A nationwide declaration of "Learn a Snowsport Month" has prompted the Pocono Mountains (800poconos.com) to afford all abilities the chance to enjoy the winter season. 

Boasting eight ski areas, employing more than 1,000 instructors and offering equally varied terrain, the four-county region is the ideal place to learn and progress with a snowsport. 

 
To encourage more visitors to hit the slopes, many of the eight mountains are offering deeply discounted deals on Learn to Ski or Ride packages this month:
 

Every Friday after 4pm, Alpine Mountain is offering $25 packages, including lift ticket, lesson, rental and food voucher.

Every Sunday, Blue Mountain Ski Area is offering their visitors half off their "Learn to Ski Program," which includes lift ticket, lesson and rental for $28.50.

Camelback Mountain Resort is offering an online package for skiers or snowboarders on Tuesdays and Thursdays that includes lift ticket, lesson and rental for $29.

Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau holds its next Quarterly Marketing Meeting on Thursday, January 27th at the French Manor Inn and Spa.  It will begin at 10:30 AM and, for those who are interested, there will be lunch served afterwards at noon. 

Lunch is $20 per person and cash/check payments will be collected upon arrival to the meeting. 

Discussion topics will include a recap of the current winter co-op campaign and a look ahead to the spring/summer season, including an unveiling of our plans for the spring/summer co-op campaign.  Those who attend the meeting will be the first to see what advertising opportunities are going to be available in this campaign.

Also, if you feel the need to unwind or would like to extend your visit, the French Manor Inn and Spa wishes to offer a 30% discount off any spa service on January 27th as well as a 50% discount on lodging for either January 26th or 27th.  To redeem these discounts, you must call 570-676-3244 and mention you are a PMVB member and will be attending the PMVB marketing meeting.  Advanced reservations of at least 48 hours is preferred for all spa services.

If you have not already sent your RSVP for the meeting, please do so by Friday, January 21st by emailing Jackie Achey at marketing@poconos.org or calling 570-421-5791.  

The Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce and Wachovia present  presented by Capital BlueCross on Tuesday, January 25, 2011.

 
This event willprovide valuable insight intoThe Lehigh Valley Economic Outlook Luncheon & Community Investment Awards the overall business climate, economic performance and attitudes toward future growth.

Wells Fargo Global Economist, Dr. Jay Bryson, will provide attendees with current and relevant economic data and share expert insights and a financial outlook for the national and regional economies for the coming year.
 
Kamran Afshar provides detailed, local information and insightful analysis to further guide strategic planning and key corporate decision-making.  The event marks the release of the Kamran Afshar - Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Survey and Purchasing Manager's Index.  

Event Details: Holiday Inn Conference Center, (Route 78 & 100). Doors Open at 10:00 AM. Ticket Price: $49 Members - $79 Non-Members

To register, please contact martaa@lehighvalleychamber.org.