Meeting Agenda
Lancaster City Merchant Committee Meeting
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
The Ware Center│Binns Room
- Introductions/Announcements: Marshall Snively, President, Lancaster City Alliance
- Member Spotlight: The Snack Stand, presented by Marcie Natale
- Presentation: 2025 Visitors Guide – City of Lancaster Office of Promotion
- Special Presentation: Zenkaikon 2025 – the City of Lancaster’s largest convention is back! From March 20–23, the Zenkaikon Anime & Sci-Fi Convention will return, building on its record-breaking 2024 event that drew nearly 25K attendees to the Lancaster County Convention Center. For 2025, Zenkaikon is expanding its Exhibit Hall, inviting even more guests, and collaborating with additional Lancaster-based organizations. Don’t miss this opportunity to partner for success and welcome Zenkaikon attendees eager to explore local shops, restaurants, and the vibrant culture of Lancaster! Presented by Joe Howanski, Convention Chair, and Xavier Warchol, Business Director, Zenkaikon 2025.
- Presentation: Impact of Lancaster County Convention Center – an insightful presentation that reveals the findings of the Lancaster County Convention Center and Lancaster City Alliance Joint Business Survey, along with highlights from the HVS/LCCC Economic Impact Study. There will also be valuable future projection for the Lancaster County Convention Center Freedom Hall activity. Gain significant insights into the trends shaping our community and a forecast for what lies ahead for Lancaster’s small businesses in 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the data that’s driving our local economy forward. Presented by Kevin Molloy, Executive Director, Lancaster County Convention Center Authority
- Member Intra Marketing Committee Report
- Open Discussion
PLEASE NOTE: Our next Merchant Meeting will be Wednesday, February 19, 2025
We hope to see you all there.
As a nonprofit organization, the Lancaster City Alliance relies on the commitment of our generous corporate sponsors. Our 17 Visionary Sponsors demonstrate their commitment to the City’s collective good through their contribution to the Lancaster City Alliance. Thank you to AP Murray, Baker Tilly US LLP, Barley Snyder, Benchmark Construction, Discover Lancaster, Ecklin Development LLC, EHD, Irex Corporation, Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority, Orrstown Bank, PNC Financial Services, PPL Electric Utilities, S&T Charitable Foundation, The M&T Charitable Foundation, Warfel Construction, Willow Valley Communities, and Woodstream.
