Valley Forge
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History comes alive July 4 at Valley Forge National Historical Park
By Joe Barron When it comes to celebrating the Fourth of July, nowhere surpasses the Philadelphia area for relevance, authenticity and atmosphere. It was here that the Second Continental Congress voted for independence from Britain, and here that the Declaration of Independence was written, approved and signed. This year, the celebration sweeps into Montgomery County…
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Nearly a thousand attend Biopharma conference
The US-China Biopharma Congress 2018 & SAPA-GP 16th Annual Conference was held at the Sheraton Valley Forge in Montgomery County June 8. A global conference, this is the flagship event for the Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association – Greater Philadelphia, a professional organization founded in 2002. This year’s theme was “Reshaping Collaborate Ecosystem to Drive R&D…
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‘I Bleed for Preston and Steve’ at Valley Forge Casino Resort Event Center
The American Red Cross and 93.3 WMMR are teaming up for the 13th annual “I Bleed for Preston & Steve” blood drive on Saturday, June 16 at the Valley Forge Casino Resort Event Center, 1160 First Ave. in King of Prussia, according to a press release submitted by the Red Cross. Appointments are required and…
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Tourism to Valley Forge creates $39.9 million in economic benefits
A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 2.1 million visitors to Valley Forge National Historical Park in 2017 spent $26.8 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 426 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $39.9 million, according to a press release from…
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VFTCB’s Ed Harris ‘making news’ on Comcast
Exciting Summer Ahead for Visitors Coming to Montgomery County, PA In a recent Comcast Newsmakers segment, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s Chief Marketing Officer, Edward Harris, highlighted new initiatives and partnerships designed to attract visitors to Montgomery County this summer. The new Montco Summer Hotel package offers guests a wide…
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Philadelphia Eagles, Valley Forge Tourism board team up for Eagles Autism Challenge
The Philadelphia Eagles have launched the Eagles Autism Challenge, a cycling and 5K event that includes the participation of coaches, players, alumni, executives, cheerleaders and SWOOP. This annual family-fun day is dedicated to raising money for Autism Spectrum Disorder research and support. The Eagles Autism Challenge will feature cycling routes of 15, 30 and 50…
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VFTCB gearing up for 13th annual Rev Run
Last July, under the National Memorial Arch at Valley Forge National Historical Park, the folks at Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board (VFTCB) presented a record-breaking donation of $54,000 raised from April’s Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run to the national park. With the 13th Annual Rev Run on April 22 drawing ever closer, the county’s…
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Visitor Center at Valley Forge National Park to Get a Major Makeover
Something “revolutionary” is happening at the Valley Forge National Historical Park, giving visitors a more immersive experience. The visitor center at the park, which is one of the top tourist attractions in Greater Philadelphia, will get updates north of $14 million — the building’s first comprehensive overhaul of since 1976, when the park became a…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board honored with pair of awards
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board won the PR News Nonprofit Branding/Re-Branding award at the CSR & Nonprofit Awards Luncheon at the historic National Press Club in Washington, D.C. this week. The VFTCB was also recognized for its work on the Freedom from Hunger Food Drive with an Honorable Mention in the CSR Social…
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Montco Commissioner Ken Lawrence gives his reasons to run at Valley Forge
If you ever want run five miles, you know that location is everything! For me, it can take a while to run my five miles so I want to run some place special. My favorite place for a five mile run is Valley Forge National Historic Park (VFNHP). Let me give you 5 reasons why…
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Meet Steve Sims, superintendent Valley Forge National Historical Park
As Superintendent of Valley Forge National Historical Park, Steve Sims was already passionate about protecting the park’s history. Now, he has just one more reason to be invested in the cause: Sims recently became an official member of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) after discovering that one of his ancestors was part of…
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QVC’s CFO coming to UGI
The chief financial officer for QVC, based out of West Chester, is headed up Route 202 to Montco to take the same position for UGI. Former Procter & Gamble executive Ted Jastrzebski has been hired as chief financial officer of UGI Corp., a propane distributor that also operates natural gas and electric utilities, writes Barrett J. Brunsman for…
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QVC’s CFO coming to UGI
The chief financial officer for QVC, based out of West Chester, is headed up Route 202 to Montco to take the same position for UGI. Former Procter & Gamble executive Ted Jastrzebski has been hired as chief financial officer of UGI Corp., a propane distributor that also operates natural gas and electric utilities, writes Barrett J. Brunsman for…
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Boyd Gaming to acquire Valley Forge Casino Resort
The Valley Forge Casino Resort will be acquired by a gaming behemoth eager to expand into Pennsylvania, the second-largest gaming state in the country. Las Vegas-based Boyd Gaming announced Wednesday afternoon that it has an agreement to purchase the King of Prussia property from Valley Forge Convention Center Partners, L.P. for $280.5 million, writes phillyvoice.com.…
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‘Thrill of the Chill’ heating up for Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board
The Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board has already begun seeing some good results from its winter hotel marketing campaign — the “Thrill of the Chill.” The tourism agency changed things up a bit this year, according to Edward Harris, chief marketing officer for the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board, and started the campaign…
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VFTCB’s Taylor Tropea, Ed Harris honored at PR News People Awards
Two Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) staff members were honored at this year’s PR People Awards Luncheon at the historic National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Tuesday. Recognized as a leader of the future, Taylor Tropea, VFTCB Social Media and Brand Development Manager, has been named one of PR News’ Rising Stars 30…
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Gambling proceeds from Valley Forge Casino Resort to benefit Montco parks, non-profits
Rep. Marcy Toepel recently announced, along with several of her colleagues from Montgomery County, that $1.7 million of Valley Forge Casino money will benefit Montgomery County parks and nonprofits beginning Jan. 1, 2018. Toepel has been advocating for this important change for years, according to a press release from her office. “This has been a…
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Valley Forge Casino Resort doubles down with $6M renovations
While you never know which card is coming up next when you’re sitting at the black jack table, it’s a sure bet your new room at Valley Forge Casino Resort will make you feel like a winner. Valley Forge Casino Resort just completed $6 million in renovations to 154 rooms in the Casino Tower. The…
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