The Chester Development Association (CDA) is a private, non-profit corporation created to engage in activities that promote and support economic development pursuits in Chester County.

620Years

The CDA was created in 1963

Purpose

The CDA exists to accelerate Chester County economically and to serve as a proactive partner in conserving the county’s long-term economic health.

As growth continues in Chester County, we are diligently working with Chester County Economic Development (CCED) to lead with intentionality and remain a premiere destination for people, industry, retail, residential and commercial developments and more.

We do this by assisting CCED with a variety of efforts pertaining to economic development strategies, business attraction and expansion, enrichment of employment opportunities, site development, promoting small business, creating strategic partnerships, supporting marketing missions and more.

2023 Year End Review

Chester County had a record year in 2023, with 14 announcements, generating $1.97 billion in capital investment and 641 new jobs. Click here to read CCED’s 2023 Year End Review presented at our 2023 Annual Banquet.

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Executive Committee

Carla French

Chair

CEO, TruVista

Tony Pope

Vice Chair

Senior Vice President, First Citizens Bank

Jim Bennett

Treasurer

President and CEO, Spratt Savings Bank

Hal Stone

Secretary

Jason Stewart

Past Chairman

General Manager, Chester County Natural Gas Authority

Investment Levels

Gold

$4,000

Board & Executive Committee

1 CDA Executive Board Seat

4 Tickets to CDA Networking Events

Invitation to Monthly & Quarterly Events

Opportunity to Sponsor Special Events

Silver

$1,000

Regular Membership

2 Tickets to CDA Networking Events

Invitation to Monthly & Quarterly CDA Meetings

Opportunity to Sponsor Special Events

Bronze

$250

Supporting Membership

1 Ticket to CDA Networking Events

Invitation to Quarterly CDA Meetings

CDA Members

Gold Members

Silver Members

Richburg Magnolias, LLC

Bronze Members

Carolinas Insurance & Investment Group

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Crenshaw Company

Fairfield Electric Cooperative

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Find Great People, LLC

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Frazier Pulpwood Co., Inc.

Gresham Smith

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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.

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The Ligon Company

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Marlboro Development Team

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McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture

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Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough

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Oliphant & Company

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Progressive Assoc. of Chester County Communities

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SSOE, Inc.

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WithersRavenel

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Events Calendar

14
January 2025

CDA Annual Banquet

Gateway Center, Richburg

14
January 2025

New Year, New Plans Special Event

Gateway Center, Richburg

20
March 2025

CDA Q1 Event

Gateway Center, Richburg

FAQs

CDA is a private, non-profit organization that is made up of members and lead by an executive committee. The CDA works with Chester County Government as a partner, but is not a government entity. CCED is the economic development department for Chester County Government.

Fill out membership application form and email copy to Lawanna Thompson at lthompson@choosechester.com. Please mail check to address on form. We do not take credit card payments at this time.

Dues are billed annually from when your organization joined. Example: If you joined July of 2024, your investment is good until July of 2025.

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