QVC, the first channel formatted around home shopping, was first created in 1986 in eastern Pennsylvania. It quickly gained national attention and popularity, so that now it is as well-known as any other cable station such as ESPN or HGTV. QVC’s headquarters are located in West Goshen Township, Pennsylvania, which serves as the central hub for the station and its workings.
West Goshen is a small township, with few claims to fame. It is a comfortable, affluent community with idyllic parks and a high median income. Appealing to a middle-class demographic, QVC was quickly embraced by residents in West Goshen and surrounding townships. Its products were emblematic of American success, enticing viewers with their quality and appeal.
QVC’s slogan is “Find what you love; love what you find.” This, of course, refers to the products sold on the channel, but in many ways, it is a reflection of West Goshen itself. Visitors are welcome at the QVC headquarters for tours, invited to love what they find in the story and formation of this unique television channel. Moreover, visitors to West Goshen Township itself certainly love what they find when they arrive.
This has been true for centuries—in the nineteenth century, nearby Philadelphians contributed to West Goshen’s population growth when they left the city to build country homes on wide open tracts of land. Year by year, West Goshen has increased in size and population, but has still maintained its original country charm.
Grade Potential tutors in West Goshen Township also find what they love and love what they find when they are able to work with clients who need their help. The potential of improvement is a promising one when struggling students seek out their services, similar to how QVC sought out success with a new idea for television, and similar to the citizens of Philadelphia who sought out a new place to live and love. Clients who work with tutors help them love what they find in academic success. It is not easy to develop a passion for challenging subjects—especially when they result in lowered grades and reduced academic performance. But, improving can help instill a love of a subject, and tutors recognize this.