"King of Prussia District is proud to recognize these amazing people and companies for their investment, leadership and confidence in King of Prussia," said Eric Goldstein, King of Prussia District Executive Director.

2017 AWARD RECIPIENTS

• Leadership | Upper Merion Township Board of Supervisors for maintaining a business-friendly environment and not raising taxes for seven years
• Commercial Office | The Judge Group for their investment in 151 S. Warner Road with the establishment of their 90,000 SF headquarters that brought 250 employees to KOP
• Economic Development | Simon Property Group for the 155,000 SF expansion of King of Prussia Mall
• Transportation | PennDOT District 6-0 & Valley Forge National Historical Park for the completion of Sullivan's Bridge
• Residential | 251 DeKalb for their investment in and revitalization of the former Marquis Apartments complex
• Hospitality | Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board for their work in reducing hotel vacancy in KOP
• Retailers of the Year | Duluth Trading Co. and Urban Outfitters, Inc. for their unique retail models and investment in KOP
• Community Outreach | Brandywine Realty Trust and Budget Maintenance for their unwavering commitment and support of KOP-BID projects and events

KOP-BID's popular dineKOP restaurant week returned March 6-12, 2017 to its most successful year to date. With 23 participating restaurants and thousands of customers taking part in the discounted lunch and dinner menus, this year generated incredible media coverage and revenue for each restaurant.

Since the creation of dineKOP, KOP-BID has partnered with the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's (CHOP) King of Prussia Specialty Care & Surgery Center to offer diners the opportunity to dine out for a good cause. In the last two years, dineKOP has raised $23,500 for the KOP Center. We are still calculating this year's donation total and look forward to announcing it at the end of April.

In addition, with the generous support of several dineKOP restaurants, KOP-BID was able to treat CHOP Ambassador families to VIP dinners during restaurant week. These truly special meals allowed the families to enjoy time together without the worry of doctors visits or bills.

"We always say dineKOP is 'more than a restaurant week'. This year certainly proved that," said Eric Goldstein. "Not only does dineKOP shine a spotlight on KOP's ever-growing dining scene but it has a positive impact on the lives of so many children in our region. We're thankful to all of our restaurants and sponsors that help make this event possible."

dineKOP returns March 2018!  

Each year, the Philadelphia Business Journal (PBJ) honors the Best Real Estate Deals of the year, including anything from building sales and renovations to project completions. The awards jury reviewed projects from throughout the region. KOP-BID Executive Director Eric Goldstein was one of the jury members charged with judging the deals that were deemed to have the highest impact on the region. "The gamechangers", as the PBJ calls them, - were provided top honors.

PROJECT OF THE YEAR - BEST REAL ESTATE DEAL
The Village at Valley Forge/King of Prussia Town Center
"It's transformative," said Cathy Coate, senior VP at SSH Real Estate, who served on the selection panel. "It's a very, very big deal that is creating a whole community where there had been no center to King of Prussia."

Once completed, The Village at Valley Forge will have 2,500+ residential units of all kinds, 500,000 SF of retail space and 1 to 1.5M SF of office space, surrounding a walkable town center and outdoor pavilion.

BEST REAL ESTATE DEAL
King of Prussia Mall Expansion
In just two years, King of Prussia Mall completed its 155,000 SF expansion, connecting its former two buildings into one shopping mecca. Now the East Coast's largest shopping mall features 450+ luxury and first-to-market retailers, Savor food court and a concierge -- thus landing it a 'Best Real Estate Deal' of 2016.

That was the opening title of Philadelphia magazine's March issue, featuring a 10-page spread on the growth and energy in KOP.

Touting a quest to make the suburbs hip again, author Robert Huber uncovers what Upper Merion Township, KOP-BID and KOP property owners are doing to attract companies, employees and residents (including millennials!) back to KOP.

	OPENING IN 2017
AVE King of Prussia	Bassett Furniture  (Opening May 11)	Bluestone Lane Cafe
BVLGARI  (Opening May 1)	Canvas (55+)	Choolaah Indian BBQ*
Clarks (Opening May 1)	Duck Donuts	Ecco (Opening May 6)
Fendi* (Opening June 1)	Finish Line (Opening April 15)	Founding Farmers*
Hanover King of Prussia	Kono Pizza (Opening April 1)	Le Creuset* (Opening April 6)
Marc Cain (Opening April 30)	MidiCi The Neopolitan Pizza Co.	Muse Paint Bar*
Park Square	Saks OFF 5th   (Opening April 6)	SuitSupply (Opening May 4)
Tadashi Shoji  (Opening September 1)	Tiffin	The Shade Store
Town Center Nail Spa	True Food Kitchen (Opening June 1)	Tutti Spa & Nails  (Opening May 1)
UNTUCKit (Opening May 15)

In March, KOP welcomed  Davio's Galleria*, Hanover Valley Forge, Mistral*, Joie*, Brownstones at The Village at Valley Forge and Yard House*.