STRONG ECONOMY
2014-2015 ANNUAL REPORT
STRONG COMMUNITY “ While the visible improvements to the neighborhood definitely stand out—the new streetscape, green space and construction—the most noticeable change in the neighborhood is how it feels. The increased bike and foot traffic, networking between neighbors and sense of neighborhood pride make it feel more like a community.“
“ There is no better cheerleader for our City than Lancaster City Alliance. The support they have shown for City businesses and the work that they do securing the future of Lancaster make us proud to not only live here, but to invest in our own businesses here in the 100 Block of E. King Street. With the LCA, we are truly moving in the right direction.”
LUIS MORALES MELANIE MARTINEZ & FAMILY
Residents, Northwest Gateway Area
Owner, El Jardin Flower & Garden Room
NICOLE VASQUEZ Owner, That Shuu Girl Boutique
VIBRANT CITY
“ We’ve come a long way since the closing of Watt & Shand (The Bon Ton) Downtown when the City was struggling to keep businesses from leaving. Thank goodness for leaders like the LCA Team, Mayor Gray, the EDC, Tom Baldrige and others who have worked to make a difference!”
BEV WISE
Susquehanna Bank/BB&T and LCA Board Member
UNLEASHING LANCASTER’S FUTURE! A Message from LCA Leadership
We are so pleased to present the 2014-2015 Annual Report to provide you with a clear understanding of our intentions, progress and outcomes. As we wrap up our second year as Lancaster City Alliance (LCA), we want to take this opportunity to acknowledge that it is a privilege to serve you in the capacity of community leader, partner and value creator! As this report will illustrate, 2014-2015 allowed us to mature and refine specific themes and set critical paths to action on a number of fronts. The centerpiece of our contribution to the success of the great City of Lancaster was our effort in planning, developing, and now managing the implementation of Building On Strength, the community-owned economic development plan. We are humbled by the confidence placed in us to lead this long-range roadmap for success and energized by the community’s positive reception of the plan as well as its eagerness to assume ownership of the plan’s initiatives. Lancaster is a community that embraces hard work, engagement and resolve to win; our role as implementation leader is more than a bit exciting! Beyond the scope of the specific strategies and tactics of Building On Strength, it is important we share our ongoing commitment to our Values Statement, Mission and Vision. The community has instilled its trust in our ability to deliver extraordinary results in the areas of community economic development, quality of life, and the creation of impactful partnerships to achieve uncommon outcomes. We briefly highlight our ongoing clean and safe efforts, our dedication to a thriving Downtown through our Downtown Investment District (DID) leadership, our tangible efforts in the southwest and northeast neighborhoods, and our ongoing marketing of the City for growth and investment as core to our body of work. We enjoy our work more than you might know, and we strive to continue to increase our impact. We have previously reported to you our leadership structure and are very pleased to share the outstanding effort and contribution of our governance Board and seven Executive Leadership Teams. These groups do intentional work, provide meaningful insight, and are truly an extension of the LCA Staff in delivering to our primary customer, the citizens and businesses of the City. The collaborative effort of all involved with Team LCA allowed us to deliver Building On Strength on time and at budget, begin a more comprehensive approach to marketing the City, and engage in stout efforts to launch a regional marketing campaign to begin an assertive, disciplined business attraction effort for the region. Receiving recognition with an Innovation Award by the Central Penn Business Journal was not only satisfying but also reinforced that we are heading in the right direction and our priorities deemed worthy. Thank you for your ongoing and inspiring vote of confidence as we go about our body of work. It really is helpful and promotes focus, discipline and resolve to be a great City on an international stage.
