Throughout 2025 our Advocacy and Policy Committee will focus on many issues including the following priorities.

Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce is the unified voice for our local business members. We are uniquely positioned to bring people together to solve problems, create opportunity, promote business, and improve the quality of life for our region. Through our Advocacy and Policy Committee, we connect the business community and elected officials to address policy decisions that have a direct impact on the ChescoWest business community.

The participation and support of our member businesses contribute to these conversations, ideas, and solutions geared toward the common goal of shaping the future of ChescoWest.

Submit to our Advocacy Portal your comments on local Municipal, State and Federal issues. We put our member's submissions at the forefront of our advocacy.

• The Chamber is committed to advocate for greater efficiency of infrastructure, including energy, wireless and utility systems, and reliable transportation systems to build a better competitive and connected advantage for our businesses across the western Chester County region.
  • Timely completion of the Coatesville Train Station
  • Expansion of Septa Service to Coatesville for regional connectivity
  • Signage Enhancements to improve wayfinding
  • Congestion & Safety mitigation along US 30 Bypass and Route 322

• The Chamber will advocate for policies and initiatives that help businesses, educators, students and our residents prepare and access upskilling opportunities to meet the workforce and training needs sought from our local employers.
  • K-12 alignment with workforce needs
  • System-wide accountability standards for public workforce training programs
  • Expand options in technical & vocational fields

• The Chamber will continue to serve as the bridge between municipalities in western Chester County to create an environment that encourages multi-municipal partnerships to alleviate regional challenges and enhance our region's economic and community well being. Visit wcccog.com to learn more about the Western Chester County Council of Governments.

• The Chamber will advocate against unfair regulatory practices that hinder growth opportunities for our local businesses.
• The Chamber encourages legislators to prioritize investment and pro-growth policies; specifically- tax structures, permitting process, and regulatory climate.

The Chamber provides platforms for business owners to stay up to date on civic and regional community updates (Municipal Update Luncheon -November) and insights on action and future plans in the area (Future Focus- June) as well as legislative and municipal roundtables and panels (Legislative Roundtable-March and The Breakfast with the Commissioners-January) so businesses can voice their concerns to elected officials at the local, county, state and federal levels.