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The 13th annual Town Tours and Village Walks will begin on Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 6:00PM. The opening celebration and tour will start at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church at High and Union streets in West Chester. The program will take participants through the historic towns and villages of Chester County Thursday evenings from June 7 through August 23, with the exception of July 5. Stroll though and learn about such diverse areas as Historic Kennett Square, Marlborough Village, Historic Yellow Springs and Nantmeal Village, to name a few. All tours begin at 6:00PM and require a reservation. Reservation numbers and more information may be found on Brandywinevalley.com and linking to the Town Tours and Village Walks brochure or call the Chester County Visitors Center at 800-228-9933.
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Philadelphia and The Countryside has partnered with The Map Network to create an exciting regional map program. More than 450,000 printed map books featuring the five-county region will be distributed throughout the tri-state area. Distribution locations include:
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More than 15 Welcome Centers along the Pennsylvania Turnpike
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More than 40 rest stops and visitors centers in New Jersey
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More than 200 hotels and attractions in the Lancaster, Harrisburg, and Hershey region
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More than 20 visitor centers and attractions in Philadelphia’s five-county region
- The Independence Visitor Center and Pennsylvania Convention Center
Advertising packages, including an online component, are also available.
Contact Bethann Sands at Bethann@MapNetwork.com or 856-234-8342 if you are interested in learning more. Advertising space is very limited and the deadline is quickly approaching.
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Pre-Marketing Meeting
Please join us for our annual Pre-Marketing Meeting on Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at the Sheraton, Great Valley, 707 Lancaster Pike, Frazer, PA 19355. A continental breakfast will be served at 8:30AM. This meeting will be held to discuss the proposed 2007-2008 Marketing Plan. Our members views and opinions are very important to this process and we look forward to your valuable input. Please RSVP by May 25 to Jan Reeps, Director of Membership/Visitors Center Director at 610-719-1730 or Jan@cccvb.org.
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Chester County Showcase
The 6th Annual Chester County Showcase will take place on Wednesday, June 6 from 4:00PM - 7:30 PM at Longwood Gardens. This is a great opportunity to showcase your business to area meeting planners. For more information, or to sign up as an exhibitor, please contact Greg Edevane, Vice President, Sales and Marketing at 610-719-1730 or Greg@cccvb.org.
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Employment Opportunities:
Chaddsford Winery currently has an opening for a Corporate Sales and Event Manager, qualified candidates please send resumes to lee@chaddsford.com.
United Sports Training Center, a Philadelphia area multi-sports facility is seeking an energetic, experienced individual in sales and marketing. Position will be responsible for selling and managing corporate events, team-building events for both corporate and schools, group rentals and other special events. Please send resumes to kbasner@go2ustc.com. |
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The Kennett House Bed and Breakfast offers guests the casual elegance of a magnificent granite foursquare mansion in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, just three miles from Longwood Gardens, the world's premier horticultural display garden.
Built in 1910, this Brandywine Valley, Arts & Crafts style B&B is nestled in the historic borough of Kennett Square, and features beautiful chestnut and rosewood woodwork, antique furnishings, and oriental rugs. Stroll into town and discover Kennett Square's unique shops, art galleries and fine restaurants. The Kennett House is just a few minutes from Longwood Gardens, Winterthur Museum, Brandywine River Museum, Hagley Museum, and Nemours Mansion and Gardens.
Gilja Kusano, Innkeeper is new to the area and looks forward to meeting and working with all our members.
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The Visitors Bureau would like to thank the following members for their contributions to the CCCVB Foundation:
- Crowne Plaza Valley Forge
- Downingtown Parks Commission
- Greystone Hall
- Hilton Garden Inn Kennett Square
- Holiday Inn Express Malvern
- Oxford Area Community Enhancements
- Radisson Valley Forge
- Ride the Ducks
- Sheraton Park Ridge
- Springhill Suites
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| New Members |
| Colonial PA Plantation |
Attraction |
| Foxcreeks Farm Bed & Breakfast |
Lodging |
| Weber-Prianti Scenic Studio |
Service |
| Renewing Members |
| Berry Patch Campground |
Lodging |
| Calista Grand Salon & Spa |
Service |
| Century 21 Absolute Realty |
Service |
| Cherished Pearl Bed & Breakfast |
Lodging |
| Holiday Inn West Chester |
Lodging |
| Homewood Suites |
Lodging |
| Neuchatel Chocolates |
Retail |
| Northbrook Canoe Company |
Attraction |
| Pottstown Symphony |
Attraction |
| Shoppes at Brinton Lake |
Retail |
| State Street Grille |
Restaurant |
| Terrace Restaurant |
Restaurant |
| William Brinton 1704 House |
Attraction |
| Windsor & Windermere |
Lodging |
| Total Members - 344 |
| Same month last year - 336 |
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| 5 Events in the next 30 days |
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May 21- throughout 2007 - Hagley Museum and Library
"Hagley at 50: Exploding with History"
A retrospective exhibit offers a look at how Hagley evolved from an abandoned gunpowder mill and colonial revival estate to today's lively museum and research library. 302-658-2400
May 26,27 & 28- Brandywine River Museum - 36th Annual Antiques Show
Outstanding antiques from across the nation are featured at the Brandywine River Museum Antiques Show. This event, hosted by the Museum Volunteers, presents a variety of American and English furniture, glass, metalware, ceramics, folk art, quilts, Oriental and European porcelain, rugs and other fine collectibles. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $10 fee includes museum admission. 610-388-2700
May 27 - Longwood Gardens
Fireworks and Fountains -A Night at the Movies
Explosive fireworks and colorful fountains light up the sky and dance to spectacular music from the silver screen. 610-388-1000 ext. 100.
June 10 - Coatesville Area Arts Alliance
Grounds for Music, An outdoor music festival. 120 Reservoir Road , Wagontown
$20 per car Come enjoy gorgeous country views and some of the areas best musicians. Good food for sale or BYO picnic. Wine tasting courtesy of Twin Brook Winery. Rain or shine - bring your own chairs please- 610-384-2535.
June 14 - 16 - Chester County Historical Society Bloomin' History - Floral Interpretations of Historic Treasures showcases the floral designs of some of the region's leading Garden Club members displayed adjacent to the collection item which inspired their designs. Find treasures of your own as you roam the Artisan Marketplace, and be sure to attend a fabulous lecture by designer Kevin Hills. 610- 692-4800.
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For more information on Chester County, please visit our web site www.brandywinevalley.com
Click Here for Staff, Directors & Contact Information
Copyrights 2003-2006 Chester County Conference & Visitors Bureau, All rights reserved.
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