ROBERT P. MACINA Board Chair
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ROBERT C. SHOEMAKER President and CEO
MARSHALL W. SNIVELY
Executive Vice President and COO Executive Director, DID
OUR MISSION: IDENTIFY AND PRIORITIZE OPPORTUNITIES THAT FOSTER COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS TO EMPOWER THE COMMUNITY IN BUILDING A CLEAN, SAFE AND ECONOMICALLY VIBRANT CITY OF LANCASTER. The Lancaster City Alliance’s Executive Leadership Teams play a critical role in meeting the mission of the organization: The ADVOCACY TEAM builds strong relationships with the governing bodies of the City, County, and State to influence public policy critical to the success of Lancaster. The CHAIRPERSONS COUNCIL TEAM brings together non-profit economic development leadership with public officials to engage in decisive conversations and encourage collaborative action to ensure the continued economic and community growth of the City. The COMMUNITY SAFETY TEAM focuses on meeting “clean and safe” quality-of-life expectations within the City of Lancaster. The DEVELOPMENT TEAM ensures the financial health of the organization through supporting relationships with contributors, exploring funding strategies, and assisting LCA staff in communicating the value of the organization. The ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING TEAM focuses on the continued investment in all areas of the City, creating job growth, an increased tax base and an enhanced quality of life for City residents. The MARKETING TEAM promotes the LCA as a valuable resource to residents, visitors, businesses and property owners as well as positions Lancaster as a wise investment, furthering the economic vibrancy of the City. The NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT TEAM offers strategic insight to support grassroots community opportunities that empower stakeholders to transform neighborhoods.
Team LCA
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HIGHLIGHTING 2014-2015 CULTIVATING STRONG PARTNERSHIPS We pride ourselves on initiating intentional summits to share important ideas, initiatives and collaborative solutions. Through the efforts of the Chairpersons Council, non-profit leaders and government officials convene regularly to prioritize issues and plan solutions related to the success of Lancaster. “ I attended my first Chairpersons Council just three days after moving to Lancaster to serve as the CEO of the United Way of Lancaster County. Participating in the Council introduced me to influential members of the community and showcased the work of LCA as a catalyst in delivering decisive conversations around economic development for the City of Lancaster.”
ADVOCATING FOR THIRDCLASS CITIES We see the advantage of a regional approach to municipal finance reform. Often legislators focus on the two largest regions in the State, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, without realizing the collective “presence” of Central Pennsylvania. LCA is teaming with York and Reading to promote regional economic development and voice legislative issues affecting thirdclass cities.
SUE SUTER
President & CEO, United Way of Lancaster County
“ I know from my years on the PA State Chamber Board, and the data we were provided there, that South Central PA is the jewel in the crown for growth and other positive indicators in the Commonwealth. We should be getting attention and listened to. Thanks for your initiative.”
JOE WAGMAN
Wagman Construction and Immediate Past Chair, Better York
The inaugural VELOCITY celebration, held September 2014, was the collaboration of the merchant community to showcase Lancaster City for the 300 attendees. The event also raised over $10,000 to support the work of the Merchant Committee that boasts over 50 merchants in attendance regularly.
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BUILDING THE FUTURE After 16 months of planning under the guidance of the Economic Development & Planning Team, we proudly unveiled the Building On Strength Economic Development Strategic Plan for the City of Lancaster in June. Culminating from extensive market research and community insight from over 100 meetings representing 1,500 City stakeholders, the Community-owned plan’s four areas of focus will guide the commercial growth of Lancaster over the next 15 years.
“ Neighbors United seeks to improve the quality of life in our neighborhood and the LCA has the best tools and most experienced people ready to impact our community. We partnered with the LCA because we believe that together we can make our neighborhood a safer, greener and cleaner place.”
ANDREW WHALEN & FAMILY
Residents, Northeast Neighborhood
“ I served on the working group for the Building On Strength Plan, engaging the community, listening and helping to facilitate positive change. Neighborhood pride is alive and well City-wide; let’s work together to change perceptions.”
CHARASAY POWELL
Resident, Southeast Neighborhood
STRENGTHENING OUR NEIGHBORHOODS
MARKETING OUR GREAT CITY
With the help of the Neighborhood Team, in 2014, LCA worked with Neighbors United, a grassroots community group in the Northeast, on an initiative to expand LCA Ambassador coverage and make physical improvements. With the support of residents and businesses in the area, we are nearing our financial goal to implement the program. Additionally, we have partnered with Lancaster Housing Opportunity Partnership (LHOP) in the creation of a 20-block Southwest Comprehensive Neighborhood Revitalization Plan, the result of a joint effort in securing a $100,000 grant from Wells Fargo.
