| Chambers
of Commerce
Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry
Serving all of Chester County
610.725.9100
Chamber of Commerce of Greater West Chester
Serving the borough and six surrounding townships
610.696.4046
Central Chester County Chamber of Commerce
Serving Exton area
P.O. Box 314, Exton, PA 19341
610.363.7746
Exton Regional Chamber of Commerce
233 W. Lincoln Highway, 2nd Floor
P.O. Box 314, Exton, PA 19341
610.363.7746
Greater Downingtown Area Chamber of Commerce
Serving Downingtown and surrounding townships
610.269.1523
Great Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce
Serving Rt. 202 Corridor from King of Prussia to Exton
7 Great Valley Pkwy., Ste. 257, Malvern, PA 19355
610.889.2069
Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce
Serving Oxford & surrounding area
P.O. Box 4, Oxford, PA 19363
610.932.0740
Phoenixville Area Chamber of Commerce
Serving Borough & nearby twps.
P.O. Box 29, 171 E. Bridge St., Phoenixville, PA 19460
610.933.3070
Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce
Serving southern Chester County from Chadds Ford to Oxford
P.O. Box 395, 206 E. State St., Kennett Square, PA 19348
610.444.0774
Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce
Serving 20 municipalities in western Chester County
The Lukens Executive Building
50 S. First Avenue, Coatesville, PA 19320
610.384.9550
info@WesternChesterCounty.com
www.WesternChesterCounty.com
Main Line Chamber of Commerce
Serving Main Line from Bala Cynwyd to Malvern
155 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne, PA 19087
610.687.6232
Tri-County Area Chamber of Commerce
Serving northern Chester County, western Montgomery County,
& southeastern Berks County
238 High St., Pottstown, PA 19464
610.326.2900
Pennsylvania Road Condition Hot-Line (Interstates)
888.783.6783
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
The Pennsylvania Turnpike provides state-wide access that runs from
New Jersey to Ohio, Traversing the northern part of Chester County.
There is a 24-hour Operations Center, open every day of the year,
that provides assistance in emergency situations. Motorists on the
turnpike can make a cellular call directly to the center by dialing
*11.
717.939.9551
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
(SEPTA)
SEPTA offers Chester County residents convenient and affordable
public transportation with local rail and bus service. Trains run
frequently through the R5 rail line with stops in Thornbury, Downingtown,
Whitford, Exton, Malvern and Paoli. Direct connections are available
to Amtrak service. Bus service is available in the larger population
centers of the county and through to Philadelphia.
1234 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19107
215.580.7800 Travel Information Center
http://www.septa.com
Transportation Management Association of Chester
County (TMACC)
In response to the rapid growth, a special association was formed
to aid with the many transportation issues in the county. Together
with area businesses and public transportation providers, TMACC
analyzes current traffic and commuting patterns, looking for ways
to improve efficiency and traffic flow. Chester County businesses
have a direct involvement with planning offset commute times, share-a-ride
programs and even parking issues that directly affect the volume
on busy area roads.
462 E. King St., Fl. 2, Malvern, PA 19355
610.993.0911
Chester County Agricultural Development Council
and Preservation Board
The Agricultural Development Council provides programs to promote
farming, farmland preservation and the rural lifestyle of Chester
County. Assistance to local municipalities in establishing agricultural
security areas is also provided. Agriculture education is a priority.
601 Westtown Road, Suite 256, P.O. Box 2747, West Chester, PA 19380-0990
http://www.chesco.org/agri.html
Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry
The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry services over
9,000 business in Chester County. The Chamber provides business
lists, executive contacts, demographics, referrals and other information
that supports businesses. In addition, the Chamber provides government
access to its members and maintains strong working relationships
with elected officials on the local, county, state and federal levels.
1600 Paoli Pike, Malvern, PA 19355
610.725.9100
http://www.cccbi.org
Chester County Community Foundation
The Chester County Community Foundation provides a permanent and
professionally managed way to make a difference in your community
– and in the lives of many people simply by establishing a
charitable fund, or giving to an existing fund or agency endowment.
Chester County Community Foundation
28 West Market Street, West Chester, PA 19382
610.696.8211
http://www.chescocf.org
Chester County Conference and Visitors' Bureau
The Chester County Conference and Visitors’ Bureau was founded
in 1963 as the Chester County Tourist Bureau. We are a nonprofit,
independent agency, similar to the Chamber of Commerce. Our mission
is to bring visitors and meetings to the county. To accomplish this,
we advertise, attend trade shows, make sales calls, and publish
and mail visitor information.
1.800.228.9933
http://www.brandywinevalley.com
Chester County Economic Development Council
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is a private,
full service economic development organization, which has been nurturing
economic growth in Chester County, Pennsylvania businesses for more
than 40 years. The Council helps companies locate here and provides
information on business opportunities so that Chester County companies
can succeed in regional, national, and global markets.
737 Constitution Drive, Exton, PA 19341
610.458.5700
Fax 610. 363.2160
http://www.cceconomicdevelopment.com
Chester County Planning Commission
The mission of the Chester County Planning Commission is to provide
high quality professional planning services to the municipalities,
citizens and organizations of the County; to promote orderly growth
and development through the dissemination of information, preparation
of plans and programs, and provision of technical services that
support and promote the vision of Landscapes; to fulfill state mandates;
and to implement the policies and directives of the Board of Chester
County Commissioners.
Government Services Center
601 Westtown Road, Suite 270, P.O. Box 2747, West Chester, PA 19380-0990
610.344.6285
Fax 610.344.6515
ccplanning@chesco.org
http://www.chesco.org/planning.html
Chester County Water Resources Authority
CCWRA serves as the water resources management agency for Chester
County. The role of CCWRA is to provide the basic science, analyses
and planning that are necessary to protect public safety, to preserve
the integrity of the County’s natural water resources and
watershed systems, and to balance the needs of all water users in
support of planned growth for the County.
Government Services Center
601 Westtown Road, Suite 270, P.O. Box 2747, West Chester, PA 19380-0990
610.344.5400
Fax 610.344.5401
http://www.chesco.org/water.html
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
Established in 1965, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
(DVRPC) provides comprehensive, coordinated planning for the orderly
growth and development of the bi-state region. This region includes
Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties in
Pennsylvania; and Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Mercer in New
Jersey.
The Bourse Building, 111 S. Independence Mall East, 8th Floor, Philadelphia,
PA 19106
http://www.dvrpc.org
Penn State Co-op Extension
The mission of Penn State Cooperative Extension is to extend nonformal
outreach educational opportunities to individuals, families, businesses,
and communities throughout Pennsylvania. Cooperative Extension education
programs enable the Commonwealth to maintain a competitive and environmentally
sound food and fiber system and prepare Pennsylvania's youth, adults,
and families to enhance the quality of their lives and participate
more fully in community decisions.
College of Agricultural Sciences at Penn State
217 Ag Admin, University Park, PA 16802
610.696.3500
http://www.extension.psu.edu
Pennsylvania State Government
Harrisburg, PA
http://www.state.pa.us
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