Downtown Inc, in collaboration with many partners, works to revitalize and encourage investment in Downtown York, PA through the strategic recruitment of viable businesses to complement the existing makeup of our downtown.

Business Promotion:

  • Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies: Once you’ve found your space, made your renovations and have opened your doors for business – Downtown Inc will coordinate a ribbon cutting ceremony for you to officially welcome you to downtown York.

  • Social Media: 20,600+ Facebook fans; 5,600 Instagram followers, 3,000+ e-news recipients; and 5,000+ followers on Twitter – we can get your message out quickly and efficiently to a large audience of Downtown York devotees.

  • Downtown York Magazine: A tri-annual publication that promotes everything downtown York has to offer. Make sure you’re listed (for free!), or really get noticed by placing an ad. Contact info@downtownyorkpa.com to request Destination Guides or for more information regarding placing an ad.

  • Events: First Fridays, walking tours, annual festivals and more – we’re working to bring more people downtown and right into your business.

  • First Friday Grants: Funds may be used for activities, entertainment, refreshments, promotional giveaways, or other items that would enhance the overall First Friday experience for downtown visitors.

Business Retention: 

  • Bloom Small Business Development Program: Cohort based classes offering resources for future/existing business owners in various areas. All classes will include resources to help businesses with their pitch to prospective clients, funders, stakeholders. This program is offered through the Bloom Business Empower Center, whose objective is to accelerate Small Business ownership and success, promote Pathways to Prosperity for talent development, and advance representation in leadership and access to opportunities.

  • Business Series Workshops: Downtown Inc provides educational workshops free of charge for small businesses located in York's Business Improvement District.

  • Merchant Safety Tip Sheets: This document outlines specific steps for you to take in keeping your business and employees safe.

  • Warning Signs: Because we are so close to our business, sometimes it's hard to see a problem developing. This document outlines some situations that some business owners may overlook, and where you can turn for assistance with these issues.

  • Business Emergency Phone Contact Form: Complete this form and return it to the County of York's Department of Emergency Services so that in the event of an emergency, the proper officials will be able to contact you.

  • New Business Start Up: Register your new business, expansion, or change of ownership using this link through the City of York’s Response Center.

  • York Launchbox: Hosted virtually and supported by the Penn State York campus, the York LaunchBox is a hub connecting the York, Hanover, Lancaster, and surrounding area entrepreneurs to the support and resources they need to build a sustainable and scalable business with a viable plan for growth. By supporting a culture of innovation around the York LaunchBox, the initiative intends to increase the number of entrepreneurs in the community.