Home We have several organizations that are visionary in their founding partner memberships: Today Media Visions Today Delaware Today Wyndham Hotels Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau Greater Wilmington Convention & Visitors Bureau Press Release Brandywine Valley Proud Chamber of Commerce (BVPCC & F) Gala Kickoff Membership Drive Wilmington, Delaware, July 23 , 2004 — On Thursday August 19th, 2004, 5-9PM at the Wyndham Hotel Wilmington, 700 French St. Wil., Del. 19801 - Brandywine Valley Proud Chamber of Commerce and Fund (BVPCC&F) and our very visionary Founding Members and Sponsors present the Debut of the Organization. Appetizers, music, and a cash bar. Wilmington, Delaware, July 23, 2004 — On Sunday September 12th, 5:30-9PM —Theatre N at the Nemours Building on Orange between 10th and 11th streets and Panel Discussion & Reception at Deep Blue Restaurant on 11th St.— BVPCC&F, The Equality Forum, Delaware Pride, The City of Wilmington, Theatre N, Wyndham Wilmington, Visions Today Magazine, and Rainbow Ridge Wines brings to you the Delaware Premier of "Gay Pioneers" the new movie that recently premiered at the Phila. Film Fest on July 25th. Gay Pioneers is the story of the first LGBT civil rights demonstrations from '65-69 before Stonewall. "Gay Pioneers" is directed by PBS award winning documentary filmmaker Glenn Holsten and produced by PBS affiliate WHYY and Equality Forum. Tickets are available at Theatre N's website or at the door for a donation of $5.00. Doors will open at 5PM, the film will start at 5:30 with popcorn and soda available. The movie will be followed by a panel discussion at approximately 6:30 featuring the Director, Glenn Holsten, the Producer, Malcolm Lazin, and our very own star, Barbara Gittings, who has been a longtime resident of Wilmington. A reception with light fare, wine and soda will follow. Who We Are Brandywine Valley Proud has been created to link and build economic opportunities among lesbian, gay owned businesses, professionals, and our allies. We are unique in that we will also bring LGBT travel and conferences into the region to build overall economic prosperity for the whole community. The desire is to improve and strengthen business opportunities and to promote member businesses throughout the community. We want the general population to understand the power of the LGBT and allied business community. As the State Treasurer of Delaware recently wrote, "We need to create an environment in the state and region that supports the lesbian and gay community or else we will lose out to other states and regions." To help our government achieve this end, Brandywine Valley Proud Chamber of Commerce will represent its membership in a high profile manner gaining press coverage and visiting legislators. In effect, all parties will understand that Delaware and the Brandywine Valley can attract and hold its part of the $54 billion plus travel industry represented by our community. Furthermore, it is estimated that: $513 billion in income and spending by the LGBT community, by 2007 it will grow to $708 billion. 75% will switch Brands if they feel the Brand truly supports the community 99% Brand Loyalty Approximately 160,000 members of our community live and work in the Brandywine Valley Links will be forged and public awareness raised with the aggressive schedule of events that follow. So please join us as members and help us all to succeed, united in our mission.