Perry County Economic Development Authority

05/08/2026

The West Perry Farmers Market is officially OPEN for the season! Come out to Lynn Sheaffer Dum Memorial Park on Mondays from 3-7 PM and support your local farmers, bakers, and makers while enjoying the best our community has to offer.

05/06/2026

What does “reimbursement” mean? The Facade Improvement program is designed to help offset eligible costs after the work is completed and approved for reimbursement. Message us your address and a photo to get started.

Learn more https://perrycountyeda.com/grant-support

05/05/2026

Earlier this week, our team had the opportunity to attend the Spring Pennsylvania Economic Development Association Conference in Harrisburg. It was a great few days of connecting with peers from across the state, sharing ideas, and learning about the latest trends and tools in economic development.
We’re excited to bring these insights back to our community and continue strengthening our local economy!

05/04/2026

Perry County neighbors, here’s a chance to celebrate the people and projects strengthening our hometowns. The Perry County Community Foundation is hosting its 2026 Grantee Celebration on May 20 at The Whitetail Lodge — a free evening honoring local impact and the partnerships that make it possible.

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05/01/2026

Local food is having a big weekend in Perry County! People’s Provisions is celebrating their 4th birthday this Saturday with their Annual Farm & Food Festival—fresh goods, good food, and a full lineup of homegrown talent in Elliottsburg.

And the season keeps rolling on Monday as the West Perry Farmers Market opens at Lynn Shaeffer Dum Memorial Park from 3–7 PM. Live music, Field to Belly, and a vendor lineup full of local produce, breads, meats, flowers, and handmade goods.

04/29/2026

Businesses are already exploring the Facade Grant opportunity. If you’ve been thinking about a storefront update, Step 1 is quick and helps you decide before investing time in bids and paperwork. Message us your address and a photo, or comment “FACADE” to get started!

Learn more https://perrycountyeda.com/grant-support

04/28/2026

What a day for Perry County’s small businesses! Nearly 20 participants joined the Bucknell Small Business Development Center’s Digital Marketing Tools for Small Business workshop on April 22, presented in partnership with the Perry County Chamber of Commerce.

Interested in more opportunities like this? Our partners continue to bring valuable trainings to Perry County — stay tuned for what’s next.

04/27/2026

Proud to see so many Perry County organizations lifted up through the Partnership for Better Health’s Match Madness campaign. Strong partnerships make strong communities.

To learn more about the Partnership for Better Health’s upcoming grant opportunities, visit https://forbetterhealthpa.org/what-we-fund/

Together, we raised more than $1.48 million in support of our community!

Thank you for your generous support during our 2026 Match Madness campaign. With your help, more than $1.48 million will support essential services and resources provided by our 64 participating nonprofit organizations.

Learn more: https://forbetterhealthpa.org/match-madness-raises-more-than-1-48-million-for-the-community/

04/24/2026

This week, we joined PDC and DCED in Harrisburg on April 20 for Neighborhood Assistance Program training. On April 21, we were back at the State Capitol with County Commissioners and PCEDA board members for Main Street Matters Advocacy Day, standing with communities across Pennsylvania to highlight the impact of Main Street work.