dollars in the Region

Support your fellow Chamber members by regularly using the

Membership Directory and Member-to-Member Discount Program.

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.

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.