CCKIZ The Chester County Keystone Innovation Zone or KIZ, is a powerful initiative that is aligning and rallying the area's best resources to support growing life-science, bio-technology and information technology companies.
This Pennsylvania program by KIZ requires no membership fee and
no application and most offerings are at no cost. Contact us.

CCEDC

Chester County Economic Development Council

We invite you to visit the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) site to find news and events that are important to the Chester County Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ). CCEDC and KIZ companies are eligible to attend the sessions at no cost. (See Event List)

Local Government

Innovation Zone touts new jobs in emerging companies

Maria Kleinz works to filter a dye at her job at MTTI. She was an intern with the company when she was a student at WCU and was offered a full time job after she graduated. Staff photo by Amy Dragoo WEST GOSHEN — Maria Kleinz, a recent West Chester University graduate with a chemistry degree, had a... Read more

Chester County Keystone Innovation Zone companies report more than 7 million revenue increase in last six months – 30 new jobs created and 116 jobs retained

Chester County Keystone Innovation Zone companies report more than $7 million revenue increase in last six months. ~ 30 new jobs created and 116 jobs retained EXTON _ Fifteen of the Chester County Keystone Innovation Zone companies collectively reported more than $7 million in increased revenue for the... Read more

A Message from Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell

Welcome to Chester County, located in the great Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Whether you are relocating your company, expanding and growing your existing business or have a dream of starting up a new one, Chester County is the place for you. The Chester County Economic Development Council can help you.... Read more

KIZ BOARD News

KIZ Board Member, ProTecs Moves to New Location

As of  June 27, 2011, KIZ Board Member, ProTecs has relocated to their new offices in Plymouth Meeting. Please note the change in address below. ProTecs Campus Drive Industrial Park 5110 Campus Drive, Suite 110 Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 877-941-1001 toll free 610-941-1001 phone 610-941-0110 fax  Read More →

CCKIZ Board Profiles

Chester County Keystone Innovation Zone Partner Profiles To learn more about the Chester County Keystone Innovation Zone (CCKIZ) program, to see if your company qualifies as a KIZ company or for an introduction to any of the CCKIZ, visit www.cckiz.org or contact Mary Fuchs, Project Director, Chester... Read more

Chester County Keystone Innovation Zone companies report more than 7 million revenue increase in last six months – 30 new jobs created and 116 jobs retained

Chester County Keystone Innovation Zone companies report more than $7 million revenue increase in last six months. ~ 30 new jobs created and 116 jobs retained EXTON _ Fifteen of the Chester County Keystone Innovation Zone companies collectively reported more than $7 million in increased revenue for the... Read more

PARTNERS News

Innovation Zone touts new jobs in emerging companies

Maria Kleinz works to filter a dye at her job at MTTI. She was an intern with the company when she was a student at WCU and was offered a full time job after she graduated. Staff photo by Amy Dragoo WEST GOSHEN — Maria Kleinz, a recent West Chester University graduate with a chemistry degree, had a... Read more

Chester County Keystone Innovation Zone companies report more than 7 million revenue increase in last six months – 30 new jobs created and 116 jobs retained

Chester County Keystone Innovation Zone companies report more than $7 million revenue increase in last six months. ~ 30 new jobs created and 116 jobs retained EXTON _ Fifteen of the Chester County Keystone Innovation Zone companies collectively reported more than $7 million in increased revenue for the... Read more

KIZ COMPANIES News

FDA Approves Fibrocell’s laViv

FDA Approves Fibrocell’s laViv Chester County KIZ Company, Fibrocell Science Inc. was featured in the Business section of the Daily Local News Thursday as they recieved Food and Drug Administration approval for their new wrinkle treatment technology called laViv. laViv’s revolutionary... Read more

Evolve IP Technology Assistance Grant

Evolve IP is offering eligible KIZ Companies a Technology Assistance Grant to help with the progress of business productivity.   For more information please refer to the attached flyer from Evolve IP.  Read More →

DINNIMAN ANNOUNCES TAX CREDITS FOR LOCAL LIFE SCIENCE FIRMS

WEST CHESTER (December 15) – State Senator Andy Dinniman said seven cutting-edge Chester County life science firms have been awarded a total of nearly $600,000 in tax credits from the state program that assists companies with great growth and job-creation potential. Pennsylvania’s Department of Community... Read more

Recent Updates

KIZ Board Member, ProTecs Moves to New Location

As of  June 27, 2011, KIZ Board Member, ProTecs has relocated to their new offices in Plymouth Meeting. Please note the change in address below. ProTecs Campus... Read more »

FDA Approves Fibrocell’s laViv

FDA Approves Fibrocell’s laViv Chester County KIZ Company, Fibrocell Science Inc. was featured in the Business section of the Daily Local News Thursday as... Read more »

CCKIZ Board Profiles

Chester County Keystone Innovation Zone Partner Profiles To learn more about the Chester County Keystone Innovation Zone (CCKIZ) program, to see if your company... Read more »


Hot Off The Press

KIZ Board Member, ProTecs Moves to New Location


As of  June 27, 2011, KIZ Board Member, ProTecs has relocated to their new offices in Plymouth Meeting. Please note the change in address below. ProTecs Campus Drive Industrial Park 5110 Campus Drive, Suite 110 Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 877-941-1001 toll free 610-941-1001 phone 610-941-0110 fax  Read More →