TECH360 Recap
One of CCEDC's initiatives, Innovative Technology Action Group, hosts an annual tech conference called TECH360. This years TECH360 conference is a year to be remembered!
The theme of this year's conference was AI: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. The event featured discussions that dove deep into the cutting-edge topics shaping the future of work, education, and AI technology, including:
-Future of Work: Human-AI Collaboration presented by Suzanne Liebowitz Taylor, PhD
-Preparing Students for an AI Integrated Workplace Panel Discussion presented by: JT Singh, Dr. Hleziphi Naomie Nyanungo, Justin King Rademaekers, PhD, and Dr. Andrew Famiglietti
-The Risks and Benefits of ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence presented by Mark McCreary
-Leading an AI Enabled Workforce Panel Discussion - Panelists Ben Johnson, Crystal O'Neill and Julie Goff. Moderated by: Cindi Mallon-Sutera
-Using Generative AI for Developer Enhancement & Software Factories presented by Raymond Garcia, PhD
-AI – Stories from the Field presented by Christina Kucek
-Personalized, Predictive and Proactive: AI’s Role in the Customer Experience presented by Mike Gadsby
-AI Engineering – Managing Risks in AI Systems presented by Raghu Sangwan
-The 95% of AI Everyone is NOT Talking About presented by Christopher MacNeel
And thank you to all the event sponsors, who helped make this event possible: Recent Communications, Inc., firstPRO, the WCU Cottrell Entrepreneurial Leadership Center, NuPaths, and Freya Systems.
#TECH360 #FutureofAI #AI #AITechnology #InnovateTech #FutureTechForum #TechHorizon2023 #DigitalInnovation #InnovateTheFuture
BRC Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Exciting news for Chester County! CCEDC has found a permanent home for its Business Resource Center at 357 East Lincoln Highway in Coatesville. Small business owners and entrepreneurs will benefit from free coaching in financing, human resources, and marketing.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 10, hosted by the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce, was attended by The City of Coatesville officials, area legislators, and key partners like West Chester University of PA, and Kutztown University Small Business Development Center.
This move marks a significant step in supporting Coatesville's business community, with services like free coaching and access to the PA Catalyst Loan Fund.
Shout out to the The Butter Pecan Café and West Branch Herbs & Tea for providing delicious tea and treats to everyone in attendance.
The CCEDC Business Resource Center is here to empower entrepreneurs on their journey to success. To learn more about their services and how they can support your business goals, go to our website: https://ccedcpa.com/blog/2023/10/11/ccedc-announces-permanent-home-for-business-resource-center/
#ChesterCountyPA #BusinessResourceCenter #CoatesvilleDevelopment #SmallBusinessSupport
CCEDC is proud to support and uplift entrepreneurs, innovators, and trailblazers. One of those being Fred from Stingy Brims Hat Company! Watch this video to learn about his story and how CCEDC supports his business.
Stingy Brims Hat Company is located in Coatesville, PA but you can shop online at www.stingybrimhats.com
To learn more about how CCEDC supports business owners in Chester County or to learn about becoming an investor of our work, go to our website: https://ccedcpa.com/
#CCEDC #ChesterCountyPA #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Trailblazers #SupportLocalBusiness #ChesterCountyBusiness #SmallBusinessSupport
The 20th Annual Golf Classic at French Creek Golf Club was a hole-in-one!
Our sponsors made it even more spectacular, and even though rain had us worried at first, it ended up being a beautiful day!
With more than a 130 golfers, the event sold out, and judging by the smiles, everyone had a blast.
For more event snapshots, swing by CCEDC's website and while you're at it, explore our fantastic programs supporting businesses in Chester County and the region: https://ccedcpa.com/blog/2023/09/21/20th-annual-ccedc-golf-classic-wrap-up/
Special shout out to our Title Sponsor, Meridian Bank, our two Golf Ball Sponsors, Lockton Companies and United Sports, and the numerous Champion, Gold, Tournament, and Hole sponsors, we couldn't have made this happen without your support.
#CCEDCGolfClassic #FrenchCreekGolfClub #Golf #ChesterCountyPA
Gratitude Day
Celebrating World Gratitude Day with a heart full of appreciation! Join us in this special moment as we share a glimpse of the heartfelt gratitude our incredible CCEDC team has to celebrate.
#CCEDCGratitude #WorldGratitudeDay #ThankfulTogether
The rain is moving out and our annual Golf Classic is getting underway. Thanks to all of our sponsors for supporting CCEDC!
Are you familiar with TECH360? This day-long technology conference featuring the very latest developments in technology, tech workforce, leadership and innovation is organized by one of CCEDC's initiatives, the Innovative Technology Action Group (ITAG).
This year’s TECH360 theme is AI 360 – the Good, the Bad and the Ugly.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been around for years. It continues to evolve and is here to stay. At TECH360 2023 attendees will learn the current and future trends in AI tech, as well as, application, risks, benefits and ethics around using AI in the best way for you and your business.
Attendees will hear how to advance their companies through technology, as they interact with the region’s top companies, organizations, academic institutions, and tech professionals in today’s market.
