Patrick Hayakawa is a VP at the Chester County Economic Development Council, which operates a private-public partnership called the Ideas x Innovation Network that helps tech-driven ventures start, grow and thrive locally. For more than 60 years, the council has promoted smart growth in Chester County and the surrounding region by providing proven financing solutions, cultivating workforce talent, leveraging business partnerships, and fostering entrepreneurial collaboration. With the support of the private and public sectors, CCEDC initiates, implements and innovates programs that improve the business community and enhance the quality of life in Chester County.