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Aug 8, 2023

Survey: Lancaster County consumers high on the economy

Lancaster County residents remain upbeat about the economy, nearly matching their consumer sentiment reading from May, which was the highest score in almost two years.

Dec 29, 2022

Preparing Your Business for an Uncertain 2023 Economic Outlook

As our economy continues to slowly emerge from a once-in-a-century pandemic, it's no wonder business owners feel uneasy about financial decisions that were once considered routine.   

Nov 15, 2022

Report: Lancaster County workforce not bouncing back to pre-pandemic levels

The Lancaster County economy is healthy overall, though there are signs of weakness as rising interest rates may dampen business activity, according to the latest report from the Center for Regional Analysis.

Nov 14, 2022

Women business owners invited to seek Bloom Grants

The Bloom Business Empowerment Center, through the York County Economic Alliance, is partnering with the Women’s Business Center Organization on the latest Bloom Grants.

Nov 1, 2022

Dauphin County to benefit from RACP grants

Three grants totaling $9.25 million from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) have been awarded to fund projects that will serve Dauphin County. 

Jun 16, 2022

York housing projects get more than $1 million in state money

State Rep. Carol Hill-Evans announced that $1.068 million from the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement fund has been awarded to five residential projects in York.

Jun 10, 2022

Pair of Lebanon County farms get state ag loans

Gov. Tom Wolf announced Friday the approval of $2 million in funding for five agricultural projects in four counties through the First Industries Fund.

May 31, 2022

EDC posts banner year in 2021, helping hundreds of businesses 

Jarred VanderPlate has been farming - in one way or another - since he was 10 years old. 

May 16, 2022

Deadline approaches to apply for Hurricane Ida disaster loans

The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding businesses in Pennsylvania that affected by the remnants of Hurricane Ida from Aug. 31 to Sept. 5 of last year to apply for working capital loans before the June 10 deadline.

Apr 21, 2022

York County businesses awarded Trail Towns grants 

The York County Economic Alliance announced Tuesday that 12 local businesses and nonprofits received 2022 York County Trail Towns Bloom grants.

Apr 7, 2022

South County’s new flagship brewery hosts grand opening

South County Brewing Co. held an open house and ribbon-cutting April 1 to celebrate the grand opening of its flagship brewery at 170 Crossway Drive in York Township.

Mar 29, 2022

Forward Together Lebanon unveils ‘roadmap for the future’ 

Formed in the crucible of the pandemic, the Forward Together Lebanon team helped deliver information and resources to businesses often hanging on for dear life.