Special Presentation
June 2025 Milestone Awards
Member Milestone Awards: Celebrating Resilience and Legacy
At our June Merchant Meeting, we honored 50 local businesses—marking milestones from one to 120 years—as shining examples of dedication and community spirit in Lancaster.
We were delighted to have Mayor Danene Sorace join us in presenting these awards. Congratulations to all 2025 Milestone Award recipients—your resilience and commitment continue to shape and strengthen our city’s vibrant business landscape.
120 Years: Water Street Mission
Pictured left to right are Marshall Snively, President, Lancaster City Alliance: Danene Sorace, Mayor, City of Lancaster; Lauren Radcliff, Business Ambassador, Water Street Mission; Jack Crowley, President, Water Street Ministries; and Sandy Gambone, Senior Business Ambassador, Water Street Mission. Dave Aichele, Executive Director of the Downtown Investment District.
110 Years: Lancaster Early Education Center
Pictured left to right are Marshall Snively, President, Lancaster City Alliance; Danene Sorace, Mayor, City of Lancaster; Alissa Larkin, Board Vice President; Dave Aichele, Executive Director of the Downtown Investment District.
85 Years: Kauffman's Orchards, LLC
Pictured left to right are Marshall Snively, President, Lancaster City Alliance; Danene Sorace, Mayor, City of Lancaster; Lonnie Kauffman, CEO, Kauffman’s Orchards; Dave Aichele, Executive Director of the Downtown Investment District.
35 Year: Laquan Barbershop
Pictured left to right are Marshall Snively, President, Lancaster City Alliance; Danene Sorace, Mayor, City of Lancaster; LaQuan Tyler, founder and owner, Laquans Barbershop; Dave Aichele, Executive Director of the Downtown Investment District.
25-Year: Christina Maser Company
Pictured left to right are Marshall Snively, President, Lancaster City Alliance; Danene Sorace, Mayor, City of Lancaster; Robert Goss, Nora Maser; Neil Maser; Dave Aichele, Executive Director of the Downtown Investment District.
20-Year: Fig Magazine
Pictured left to right are Marshall Snively, President, Lancaster City Alliance; Danene Sorace, Mayor, City of Lancaster; Deborah Brandt, Publisher, Fig Magazine; Dave Aichele, Executive Director of the Downtown Investment District.
15-Year Milestone Awards
Pictured left to right are Marshall Snively, President, Lancaster City Alliance; Danene Sorace, Mayor, City of Lancaster; Blooms & Roots Wellness; Cork Factory Hotel and Cork & Cap Restaurant; InWhite Bridal Salon; MaeJean Vintage; The Candy Factory; Dave Aichele, Executive Director of the Downtown Investment District.
10-Year: Milestone Awards
Pictured left to right are Marshall Snively, President, Lancaster City Alliance; Danene Sorace, Mayor, City of Lancaster; Café Centro; Christina’s Criollo; Flora’s; OWL Chiropractic; PAVAA Gallery; Spring House Brewing Co.; Dave Aichele, Executive Director of the Downtown Investment District.
5-Year Milestone Awards
Pictured left to right are Marshall Snively, President, Lancaster City Alliance; Danene Sorace, Mayor, City of Lancaster; Gallery Grow; Orrstown Bank; Soulcialize; Dave Aichele, Executive Director of the Downtown Investment District.
1-Year Milestone Awards
Pictured left to right are Marshall Snively, President, Lancaster City Alliance; Danene Sorace, Mayor, City of Lancaster; Afrin Market; Bert & The Elephant; BoriMex Mini Mart; Cabbage Hill Schnitzel Haus; Happy Happy Joy Joy; Lancaster Art Vault; Nahual Maya Restaurant; Philthy Good Fusion; Samaritan Center North Market; Studio 8 Salon & Spa; Timeless Piercing & Jewelers; Dave Aichele, Executive Director of the Downtown Investment District.
Connecting Millersville Students to Lancaster City
At the June Merchant Meeting, Douglas Zander, Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management and Dean of Admissions at Millersville University, spoke to a full house of over 100 attendees about exciting ways to connect students with all that the City of Lancaster has to offer.
Doug highlighted meaningful opportunities for local businesses to engage Millersville students—inviting them to shop, dine, explore, and feel at home in our vibrant downtown. By building strong relationships between students and the small business community, we not only enhance the student experience but also support the growth and vitality of our local economy.
If you’re interested in exploring how your business can connect with Millersville students, Doug welcomes your outreach:
📧 douglaszander@millersville.edu
📞 717-871-7537
Let’s work together to make Lancaster City a destination of choice for the next generation!
