2023 Annual Report by valleyforgetourism

Message from the President

Who We Are

Economic Impact

Hotel Performance

Marketing, Communications & Social Media

Meeting Sales, Sports Sales & International Sales

Visitor Services

Membership & Events

Members & Partners

MIKE BOWMAN

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

AS WE PLAN AHEAD FOR 2024 & REFLECT ON THE LAST FEW YEARS, WE KEEP REPEATING ONE WORD:

With everything going on in the world, some of us have found it. Many of us struggled, and lost concentration.

We know you had to be focused… on your businesses… on your families.

And, our commitment to you is that we have been, and will continue to be focused.

On supporting and promoting you, our members, to encourage your hospitality, and visitation.

On tourism and its continued positive impact on Montgomery County, PA.

On bringing large-scale events here from sports to arts and culture.

On being the absolute best destination marketing organization not just for Montco, but to standout in the region.

Why is focus so important?

This is what that concentrating meant for the tourism industry in Montco in 2022:

Visitor spending generated $1.6 billion in positive economic impact in 2022 – that’s a 14.4% increase and within 98.9% of 2019 levels… That’s, right, we’re 1.1% away from pre-pandemic numbers!

One of the leaders for growth in visitor spending was lodging.

Here are some other successes to spotlight:

Montco’s family of hotels is now up to 83 with another new property that opened 2023.

The VFTCB continued to target smaller corporate events to help build back weekday business.

Not only did the Valley Forge Sports team host the largest individual event to date this year, but they also announced an even bigger event coming in 2024 – YMCA Gymnastics Nationals!

Our third annual Crave Montco Month featured more than 200 sign-ups with our first dining passport with Bandwango and our marketing campaign generated more than half a million impressions.

Montgomery County, PA grew the third annual Arts Montco Week & second annual Jazz Fest to highlight Women in Jazz!

The 17th annual Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run raised a record $70,000 for the park to enhance the visitor experience.

Our marketing team completed several new campaigns, including “FREE-k Out” in Montgomery County, which generated more than 35 million impressions.

There were more than 1,100 stories (no. 1 in the region!) about Montgomery County reaching more than 2.4 billion people (no. 1 in the region!) – a $22 million value, both records for the organization.

The VFTCB’s social media following grew to more than 210,000 and generated 2.1 million video views, including our latest profile on Instagram’s brand-new Threads.

Now, we know all of that focus can cause Montco to not only be an anchor and a cornerstone, but also the center of attention.

There are a lot of eyes on Montco, and sometimes being the hub can cause distractions. But, we’re determined to use data to make decisions to fill our hotel rooms to keep tourism as a key driver for Montgomery County’s economy.

We’re focused on inspiring visitors to travel to, and fall in love with, Montco. On creating memorable experiences. On our roots, and our future.

So, we challenge you to join us in focusing on what matters. Focus on greatness. Focus on Montco.

Mike Bowman President & CEO Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board

WHO WE ARE

THE VALLEY FORGE TOURISM & CONVENTION BOARD (VFTCB) IS A PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT, MEMBERSHIP-BASED SALES & MARKETING ORGANIZATION THAT ACTIVELY PROMOTES THE VALLEY FORGE AREA AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA AS A CONVENTION SITE AND LEISURE VISITOR DESTINATION BY PROMOTING PATRONAGE OF ITS MEMBER HOTELS, RESTAURANTS, ATTRACTIONS, & SERVICES.

The VFTCB is on a mission to increase economic prosperity by promoting Montgomery County’s natural, cultural, and historic assets to raise visibility as a tourism destination for leisure and convention markets. These efforts are meant to drive revenue to our member and partner businesses. The sales & marketing teams work together to fill the more than 9,400 hotel rooms in the county by targeting meeting, sports, tourism, and leisure business, sending the sales team to conferences and conventions throughout the country & across the globe, and strategically marketing to target audiences through print, radio, TV, and social media campaigns.

The Board’s funding comes from a combination of a tax imposed on visitors occupying the county’s hotel rooms and membership dues. We look forward to continuing to work together and to welcoming many more new members and partners in the years to come.

OUR MISSION OUR VISION

INSPIRING THE WORLD TO FALL IN LOVE WITH MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA. A MUST-EXPERIENCE DESTINATION, ROOTED IN THE PAST & LEADING THE FUTURE.

CORE VALUES

MAKE IT BOLD

We think big. We dream and visualize what we can achieve on an audacious scale, without limits. We’re positive, creative, and see opportunity in the big picture.

MAKE IT INCLUSIVE

We treat all people with respect. We’re open-minded and listen to every perspective –even if we don’t agree – so that we may forge ahead together.

MAKE IT COLLABORATIVE

It takes a team working as one to win. We are one team with ambitious goals.

MAKE IT GREAT

We are committed to quality over quantity. Everything that leaves this office represents our team, our organization, and our county.

MAKE IT COUNT

Connecting with others emotionally is key to inspiring others to travel to Montgomery County. We go above and beyond, focus on the details, and provide first-class service to our hotel partners, our members, and our visitors for a memorable experience.

