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Chris Barrett

Chris Barrett is the President/CEO at the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau. Chris applies his strong background in marketing, advertising and the tourism industry to his work at the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau. High on his list of objectives to conquer in his position include giving back to the community, giving back to the bureau’s members and overall improving the quality of life in the Poconos for both residents and visitors.

Contact information: 
[email protected] / 570.534.4246

Happening Tomorrow: Rally to Restore Passenger Rail Service

* Media Alert * Happening Tomorrow: Rally to Restore Passenger Rail Service WHAT :Join hundreds of attendees at the Scranton-Poconos-NYC Passenger Rail Rally, a public information session organized by the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) and key partners to build momentum for the efforts to restore passenger rail service between Scranton, the Poconos, and New York City. National, state, and local experts will be in attendance to discuss next steps, answer questions, and gather feedback…

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Pocono NASCAR Weekend Awarded Event of the Year

PRLA Awards Pocono Raceway Coveted Designation at Yearly Event Pocono Raceway has been awarded “Event of the Year” by the Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association (PRLA) at its annual Conference and Awards Gala which took place at the Omni Bedford Springs October 23-25, 2023…

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Pocono 3C Resumes After COVID-19 Shutdown

After pausing for ten months due to COVID-19, a meaningful program is back up and running with safety precautions in place. Pocono Community Caring Company, commonly called Pocono 3C, employs the homeless and individuals at-risk of becoming homeless to clean litter from side and main roads throughout Monroe County…

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