http://www.gwcc.org for the betterment and prosperity of the business community Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:20:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Growing up in the tightly–knit community of Malvern, James E. McErlane learned early that getting involved was a way of life. His parents were active in church and community organizations. His mother, the daughter of Italian immigrants, used her fluency in the language to help Italian newcomers to the area. ... http://www.gwcc.org/2012/01/03/2012-citizen-of-the-year/ Given Chester County’s standing as one of the most affluent counties in the state, it’s often hard to believe hunger exists within its boundaries. The reality is, however, that some 70,000 residents struggle daily to have enough food to eat. The Chester County Food Bank was established in 2009 ... http://www.gwcc.org/2012/01/03/2012-business-of-the-year-award/ Brian McFadden, President of McFadden Group, Inc is currently developing Hotel Warner a 77 room upscale hotel in downtown West Chester on the former site of the Warner Theater.  Situated at the rear of Iron Hill Brewery and behind the store fronts along North High Street (120 N. High Street) ... http://www.gwcc.org/2011/08/30/brian-mcfadden-115-group/    Jackie Looby and her husband, Kevin, own three Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop franchises – located in West Chester, Exton, and coming soon to Springfield, PA. Jackie spent fifteen years working in sales and marketing roles in the chemical industry and recently joined Kevin, who has owned the franchises for over 14 ... http://www.gwcc.org/2011/07/20/jackie-looby-capriottis/ When Mac Neilon made the decision to open Penn Office Products in 1987 there were no mega stores, no internet, few fax machines, and a big seller was typewriter ribbons. His model was to provide expert product knowledge, fast friendly service, free delivery and competitive prices to the Chester County ... http://www.gwcc.org/2011/06/13/mac-neilon-penn-office-products/ The First Annual West Chester Historic Preservation Awards Ceremony will be on Tuesday, October 18 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM at The Chester County Historical Society.  Light Breakfast will be served. The Awards Ceremony is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of Greater West Chester, The West Chester Downtown Foundation, ... http://www.gwcc.org/2011/04/29/the-first-annual-west-chester-historic-preservation-awards/ The New Face of Brandywine Valley HV/AC                                                      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 ... http://www.gwcc.org/2009/01/22/welcome-bythezipcom/ G R E A T E R W E S T C H E S T E R . C O M 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 ... http://www.gwcc.org/2009/01/22/10-great-reasons-to-join-gwcc/ 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.  ... http://www.gwcc.org/2009/01/15/about-greater-west-chester/