An interview with Mike Bontrager (Philadelphia Inquirer)
After John Michael Bontrager came home to Pennsylvania from Wall Street to start an advice firm for big investors, he located his company in Kennett Square, “America’s Mushroom Capital” and the most populous of the old factory and farming towns along Old Baltimore Pike in southern Chester County. Now, he’s devoting himself to the redevelopment of Kennett Square and nearby towns.
Square Roots Community Initiative awards $208,000 in grants
The non-profit Square Roots Community Initiative (SRCI) recently announced the award of $208,000 in grants to support a variety of local community organizations in southern Chester County.
Gina Craigo named Kennett Trails Alliance’s new executive director
The Kennett Trails Alliance (KTA) has announced the appointment of Gina Craigo, a non-profit executive with more than 20 years of experience, as its new executive director.
By the people, for the people: Kennett Decides initiative to develop residents’ ideas
Kennett Decides places future community investment directly into the hands of area residents who live in the community, giving everyone an opportunity to propose and vote on projects that improve their towns and neighborhoods.
Creativity is blooming along the Kennett Greenway
Art on the Greenway is a new community-powered initiative activating the trail through collaborative public art, local storytelling, and creative expression.
$1 million state grant to support expansion of The Creamery of Kennett Square
The Creamery became the recipient of a $1 million state economic development award from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) to stabilize the historic structure and expand its ability to serve the needs of the community.