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GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Federal Minimum Wage Increase
Time to redecorate the employee break room! The third and final phase of the federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour as of July 24, 2008. To comply with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) regulations governing the wage increase, all employers that hire workers subject to minimum wage provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act must display posters explaining the wage increase. The posters must be hung in a conspicuous place, and businesses should allow their employees to read the notice. Copies of the poster are available here.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
U.S. Travel Association's Meetings Mean Business
Meetings Mean Business is a campaign working to protect the millions of American jobs that depend on business travel and events. Meetings Mean Business supports a robust travel industry that employs millions of hardworking Americans in hotels, restaurants and conference centers across the country. To read the facts and/or to take action visit www.meetingsmeanbusiness.com.
TOURISM
Call to Action on State Budget For Tourism
GPHA Members Need to Contact State Legislators. Now is the time for the tourism industry to contact all 253 members of the General Assembly and urge them to RE-ESTABLISH TOURISM FUNDING AT THE ORIGINAL 2008-09 FY LEVELS IN THE 2009-10 FY. Last week, a Republican-crafted $27.3 billion alternative to Governor Ed Rendell's $29.0 billion budget proposal passed the Senate. The Governor's budget calls for a 40% reduction in funding for tourism marketing. The Senate version includes greater funding reductions to tourism programs. The Senate's vote is not the end, but... (more)
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The Philadelphia District of Towne Park is proud to announce our newest hotel partner, the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia
We began operations at 7am on Sunday, 11/1 and were able to add an additional 15 employees to our District talent pool of 250+ hard working, dedicated, and hospitality trained associates. With the addition of the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia, we now provide services to 13 Philadelphia area hotels, 3 hospitals, and the Ritz Carlton Residences. Towne Park as a company now operates in 42 cities around the country, providing hospitality and parking solutions to hotels, hospitals, residences, and casinos.
Much of our growth can be attributed to our relationships with our existing clients and for that I’m truly thankful to each of you for your continued partnership and trust. We’re proud to be working for the best hotels in Philadelphia and in each of our markets. Here’s to a strong finish to 2009 and a successful 2010! Never hesitate to let me know how I can be of service or assistance.
--JJ
JEFFREY G. JOHNSON
District Manager
Towne Park
21 S. 12th Street, 11th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215)496-9740 Office
(215)496-8373 Fax
jjohnson@townepark.com
THE VERY BEST PEOPLE...GUARANTEED!
AAA 2010 Five Diamond Lodging
Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia
The Rittenhouse Hotel and Condominium Residences
The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia
AAA 2010 Five Diamond Restaurants
Fountain Restaurant (in the Four Seasons Hotel)
AAA 2010 Four Diamond Lodging
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
Omni Hotel at Independence Park
Hyatt at The Bellevue
Sofitel Philadelphia
The Hilton Inn at Penn
The Westin Philadelphia
AAA 2008 Four Diamond Restaurants
Barclay Prime
10 Arts Bistro & Lounge by Eric Ripert
Lacroix At The Rittenhouse
Le Bec-Fin
Morimoto
Moshulu
Swann Lounge & Cafe
XIX (Nineteen) Restaurant
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