With the guidance of the Marketing Team, LCA continued to showcase Lancaster on both local and national levels. In 2014, a brochure was created to market Lancaster City as a sound investment, featuring demographics, housing, business office space, and retail highlights. The brochure was featured at several national conferences and serves as a recruitment tool for area businesses. We also embarked on a marketing partnership with Economic Development Company of Lancaster County, Lancaster County Workforce Investment Board, and Lancaster County Planning Commission on the first regional economic development marketing initiative highlighting the City’s role in a strong County economy.
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“ LCA’s effort in addressing panhandling has made a significant reduction around Lancaster Central Market, creating a more vibrant City for businesses, visitors and residents. As part of the Working Group for the Economic Development Strategic Plan, I am impressed and pleased that LCA took the time and worked diligently to get input from residents of all impacted neighborhoods and corridors.”
JESSICA MAILHOT
Market Manager, Central Market
ENSURING A CLEAN AND SAFE LANCASTER CITY Quality of life is paramount to the success of Lancaster City. The work of our signature Ambassadors, Community Safety Executive Leadership Team, and the Downtown Investment District (managed by LCA) plays a significant role in enhancing the community for all who live, work and visit Lancaster.
LCA AMBASSADORS CONTACTED CITY PUBLIC WORKS, HOUSING AND SWEEP DEPARTMENTS
>200x
CONTACTED PPL ABOUT BROKEN STREET LIGHTS
64x
REPORTED EXCESSIVE TRASH INCIDENTS
1,200+
REMOVAL OF GRAFFITI TAGS FROM PUBLIC SPACES
140+
ASSISTED VISITORS WITH DIRECTIONS “ As a Community Homeless Outreach Worker, I spend about 30 hours a week walking the streets of Lancaster City connecting with people experiencing homelessness. In my travels, the Ambassadors of the Lancaster City Alliance are a constant, positive presence answering questions from tourists, engaging with the community on the street and alerting police when they encounter activity that needs their attention. There is much to celebrate about the presence of the Lancaster City Alliance and the Ambassadors. They make a difference.”
GUY BOYER
Tabor Community Services
2,500x
MADE CONTACT WITH CITY RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES AND PEOPLE IN NEED
>20,000x
LOGGED MILES ON PATROLLING BIKES
15,000
REGISTERED CITY RESIDENT-OWNED BIKES
165
350 REGISTERED BIKES IN 3+ YEARS
EFFORTS TO ELIMINATE PANHANDLING
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REDUCTION SINCE JUNE 2014
25
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25
5 1
DOWNTOWN INVESTMENT DISTRICT 2014-2015 was a big year for the DID. After almost two years of planning, the DID was renewed for another four years (without raising the millage rate) and expanded its boundaries to include the west side of Water Street from Lemon to Mifflin Streets and S. Prince Street from W. King to Mifflin Street.
DID BUDGET—$403,900 REVENUE Assessments
3% 1%
Tax Exempt Contributions/Donations
A new contract allowed for increased services including additional Clean Team hours on Sundays and an increased line item in the budget permitting the District-wide trimming of over 200 mature trees. “ The DID has made countless small contributions, every day, that have added up to a dramatic improvement in the quality of life for everyone living, shopping, dining or doing business in Downtown Lancaster. At Rhoads Energy, we’ve seen this first-hand; it’s why we still make an annual contribution to DID, even though our address falls outside the official District boundaries. The DID has more than delivered on its promise to ensure a clean, safe and vital Downtown Lancaster. Together, we all enjoy a significant return on our investment in DID.”