MAKE IT FUN

We believe in leading from passion, not position, to drive us. To motivate us. To make work a blast.

MAKE IT BETTER

We learn and grow. We believe it is important for staff to continuously educate themselves and develop, both inside these walls, and beyond them. We use mistakes as lessons, and we brainstorm ideas.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

THE KEY TO ANY CULTURE’S SUCCESS IS STRONG CORE VALUES, AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) ARE EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO THE VALLEY FORGE TOURISM & CONVENTION BOARD (VFTCB).

As we encourage visitors to #MakeItMontco here in Montgomery County, PA, we also strive to make sure our organization is being inclusive, which begins by treating all people with respect and professionalism.

To best represent Montco, we vow to continue to develop an atmosphere that supports and embraces diversity, encourages understanding and acceptance of differences, and creates an equitable space where everyone feels welcome, safe, comfortable, and celebrated for who they are.

The VFTCB is committed to utilizing local, regional, and national resources, talents, strengths, and opportunities to meet this goal. Our employees are expected to listen with dignity and open minds to every perspective – even if we don’t agree – so that we may forge ahead together.

2023 AWARDS

IT WAS AN OUTSTANDING YEAR FOR THE VALLEY FORGE TOURISM & CONVENTION BOARD, AS WE WERE RECOGNIZED WITH MAJOR AWARDS & ACCOLADES.

Philadelphia Business Journal 2023 Power 100, Mike Bowman

Stephanie Kilroy, Smart Women in Meetings

AVA Digital Platinum, Rev Run Video

2023 Communicator Award of Excellence, 2022 VFTCB Annual Report/Elysium Marketing Group

Communitas Community Service & Corporate Social Responsibility, Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run

Communitas Community Service & Corporate Social Responsibility, Valley Forge Freedom from Hunger Food Drive

dotCOMM Gold, VFTCB FREE-K Out Summer Commercial

dotCOMM Platinum, Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run Video

World Media Festivals Gold Tourism & Travel Media, Arts Montco Week & Jazz Fest

Hermes Gold Strategic Marketing, Valley Forge Freedom from Hunger Food Drive

Hermes Honorable Mention Strategic Marketing, Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run

Zedman Gold, Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run Video

2023 Sports ETA Rising Star, Valley Forge Sports Meetings Today 2023 Best Of Award Winner

US Youth Soccer Eastern President’s Cup and Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, 2023 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism

MarCom Awards Platinum: Summer Campaign Video

MarCom Awards Gold: Annual Report MarCom Awards Gold: Arts Week & Jazz Fest

BOB

CHRIS

ROSALYN

DEDREN

KARIMA

RICHARD

OUR STAFF

MIKE BOWMAN President & CEO

JAKE MARKEZIN Vice President of Operations

LISA KARL Vice President of Sales & Strategic Partnerships

JUSTINE GARBARINO

Associate Vice President of Marketing

RACHEL RILEY

Associate Vice President of Communications

SAMANTHA COLE Director of Public Relations

SCOTT HIGGINS Director of Sales

JON SCHEUREN Director of Sports

KIRSTEN TALLMAN Director of Visitor Services

MEGAN TOMLINSON Director of Events, Membership & Services

RACHEL DAILEY

Associate Director of Sports

AJA CRAMER

Membership Sales Manager

JOEL HOFFMAN

Creative Manager

STEPHANIE KILROY Sales Manager

COURTNEY LYNCH

Digital Marketing Manager

JOE BATES

Research Specialist

TYLER GEBHARD Tourism & Events Coordinator

EMILY KEEL Content Coordinator

TESSA ROBINSON

Communications Specialist

LINDA BRUMBAUGH

Executive Assistant

FACTS & FIGURES

ECONOMIC IMPACT NUMBERS

At $1.6 BILLION, visitor spending now trails pre-pandemic levels by just 1.1%.

The 1.6 billion in visitor spending is enough to buy more than 14 BILLION LEGO bricks at LEGOLAND in Montco!

That’s a 14.4% increase YOY.

The top category for growth in visitor spending was lodging. Spending on transportation exceeded pre-pandemic levels for the first time in 2022.

BILLION $2.3

Total Economic Impact of Tourism in Montgomery County

MILLION In Tax Revenue.

New Hotels in the Pipeline:

Candlewood Suites King of Prussia: 107 Rooms

Residence Inn Valley Forge/King of Prussia: 136 Rooms

Resident Inn Plymouth Meeting: 115 rooms

The Prussia - Best Western Premier: 68 rooms

New Hotel: Elkins Estate: 33 Rooms

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

MARKETING CAMPAIGNS

Here’s a look at the marketing campaigns we did to bring more visitors into Montgomery County and get them spending.

FREE-K OUT IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY

This fun, light-hearted campaign put families and the value proposition of Montgomery County at the forefront as it aimed to drive visitors to the county. “FREE-k Out” in Montgomery County was the message for marketing to leisure travelers. The campaign kicked off in April, just ahead of the busy summer travel season, in key drive markets. The media mix includes out-of-home advertising, digital display ads, social media ads, streaming, influencers, and more. The campaign was rooted in research that showed travelers were looking for budget-friendly options.

