Small Business Week in Pennsylvania, held from April 28 to May 4, is an opportunity for state officials to promote shopping at main street businesses. In preparation for the event, Pennsylvania officials embarked on a tour of downtown New Cumberland to highlight the diverse business community in the area. The tour, led by Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger and New Cumberland Mayor Joan Erney, included visits to various local businesses such as the West Shore Theater, Hanna’s Ice Cream, Oxford Hall Celtic Gift Shop and Cafe, Semoff’s Barber Shop, and iDesign Plastics.
Mayor Erney expressed her gratitude for the recognition of small businesses in New Cumberland and emphasized the community’s efforts to utilize funding and resources effectively to enhance the quality of life in the town. New Cumberland Borough Council President Don Kibler acknowledged the support received from DCED in recent years and emphasized the community’s commitment to utilizing resources effectively. Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration announced an increase of $25 million to the Main Street Matters program in the proposed budget for 2024-25 to further support commercial corridors across Pennsylvania.
As state officials ramp up efforts to promote this proposal, they plan to visit other counties such as Northampton, Venango, Delaware, Luzerne, and Somerset during Small Business Week. Secretary Rick Siger’s tour of downtown New Cumberland businesses ahead of Small Business Week aimed to highlight the importance of supporting local businesses and encouraging community engagement. For more business news in Pennsylvania, you can reach out to Naomi Creason via email at ncreason@cumberlink.com or follow her on Twitter @SentinelCreason.