MIKE DEBERDINE Rhoads Energy
Marketing/ Downtown Dollars
17%
Other
79%
EXPENSES Public Safety
7%
Appearance Operations Marketing/ Downtown Dollars
28%
37% 28%
DID CLEAN TEAM TRASH AND LEAVES COLLECTED FROM SIDEWALKS
30 tons
GRAFFITI TAGS AND STICKERS REMOVED FROM PUBLIC SPACES
800
ANTI-SKID MATERIAL USED IN KEEPING CURB CUTS CLEAR OF ICE AND SNOW
5,000 lbs
“ Being ‘new neighbors’ in the Downtown Lancaster Community in 2013, we experienced first-hand the support and encouragement from the Lancaster City Alliance as we opened The Hotel Lancaster. From attending their monthly informative meetings to working with the DID Ambassadors to regularly seeing the leadership at City events—the LCA has the pulse of the City and is a wonderful advocate for all businesses and organizations.”
JOHN THOMAS & LORI HERR Hotel Lancaster
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LANCASTER CITY ALLIANCE A WISE INVESTMENT LCA is reliant on the generosity of the Lancaster Community. We continue to pride ourselves on fiscal responsibility and ensuring a great return on investment by putting our generous contributions to good use. In 2014-2015, under the leadership of the Development Team, we are pleased to report that each dollar raised in corporate and individual contributions leveraged an additional $1.07 through foundations, grants and partnerships for initiatives throughout the City.
“ I have lived in my Lancaster home for 76 years and I am proud to support the work that Lancaster City Alliance is doing for my City. Because of the work that they do for my community, I would live nowhere else! I contribute to them each year and I couldn’t be happier with my investment!”
SHIRLEY DERME
Resident, Northwest Neighborhood
CORPORATE AND INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT FOR LCA
$800,000 LEVERAGED:
FOUNDATIONAL SUPPORT FOR LCA OPERATIONS
$128K
BUILDING ON STRENGTH PLANNING
$266K
WELLS FARGO PLANNING GRANT FOR SW LANCASTER
$100K
(Partnership with LHOP)
REGIONAL PLANNING GRANT
$82.5K
( Partnership with Economic Development Company, Workforce Investment Board, and Lancaster County Planning Commission)
UNITED WAY GRANT FOR SOUTH LANCASTER CONNECTIONS
$250K
( Lead Agency, Boys and Girls Club of Lancaster, $750,000 over 3 years)
NORTHEAST REVITALIZATION NEIGHBORHOOD STRATEGY
$30K
“ Our Development Team has been able to bring new funders to Lancaster City Alliance who are witness to the increased vitality that is giving Lancaster both the “buzz and the vibe” for people to enjoy. Our contributors have no doubt of the significant impact the LCA makes on Lancaster and are proud to be part of shaping the future for this great City.”
JOE CROSSWHITE M&T Bank
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“ LCA’s leadership has helped make it possible for Lancaster to have a clear vision for the future that inspires collaboration and teamwork. Wells Fargo has deep roots in Lancaster and we are proud to support the LCA as they work to make sure this City’s best days are yet to come.“
LCA BUDGET—$1.28M REVENUE Corporate/Individual/Institutional
1%
Contracted Services/ DID Management Fee
10%
Foundations SCOTT EDWARD KUHN
Public Sector
Wells Fargo, The Private Bank, Private Mortgage Banking
22% 67% EXPENSES Public Safety Economic Development
1%
Community Development Marketing
12%
Administration Other
33%
15% 19%
Lancaster City Alliance 2014-2015 Board of Directors Chair Robert P. Macina Lancaster General Health Vice Chair John T. Reed Barley Snyder Treasurer Lori A. Pickell Irex Corporation Secretary David R. Proulx Franklin & Marshall College Peter R. Barber Two Dudes Painting Company Deborah A. Brandt Moxie House Nevin D. Cooley High Real Estate Group LLC Mark C. Fitzgerald High Real Estate Group LLC John A. Kirkpatrick, III Lancaster Newspapers John M. Levitski PPL Electric Craig A. Roda Fulton Bank Pedro A. Rivera Pennsylvania Department of Education Beverly A. Wise Susquehanna Bank Ex-Officio Randy S. Patterson City of Lancaster
Lancaster Downtown Investment District Board of Directors Chair James Wagner Fulton Bank Vice Chair Dennis Cox DID Property Owner
20%
Team LCA Bob Shoemaker, President and CEO Marshall Snively, Executive Vice President and COO/Executive Director of DID Shelby Nauman, Vice President David Aichele, Director of Clean and Safe Services
Secretary Nancy Neff City Resident
Sharon Moore, Team Administrator
Treasurer Randy Patterson City of Lancaster
Toby Vargas, Finance and Development Manager/Administrative Assistant of DID
Patti Connell Land Transfer Co., Inc.