DATE NIGHT MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Aimed at driving visitation during a traditionally slow travel period in the region, the Date Night Montgomery County campaign targeted partners, individuals, and families with easy-to-plan romantic getaways and date ideas. The campaign ran for the entire month of February, targeting regional consumers through digital, social media, and audio advertising. Accompanying the media plan was an email marketing campaign, including a giveaway, plus new web content.

CRAVE MONTCO MONTH

For a third year, Crave Montco Month offered visitors and locals an exciting opportunity to experience the county’s diverse dining scene. During the month-long initiative, which supports local restaurants, breweries, wineries, and distilleries, we used advertising, web & social media content, and public relations opportunities to get more people to dine out. New this year, diners were encouraged to download the Crave Montco Month Passport for deals.

THE HOLIDAYS IN MONTCO

This campaign encourages visitors to make the most of the holiday season in Montgomery County, with a strong emphasis on shopping. Research shows that Montco is a major shopping destination for leisure travelers during the months of November and December. Marketing efforts targeted the drive market with a new commercial, advertising, and new social media content.

ROOM FOR MEETINGS, ROOM FOR MORE

This year, we expanded our marketing campaign for meetings as part of our ongoing effort to encourage planners to book their events in Montgomery County. With more than 40 placements and partnerships with leading industry publications, our ads highlighted all Montco has to offer. More than 7 million impressions were generated.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

SUMMER PRESS EVENT

In June, the communications team traveled to New York City to promote Montgomery County to journalists and influencers based there.

INFLUENCERS

@BoboandChiChi: 27K

@StollerintheCity: 188K

@KatieDreamCatcher: 116K

@Laura_Peruchi: 70.5K

@Mividaen.nyc: 95.6K

ATTENDEES

Brian Cicioni

Malerie Yolen-Cohen

Esther Lee

Julie Cohn

Johnny Motley

WEEKEND TRIP INFLUENCERS

Melissa Dominguez

@nycmamaplus2: IG 26K

11.2K video views

16 shares

7 stories

Upcoming: Sarah Funk

@sarahfunky: IG 98K

August 21st - 23rd

233K YouTube

CRAVE MONTCO MONTH INFLUENCERS

@JoshEatsPhilly

Partnership

20.3K video views

96 shares

@PhillyFoodies

125K Followers

1 post (353 likes) IG stories

@Love_PhillyFood

1 Post

6 IG Stories

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER INFLUENCERS

@BentleyFromtheBurbs: 45K

@HarryPupperOfficial: 49.6K

@OlivertheMiniBernedoodle: 24.3K

Data is through 8/1/23

Our website, valleyforge.org, had more than 1.5 million page views in 2022. This year, thanks to a more effective and innovative digital strategy, our website is on track to exceed that number. Here’s what we’ve achieved so far in 2023.

678,618 TOTAL VISITS

555,965 NEW USERS

1,279,398 PAGE VIEWS

145,398 EMAILS OPENED 101 CAMPAIGN EMAILS SENT

3,625 HOTEL REFERRALS FROM BOOKING ENGINES

SOCIAL MEDIA

Social media plays a vital role in boosting awareness of Montgomery County. This year, our team continued to build engagement and followers across a variety of platforms.

3.3 MILLION IMPRESSIONS

210,000+ FOLLOWERS

2.1 MILLION VIDEO VIEWS

Data is through 8/1/23

CULTURAL TOURISM

The VFTCB promotes Montgomery County as a premier arts and culture destination to increase awareness of and visitation to the area’s 200+ arts and culture venues.

ARTS WEEK

2023 marked the third year of Arts Montco Week to celebrate the county’s arts and culture venues. The event was held from September 20 to October 1. These venues normally contribute $100 million in positive economic impact yearly. To celebrate and raise awareness of Arts Montco week, the team launched a campaign targeting local and regional visitors that ran across digital, out-of-home, and other media.

JAZZ FEST

The 2nd Annual Montco Jazz Fest was held in September with the theme of “Women in Jazz.” The festival featured female artists performing at more than a dozen venues and more than 20 events.

ARTS WALLS

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL’S BAZZAR

For the third time, Cirque du Soleil chose to visit Montco, this time, with the North American premiere of BAZZAR. Held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center Fairgrounds in September and October, the show, which featured acrobats, dancers, and musicians, hosted thousands of people during its run.

Two new mural installations were painted at the Philadelphia Premium Outlets. The first mural focuses on Montgomery County’s iconic landmarks, including Valley Forge National Historical Park. The second mural focuses on the county’s many family-friendly attractions, including the Elmwood Park Zoo. Both were painted by Carrie Kingsbury, a Pottstown resident, and owner of Promiseland Murals. Two new walls were painted at the King of Prussia Mall by Jeantrix and Jess the Artist.

US OUT!

In 2023, we unveiled a new look for our publications.

