Located in east-central Chester County with its highly trained and educated workforce, desirable quality of life, competitive tax structure and close proximity to Philadelphia, PA, East Whiteland Township has a diverse and dynamic economy, boasting over 900 payroll establishments. The township’s business base consists of software development and application firms, telecommunication firms, e-commerce companies, design and manufacturing businesses, and pharmaceutical research firms. The township hosts corporate and regional headquarters operations, trade and professional associations, retail firms, wholesale distributors, and business and financial services.

The BDTC, a non-profit organization created in 1983, provides a unique partnership between business, economic development organizations and post secondary educational institutions. Its primary purpose is to provide help for small and emerging growth businesses in accessing the training, consulting, personnel and other resources they need to survive and thrive.