Kathlene Sullivan, Social Media Consultant
Colleen Wagner, Executive Leadership Teams Manager
Tim Mentzer Trinity Lutheran Church
Lancaster City Alliance Executive Leadership Teams
Mort Nierenberg Nimble Thimble
ADVOCACY
Scott Standish County of Lancaster Mark Stoner City Resident
Chair James Hoehn PNC Bank
Christine Suarez DiRienzo McDonald’s
Vice Chair James Warner Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority
Solicitor William McCarty Hartman Underhill & Brubaker
Tom Baldrige Lancaster Chamber of Commerce and Industry Doug Brossman Burnham Holdings, Inc. Clarence Kegel Kegel, Kelin, Almy & Lord LancasterCityAlliance.org 9
Robert Krasne Steinman Communications
Craig Kauffman Susquehanna Bancshares
Don Nikolaus The Donegal Group
Melody Keim Lancaster County Community Foundation
CHAIRPERSON’S COUNCIL
Robert Krasne Steinman Communications
Chair Rick Rankin Murray Securus
Jack Krecek Fenner Drives Tom Ponessa TW Ponessa & Associates
Vice Chair Jeff Kenderdine Lancaster YMCA
Randy Patterson City of Lancaster
Jane McMinn M&T Bank
Lisa Riggs Economic Development Company of Lancaster County
COMMUNITY SAFETY
Chris Stump HARSCO
Chair Chris McMurtrie Engle-Hambright & Davies, Inc. Vice Chair Wes Farmer Lancaster Community Safety Coalition Jarrad Berkihiser Lancaster City Bureau of Police
MARKETING
Mary Glazier Millersville University
Chair John Lines Lancaster General Health
Bill Gleason School District of Lancaster
Vice Chair Bob Enderlein Eastern Insurance Holdings
Patrick Hopkins City of Lancaster
Deborah Brandt Moxie House
Chris Larsen County of Lancaster
Dawn Cox Prana Functional Manual Therapy
Bill McHale Franklin & Marshall College
John Derr Steinman Communications
Craig Stedman County of Lancaster Allison Weber Spanish American Civic Association/ Tec Centro DEVELOPMENT
Vice Chair Chip Sernyak Coresource
Ben DiCarlo Musser Park Holdings Corp.
Karen Bousquet City of Lancaster
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING
Chip Cargas Cargas Systems Inc.
