The Chester County Economic Development Council has announced the hire of Chelsea Bellay as Vice President, Business Expansion and Marketing, where she will serve as a member of the leadership team and will be responsible for advancing CCEDC’s strategic priorities through business retention and expansion, redevelopment, key partnerships, and marketing. She officially joined the CCEDC on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026.

Bellay recently led regional business development efforts for Bozzuto Construction, where she built relationships with developers and industry organizations to build a pipeline of work and guide construction into new markets. She also provided strategic leadership for the company’s marketing, communications, and brand strategy, where she focused on organizational priorities to support the company’s long-term growth. Prior to Bozzuto, Bellay worked in business development and land development project management at Nave Newell, a civil engineering, surveying, and land planning company based in Wayne, PA.

“Continued economic momentum depends on having the right people building relationships and opening doors for our business community,” said Mike Grigalonis, President and CEO, Chester County Economic Development Council. “Chelsea’s background gives her a rare, on-the-ground understanding of how projects actually move from concept to completion. She’ll be a key connector for companies across the region, whether they’re scaling up, relocating, or navigating a transition.”

“I’m delighted to join the CCEDC at such a pivotal moment for our region’s economic future,” said Bellay. “I take seriously the responsibility of advancing CCEDC’s mission, and I look forward to deepening our work with regional partners while also building new partnerships along the way.”

Bellay will lead CCEDC’s business retention and expansion projects as well as the organization’s real estate focused work. She will facilitate meetings and initiatives of the Redevelopment Committee and work directly with municipal leaders to provide CCEDC support. In parallel, Bellay will also head up CCEDC’s marketing team, overseeing efforts to strengthen the organization’s brand, promote its’ programs and initiatives and expand its reach across the region. Bellay holds a B.S. in Environmental Resource Management, Agricultural Science from Penn State University and an M.S. in Water Resource and Environmental Engineering from Villanova University.