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In The News

2023

SCCCC Recognizes Outstanding Service at 2023 Annual Meeting Breakfast

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.

SCCCC Announces the 2023 Outstanding Citizen of the Year
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.

Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Member to the Community: Brian Hartle State Farm Agency
​November 3, 2022
The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce was proud to partner with Brian Hartle State Farm Agency for their Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening. Many members, friends, and the community at large were on site to welcome this new business & “good neighbor” to Kennett Square. 

Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Member of the Community: Cypress Veterinary Clinic
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.

Candidates given forum at chamber luncheon
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.

Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Member of the Community: New Horizons Recovery Centers
October 11, 2022
The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce was proud to partner with New Horizons Recovery Centers for their Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening. Many members, friends, and the community at large were on site to welcome this new organization and resource to the Southern Chester County community. 


Southern Chester County Chamber Welcomes New Member: Fearless Maritial Arts with Ribbon Cutting
September 13, 2022
The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce had the pleasure of welcoming a new member to the community, with a ribbon cutting ceremony this past weekend.

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
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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
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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.


Chester County pastor selected 2019 Citizen of the Year
January 10, 2020
Rev. Annalie Korengel, pastor of Unionville Presbyterian Church, has been selected the 2019 Outstanding Citizen of the Year in Chester County.


2019

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.


Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce Appoints Seven New Members to Board of Directors
January 21, 2019
The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce recently announced the appointment of seven new members to its Board of Directors. The appointments are effective January 2019.

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. 

2018

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.

Local drug epidemic likely to get worse, DA tells Chamber audience 
May 22, 2018
​Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan may have served as the keynote speaker at the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce's 4th Annual Inspirational Breakfast on May 17.



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.

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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. 
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McLeod named Outstanding Citizen of Year by Southern Chester County
Chamber of Commerce

January 3, 2018
The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce has named Jim McLeod its 2017 Outstanding Citizen of the Year.


2017

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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.




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National Federation of Independent Business executive sees cause to fight for small business
October 20, 2017
Executive state director of the National Federation of Independent Business in Pennsylvania, speaks at the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce annual fall luncheon at the Mendenhall Inn.


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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. 


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Mushroom industry, chamber unite to create job opportunities
October 3, 2017
The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce recently hosted the region’s first Job Fair of its kind at their headquarters in West Grove, Pa. 




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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.


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Spencer honored as SCCCC ‘Outstanding Citizen’
March 25, 2017
Leon Spencer is presented with the Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award at Longwood Gardens.




2016

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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.




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Dave Haradon receives Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce’s highest award
March 25, 2016
Outstanding Citizen 2015 David Haradon is presented with his award at the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce annual dinner on March 18 at Longwood Gardens.
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