UNIFIED - A 6-week Marriage Workshop 10/22/2026 6:30 PM - 12/10/2026 8:00 PM

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:49:59 GMT

Marriage takes work.
Life gets busy.
Communication gets complicated.
And sometimes couples find themselves feeling more like roommates than partners.

The good news? Disconnection doesn’t have to become the new normal.

We'd love to invite you to join us for our new marriage workshop, UNIFIED.

This 6-week, faith-based and interactive marriage workshop is designed to help couples reconnect, communicate with greater understanding, and strengthen the friendship at the heart of their relationship.

Led by New London Counseling Center therapists and grounded in the research-based Gottman Method, couples will learn practical tools they can use in everyday life to:

Communicate with greater understanding and respect
Navigate conflict without losing connection
Strengthen friendship, trust, and intimacy
Build skills to help your marriage weather life's challenges

Whether you're newly married or have spent decades together, UNIFIED offers a meaningful opportunity to slow down, invest in your relationship, and grow closer—together.*

WHEN:

This group will take place on Thursdays

October 22 & 29, November 5 & 19 and December 3 & 10

6:30-8pm

?WHERE:

Willowdale Chapel, Jennersville (2nd floor)

111 Vineyard Way, West Grove, PA

COST:

$200 per couple

(Reduced rates are available for those with financial need.)

?How to register: Go to https://www.newlondoncounselingcenter.com/marriage

(Deadline to register is October 8th!)?

*This workshop is for married couples of any age who want to strengthen their relationship and are willing to be intentional about doing the work. The class will incorporate Christian principles but is open to couples of all faith backgrounds.

PLEASE NOTE: This class is not designed for couples who are in severe relationship distress, have significant emotional or physical abuse, or serious addictions.

WCU 13th Women's Entrepreneurial Conference 10/23/2026 8:00 AM - 10/23/2026 2:00 PM

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:53:24 GMT

13th Annual WCU

Women's Entrepreneurship Conference

presents

"Lead Forward 2026":

Navigating Change, Unlocking Opportunity, Leading With Influence

Sykes Student Center at West Chester University

Co-Hosts

The Cottrell Entrepreneurship Center

Chamber Alliance of Chester County

Presenting Sponsor

Citadel Credit Union

Gold Sponsor

Enterprise Mobility

A women's business conference focused on how to face challenges, seize opportunities, find support, and achieve success.

Each year West Chester University is proud to celebrate women entrepreneurship. The WCU Cottrell Center hosts various activities and workshops to support entrepreneurs, including the annual Women's Conference - and - this year marks the 13th Anniversary of the WCU Women's Entrepreneurship Conference!

This signature event provides an opportunity for attendees to make new connections and explore endless possibilities that come with being an entrepreneur. This conference is open to all students, faculty, staff, and the general public.

The Chamber Alliance of Chester County represents the eight Chambers of Commerce based in Chester County. We are once again partnering with The Cottrell Entrepreneurship Center of West Chester University to bring the business community of Chester County the type of programming that speaks to you as an Entrepreneur and small business professional.

Featured Speakers

Keynote Speaker:

Fotini Iconomopoulos - Leadership & Communication Expert; Author of "Say Less, Unconventional Negotiation Techniques to Get What You Want"

Fireside Chat:

Joyel Crawford - Keynote Speaker, TEDx speaker, Leadership Expert & Author of Show Your Ask: Using Your Voice to Advocate for Yourself and Your Career

Breakout Sessions

Attendees have the opportunity to choose two out of three breakout sessions.

Breakout 1: Panel Discussion - Women of Influence: Leading with Purpose, Creating Lasting Impact

Hear from an inspiring panel of women leaders who are using their influence to create meaningful change in their organizations, industries, and communities. This conversation will explore what it means to lead with purpose, build an authentic leadership presence, and turn influence into lasting impact. Panelists will share personal experiences, lessons learned, and insights on navigating challenges while staying true to their values. Attendees will leave inspired to define their own leadership voice and identify ways they can make a greater impact.

With Panelist Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce Member Nancy Taltoan, Onix Group

Director of Hospitality Operations for Onix Hospitality, with more than 30 years of experience in hospitality. Having worked her way from banquet server and room attendant to executive leadership, she is passionate about developing dynamic leaders, building strong teams, and helping others grow their careers.

Breakout 2: Panel Discussion - Community is Capital: Your Network is Your Net Worth

Entrepreneurship is rarely a solo journey. In this engaging panel discussion, explore how relationships, connections, and community can become some of your most valuable business assets. Panelists will share strategies for building authentic professional relationships, cultivating a strong network, finding mentors and collaborators, and turning connections into opportunities for growth. Whether you're just beginning to build your network or looking to strengthen an established one, this session will highlight why who you know—and how you nurture those relationships—can be a powerful form of capital.

With Panelist Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce Chairperson of the Board Christine Gordon, CEPA, CPFA, CRPC Merril Lynch Wealth Management

Christine Gordon, CRPC™, CEPA®, CPFA®, Senior Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch has over 25 year’s experience in the wealth management industry. Christine assists clients thru a holistic approach-based formula for accumulating, managing and preserving wealth. The focus on offering a comprehensive plan to managing wealth begins with getting to know what matters most to you. Christine is honored to serve as the Chester County Chamber’s Chairperson and has been a proud member of the Chamber for over 15 years. Her conviction to service and community strives to connect and collaborate with clients and members to facilitate their goals.

Breakout 3: Workshop - Mental Agility: The Competitive Advantage for Entrepreneurs & Leaders

Building a business requires leading through uncertainty, setbacks, and constant change. Discover how mental agility, the ability to intentionally manage your thoughts, emotions, and energy, can help you build resilience, turn challenges into opportunities, and lead yourself and your business with confidence, clarity, and purpose. Session hosted by Theresa Giunta.

Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire