Meeting Agenda
Lancaster City Merchant Meeting
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
The Ware Center for the Arts│Binns Room
- Introductions/Announcements: Dave Aichele, Executive Director, Downtown Investment Distirct (DID).
- Member Spotlight: The H&H Group presented by Mike Williams, President & CEO.
- Special Presentation – Fueling Your Future: Funding Pathways for Small Business Success
This special presentation explores funding opportunities for small businesses and why access to capital matters at every stage of growth. Learn how loans, credit-building tools, and supportive financial resources can help strengthen your business and position it for long-term success. Presented by Denzel Brown, Senior Loan Officer, ASSETS, and with Yessenia Maldonado, VP Community Lending, finanta Credit Union, and Deb Joyce, VP Community Lending, finanta Credit Union Lancaster-Lebanon. - Presentation: Exploring a Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban in Lancaster City – A conversation on a potential ban of single-use plastic bags in Lancaster City. The presentation will outline what may be considered under possible legislation, with a primary focus on gathering feedback from the merchant community and supporting those who would be directly impacted. A survey developed by the City of Lancaster will be released in partnership with the Lancaster City Alliance to ensure merchants have a clear opportunity to share their input. Presented by City Councilor John Hursh
- Member Intra Marketing Committee Report
- Open Discussion
PLEASE NOTE: Our next Merchant Meeting will be on Wednesday, March 18, 2026
As a non-profit organization, the Lancaster City Alliance relies on the support of our generous corporate sponsors by demonstrating their commitment to the City’s collective good through their investment in what we do.
Thank you to our Legacy Sponsors:
Executive Sponsor:
Our 15 Visionary Sponsors show their dedication to the City’s shared success by supporting the Lancaster City Alliance.
