Breuningers, Thompson honored by Western Chester Chamber

The Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce honored three individuals at its annual dinner, Chip Breuninger, Fred Freuninger and Doug Thompson. Seen here from left, as part of the celebration, Julie Regenski, Grace Miller, Maureen Breuninger, and Chip Breuninger. COATESVILLE —  Among the highlights of the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce’s (WCCCC) Annual Dinner Celebration was...

Victory brings back Hop Ranch

Victory Brewing Hop Ranch is a limited-time offering. DOWNINGTOWN — Victory Brewing Company announced Friday the return of its seasonal offering, Hop Ranch (TM) Imperial India Pale Ale. Pungent and floral in every sip, this powerful brew features full, juicy hop character, while expressing notes of mango, pineapple and the pleasantly sharp, biting edges of citrus fruit. The tart qualities and...

Lamb McErlane honored for advancing women

The staff of Lamb McErlane in front of their West Chester offices in an undated photo. WEST CHESTER — Lamb McErlane PC announced that it was selected as the Local Winner for the Advancing Women Company Award by the Philadelphia Business Journal and The Forum of Executive Women. Only one local award was bestowed upon a company that is committed to advancing women in the workplace. Along with...

EchoData named to Philadelphia 100, again

VALLEY — EchoData Group, a full‐service fulfillment and distribution company headquartered in the township was recognized as one of the fastest growing, privately held companies in the Philadelphia area for the second year in a row with their selection as a 2014 Winner by the Philadelphia 100. Started in 1988 by The Entrepreneurs’ Forum of Greater Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Business Journal...

Victory announces bottling of Harvest ale

DOWNINGTOWN — Victory Brewing Company announced the arrival of Harvest Ale, its first wet-hopped ale to be bottled. To brew this unique ale, Victory had a whopping six tons of fresh hops hauled in refrigerated trucks from Yakima Valley, WA to its breweries in Downingtown and Parkesburg. Fresh-off-the-vine hop cones are susceptible to mold and the spoiling effects of oxygen due to the full...

The Classic Diner coming to West Chester in Nov.

Expect The Classic Diner’s famous eggs Benedict to be on the menu when the award-winning eatery opens a second location in West Chester next month. WEST CHESTER — The Classic Diner announces a new location in the borough opening at 16 East Gay Street in November. The popular Malvern diner has been serving up breakfast and lunch since 1995 and has become a local mainstay earning many rave...

Galer releases pair of Cabernet Franc vintages

Galer Estate winemaker Virginia Mitchell samples some of the new offerings from the barrel. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Galer Estate continues to push the boundaries of Pennsylvania winemaking with the simultaneous release of two 2012 Cabernet Franc wines from two distinct vineyards or what’s called “single vineyard designate” wines. One wine is made with 100% cabernet franc grapes from Galer Estate’s...

Victory looks start canning operation in 2015

DOWNINGTOWN — In response to consumer demand and much online speculation, Victory Brewing Company® (Victory) is pre-announcing installation plans of a canning line in its new Parkesburg facility slated for 2015.  Summer Love Ale is the first beloved Victory brand tentatively scheduled to make its aluminum debut. Victory officials say they believe offering strategic brands in a can format will...

Shields given Preeminent rating

Jane M. Shields WEST CHESTER —  Jane M. Shields, a partner at MacElree Harvey, Ltd., has received an AV® Preeminent Rating with Martindale-Hubbell®. According to Martindale-Hubbell, this rating “is the highest rating possible, and is a testament to the fact that a lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence. The Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings...

Info meeting on CCEDC trip to China

EXTON — An informational session is being held in connection with the upcoming 2014 Sino-American regional business development and cultural exchange summit. Taking part in the trade mission will be Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell, the Chester County Economic Development Council, Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry, Main Line Chinese Cultural Center and ABD International. The...