To learn more about the event happening October 17 from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, and to buy tickets, visit the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tech360-2023-tickets-682193177157?aff=oddtdtcreator
#ChesterCountyPA #CCEDC #ITAG #TECH360 #AI #TechConference #TechInnovation #AIInBusiness #TechTrends #TechLeadership #TechWorkforce #TechNetworking #TechEducation #AIAdvancements #TechCommunity #AIforBusiness #AIProgress #TechInnovation #TechLeaders #TechUpdates
Teen's Place
This Black Business Month, CCEDC is proud to support and uplift Black entrepreneurs, innovators, and trailblazers. One of those being Catina, from Teens Place! Watch this video to learn more about her story and how CCEDC supports her restaurant.
To learn more about how CCEDC supports business owners in Chester County or to learn about becoming an investor of our work, go to our website: https://ccedcpa.com/
Let's #ShopBlack throughout August and beyond.
#BlackBusinessMonth #CCEDC #ChesterCountyPA #ExtonPA #SmallBusiness
This Black Business Month, CCEDC is proud to support and uplift Black entrepreneurs, innovators, and trailblazers. One of those being Zaequon, from Splash Bros! Watch this video to learn more about his story and how CCEDC supports his small business journey.
To learn more about how CCEDC supports business owners in Chester County, go to our website: https://ccedcpa.com/
Let's #ShopBlack throughout August and beyond.
#BlackBusinessMonth #CCEDC #ChesterCountyPA #ExtonMall #SmallBusiness
This week CCEDC was excited to be a part of the first Annual Coatesville-Area Economic Forum.
The focus was on smart economic drivers and revitalization methods for urban centers, and rural communities. Industry leaders shared local and national trends, while exploring the vast potential for economic growth in the Coatesville region.
Our CEO said it best, "Today’s forum is the first opportunity to show and tell Coatesville’s story of economic opportunity. This movement is coming from the hearts of the people who live here and believe in the City, and they are speaking up and creating a support system for emerging business and entrepreneurs."
To learn more about Business Resource Center in Coatesville, go to: https://ccedcpa.com/190-west-brc/
#CCEDC #CoatesvilleEconomicForum #EconomicRevitalization #SmartEconomicDrivers #UrbanRenewal #RuralDevelopment #IndustryLeaders
Truist Luncheon
Yesterday at CCEDC we had a great time meeting with the team from Truist. We are so grateful to have an investor like Truist Bank, who has been supporting Chester County since 2015. Thanks for coming by Truist!
#CCEDC #TruistBank #InvestingInChesterCounty #BusinessPartnerships #SupportingCommunities #CommunityDevelopment
Here at CCEDC, we are fortunate to have an engaged group of volunteers. Meet Liam Dempsey, Director + Designer at LBDesign Global, LLC. Liam is part of the Innovative Technology Action Group (ITAG) Executive Committee and TECH360 Planning Committee.
Find out what Liam and the rest of the committee have in store for ITAG’s business technology conference, TECH360 and plan to join us on November 3! www.tech360pa.com
NBC10 Philadelphia Gets Ready for GETT
We love a shout-out! This one is from NBC10 Philadelphia & Meteorologist Brittney Shipp as they got ready to visit us at Girls Exploring Tomorrow's Technology (GETT) on Saturday. More video to come!
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Innovative Technology Action Group (ITAG)
What's So Cool About Manufacturing Student Video Contest
Check us out on 6abc Action News as 16 middle schools from across Chester County & Delaware County found out who won awards for the student video competition “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing" through the Manufacturing Alliance of Chester and Delaware Counties What's So Cool About Manufacturing Chester and Delaware
CCEDC: 15th Annual Economic Outlook
8th Annual Stakeholders Breakfast
Creating Opportunities for business with China in Chester County, PA
Check out how CCEDC, Chester County Government, Chester County's Brandywine Valley, West Chester University of PA, and others are partnering together to create opportunities between Chester County and China.
Congratulations to Lionville Middle School and Onexia Inc. - 3rd Place winners from the What's So Cool About Manufacturing Chester and Delaware region in the state-wide competition!
Get to know CCEDC breakfast.
Purple Station in Action at Color the Runway 5K
Members of the CCEDC team had a blast at yesterday's Color The Runway 5K Run & Walk, benefitting the United Way of Chester County!
Moments away from honoring 2018 Chester County Hall of Fame winner Claudia Hellebush, CEO of @United Way of Chester County.
Girls Exploring Tomorrow's Technology (GETT) was showcased on NBC10 Philadelphia today. Excitement is building for Saturday's event!
Thanks to Good Works, Inc. for sharing how they are helping residents of Chester County at our board meeting this morning.
We had a blast at our annual "Souper Bowl" - cheering on the Eagles and collecting donations for the Chester County Food Bank!
Having some fun at the CCEDC holiday party.
Gift Drive for Veterans
Looks like the second time is a charm for our holiday greeting, as we ended our gift drive today for veterans, in partnership with TMACC. Thanks to all of the employees and friends of CCEDC who contributed gifts to our nation's veterans this holiday.
#SeasonofGiving #ChesterCounty #HappyHolidays
Here's a little teaser from our upcoming annual report. Thanks to Henderson High School's video production students and their teacher, Mr. DeBeer!
Patti Brennan of Key Financial kicking off her part of today's 13th Annual Economic Outlook. #CCEDCeconomy
David Hanson of Fulton Advisors starting his presentation at our 13th Annual Economic Outlook. #CCEDCeconomy