Cumberland Mayor and DCED Secretary Promote Small Businesses with Downtown Tour”.

New Cumberland Mayor Joan Erney and Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger recently led a tour of downtown New Cumberland to promote shopping at main street businesses in preparation for Small Business Week from April 28 to May 4. The tour 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.

During the tour, Mayor Erney expressed her appreciation for the recognition of small businesses in New Cumberland and highlighted the diverse business community in the area. She emphasized the importance of supporting local businesses and encouraging community engagement. Borough Council President Don Kibler also acknowledged the support received from DCED in recent years and emphasized the community’s efforts to utilize funding and resources effectively to enhance the quality of life in New Cumberland.

In addition to New Cumberland, Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration plans to visit other counties such as Northampton, Venango, Delaware, Luzerne, and Somerset during Small Business Week to promote the proposal for an increase of $25 million to the Main Street Matters program in the proposed budget for 2024-25. This program aims to further support commercial corridors across Pennsylvania. Secretary Rick Siger’s tour of downtown New Cumberland businesses was aimed at highlighting the importance of supporting local businesses and encouraging community engagement. For more business news, you can reach out to Naomi Creason via email at ncreason@cumberlink.com or follow her on Twitter @SentinelCreason.