These publications, which are available in print and digitally, are popular resources for planning a visit to Montgomery County.

In total, more than 200,000 copies are distributed yearly. This year, we also finished the fifth and final volume of Patriot Tales, our historyinspired comic book.

MONTCO

FREEDOM FROM HUNGER

The annual Freedom from Hunger food drive supports the community that we diligently promote by raising money for the MontCo Anti-Hunger Network (MAHN).

MAHN provides resources to almost 70 free meal providers that feed those who are food insecure in Montgomery County.

Our first-ever spring drive in March raised $2,600, the equivalent of 32,000 pounds of food. This drive helped MAHN’s network recover after exhausting its holiday donations and as they prepared for summer, when kids may not receive free and reduced meals in school.

A second drive was held in September, with the goal of raising $5,000 and 60,000 pounds of food, for a total of 90,000+ pounds for the year. During a special community event, our team, along with the help of Philadelphia Eagles’ cornerback Darius Slay, served food at Cecil and Grace Bean’s Soup Kitchen in Norristown.

Since the drive started in 2015,

125 TOTAL MEETINGS BOOKED (AS OF AUGUST)

21,000 TOTAL ROOM NIGHTS (AS OF AUGUST)

$20 MILLION ECONOMIC IMPACT (AS OF AUGUST)

MAJOR EVENTS BOOKED & FIRST-TIME EVENTS IN MONTCO

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL BAZZAR

THE CHALLENGER CENTER

ANNUAL CONFERENCE

THE PURSUIT OF HISTORY

INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERS

PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL GUARD

PREFERRED PARTNERSHIPS

TRADE SHOWS

18 TRADE SHOWS ATTENDED WITH SPONSORSHIPS AT:

Life Sciences Future

National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners

Religious Conference Management Assn (RCMA)

Smart Meetings New York

TOP BOOKING SEGMENTATIONS

CORPORATE

Of which 25% within Life Sciences Space

ASSOCIATION

EXPO / PUBLIC SHOWS

NEW THIS YEAR

To expand our communication with meeting planners, a quarterly meetings e-newsletter was introduced for the first time. The team organized the first-ever Meet Montco FAM Tour to showcase the county’s hotels and attractions.

A brand-new meeting video was created to show meeting planners how much fun attendees will have when meeting in Montco.

CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW VIDEO

DIVERSITY FOCUS

The Valley Forge Sports team increased its support this year for the diversity sports market, becoming the title sponsor for the Compete Sports Diversity Summer Summit in St. Petersburg, FL.

This organization is dedicated to expanding sports opportunities for the LGBTQIA+ community, our goal is to showcase how Montgomery County is a destination for all by showcasing its accessibility and diversity in athletics.

CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW VIDEO

SPORTS SALES

Valley Forge Sports recruits and supports sporting events that drive significant economic impact for Montgomery County.

In 2023, the sports team scored big, resulting in a recordbreaking year on all fronts.

TEAM TRAVEL

The Valley Forge Sports team traveled to a record 15 shows across the US and Canada this year, including Sports Express, Sports ETA Women’s Summit, Esports Travel Summit, and TEAMS.

MAJOR LEAGUE GROWTH

In 2023, sporting events in Montgomery County grew bigger and better.

Montgomery County hosted 9 USA-sanctioned events, twice as many as 2022.

NXT Lacrosse events in Montgomery County grew nearly 20%.

The largest all-girls flag football tournament in the US, We Run the World Flag Football, grew to over 100 teams, including teams from Canada and Mexico.

Mid-Atlantic Hockey, which holds 4 events per year, doubled in size.

The Pottstown Rumble, which is the largest grass-doubles volleyball tournament in the US and is held in Pottstown, had its largest year yet, with 4,500 participants from 35 states and 3 countries.

2023 EVENT SPOTLIGHT

US YOUTH SOCCER EASTERN

JUNE 16-20

The US Youth Soccer Eastern President’s Cup was the single largest sporting event to ever come to Montgomery County.

The tournament, held at the Proving Grounds in Conshohocken and Plymouth Whitemarsh High School, generated 5,000 room nights and $5 Million in economic impact. It also generated 13 press hits, garnering more than 5.6 million views. This event was booked in partnership with EPYSA.

Lancaster 93km

INTERNATIONAL

International travel to Montgomery County continues to rebound.

Through our partnership with Chester County, we encourage international visitors to visit the Countryside of Philadelphia. Our international tourism team actively promotes Montgomery County & the Brandywine Valley as the Countryside of Philadelphia to several countries throughout Europe.

We work closely with the Global Tourism Team at the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, along with in-market representation in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. This year, new collateral was created, and a video was translated into several languages, including German and Mandarin.

VISITOR SERVICES

2022 ECONOMIC IMPACT

In 2022, 1.6 million park visitors spent an estimated $23.4 million in local gateway regions while visiting Valley Forge National Historical Park.

These expenditures supported a total of 357 jobs, $14.3 million in labor income, $22.3 million in value added, and $38.5 million in economic output in local gateway economies surrounding Valley Forge National Historical Park.

