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.   

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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. 

The Rotary Club of York and the York Rotary Charitable Endowment Fund have opened the 2022 round of their community grants, ranging from $2,500 to $15,000. 

York-based economic development agency Downtown Inc. will be offering $15,000 in grant funding to community-wide activities such as festivals and live arts. 

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has approved an economic development liquor license for Hamir’s Indian Fusion in downtown York. 

At a press conference Monday, the York County Economic Alliance announced the launch of the Bloom Business Empowerment Center, a hub of technical support, capital and resources designed to accelerate startup, growth and success for York County small businesses.