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March 9, 2013
at the Valley Forge Casino Resort

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March 11, 2013
at the Radisson Hotel Valley Forge
 
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KOP-BID 
Board of Directors 
 
Chairman: Jeff DeVuono
Brandywine Realty Trust 

 

Vice Chairman: 
Andrew Tod
GF Management 

 

Treasurer: Robert Hart
Simon Property Group

 

Secretary: Skip Kunda
Kunda Beverage
 
Past Chairman: 
Richard Kubach  
BEST WESTERN PLUS-
The Inn at King of Prussia 

 


Clint Cochran
Kravco Company  

 

David Fahey
Binswanger

 

Bruce Hartlein 
Liberty Property Trust

 

Rob Henry
GVF
 
David Kraynik
Upper Merion Township

 

Dennis Maloomian
Realen Properties

 

Carol McCoy
GSI Commerce, Inc., an eBay Company

 

Brian McElwee

Valley Forge Investment Co. 

 

Suzanne Ryan 

PECO

 

Bill Walsh
Hersha Hospitality Trust

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Eric T. Goldstein 

Executive Director 

 
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FEBRUARY 2013                        

 

News & Events from the 
King of Prussia District
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New Office Is Open! 
King of Prussia District Located at 234 Mall Blvd., Suite 150

 

King of Prussia District's office is now located at The Atrium, 234 Mall Boulevard, Suite 150, King of Prussia, PA 19406.

New office entry.

 

With the growth and success of the organization's programming during the first two years, KOP-BID Board Members and staff felt it was time to declare a more permanent stake in the community that the organization serves. 

 

KOP-BID focused on utilizing King of Prussia-based businesses or businesses with a King of Prussia branch location to help build-out and furnish the new office space. Those companies include:

 

- Bed Bath & Beyond KOP: Decorative items

- Best Buy: Electronics                     

- California Closets: Closet fit-outs*     

- Conlin's Digital Print & Copy: Office stationary

- FastSigns KOP: Mural art display & window coverings

- FloorsUSA KOP: Carpeting & VCT flooring

- Kershner Office Furniture: Office furniture 

- Kravco Company: Office location

- Quench: Water cooler 

- Sears KOP: Appliances

- Sherwin-Williams KOP: Paint and paint supplies

- Staples KOP: Office supplies

- Steve's Sewing, Vacuum & Quilting: Vacuum 

- The Home Depot KOP: Building supplies 

- Top Granite 2, Inc.: Granite kitchen countertop* 

- Walmart KOP: Small appliances and dishes.

 

King of Prussia District would also like to thank RTA Cabinets* of Conshohocken for providing the kitchen cabinets. 

 

*products & labor were generously donated

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The Connector
Commuter Shuttle Coming...In 2013!

 

The Connector, a commuter shuttle connecting the King of Prussia business park with Regional Rail, will begin operations later this year. Stay up-to-date on the new service on facebook.com/KOPBID and twitter.com/KOPBID

 

 
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Mobile Website Launched For VisitKOP.com
Mobile App, VisitKOP, Available For FREE Download!   
VisitKOP.com mobile website.

 

On February 2, 2013, KOP-BID launched a mobile version of VisitKOP.com. The mobile website allows smartphone users to easily navigate the website from their smartphone device, through streamlined categories and content. Users looking to view the full version of the website from their smartphone can easily navigate to the full version of VisitKOP.com by selecting that link.

 

To provide even more KOP content to smartphone users, iPhone and Android customers can download VisitKOP, a FREE mobile app available for download now! The VisitKOP app helps King of Prussia visitors, residents and employees navigate the numerous shopping, dining and hospitality options, as well as, highlight the attractions and events happening within the District. Download the app HERE

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Get Training!  

5-Mile Revolutionary Run & 5KOP King Run This Spring

5-mile Revolutionary Run at Valley Forge National Historical Park. Image courtesy VFCVB.

 

Valley Forge Revolutionary Run 
Take part in the 8th Annual Rev Run Sunday, April 21, racing through the scenic Valley Forge National Historical Park. The challenging 5-mile USATF certified course winds through the beautiful Park. Walkers can take part in a 3-mile Walk and children ages 6-14 can race 1.776 kilometers at the Young Patriots Fun Run.
 
5KOP King Run 
5KOP King Run takes place May 18th.
Dress like royalty for the 2nd Annual 5KOP King Run, Saturday May 18th. Join the GVF TMA Foundation for this fun race through the typical busy streets of the King of Prussia business park. Prizes will be awarded for the best dressed racers! Early bird registration ends May 3rd. Register today! 
  • Date: Saturday, May 18th
  • Time: Race begins at 8:30 am
  • Cost: $20 by Friday, May 3rd; $25 after
  • Register and learn more at gvftmafoundation.org
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KOP Mall Just Got A Little More Fun, 
Thanks to CHOP 
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Opens Play Area   
PA State Representative Tim Briggs, CHOP Oncologist Julie Stern, KOP Mall Manager Robert Hart and kids eager to play cut the ribbon on the new play area.

 

On February 15th, the King of Prussia Mall opened the new 1,200 sq. ft. CHOP-sponsored play area. The new play area benefits local families, serving as a place for young children to play and exercise while at the Mall. 

 

The CHOP play area features bright, colorful, soft foam play elements, designed to encourage creative play and exercise. 

 

The free CHOP play area is located on the upper level of The Plaza near J.C.Penney and H&M.

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NEW ADDRESS 
234 MALL BOULEVARD, SUITE 150
KING OF PRUSSIA PA 19406

484.681.9452 INFO@KOPBID.COM