The Chester County Press has called southern Chester County home since 1866 so we feel a strong connection to all the other small businesses in the area. We also have strong bonds with a number of the chambers of commerce in the area, and local businesses are fortunate to have these pro-business champions working on their behalf.

When Gov. Josh Shapiro made the official announcement that November is Local Chamber of Commerce Month in Pennsylvania, he said, “Local Chambers of Commerce play a critical role in supporting the needs of our vibrant business community and are essential to the Commonwealth’s continued economic growth and success.”

Locally, the Chambers of Commerce certainly play a vital role in helping to support the businesses that are an important building block to strong communities.

The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce has vigorously supported the business community for more than 90 years by promoting trade, commerce, industry, and sustainable economic development.

The Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce offers a wide variety of programs, services, and networking opportunities designed to help its members achieve success.

In the sprawling and growing area of Western Chester County, the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce is a unifying presence that supports a diverse group of business owners and professionals.

In nearby Maryland, the Cecil County Chamber of Commerce promotes the interests and meets the needs of an evolving business community—work that it has been doing since the 1920s.

We’re proud of the collaborations that we have with all the aforementioned Chambers, and during Local Chamber of Commerce Month, we salute all the Chambers that work on behalf of local businesses. 

And, while we’re on the topic of local businesses, we encourage everyone to go out and support small businesses by “shopping small” on Small Business Saturday, November 30.

We’re fortunate to have some great shops and restaurants in southern Chester County and the surrounding areas. Small Business Saturday is a day to celebrate and support small businesses for all that they do in their communities. When your dollars stay in your community, you help small businesses thrive and you strengthen the local economy.