DNB makes donation to support local veterans

From left to right: James T. Amato, LSW Secretary, Catholic Human Services Archdiocese of Philadelphia; Vince Liuzzi, Chief Banking Officer, DNB First; Vernon Fountain, US Army Veteran; Geoffrey Hurnyak, USN Ret. Program Manager, Veterans Multi Service Center; Amy Stoner, Director of Catholic Social Services, Archdiocese of Philadelphia; Ed Lis, Director of Mission Integration & Communications,...
Manufacturers unite to attract skilled workers

Manufacturing employers who are part of the Manufacturing Alliance of Chester and Delaware Counties Counties collaborate on ways to attract skilled workers to their critical jobs.
MALVERN — Manufacturing executives from across the region gathered last week at Malvern’s newest brewery to collaborate on ways to attract skilled workers to their critical jobs.
The manufacturers, who are part of the...
Rylke named Marketing Director for CCEDC

Leslie Rylke
EXTON — Leslie Rylke has been named Marketing and Creative Services Manager for the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC), a private, non-profit, economic development organization promoting smart growth that’s headquartered in Exton, PA.
Since joining the CCEDC in August 2013, Rylke has been charged with communicating the value, benefit and impact of the organization,...
Verwey joins Gawthrop Greenwood as partner

Anthony T. Verwey
WEST CHESTER — Gawthrop Greenwood, a full-service law firm with offices in West Chester and Wilmington, DE, announced that Anthony T. Verwey has joined the firm as a partner.
Verwey will focus his practice in the firm’s Municipal and Land Use Department, where he will represent municipalities, appointed officials, school districts, developers and private clients as the firm continues...
Oxford Feed & Lumber hosts flea and tick product expert

OXFORD — Are you confused about which flea and tick product is the best one for your pet? There are a multitude of products on the market, many of which are very good. But not all work in the same way or are appropriate for every pet.
Heckert joins Gawthrop Greenwood as partner

Carl Heckert
WEST CHESTER – Carl W. Heckert has joined the law firm of Gawthrop Greenwood, PC, as a partner. Licensed in Delaware and Pennsylvania, Mr. Heckert’s multi-jurisdictional practice focuses on real estate, family, and business law. He will be based in the firm’s offices in Wilmington, Delaware, while also available to clients at the firm’s long-standing home in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
“Carl...
PECO to spend $1.7 million to trim trees in Chesco

PECO customers in central Chester County will benefit from a $1.7 million investment to trim trees and remove vegetation along 173 miles of aerial electric lines. This project, which began in late March, will be completed by the end of May and will improve electric service for more than 13,000 customers.
This work will occur in the townships of Caln, East Bradford, East Brandywine, East Caln, East...
Galer Estate wins Gold for 2015 Pinot Noir Rose

Virginia Mitchell, Winemaker, Brad and Lele Galer Estate owners, Jan Grimes Vineyard Manager celebrate the Chester County winery’s latest awards.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Galer Estate Vineyard & Winery in Kennett Square Pennsylvania was awarded a Gold Medal for their 2015 Pinot Noir rosé and a Silver Medal for their 2015 Red Lion Chardonnay at the biggest wine competition in America, The 2016...
Pegasus announces plans for indoor ag hub in Kennett

SINGAPORE — Half a world away, an international indoor agriculture firm announced plans to build a hub for indoor agriculture in the Kennett Square area — already the nation’s leading source of indoor grown mushrooms.
Monday, at Indoor Ag Con Asia, the indoor agriculture industry’s premier trade conference, international hydroponics expert Pegasus Agriculture Group reinforced its recent...