Co-Chair Tom Smithgall High Real Estate Group, LLC
Steve Cook UGI Inc. Scott Kuhn Wells Fargo
Co-Chair Rob Ecklin The Ecklin Group Ben Bamford Lancaster Township Board of Supervisors
Paul Fulmer NAI Commercial Partners, Inc. R. Edward Gordon Wohlsen Construction Company J. Samuel Houser Franklin & Marshall College
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Avi Patel Fulton Bank
Chair Holly Kutz Murray Securus
Vice Chair John Reed Barley Snyder
Dennis Cox DID Board/DID Property Owner
Sandy Gambone Spencer Advertising and Marketing
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Chair Robert “Joe” Crosswhite M&T Bank
Michael Callahan Benchmark Construction
Susan Wynne Lancaster General Health Shane Zimmerman The Steinman Foundation
Dan Ford Lancaster General Health
John Biemiller EDC Finance Corporation
Jeff Vrabel Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP
Jessica Long PPL Electric Utilities Kerry Sherin Wright Franklin & Marshall College
Financial Supporters of Lancaster City Alliance PLATINUM Franklin & Marshall College Fulton Financial Corporation High Real Estate Group LLC Lancaster General Health Spencer Advertising & Marketing/Clipper Magazine The Steinman Foundation
GOLD Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP Barley Snyder Burnham Holdings, Inc. City of Lancaster Coresource, Inc. Donegal Group Ecklin Development LLC Irex Corporation Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority M & T Bank Murray Securus PNC Financial Services PPL Electric Utilities Precision Polymers (Fenner Drives) Susquehanna Bancshares Inc. UGI Utilities Inc. Wells Fargo SILVER 115 Associates Benchmark Construction Engle-Hambright & Davies, Inc. Wohlsen Construction Co. BRONZE 230 Medical Center Condo Association Annie Bailey’s Irish Pub & Restaurant Campus Apartments Central Penn Business Journal Dawn Cox Ed Drogaris Eastern Insurance Holdings Historic St. Mary’s Church Kegel Kelin Almy & Lord LLP Robert and Hale Krasne Lancaster Bicycle Club Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square LNP Media Group Milagro House, Inc. PAD Partnership Matthew Petersen Rhoads Energy Corporation Craig and Dianne Roda Saint Anne’s Roman Catholic Church SUSTAINER Amalfi Properties Matthew and Deborah Brandt Patricia Brogan Philip and Janet Calhoun Michael Callahan Budd and Connie Callman Conestoga Business Solutions Robert “Joe” Crosswhite Ecore International Wes Farmer & Hilda Shirk Dr. Matthew Freedman, DMD Denise Freeman R. Edward Gordon Henry J. Yeager Laboratories David and Carol Keller Stephanie Kramer David and Holly Kutz Robert Macina Mulberry Partners, LLC Dan Nguyen Donald Nikolaus North Group Consultants Avi Patel Pour Wine Bar
Our apologies to any we may have missed or listed incorrectly. If we have erred, please contact our office so we may correct our records.
David Proulx Richard F. Mula Architects RGS Associates Christine Sable Robert and Felicia Shoemaker Tom and Barbara Smithgall Jill Snyder Brad Steele Christopher Stump SUPPORTER Fred and Blake Albright Robert and Alisa Bair Rob and Deborah Barber Abram and Jacqueline Binkley Jessica Brown Chip Cargas Carmen & David’s Creamery Cinnabar Real Estate Nevin Cooley Dennis Cox Theodore and Paula D’Amico Ben DiCarlo Ryan Doherty Doug Ranck Plumbing Heating AC Dougherty Office Supply Dwight and Lisa Esbenshade Joshua Funk Martha Good Mark Hackenburg Hazlett, Burt & Watson Inc. Michael Heller Matt Hoffer Robert and Hedwig Hunsicker Rick Joi Paul Johnson Craig Kauffman Lawrence Keating and Jan Masland Clarence Kegel II Jeffrey Kenderdine Lancaster Parking Authority John Levitski John and Sue Lines Marjorie McCarthy Christian and Gladys McMurtrie John Messick John Morris Sam and Nancy Neff Michael Raffoni Anthony Rathsam John Reed Lisa Riggs James Schoch Ryan Shenk Danene Sorace Arlene Stewart John Thiry Stephen Verkouw FRIEND David Aichele Thomas Aichele Alpha Dog Advertising Samuel Bressi Melissa Brosey Chris Caldwell John Caldwell Steve Carlson Michael Clapper and Amelia Rauser Marie Cleaves Rothacker Larry and Wendy Clement
