Meeting Agenda
Lancaster City Merchant Committee Meeting
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
The Ware Center│Binns Room
- Introductions/Announcements: Marshall Snively, President, Lancaster City Alliance
- Member Spotlight: AnnAnna Creative Cove, presented by Brianna Sienkiewicz
- Presentation: Welcoming Week September 13-22: Through Welcoming Week, communities bring together neighbors of all backgrounds to build strong connections and affirm the importance of welcoming and inclusive places in achieving collective prosperity. Presented by Carly Patterson, City of Lancaster Digital Media Specialist, and Zayra Falu, Language Services Coordinator, City of Lancaster
- Special Presentation: Discover Lancaster Economic Impact Report: According to Discover Lancaster’s 2023 tourism economic impact report, Lancaster County’s tourism industry experienced significant growth compared to 2022. Discover how this trend can benefit your small business and strategies to effectively engage with this expanding tourism market through 2025! Presented by Joel Cliff, Discover Lancaster Director of Communications & Advocacy
- Presentation: Lancaster Lafayette200 Bicentennial – July 27 – 29, 2025: This three-day historic celebration is expected to attract thousands nationwide to the City of Lancaster. The organizers will provide details on individual events and how they can impact the small business community. Presented by Kathleen Hood, Lancaster County, and Western Chester County Committee Coordinator
- Member Intra Marketing Committee Report
- Open Discussion
PLEASE NOTE: Our next Merchant Meeting will be Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Don’t miss this exciting presentation on the outstanding results of the Discover Lancaster Tourism Economic Forecast. Learn how your small business can benefit from this rising tide. We hope to see you all there.
As a non-profit 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, Barley Snyder, Benchmark Construction, City of Lancaster, Discover Lancaster, Ecklin Development, Irex Contracting Group, Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority, Orrstown Bank, PNC Financial Services, PPL Electric Utilities, The M&T Charitable Foundation, UGI Utilities, Inc., Warehouse District, Willow Valley Communities, and Woodstream.
