Economic Development Council redesigns website

New design will ease access to information

UWCHLAN >> The Chester County Economic Development Council has unveiled a redesign of its website. The new design is expected to make it easier for visitors to find information about the organization’s core activities — financing solutions, location services, workforce development, innovation and entrepreneurship.

“Whether you’ve done business with us for 30 years or you’re new to CCEDC, we consider ourselves a business community service and it’s our commitment to be accessible,” Gary Smith, president and CEO of the Economic Development Council, said in a statement. He added that the redesigned website makes it easier for businesses to find the information “they need during this critical time for recovery and growth.”

“For over 60 years, our mission has been focused on driving smart growth while preserving the unmatched quality of place we enjoy in Chester County. Our website was intentionally designed to reflect that balanced mission,” Michael Grigalonis, COO and executive vice president, said in a statement.

When a business owner visits the website, the four core services are prominently listed and can be accessed with one click:

• Financing solutions — through federal, state and local agencies that also complement conventional, commercial loans

• Workforce development solutions — to assist businesses with hiring, job-seeker support, and employee training

•Location services — to help businesses find the right location

• Innovation and entrepreneurship tools — to help with funding, workspace, business guidance and key connections

According to the agency, the services are administered through various industry partnerships, affiliate organizations and initiatives — which can also be accessed on the website. Targeted resources are available for a variety of sectors including: advanced manufacturing, agriculture, energy, health care, information technology and international business.

The launch of the new website was produced in collaboration with Miller Designworks in Phoenixville.

The Chester County Economic Development Council is a private non-profit economic development organization promoting smart growth in Chester County and the surrounding region. The agency has assisted more than 1,300 Chester County businesses with COVID relief funding through its work administering Chester County’s Main Street Preservation Program grants, CWCA loans, CHIRP grants, and the federal Paycheck Protection Program.

For more information about the Chester County Economic Development Council, visit https://ccedcpa.com/