April 09, 2025 - Lancaster, PA
Governor Josh Shapiro visited small businesses in downtown Lancaster to highlight his Administration's historic investments in 81 Main Street Matters projects across the Commonwealth - including more than $1.2 million for Lancaster County - to revitalize downtowns, grow local economies, and create jobs. The Governor created the Main Street Mattersprogram and secured $20 million for it in the 2024-25 bipartisan budget, fulfilling a key promise to support small businesses and strengthen communities in Pennsylvania.Governor Shapiro's visit underscores his Administration's commitment to building vibrant communities and supporting small businesses, especially as new federal tariffs threaten to raise costs for Pennsylvania families and employers."Every community in our Commonwealth rural, urban, or suburban has a Main Street, and I've seen firsthand how critical they are to local economies. Our Main Streets are the beating hearts of towns and cities, and their success is directly tied to the small businesses that line them. That's why my Administration has made investing in our Main Streets a priority, and we're delivering a historic amount of support for projects across Pennsylvania," said Governor Shapiro. "Every Main Street matters and I'll continue bringing people together to invest in and improve our communities. While the federal government is raising taxes and costs through harmful tariffs, my Administration is cutting costs and investing in places like downtown Lancaster to ensure every business has the support it needs to thrive."Speaker list:Lancaster Mayor Danene SoraceGovernor Josh Shapiro Marshall Snively,President, Lancaster City AllianceLaura Haiges, Owner, BellaBooRepresentative Ismail Smith-Wade-El
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