Down-home, upscale brewery notches another Victory

Downingtown beer company wins state sustainability award Victory Brewing Co. co-founders Ron Barchet (left) and Bill Covaleski accept the 2014 Sustainable Agriculture Business Leadership Award from the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA) earlier this month. The Victory Brewing Company was recently awarded the 2014 Sustainable Agriculture Business Leadership Award by the...

Downingtown business gets state DEP grant

 JGM Welding and Fabricating Service will install energy-efficient lighting  Governor Tom Corbett has announced that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)  awarded $996,713 in grants to help 134 small businesses across Pennsylvania invest in energy-efficiency or pollution-prevention projects, a news release said. “These grants are yet another example of my administration’s commitment...

A journey from Rocky Mountains to Brandywine Valley

New head of Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau announced Susan Hamley The region’s snow-filled winter should make the new executive director of the Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau feel right at home. The CCCVB board announced on Thursday, Jan. 30, that Susan Hamley would take the reins of the organization, replacing Blair Mahoney, who retired. Hamley has held several...

Downingtown getting to heart of civic pride

Debut Valentine’s Day promotion promises public display of affection An artist’s rendering shows how the Valentine’s-themed display will look. The Downingtown Main Street Association (DMSA) wants borough businesses to feel the love – and spread it to their customers. The association has launched an inaugural campaign of civic pride: “I Love D’TOWN.” Recognizing the...

Galer Estate Winery honored again

Awarded 2 Double Gold Medals and designated as best wines in Pennsylvania The gang at Galer Estate celebrates even more honors for their Chester County grown wines. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery was recently awarded two “Double Gold – Best in Appellation” designations from Appellation America in Napa California.  Galer Estate 2010 Cabernet Franc and 2012 Pinot Gris...

Pa. announces another insurance co. settlement

Multi-state agreement aims to expedite benefits to policyholders HARRISBURG — Genworth is the latest company to reach a multi-state settlement agreement with insurance regulators regarding its use of the Social Security Administration’s Death Master File (DMF), state Insurance Commissioner Michael Consedine announced on Thursday, Jan. 23. The agreement is a result of a series of multi-state...

First Niagara supports Chester County Food Bank

Financial group delivers $10,000 to assist with feeding hungry First Niagara’s Allan Burkley (from left) poses with Robert MacNeil, board chairman of the Chester County Food Bank; Larry Welsch, its executive director; and Bob Kane, First Niagara’s eastern Pennsylvania regional president. First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. announced in a news release that it recently gave a $10,000...

Coatesville Savings Bank announces new directors

Former County DA Carroll, Constable named to bank’s board COATESVILLE — Coatesville Savings Bank announced that it has expanded its Board of Trustees. Chairman and President Frederick Henrich noted the addition of attorney Joseph Carroll of West Chester and Larry Constable of Parkesburg. “Both gentlemen are dedicated, well-known individuals who will add depth and perspective to our organization,”...