June 9, 2023 A local business owner encouraged audience members to build a vibrant community by supporting nonprofits during his acceptance of the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Community Impact Award.
June 9, 2023 Chester County District Attorney Deb Ryan told members of the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce that she’s lucky having a rewarding career. But warned the members that she would also come across as a bit of a “Debbie Downer.”
On March 18, the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce gave its Outstanding Citizens award for 2022. This year, the recipient is Luis Tovar. One might ask, what merits this award? After reviewing the number of candidates who have been nominated, the choice comes down to a person who excels in the following qualities: He/she has a vision for southern Chester County; takes active leadership; volunteers; invests in community service; and demonstrates citizenship that positively influences the welfare of the broader community.
The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce kicked off the year with clear and actionable goals, at its Annual Meeting, during which the 2023 Board of Directors was introduced. Speakers included Tim Moore, Immediate Past Chairman who shared strategic accomplishments and initiatives, Doug Doerfler, 2023 Chairman shared his vision and objectives, and President & CEO, Cheryl Kuhn recognized outstanding service of Members. More than 75 members and guests attended the event held on January 19th, at Hartefeld National Golf Club.
The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Luis Tovar as the 2023 Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award recipient. Mr. Tovar will receive recognition at the Chamber’s Annual Chairman’s Gala on Saturday, March 18th at Longwood Gardens.
2022
Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Victory Brewing Company Back to Kennett Square November 15, 2022 The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce was proud to partner with Victory Brewing Company, Kennett Square for their Ribbon Cutting and Grand Re-Opening. Many members & friends were on site to raise a glass and celebrate a brewery that was truly missed by the community.
November 1, 2022 The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce was proud to partner with Cypress Veterinary Clinic for their Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening on Saturday, October 29th. Chamber members, friends, and clients were on site to welcome the new business and resource to the Southern Chester County community.
October 25, 2022 By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer Six candidates vying for election to political offices in Harrisburg and Washington, D.C. shared their history, their platforms and their vision at the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce’s (SCCCC) annual Fall Luncheon on Oct. 20 at Hartefeld National Golf Club.
Southern Chester County Chamber to Host Fall Luncheon October 20th at Hartefeld National Golf Club October 6, 2022 The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Fall Luncheon on Thursday, October 20th, beginning with an 11 am reception at Hartefeld National Golf Club in Avondale, PA. The signature event includes Presenting Sponsor, Kendal-Crosslands Communities, and, Reception Sponsor is TRUIST.
Kennett Library Officials Shares Details of New Library August 17, 2022 Officials at the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce heard about Kennett’s Library’s plans for a new public library that will open to the public sometime next year.
27th Annual Southern Chester County Chamber Scholarship Golf Tournament Supports Local High School Students August 17, 2022 The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual scholarship golf tournament at the newly renovated Kennett Square Golf and Country Club in Kennett Square on Monday, August 1st. More than 95 players participated in the Chamber’s annual fundraiser. The support of sponsors, golfers, donors, and volunteers, and excellent weather conditions, created a perfect day for golf and celebration.
SERVPRO of Kennett Square/Oxford Presents Critical Clean Up & Restoration Services at Chamber Event July 5, 2022 Southern Chester County's favorite mid-day networking event gathered at Hartefeld National Golf Club on Thursday, June 30th. More than 35 members and guests from various industries across the region enjoyed lunch while connecting and expanding their contacts and all enjoyed hearing the Event Sponsor presentation from SERVPRO of Kennett Square/Oxford.
Chamber hears talks about programs for veterans, mental health June 3, 2022 The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce held its seventh Annual Inspirational Breakfast recently at The Mendenhall Inn. Brigadier General Maureen Weigl joined as the Keynote Speaker, with 100 members in attendance. As Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans Affairs, General Weigl’s passion for connecting Veterans to services has become her purpose, after retiring from her 25-year career in the Army.
Four Chester County Community Leaders Honored Posthumously March 27, 2022 Presentation of the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce’s Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award held a different level of meaning this year. While selecting the Outstanding Citizen, a certain weight of significance for three key members who had passed during the year, and one who had passed during the latter part of 2019, made it clear that the honor would be posthumously.
