Schuylkill River Valley Has $590 Million Impact, Says Study

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May 25, 2016 Schuylkill River Valley Has $590 Million Impact, Says Study

Schuylkill River Valley Has $590 Million Impact, Says Study

PHOENIXVILLE: May 25th A recent Economic Impact Study by Tripp Umbach, a Pittsburgh-based research company, has shown that the Schuylkill River National Heritage Area generates a $589.9 million economic impact, as well as contributing to over six thousand jobs, and providing $37.7 million in tax revenue. The study, which utilized data from 2012, 2013, and 2014, and was performed on behalf of the Heritage Development Partnership, also spotlighted the Schuylkill River Trail as a key component of the NHA’s success ... View Article

May 20, 2016 Young Transportation Leaders Recognized for Regional Efforts

Young Transportation Leaders Recognized for Regional Efforts

King of Prussia, PA: May 1, 2016 GVF held its 26th Annual Meeting on Monday, May 16, 2016, which had close to 150 professionals in attendance.   The meeting’s first keynote speaker, Association for Commuter Transportation Executive Director David Straus, spoke on the current state of commuting across the country, and the trends of how people are currently commuting. “We are all commuters. That’s something that is very important for us to remember as we do the work that we’re ... View Article

May 19, 2016 2016 Blobfest Facade Contest

2016 Blobfest Facade Contest

PHOENIXVILLE: May 19, 2016 Look forward to streets of carnivorous gelatin and…vinyl? The Colonial Theater has announced that the theme for their 2016 Blobfest Façade Contest will be “The Vinyl Frontier,” in honor of those oh-so-practical sci-fi jumpsuits of Sixties cinema. Participating businesses who enter the contest by committing to having a window display by June 1st, and actually having the window in place by July 1st (First Friday), will have the opportunity of a free month of complimentary screen ... View Article

May 13, 2016 Activate Phoenixville Area Announces Community Service Expo at Dogwood Festival

Activate Phoenixville Area Announces Community Service Expo at Dogwood Festival

PHOENIXVILLE: May 13 On Tuesday, May 17th, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, Activate Phoenixville Area and the Phoenixville Jaycees will be holding a Community Service Expo in Reeves Park. Says Shannon Mannon, of Activate Phoenixville Area: “Authentic social connection has a profoundly positive impact on your health. This Expo is a chance for community members to find the best fit to connect, serve, and improve their health by volunteering.  Everyone is needed to be part of stitching together the social fabric ... View Article

May 12, 2016 SCORE and the Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) in the Mid-Atlantic Region Launch Executive Mentoring Program

SCORE and the Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) in the Mid-Atlantic Region Launch Executive Mentoring Program

WEST CHESTER, PA, MAY 5, 2016 – The Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) is a collection of like-minded entrepreneurs focused on business growth, personal development and community engagement. With 157 chapters located in 48 countries, their membership exceeds 11,000 members worldwide. Each chapter provides its members with local resources to learn and grow, including access to executive education events, networking opportunities and mentoring programs. EO members are founders or owners of businesses with a minimum of $1 million in annual sales. The ... View Article