King of Prussia
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VFTCB Year in Review: Tourism’s Economic Impact Almost to Prepandemic Levels
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) shared an optimistic outlook for tourism in Montgomery County to 450 attendees at the organization’s first in-person annual luncheon in three years. The meeting, bearing a theme of “forge ahead” took place at the Sheraton Valley Forge in King of Prussia. High-Energy Setting The Sixers STIXERS Marching…
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VFTCB Luncheon Set to ‘Forge Ahead’ to First In-Person, Organization-Wide Gathering Since 2019
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) staff and President & CEO, Mike Bowman, will share its optimistic outlook for tourism in Montgomery County when its leadership and staff welcome 450 attendees to the organization’s first in-person annual luncheon event in three years. The event takes place tomorrow, Oct. 28, at the Sheraton Valley…
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Strategically Located Office Complex Near King of Prussia Sells to Private Real Estate Company
Newtown Square real estate investment manager Equus Capital Partners announced that an affiliate has completed the sale of 440–460 Swedesford Road, a Class-A office campus near King of Prussia. The property was sold to a private real estate company for an undisclosed amount and was 95 percent occupied at the time of the deed transferal.…
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Board Member of Valley Forge Tourism and King of Prussia District Appointed President of Wurzak Hotel Group
Wurzak Hotel Group (WHG) announced that Eric Davies has been promoted to president, effective immediately. Davies succeeds Jake Wurzak as president of Wurzak Hotel Group, the vertically integrated hospitality management company located in Phila. Jake Wurzak will now serve as co-CEO along with Chairman and CEO Howard Wurzak. Davies is a lifelong hotelier and has…
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Mixed-Use Development Proposed for Property in Heart of King of Prussia
A King of Prussia property could soon be seeing a mixed-use development. The space was acquired by developer and car dealership owner Vince Piazza in 2016 before he passed away. Now, an affiliate of his company, Piazza Management, is requesting that the space at 1100 First Avenue be turned into hundreds of new apartments and…
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Montco Startup Collects Large Chunk of Change in 3Q2022 Venture Capital Deal, But It’s a County Outlier
A Philadelphia Business Journal assessment of 3Q2022 venture capital funding results showed a general slowdown, reported by Ryan Mulligan. Despite the sluggishness, however, some local startups did very well, including one (and only one) Montgomery County enterprise in King of Prussia. As a whole, attracting investors to fund startups regionwide was a tough row to…
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King of Prussia Breast Cancer Survivor Uses Her Influencer Status to Urge Woman to Get Mammograms
Tomika Bryant was 40 years old when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Now, nine years later, she’s become an influencer who encourages women to mammograms, reports Stephanie Stahl for CBS 3. The mother of two was able to overcome the disease with surgery and radiation. Bryant stresses the importance of early detection, and…
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King of Prussia District Provides Unique Space to Experience a Meal and Help Others
The King of Prussia District’s Nov. 1–30 food drive, titled KOP Takes Out Hunger, includes the opportunity for diners to experience a wholly unique experience: an upscale meal set in a charmingly appointed, cozily heated igloo at the King of Prussia Town Center. The Igloo Garden on the Green opportunity has a shorter timeframe (Nov.…
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New Installation at King of Prussia Mall Celebrates Montgomery County’s Diverse Artists
The Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board (VFTCB) announces a new installation celebrating the diverse artists within Montgomery County at the region’s premiere shopping destination, King of Prussia Mall. The large-scale display — located in The Connector corridor across from Macy’s — highlights Hispanic, Brazilian, Puerto Rican, Latina, and Venezuelan makers in the Valley Forge…
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So-Cal Burger Brand, Finding King of Prussia to Hold the Secret Sauce of Success, Seeks to Expand
Southern California’s popular suburban “charburger” brand, Habit Burger, is about to seep into Philadelphia region like a slice of cheese melting across a freshly grilled patty. Currently, its King of Prussia Town Center counter-service site is the establishment’s only presence in Pa. But it’s seeking to order-up more, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business…
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If Montgomery County Halloween Events Were Pieces of Candy, Area Trick-or-Treat Bags Would Overflow
Haunted by the thoughts of missing out on Montgomery County’s bumper crop of Halloween celebrations? Fear not. The Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board has assembled a Halloween event calendar with October events that are both monstrous and mild. Daily Fun Brick-or-Treat This Halloween, LEGO Monsters have taken over LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia and they’re…
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Area Synagogues That Went Outdoors during the Pandemic Are Opting to Stay There
Montgomery County synagogue congregations that took services outdoors during the pandemic are now experiencing a new sense of spirituality and connectedness out there. Even as the health crisis ebbs, many are still worshiping apart from their buildings. Jarrad Saffren reported the trend in the Philadelphia Jewish Exponent. Among those opting for the open air is…
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Oct. 20 Working Moms Network Panel Discussion to Take Place in King of Prussia
To celebrate October’s National Women’s Small Business Month, the Working Moms Network (WoMo) is hosting a panel of Philadelphia businesswomen and mothers — Kim Collier, Kim Wright, Fiona Jamison, and Melani Kodikian — to discuss how women are succeeding in business and balancing their personal lives. The event will take place on Thursday, October 20…
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Private Stock Sale Gives KoP Home Therapy Provider the Financial Flexibility to Expand Its Reach
InHome Therapy — King of Prussia provider of home-based physical, occupational, and speech therapy — is stretching its brand muscle thanks to proceeds from a stock sale. John George flexed his journalistic muscles in publishing the story in the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company has something of a unique approach to therapy: Its professionals make…
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Like a Black Friday Consumer at the Mall, SEPTA to Go on King of Prussia Real Estate Shopping Binge
Black Friday is still weeks away; however, SEPTA is about to go on a King of Prussia shopping spree of its own, as Thomas Fitzgerald reported for The Philadelphia Inquirer. With $200 million in its wallet, it will soon seek to acquire 70 land parcels and easements needed for the KOP Rail project. “Unfortunately, there…
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King of Prussia Topgolf Construction Drives Forward, Teeing Up for Next Summer’s Opening
Topgolf’s King of Prussia location, covered by Ryan Mulligan in the Philadelphia Business Journal, is rolling forward. The construction of this 48.5-acre development located at 588 N. Gulph Road (the site of the former American Baptist Churches USA headquarters) began in June. The new sports location is expected to open in summer 2023. “Our focus…
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Montco Designer’s Fans Include Dr. Jill Biden, But Admirer Louis Vuitton May Have Liked Her Couture a Bit Too Much
Paula Hian of the Main Line is a successful designer in her own right. She sells her clothing online and has a brick-and-mortar boutique at the King of Prussia Mall. Hian’s clothes have been featured in Vogue Italia and even popular television shows like Gossip Girl, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Notable figures such…
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Montco Anti-Hunger Network on VFTCB Food Drive: ‘It Has Given Hunger in Montgomery County a Voice’
For the eight years of the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board (VFTCB) effort to address food insecurity in the county, the Montco Anti-Hunger Network (MAHN) has been an integral partner. Amanda Musselman, MAHN Executive Director, commented on the ongoing relationship, its impact, and its importance. “This drive has given MAHN the nimbleness to directly…
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