VISITOR EXPERIENCE PASSES

One way we continue to elevate the visitor experience is through our visitor experience passes. These passes, which are free and instantly delivered to users, allow visitors to connect with attractions and businesses in the county in a fun way to win prizes. We are also able to learn more about our visitors – who they are, where they’re from, and what they’re enjoying while here.

THE MONTCO HISTORY PASS

Created to celebrate history in Montgomery County, the Montco History Pass takes users on a journey through 17 historical sites. These sites include historical homes, parks, and museums.

THE MONTCO MAKERS PASSPORT

The Montco Makers Passport is designed to drive more visitors to the county’s breweries, wineries, and distilleries. The best part? Users can check-in during their visit for a chance to win great prizes.

SHOW YOUR BADGE PASS

While visiting Montgomery County during a meeting, convention, sports tournament, or conference, attendees have access to our Show Your Badge Pass. This pass has discounts to local restaurants, attractions, and businesses.

CRAVE MONTCO MONTH PASS

The Crave Montco Month Pass was created to drive more people through the doors of Montco’s restaurants during July. Users could redeem for a “crave-able” item from each participating restaurant.

For the Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run, now in its 17th year, 2023 was record-breaking.

$70,000

RAISED FOR VFNHP

That’s the largest amount EVER raised from Rev Run!

$617,000 Since Rev Run started in 2006.

RAISED TOTAL

REGISTRATIONS

1,290 SPONSORS PARTICIPATED

What the money will be used for:

Projects funded by this year’s race proceeds include improvements to wayfinding signs and navigation throughout the park, which is needed before major activities take place around America250 in 2026.

Proceeds also benefit “Once Upon a Nation” storyteller programming and upkeep on Sullivan’s Bridge.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY VISITOR CENTER UPDATES

In anticipation of a surge in both national and international visitors for the United States’ 250th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of Valley Forge National Historical Park becoming a National Park in 2026, we’re upgrading the visitor experience at the Montgomery County Visitor Center. We will introduce new tools and technology to assist visitors in navigating our destination seamlessly.

From new maps to itinerary-building resources, exploring Montgomery County has never been easier.

MEMBERSHIP

Membership is an important part of the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board.

We partner with hundreds of local businesses, including restaurants, attractions, hotels, and retail stores.

These members are a key component of our success as an organization and the incredible experience visitors have in Montgomery County.

TOTAL MEMBERS: 516 NEW MEMBERS: 60+

NETWORKING EVENTS

Networking events are one of the many benefits that the VFTCB provides to members.

Members enjoyed several opportunities to mix and mingle with industry colleagues at our Montco Meetups. These events were held at some amazing restaurants and venues in the county, including Board Room Spirits in Lansdale, Harvest Seasonal Grille in Collegeville, and Cork and Candles in King of Prussia.

HQ ENGAGEMENT

Membership HQ is a hub for all members to engage with the VFTCB and with each other.

This year, members have logged in to the portal 1,252 TIMES. That’s up 16.7% over last year.

Another benefit of membership is our Co-Op Program.

Members are provided with meaningful discounts on advertising in VFTCB initiatives to increase tourism to and within Montgomery County.

66 Co-Op Partners Generating $180,000+ in Revenue

EVENTS & SERVICES

30+

EVENTS HELD IN 2023

30+ KIOSK & COMMUNITY SPONSORED EVENTS

GREATER PHILADELPHIA EXPO CENTER SOLAR POWER PRESS EVENT (JANUARY)

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES SUPER BOWL PEP RALLY (FEBRUARY)

CRAVE MONTH FAM TOUR (JUNE)

TRAVEL RALLY AND MONTCO GOLF CLASSIC (MAY)

ARTS MONTCO FAM TOUR (SEPTEMBER)

THE PAUL DECKER AND VALLEY FORGE TOURISM & CONVENTION BOARD HOSPITALITY SCHOLARSHIP

The VFTCB and its former longtime president, Paul Decker, are working together to sponsor a scholarship for students of Montgomery County Community College’s hospitality program.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE, PLEASE VISIT

