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The Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau Foundation awarded over $300,000 in Tourism Grants in the 14th round of the Visitors Bureau Foundation Grant Program. Introduced in October 2000, the Tourism Grant Program awards funds to non-profit Chester County attractions and organizations for capital projects, events and marketing plans aimed at attracting visitors from outside the county. The Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau Foundation administers the program with a specially appointed committee which considers the applications, drawing primarily from county hotel tax proceeds. To date over four million dollars has been granted in support of Chester County Tourism.
Capital projects are vital to the infrastructure of tourism in Chester County. A total of four capital grants were awarded. Two such grants, recommended in this round, were to help preserve the Graystone Mansion in Coatesville and the Oakbourne Mansion in Westtown. Five event grants were awarded; events to be supported by the grant program include, An Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration in West Chester and a concert series in West Whiteland Township. Five marketing projects were also recommended supporting such projects as West Chester Cycling Classic’s Iron Hill Twilight Criterium and Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance.
For more information on the Visitors Bureau Foundation or a complete list of grant recipients, contact Nina Kelly, Director of Communications at 610-719-1730 or Nina@CCCVB.org. |
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Please join us for our Summer Membership Mixer on Wednesday, June 27 at the Concordville Inn, Routes 322 and 1 in Concordville. Enjoy an evening of fantastic hors d'oeuvres, including a crab cake station from 5:30 to 7:30PM. Several of our member restaurants and retailers will have displays highlighting their goods and services. The cost is $8.00 per person and includes 2 complimentary beverages. Please RSVP by Monday, June 25 to Jan Reeps, Director of Membership/Visitors Center Director at 610-719-1730 or Jan@cccvb.org. |
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The Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau and Greater Wilmington Convention and Visitors Bureau recently hosted the ABA Top 100 Events selection committee. This group, from the American Bus Association, chooses the 2008 Top 100 Events in North America from events submitted from state tourism offices and Visitor Bureaus throughout North America. 14 group tour operators from around the country met in Chester County to deliberate on the hundreds of applicants and were treated to a taste of the Brandywine Valley. Former Top 100 Event winners from the Brandywine Valley include Longwood Gardens and Winterthur Museum and Country Estate.
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| Pictured above: Pam Baffoni, Sales Manager, Chester County Visitors Bureau (Bottom row far left), Michelle Jennings, Longwood Gardens, Vice-Chair Chester County Visitors Bureau (Bottom row far right) and Sarah Willoughby, Greater Wilmington Convention and Visitors Bureau (Top row 4th from left) with the ABA Top 100 Events selection committee. |
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June 14 marked the 44th anniversary of the Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau. Created in 1963, the Visitors Bureau is the official tourist promotion agency for Chester County. Special thanks to the Board of Directors for their support and guidance and all our loyal members. |
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Gilmore’s Restaurant, located at 133 East Gay Street in historic downtown West Chester, is one of the region’s most treasured restaurants. Peter Gilmore opened this intimate BYOB serving exceptional French cuisine in August of 2001, after 22 noteworthy years as chef de cuisine at Philadelphia’s renowned Le Bec-Fin.
Set in a beautifully transformed 18th century townhouse, the restaurant offers a charmingly elegant dining experience highlighted by superb service and the unique culinary style for which Peter is famous – classic French fare enhanced with a contemporary American flair.
The emphasis in the dining room is on providing gourmet food in an atmosphere that is both elegant and comfortable. Ample parking is available on the street and in local parking garages.
Great specials and events are highlighted on the website. For example Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings receive a complimentary glass of champagne at the 8:30 seating. Also available every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday at both the 6pm and 8:30pm seating times enjoy a Le Bistro" Prix Fix” four course dinner for $35 a person, in addition to the regular menu. At Second Sunday Soiree's Chef Peter Gilmore will present a sumptuous five-course menu.Each month the menu will be a unique and different dining experience. Call 610-431-2100 or visit www.gilmoresrestaurant.com for more information or reservations. |
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The Visitors Bureau would like to thank the following members for their contributions to the CCCVB Foundation:
- Brandywine Picnic Park
- Century 21 Absolute Realty
- Cherry Crest Farm
- Halladay Florist
- Historic Waynesborough
- Homewood Suites Malvern
- Schuykill River Greenway
- Windsor at Windermere Place
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| New Members |
Chester County Airport Authority |
Service |
| Weber-Prianti Scenic Studio |
Service |
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| Renewing Members |
| Ace Conference Center |
Service |
| Calista Grand Salon |
Service |
| Century 21/ Absolute |
Service |
| Chase Center/Riverfront |
Attraction/Service |
| Cherished Pearl B&B |
Lodging |
| Cherry Crest Farm |
Attraction |
Comfort Inn/New Holland
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Lodging |
| Folly Hill Vineyard |
Attraction |
Halladay Florist |
Retail |
| Historic Waynesborough |
Attraction |
| Homewood Suites |
Lodging |
Main Line Chamber
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Non-profit |
| Nemours (closed for renovation) |
Attraction |
Neuchatel Chocolates |
Retail |
| Northbrook Canoe |
Attraction |
Pennsbury Land Trust |
Non-profit |
Schuylkill River Heritage Area |
Non-profit |
| Spectrum Printing |
Service |
| USTC |
Service |
| Total Members - 341 |
| Same month last year - 336 |
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| 5 Events in the next 30 days |
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June 20 - Simon Pearce on the Brandywine
Simon Pearce on the Brandywine- Wine Event - enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres paired with wines served on Simon Pearce stemware.7PM - reservations are required - 610-793-0947.
July 3 - Fireworks!
Longwood Gardens -
Explosive fireworks and colorful fountains light up the sky and dance to spectacular music at Longwood Gardens. Call 610-388-1000 ext. 100 to buy your tickets now.
United Sports Training Center
1st Annual Fireworks Display - 6:00PM - 10:00PM. Free music, entertainment and fireworks. 610-466-7100.
July 6,7 & 8 - Brandywine Valley Wine Trail Beat the shore crowds and spend a rousing Fourth of July Weekend with great BBQ & Wine outings at the six wineries of the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail. Each of our vineyards and wineries is planning special picnic foods and fun from pig pickins to Chili cookoffs to a “roadkill” roast.
July 7 - West Chester Cycling Classic -
West Chester will be humming with excitement as a hundred cyclists race 60 laps around a 1 mile circuit at the 3rd Annual Iron Hill Twilight Criterium. The action begins at the intersection of Gay and High Streets, the home of title sponsor Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant. Racing starts at 5:15PM.
July 13 & 14 - Blobfest at the
Colonial Theatre Celebration of the 1958
B-movie classic “The Blob”.
(610)917-1228.
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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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