Meeting Agenda
Lancaster City Merchant Meeting
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
The Ware Center for the Arts│Binns Room
- Introductions/Announcements: presented by Marshall Snively, President, Lancaster City Alliance.
- Member Spotlight: Shumaker PDT presented by Jason Konopinski, Marketing & Business Engagement Manager.
- Special Presentation: Meet the Mayor. This May, we’re bringing the Mayor’s Town Hall to the Merchant Meeting—designed with our small business community in mind. Hear firsthand from Mayor Jaime Arroyo about the initiatives and investments shaping Lancaster’s future, with a focus on supporting and growing small businesses across the City of Lancaster. From expanding tourism and placemaking efforts to making it easier for entrepreneurs to launch and grow, this session will connect you directly to the work being done to build an economy that works for everyone. Come ready to listen, learn, and engage.
- Presentation: Lancaster Central Market – Where History Meets Economic Impact. Join us for a focused discussion on the economic impact of Lancaster Central Market and its vital role in supporting the City’s small business community. Home to more than 70 locally owned stands, the Market drives foot traffic, fuels entrepreneurship, and anchors downtown vitality. We’ll welcome new Executive Director Melissa Ressler, who will share recent updates, introduce new standholders, and highlight how this historic destination continues to evolve as a cornerstone of Lancaster’s economy.
- Member Intra Marketing Committee Report
- Open Discussion
PLEASE NOTE: Our next Merchant Meeting will be on Wednesday, June 10 2026
We hope you can join us for our June Milestone Awards Meeting, to be held in Freedom Hall at the Lancaster City Convention Center, through the generosity of our presenting sponsors at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square, and the Lancaster County Convention Center Authority.
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.