MEMBERS & PARTNERS

ACCOMODATIONS

America’s Best Value Inn - Pottstown

Best Western (formerly Days Inn)Pottstown

Best Western - Fort Washington

Best Western Plus The Inn at King of Prussia

Chateau Valley Forge

Comfort Inn - Horsham/Philadelphia

Courtyard by Marriott - Valley Forge

Courtyard by Marriott - Philadelphia/ Lansdale

Courtyard by Marriott - Philadelphia/ Montgomeryville

Courtyard by Marriott - Philadelphia/Valley Forge/Collegeville

Courtyard by Marriott - Plymouth Meeting

Courtyard by Marriott - Willow Grove

Crowne Plaza - Valley Forge/Liberty Conference Center

Deck Motel

Courtyard by Marriott - Devon/Villanova

Double Eagle Bed and Breakfast

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton - Philadelphia West

Element Valley Forge

Extended Stay America - King of Prussia

Extended Stay America - Plymouth Meeting

Extended Stay Horsham - Dresher Road

Extended Stay Horsham - Welsh Road

Fairfield Inn & Suites by MarriottPottstown/Limerick

Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Valley Forge/ Great Valley

Fairfield Inn and Suites by MarriottPhiladelphia/Horsham

Fairfield Inn Philadelphia - Valley Forge

Fetters Mill Bed and Breakfast

George Washington Wood Bed & Breakfast

Hampton Inn & Suites - Valley Forge/Oaks

Hampton Inn & Suites by HiltonPhiladelphia/Montgomeryville

Hampton Inn - King of Prussia

Hampton Inn - Philadelphia/ Plymouth Meeting

Hampton Inn - Willow Grove

Hampton Inn - Limerick

Hatfield Motel

Hidden Acres Campground

Hilton Garden Inn - Valley Forge

Historic General Warren

Holiday Inn Express & SuitesFort Washington

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & SuitesKing of Prussia

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & SuitesLimerick/Pottstown

Holiday Inn Lansdale-Hatfield

Home2 Suites by Hilton - King of Prussia/

Valley Forge

Homewood Suites - Valley Forge

Homewood Suites by Hilton - Lansdale

Homewood Suites by Hilton - Horsham/ Willow Grove

Homewood Suites by Hilton - Philadelphia/ Plymouth Meeting

Homewood Suites Great Valley

Hotel Fiesole

Hotel West & Main, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hyatt House - King of Prussia

HYATT House - Philadelphia/ Plymouth Meeting

Hyatt Place - Philadelphia/King of Prussia

Inn at Pottstown

Joseph Ambler Inn

Mainstay Suites Hotel

Motel 6 - King of Prussia

Motel 6 - Pottstown

Normandy Farm Hotel and Conference Center

Marriott West - Philadelphia

Quality Inn - Montgomeryville

Red Carpet Inn

Residence Inn by Marriott - Bala Cynwyd

Residence Inn by Marriott - Philadelphia/ Conshohocken

Residence Inn by Marriott - Montgomeryville

ATTRACTIONS

Abington Art Center

Act II Playhouse, Ltd.

