Source: US State of Pennsylvania
May 02, 2025 – Hamburg, PA
ADVISORY – BERKS COUNTY – Shapiro Administration to Kick Off Small Business Week in Hamburg, Highlight Importance of Investing in Our Downtowns and Main Streets
Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger will celebrate Small Business Week by touring downtown Hamburg and highlighting the important impact small businesses have on Pennsylvania’s economy. Governor Josh Shapiro has proclaimed May 4 through 10, 2025, as Small Business Week in Pennsylvania.
Secretary Siger will also be announcing a new designation for the Berks County borough, highlighting a recent $100,000 investment through the Main Street Matters Program, and visiting local small businesses.
The tour will include stops at the following: the Art & Craft Gallery of Hamburg, the Balthaser building, the Hamburg Item building, AEC Market, Liv Holistic, the Hamburg Strand Theater, Hazel’s Cafe, and the Hamburg Antique Center.
Governor Shapiro created Main Street Matters to help revitalize downtowns, support small businesses, and strengthen local economies. The Governor, who recently announced investments in 81 community projects across Pennsylvania through the program, has included another $20 million in his 2025-26 budget proposal for this successful initiative.
WHO:
Rick Siger, DCED Secretary
Deena Kershner, Executive Director, Our Town Foundation
Lynn Weller, Assistant Director, Our Town Foundation
Alyssa Mengel Wentz, Owner, AEC Market
WHEN:
Friday, May 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM
WHERE:
Our Town Foundation Office, 320 State Street, Hamburg, PA 19526
VISUALS:
Following brief remarks, Secretary Siger will join local leaders to visit with owners and employees of the above-mentioned small businesses. The walking tour will occur rain or shine.
MEDIA RSVP:
Press who are interested in attending should RSVP to dcedpress@pa.gov.