Meeting Agenda

Lancaster City Merchant Meeting

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

The Ware Center│The Atrium

  1. Introductions/Announcements: Marshall Snively, President, Lancaster City Alliance
  2. Member Spotlight: Gourmet Market- Neilly’s Pantry & Beyond presented by Julie Ndjee.
  3. Special Presentation – Partners in Support: A Collective Update on Our Unhoused Community. Downtown Lancaster thrives when every person feels seen, supported, and safe—and this conversation matters to the health and vitality of those who live and work in our city.

    This month’s presentation brings together trusted community partners who work alongside our unhoused neighbors every day, each addressing a different piece of a complex challenge. 

    Presenters include Patty Eastep, Anchor Lancaster; Kelly Haines, MSW, LSW Social Worker & Lieutenant Grager, Lancaster Bureau of Police; Regina Cooper, Lancaster City Alliance Outreach Specialist; Paige McFarling, Lancaster County Food Hub; Deb Jones, Lancaster County Homelessness Coalition; Shelby Nauman, Tenfold; Jack Crowley, Water Street Mission.

  4. Member Intra Marketing Committee Report
  5. Open Discussion

PLEASE NOTE: Our next Merchant Meeting will be on Wednesday, February 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.