Adventure Aquarium

Amazing Escape Room

American Treasure Tour @ The Factory in Oaks

Ardmore Music Hall

Arnold’s @ The Factory in Oaks

Balloon Rides Daily by United States

Hot Air Balloon Team

Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College

Residence Inn by Marriott - Willow Grove

Residence Inn - Collegeville

Residence Inn - Great Valley Malvern

Rodeway Inn Conference Center

Royersford Hotel

Sheraton - Great Valley

Sheraton - Valley Forge

Sojourner Suites

Sonesta Simply Suites PhiladelphiaWillow Grove

SpringHill Suites - Willow Grove

SpringHill Suites - Philadelphia/ Plymouth Meeting

SpringHill Suites - Philadelphia/ Valley Forge/King of Prussia

Staybridge Suites - Philadelphia/ Valley Forge

Staybridge Suites - Montgomeryville

the Alloy - King of Prussia, a DoubleTree by Hilton

The Globe Inn

The Mainstay Inn

Three Daughters Inn

TownePlace Suites by MarriottPhiladelphia/Horsham

Tru by Hilton Audubon - Valley Forge

William Penn Inn

WoodSpring Suites - Plymouth Meeting

Blue Bell Country Club

Bluestone Country Club

Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles

Bryn Athyn Historic District

Bucks County River Country

Bucks County Wine Trail

Bury The Hatchet King of Prussia

Byers’ Choice Christmas Museum

Carlisle Sports Emporium

Carousel at Pottstown

Cedarbrook Country Club

Central Perkiomen Valley Park

Challenger Learning Center at Montco

Pottstown

Chanticleer

City Sightseeing Philadelphia

Colebrookdale Railroad Preservation Trust

Colonial Theatre

Competitive Edge Sports

Cork and Candles

County Studio Tour

Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty

Dave and Buster’s - Plymouth Meeting

Downingtown Country Club

Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site

Elmwood Park Zoo

Escape Game - King of Prussia

Escape Room Mystery

Escape Trappe

Escapopolis Escape Rooms

Evansburg State Park

Exhibit B Gallery

Expedition Escape - King of Prussia

Fort Washington State Park

Grand Theater

Green Lane Park

Green Valley Country Club

Heckler Plains Folklife Society / Lower Salford Historical Society

Herr’s Snack Factory Tour

Historic Trappe

Historic Yellow Springs

Historical Society of Montgomery County

Hope Lodge

Horsham Soccer

Independence Seaport Museum

Independence Visitor Center Corporation

Iron Gate Biergarten

James A. Michener Art Museum

John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove

Keswick Theatre

King Shooters Supply

Koziar’s Christmas Village

Laurel Hill West

LEGOLAND ® Discovery Center Philadelphia

Lock 60 at the Schuylkill Canal Park

Longwood Gardens

Lorimer Park

Lower Perkiomen Valley Park

Macoby Run Golf Course

Medal of Honor Grove

Mennonite Heritage Center

Methacton Audubon Recreation

Association

Methacton Community Theater

Montgomery County Community College

Movie Tavern-Collegeville

Museum of the American Revolution

Norristown Farm Park

Oaks Center Ice

Our Town Alley

Paoli Battlefield Preservation Fund

Penn Museum

Pennsylvania Horticultural Society

Pennypacker Mills

People’s Light

Perkiomen Trail

Peter Wentz Farmstead

Philadelphia Folksong Society

Playcrafters of Skippack

Pottsgrove Manor

Raven’s Claw Golf Club

Reach Climbing and Fitness

RiverCrest Golf Club & Preserve

Rivet Canteen & Assembly

Schuylkill River Greenways

Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center

Scott Arboretum

Secret Valley Excursions

Shoot Indoors KOP

Skippack Events

Skippack Historical Society

SoulJoel’s at SunnyBrook

Splitting Edge Axe Throwing

Spring Mountain Adventures, Inc.

St. Sophia Church, Saints Faith, Hope & Agape

Steel River Playhouse

Stone and Key Cellars

Take it Outdoors

Taylor Backes Glass

The Candy Lab

The Centre Theater

The Kennel Club of Philadelphia

The Mill at Anselma

The Stoogeum

The Vault

The Venue

Theatre Horizon

Topgolf

Trilogy Park BMX

Turtle Creek Golf Course

Upper Schuylkill Valley Park

Valley Beach Poolside Club

Valley Forge Casino Resort

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Washington Memorial Chapel

West Mont United Soccer Association

Wharton Esherick Studio

Woodmere Art Museum

Woodmont Estate, Father Divine’s Library & Museum

Xfinity Live!

XL Sports World

VENUES & MEETING FACILITIES

Barn on Bridge

Conference Center at Penn State

Great Valley

CYTO|PHL

Greater Philadelphia Expo Center

Montgomery County Intermediate Unit

Philander Chase Knox Estate

Phoenixville Foundry

Presidential Caterers

SunnyBrook Ballroom

The High Point

The Inn at Villanova University

The Proving Grounds

Ursinus College

Valley Forge Casino Resort

Villanova University Office of Conference Services

FOOD & BEVERAGE

1874 Social

2912 Eatery & Bar @ Steppy’s

Amada Radnor

Asher’s Chocolates

Autograph Brasserie

Bald Birds Brewing Company

bartaco

Be Well Bakery & Cafe

Beverly’s Pastry Shop

Black Powder Tavern

Blossom Cafe at Floral & Hardy

Blue Bell Inn

Boardroom Spirits

Boyd’s Cardinal Hollow Winery

Brandywine Hunt Club & Grille

Brothers Kershner Brewing Co.

Buena Onda - Radnor

Cantina Feliz

Cedar Hollow Inn Restaurant & Bar

Cheshire Brewing Co

Choolaah Indian BBQ

City Works Eatery & Pour House

Corropolese Bakery and Deli, Inc.

Creed’s Seafood & Steaks

Creekside Market and Tap

Cyrenity Sips Winery

Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse

Eddie V’s Prime Seafood

El Sarape

Farmer’s Daughter Restaurant

Five Saints Distilling

Flanigan’s Boathouse

Fogo de Chão

Forager

Garden Grille & Bar - Oaks

Grumpy’s Handcarved Sandwiches

Gypsy Saloon

Hammer & Fire

Harvest Seasonal Grill - Collegeville

Harvest Seasonal Grill - North Wales

Historic General Warren Restaurant

honeygrow

Hook & Ladder Sky Bar & Kitchen

Imprint Beer Co.

Iron Abbey Gastro Pub

Italian Market

Izu Sushi

J. Alexander’s Restaurant

JJ Ratigan Brewing Company

Joseph Ambler Inn Restaurant

Kilwins King Of Prussia Town Center

KOP Grill & Tavern

Kub Kao Thai

La Cabra Brewing

La Cabra Brewing Smokehouse

Legal Sea Foods

Legend’s Sports Bar and Grill

Lochel’s Bakery

Maggiano’s Little Italy

Mayne & Co

Mission BBQ

Morgan’s Brooklyn Barbecue

Morton’s The Steakhouse

Nabrasa Brazilian Steakhouse

Nam Phuong Bistro

Nothing Bundt Cakes - Ardmore

Nothing Bundt Cakes - Collegeville

Nothing Bundt Cakes - Wayne/King of Prussia

Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar

Pepperoncini Restaurant, Bar & Catering

Peppers by Amedeos

Pizzeria Vetri

Plaza Azteca King of Prussia

Pretty Tasty Cupcake LLC

Pure Roots Provisions

Redstone American Grill

Revolution Chop House

Rosalie

Round House Lansdale

Ryan Christopher’s BYOB

Savona Restaurant

Sessano at Raven’s Claw Golf Club

Shady Maple

Shake Shack

Sizzle

Sorrentino Pasta + Provisions

Southern Cross Kitchen

SouthSide Social Club

Spread Bagelry, Inc.

