We empower communities through connection and conversation
Originally founded with a focus on the community of Chester County, Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Small Enterprise Foundation is focused on restoring the middle class through small enterprise. Businesses, churches, and community organizations are the lifeblood of our democracy. When at their strongest and most numerous, they provide jobs, knit together local communities, financially empower a diverse array of citizens and increase the responsiveness of political leaders. During 2020, more than ever before, the essential nature of these local institutions became clear.
The Pennsylvania Small Enterprise Foundation is a membership organization dedicated to preserving and fostering the growth of these small enterprises through community events and conferences. We advocate for small enterprise by connecting local community leaders. We host events, fundraisers, and conferences in Chester County, along with offering opportunities for local students interested in learning more about small enterprise-related issues.
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Become an official member of Friends of Chester County today! For an annual subscription valued at less than $10 a month, you can become a recurring contributor and receive exclusive invitations to events, first access to important member-only updates, and become a subscriber to our email newsletter. Your donation goes directly to funding our small business outreach programs, including trade shows, workshops, mixers, and incubator space. For more information or to join today, please visit the contact page and send us an email.
2024 ISSUE FOCUS
Our 2024 issue focus is affordable housing. Housing affordability is important for businesses seeking to attract and retain a diverse workforce. PASEF is focused on exploring how communities can remove barriers to development and redevelopment that increase the supply of available housing.
“I like this part of the country best for my children.”
- William Penn, upon surveying land in Chester and Bucks county for a potential home