News
October 13, 2026
Chester County Community Foundation Convenes Nonprofit Leaders Across Chester County for Community Conversations (West Chester, PA – October 9, 2026): The Chester County Community Foundation recently convened nonprofit leaders together from across Chester County for a series of Community Conversations designed to listen, learn, and better understand how the Community Foundation can support the organizations and people serving the county. Led by President & CEO Kate Wickersham, CFRE, and facilitated by Chief Impact Officer, Chaya Scott, CAP, six Community Conversations ... View Article
October 13, 2026
Did you know your Pennsylvania state tax dollars could help create meaningful opportunities for young people in our community? Through Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program, eligible businesses and individuals may be able to receive significant state tax credits while supporting approved educational organizations. At Sow Good Now, these contributions help us use sports to teach young people philanthropy, build leadership skills, connect with positive role models, and give back to their communities. Your tax strategy could help ... View Article
October 2, 2026
OCTOBER 2026 IS LOCAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MONTH IN PENNSYLVANIA Governor Josh Shapiro has officially declared October 2026 as “Local Chamber of Commerce Month” in Pennsylvania. Please see attached the official proclamation.
October 2, 2026
Dear Employer, On February 20, 2026, a new provision—Section 402.7—was added to the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Law. This section specifically provides that individuals that have been separated from employment due to domestic violence shall be eligible for benefits. Employers will still receive fact-finding forms through their usual contact method and must respond within the standard deadlines. However, to protect claimant confidentiality and comply with the law, employers will not receive non-monetary determinations or specific details about claims related to domestic ... View Article
September 29, 2026
October is Chamber of Commerce Month! We’d love to celebrate our members by featuring you in one of our weekly email blasts throughout the month. If you’re interested in being featured, send us a short blurb about why you love being a Chamber member to lrushing@phoenixvillechamber.org. We’ll feature your logo and a quote in an upcoming email and help showcase what makes our Chamber community special!
