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The 32nd Annual Travel & Tourism Legislative Dinner
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Tuesday, March 13 marks the 32nd annual Travel & Tourism legislative dinner sponsored by the Pennsylvania Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus.The event, held at the Harrisburg Hilton, is designed to thank our legislators for their support of the tourism industry and to lobby for continued funding. The reception begins at 6:00 PM with dinner at 7:00 PM. Visitors Bureau staff Jesse Walters, President; Greg Edevane, Vice President, Sales and Marketing; Nina Kelly, Director of Communications and Pam Baffoni, Sales Manager will attend. CCCVB board vice-chair Michelle Jennings, CTIS, Longwood Gardens and board member Tom Basol, The Inn at Chester Springs will also be in attendance. Last year we hosted State Representatives Stephen Barrar, Art Hershey, Tom Killion and Carole Rubley, as well as State Senator Ted Erikson. Members of the Visitors Bureau are encouraged to attend; the cost is $50.00 and you may be invoiced. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Jesse Walters, President at Jesse@cccvb.org or 610-719-1730. |
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Barrels on the Brandywine was the topic of an interview conducted recently at the Chaddsford and Folly HIll Wineries. Helen Hwang, on assignment for the Philadelphia Inquirer, is highlighting the event for an article slated to run in early March. Helen met with both Lee Miller of the Chaddsford WInery and Glen Sowers of Folly Hill Vineyards. These wineries, along with Kreutz Creek, Paradocx, Twin Brook and Va La make up the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail. Barrels on the Brandywine is a month long event during weekends in March sponsored by the Wine Trail .The wineries will feature tastings of the brand new developing vintage in barrels, pruning demonstrations, seminars, classes and more. For more information about the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail visit
bvwinetrail.com.
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| Helen Hwang (above left), a free-lance writer for the Philadelphia Inquirer, interviews Lee Miller at the Chaddsford Winery. |
Welcome to new board member - Katie Decker - The Chester County Conference & Visitors Bureau is proud to announce the addition of Katie Decker to our board of directors. Katie comes to the board from DNB First, where she works in the business development office. She has been in the banking industry for over five years. Katie grew up and was educated in Bucks County. She studied Political Science and is active as a committee-woman in her community. She also volunteers her time as a Girl Scout leader for a troop in West Chester. Katie loves calling Chester County home. The entire Visitors Bureau staff and board welcome Katie and look forward to working with her. |
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Members achieve special tourism certification-
Doug Eppler, Winterthur Museum & Country Estate and Michelle Jennings, Longwood Gardens, Vice-Chair CCCVB board, were recognized during the recent American Bus Association Convention in Grapevine, Texas for their achievement as Certified Travel Industry Specialists (CTIS).
Travel Industry Specialist certification is an avenue for enhancing members’ professionalism and boosting confidence in their businesses by motorcoach travelers and the industry. American Bus Association's CTIS program offers continuing education through Indiana University/Purdue University Indianapolis to sharpen and enhance members' professional skills. It's the only university-administered certification program in the group travel industry. Congratulations to Doug and Michelle for this professional achievement. |
| Pictured above from left: Pam Baffoni, CCCVB; Doug Eppler, CTIS, Winterthur Museum & Country Estate; Peter Pantuso, President, American Bus Association; Michelle Jennings, CTIS, Longwood Gardens and CCCVB vice-chair; Jennifer Arrigo, Herr's Snack Factory, CCCVB board member and Sarah Willoughby,CTP, CTIS, Greater Wilmington CVB. |
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Chef Dan Butler, one of the region's most successful restaurateurs, has opened his third and largest restaurant, Brandywine Prime Seafood & Chops at the Chadds Ford Inn. The restaurant features a contemporary American menu, extensive wine list and stylish atmosphere inside the landmark 300 year old inn. "We offer a lively atmosphere that guests can enjoy any night of the week", says Butler, a Chadds Ford native who was named 2006 Restaurateur of the Year by the Delaware Restaurant Association. "With our affordable menu, Brandywine Prime will satisfy everyone's taste and budget."
Dining rooms feature beautiful exposed stone walls and original wooden floors and three private rooms are perfect for parties, business lunches and corporate events. A stunning wine list with vintages from around the world perfectly compliment the restaurant's cuisine. As a toast to the region's superior wine industry, Brandywine Prime will offer a nightly BYOB option. Lunch and dinner will be served seven days a week. For more information please call 610-388-8088 or visit Brandywineprime.com |
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| Chef Dan Butler. Brandywine Prime Seafood & Chops at the Chadds Ford Inn |
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The Visitors Bureau would like to thank the following members for their contributions to the CCCVB Foundation:
- 20/10 Design & Marketing
- Duling - Kurtz House
- First National Bank of Chester County
- Graystone Society
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| New Members |
Hilltop House |
Service |
| Inn at Wilmington |
Lodging |
| Morning Star Bed & Breakfast |
Lodging |
| Moshulu |
Restaurant |
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| Renewing Members |
| 20/10 Design & Marketing |
Service |
| Best Western Concordville |
Hotel |
| Duling-Kurtz House |
Restaurant/Lodging |
| Graystone Society |
Historical/Museum |
| Harry's Savoy Grill |
Restaurant |
| Historic Yellow Springs |
Historical/Attraction |
| Longwood Bed & Breakfast |
Lodging |
| Pages |
Retail |
| The Clarion Collection Inn at Mendenhall |
Hotel |
| Tree Top Suites |
Extended Stay |
| Twin Brook Winery |
Attraction |
| West Chester KOA |
Camping |
| Total Members - 345 |
| Same month last year - 341 |
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| 5 Events in the next 30 days |
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March 2 - Chester County Historical Society Antiques Show at QVC Studio Park. Chester County Historical 610- 692-4800.
March 9 - Historic Yellow Springs -
Join the fun at the annual Historic Yellow Springs "Membrewship" Party on Friday , March 9 from 6-10PM in the Lincoln Building. Nine microbreweries, live music, wine by Chaddsford Winery, and food by Drafting Room Tap Room & Grille. Free to members or $30 to become a member. 610-827-7414.
March 10-11, 17-18, 24-25 - Brandywine Valley Wine Trail - "Barrels on the Brandywine" Barrel tasting of developing wines from barrels. bottles and more.
March 17-May 20 - Brandywine River Museum -
Howard Pyle and the American Renaissance 610-388-2700
February 1–April 30 -One Ticket-Two du Pont Gardens—Longwood Gardens and Winterthur Museum & Country Estate
Garden lovers can savor two of the country’s most stunning and popular public gardens for one low price! The $20 ticket includes admission to the two gardens as well as guided tours of the Winterthur mansion. |
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For more information on Chester County, please visit our web site www.brandywinevalley.com
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Copyrights 2003-2006 Chester County Conference & Visitors Bureau, All rights reserved.
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