Stave and Stable

Stickman Brews

Sweet Aloha Bowls

Sweet Ashley’s Chocolate

Taku Japanese Steakhouse

The 1750 Grille

The Capital Grille

The Cooking Studio

The Melting Pot

The Porch

The Tricycle Cafe & Bike Shop

The Ways Restaurant and Brewery

Top Dog Cocktails

TreVi Pizza Pasta BYOB

Trinity Flavors LLC

Troubles End Brewing

True Blue Bakery

Twenty One Pips

Vitality Bowls

von C Brewing Company

Welcome To The Avenue

Well Crafted Beer Company Ambler

Well Crafted Beer Company Lansdale

White Dog Cafe-Wayne

White Horse Tavern and Wine Bar

Workhorse Brewing Company

Yard House Restaurant

Yard House Willow Grove

RETAIL

Accent on the Rocks

Ambler Main Street

Ardmore Initiative

Barn Fresh Vintage Market

Bauman’s Family PA Dutch Fruit Butters and Cider

Beyond the Jewel Box

Bookish

Chapel Cabin Shop

Cork and Candles

Discover Lansdale

Hazel Mac

King of Prussia Mall

King of Prussia Town Center

Lindt Chocolate Shop

SERVICES

4Front Film Co.

A to Z Party Rental

Advanced Staging Productions

AG Marketing Solutions

AgileCat LLC

Aloysius Butler & Clark

Ampel Wine

AVE Blue Bell Villas

AVE King Of Prussia

Ave Malvern

Barth Consulting Group

beMarketing

Bridgeport Borough

OVICH BOUTIQUE

Peddler’s Village

Philadelphia Premium Outlets

Philly Nuts

Plymouth Meeting Mall

Providence Town Center

Regina Marie Designs Fine Art & Crafts

Gallery

Royersford Farmers Market

The Encampment Store at Valley Forge

National Historical Park

The Swamp Door Antiques & Curiosities, LLC

Wegmans Food Market and CaféKing of Prussia

Willow Grove Park Mall

Britt Leigh Writes

Brooke Voris Weddings

Brulee Catering

Bryan Buttler Media Relations

Business Owners Advisor Network

Cashman & Associates

CBIZ Insurance Services, Inc.

CCI Communications Inc.

Century 21 - Norris Valley Forge

Cheltenham Township

Common Good Pizza & Tap

Community Music School

Conlin’s Print

CTM Media Group

Dameron Team Building and Entertainment

DJB Specialties, Inc. / GForce Promotions

Dylan Eddinger Photography LLC

Eastern Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce

Elysium Marketing Group

Embarq Creative

Eventive Productions, Inc.

Executive Promotions & Geiger

FreshFly

Garces Group

Garden Spot Village

General Exposition Services

Global Tour Connection

Greater Hatboro Chamber of Commerce

Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance

GSL & Associates of Merrill Lynch

GVF

Home at last dog rescue

Horsham Township

Howlite Picture Company

Illustrated Designs, Inc.

Indian Creek Foundation

Innovative Catering Concepts

J Scott Catering

Journey To Yourself

JR Resources

Karley’s Chair Covers & Specialty Linens

Kevin Smith Transportation Group

KeyBank

King Limousine & Transportation, Inc.

King of Prussia District

Kleins Bus Service

KOP Magic Lab

Korean American Association of Greater Philadelphia

Lazer Limousine

Life Sciences Pennsylvania

Logowear House

Lost Cow Steaks & Taps

LytStyx

MACnificent Pages

Main Line Chamber of Commerce

Main Line Today Magazine/Today Media

Manor College

MayoSeitz Media

Metropolis Passenger Logistics

Mid-Atlantic Events Magazine

Mirror Image - Media

Mondo Media Solutions

MONTCO Today

Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce

Montgomery County Commerce Department

Mt. Royal Printing Neff

Nester Insurance, Inc

Nick’s Catering and Events

Norristown Chamber of Commerce

Old City Santa

Olive & Shae Rooted Catering

Oliver Construction, Inc.

Park Square

Perkiomen Valley Chamber of Commerce

Philadelphia Gift Show

Philly Waffle Cabin

Phoenixville Regional Chamber of Commerce

Plymouth Little League

Pottstown Area Economic Development

PPL Promotions

Professional Plus Services, Inc.

Red Horse Motoring Club

Robert Ryan Catering & Design

Roberts Event Group

SEI

Spring-Ford Chamber of Commerce

Steel City Displays

Synergetic Sound & Lighting

TD Bank

The Center for Forensic Science Research & Education

The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

The StyerGroup

The Valley Forge Visitors Channel by VATv

Today is a Good Day

Travel Champs

TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce

Upper Perkiomen Valley Chamber of Commerce

Valley Forge Casino Resort Weddings

Valley Forge Park Alliance

Werner Coach

WeVenture

Wingding LLC

Witty Gritty

Workplace Central

Your Part-Time Controller, LLP

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