New Board, Award Recipients Recognized at Chamber Event February 22, 2022 Tim Moore, a nuclear engineer with Constellation Energy Corp., became the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce for 2022. His formal induction took place at the Chamber’s annual meeting breakfast at Hartefeld Country Club on Feb. 17.
2020
Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce hosts first networking luncheon since February September 25, 2020 The Southern Chester Chamber of Commerce held its first networking luncheon event since February on Thursday. The event, held at the Gables at Chadds Ford in Delaware County, just north of Chesco, featured an opportunity for attendees to deliver brief elevator-pitches on their businesses.
Chamber Honors Korengel As Outstanding Citizen At Gala February 25, 2020 Guests at the 53rd annual Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce Chairman’s Gala rose to their feet to applaud Annalie Korengel, the 2019 Outstanding Citizen Award recipient.
Southern Chester County Chamber recognizes members’ service January 25, 2020 The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce kicked off 2020 with a breakfast recognizing outstanding service to the chamber by its members. The Annual Meeting Breakfast last week also gave the chamber a chance to share its 2019 accomplishments and 2020 strategic initiatives with the more than 100 people in attendance at Hartefeld National Golf Club in New Garden Twp., Chester County.
News anchor learns her lessons June 7, 2019 Former Channel 6 news anchor Lisa Thomas Laury tells members of the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce that, “Each of us has a right to happiness but we can’t have love until we love ourselves.”
Honoring Those Who Are Making A Difference March 5, 2019 The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce and the Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce recently honored a few individuals, businesses, and organizations for making extraordinary contributions to the world around them, especially the local community.
His Invisible Footprint: A Conversation With Peter Kjellerup February 26, 2019 For his service to his community and the world, Peter received the Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award from the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce on Feb. 23. On the eve of this honor, Kjellerup talked about his early life, his wife Mandy, his many passions and his commitment to the world he lives in.
Chamber Honors Kjellerup As ‘Outstanding Citizen’ February 26, 2019 On Feb. 23, the 250 guests at the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce Chairman’s Gala at Longwood Gardens gave a standing ovation to the 2018 Outstanding Citizen, Peter Kjellerup, as he approached the stage to receive his award.
Business people January 19, 2019 The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce announced the appointment of seven new members to its Board of Directors.
Peter Kjellerup named ‘Outstanding Citizen’ January 19, 2019 The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce has selected Peter Kjellerup, cofounder of Dansko, Inc., as its Outstanding Citizen of the Year for his decades of service to the community.
Q&A: Doug Doerfler June 14, 2018 Kennett Square Life caught up with Doerfler to talk about the chamber's efforts to support a very diverse business community, as well as the organization's goals for 2018.
McLeod receives praise and cheers as ‘Outstanding Citizen’ February 18, 2018 Outstanding Citizen 2017 Jim McLeod received a rousing reception at Longwood Gardens on Saturday night as the audience members rose and applauded him with a standing ovation.
Southern Chester County Chamber gets new chairman January 16, 2018 Doerfler became the 2018 board chairman of the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce at its annual meeting breakfast Tuesday.
Chairman Elect of SCCCC Discusses Mushroom Crisis November 10, 2017 Doug Doerfler, Chairman Elect of the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce, talks about the economic impact of the mushroom industry on the region.
Volunteers plant 1,000 trees in East Fallowfield October 16, 2017 Employees and supporters of Cheshire Hunt Conservancy, Colonial Pipeline, Dansko, Exelon Generation, Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce Young Business Leaders, and Wilmington Trust helped out at a tree-planting event sponsored by the Stroud Water Research Center and the Brandywine Conservancy.
Tales of courage from a champion Paralympian May 4, 2017 For the Third Annual Inspirational Breakfast sponsored by the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce, the keynote speaker, Amanda McGrory, could hardly have been more inspirational.
SCCCC Women in Business give back September 9, 2016 The Southern Chester County's Women in Business group launched The Giving Back Program on September 7, by volunteering for Project C.U.R.E. in West Grove, Pa.