Larry Cohen Susie Confer and Nathan Frohm Andy and Tracy Cutler Ray D’Agostino Tom Dautrich Shirley Derme Joseph Devoy David and Cindy DiSavino Salvatore and Mary Dina Ann Duval Tim Erdley Brandon Fisher J. A. Fitzkee and Mary Stehman Faye Forwood Brian Frailey Eric and Giselle Garman Steve Geisenberger Jenny Germann David and Gina Gerz Paul Gibbs Michael Gillespie Hammel Associates Architects Patricia Haverstick Lori Herr Herb and Joanne High Nicholas Hopkins Rod Houser Rick and Mary Lou Jackson James Street Mennonite Church Sally Jarvis Rhonda Kleiman Julia Kohler Laser Plus Christina Leslie Kate Lowery Bruce Martin George May C. Clair McCormick Amy McEldowney Elizabeth Modern Thomas and Vicki Mumma Carmen Myers Shelby Nauman Joshua Nowak Meghan Oakley-Henning Randy and Phyllis Patterson William Pelhan Carl Pike Bonita Reed Galen Reed Todd Reinhart Sheri Riley Carol Roland Ronald Barton Hair Styling Flor Santalo C. Kenneth Scheid Joseph and Lauren Schelling Leroy and Mary Schlotzhauer Jean Sharf Robert Shenk Brad Shew and Anthony Lascoskie Jennifer Silbert Thomas Simpson Marshall Snively Gina Socks Brian and Elizabeth Sterner Lisa Stillwell Mark Stoner Kathlene Sullivan John Thomas
Kristin Thomas and David Francis Kevin Weir Cheryl Werner Soren West Louise Williams J. Fred Witmer Larry Zook IN KIND SUPPORT aideM Media Solutions, Inc. Building Character Carr’s Restaurant City of Lancaster Bureau of Police Commonwealth on Queen Franklin & Marshall College, Dept. of Public Safety Hotel Lancaster Lancaster Barnstormers Lancaster Chamber of Commerce & Industry Lancaster County Convention Center Lancaster Family YMCA Lancaster General Health Lancaster Housing Opportunity Partnership Lancaster Recreation Commission LCBC Church Listrak Millersville University, Ware Center Moxie House School District of Lancaster Spencer Advertising & Marketing St. John’s Episcopal Church Unitarian Universalist Church of Lancaster CONTRIBUTIONS TO LANCASTER DOWNTOWN INVESTMENT DISTRICT COBYS Family Services County of Lancaster Fulton Opera House Foundation HDC MidAtlantic Rhoads Energy Corporation Salvation Army St. James Episcopal Church Trinity Lutheran Church Verizon Vision Corps “BUILDING ON STRENGTH” – LANCASTER CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN FUNDERS Benchmark Construction City of Lancaster Dennis Cox Franklin & Marshall College High Industries Irex Corporation Lancaster City Alliance Lancaster County Community Foundation Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority Lancaster General Health PPL Electric Utilities Craig Roda Bob Shoemaker Scott Smith The Steinman Foundation UGI Utilities Inc. Wohlsen Construction Our Many Volunteers, Committee Members and Sponsors are listed on our website at LancasterCityAlliance.org LancasterCityAlliance.org 11
STRONG COMMUNITY “ I am proud that Murray Securus has been a Downtown business for 85 years, employing 195 employees. Murray commends Lancaster City Alliance (LCA) for their collaborative approach in bringing empowerment to the community. Murray partners with LCA on many levels and has used their collaborative approach by participating and engaging with the Grant Street Coalition.”
STRONG ECONOMY
RICK RANKIN
CIC, Chairman, President & CEO, Murray Securus
“ Thanks to the help of LCA, I was able to find the perfect location for my boutique on North Queen Street. Moving to Lancaster from York, LCA and the community made me feel welcomed and instantly part of the family. The collaborative atmosphere of the merchant committee led by LCA is astounding.”
VIBRANT CITY
LATOYA HOLT
Owner, One Lucky Peach
“ Because of the great growth I see in the City and the work of the Lancaster City Alliance, I not only decided to invest here, but to take part in the planning for the future of the City as a working group member of the Building On Strength plan.”
VY BANH
Owner, Rice & Noodles
354 North Prince Street, Suite 110 Lancaster, PA 17603 Tel (717) 394-0783 Fax (717) 394-0784 info@TeamLanc.org LancasterCityAlliance.org