York County Economic Alliance

York County Economic Alliance We Make Things Happen! For companies seeking a competitive edge, the York County Economic Alliance is the place to start. Start Here.

The York County Economic Alliance is the best of a chamber of commerce, best of an economic development corporation, and the best of a Main Street - all in one, to create sustainable prosperity for all in YoCo. As York County’s official chamber of commerce and economic development organization, it is the resource center that connects you to specialized funding, business services, advocacy programs

and events that will help your business thrive. The York County Economic Alliance:

- Provides businesses with access to a powerful network of professional connections

- Increases business’ bottom line through exclusive cost-saving affinity programs

- Connects businesses to the specialized funding programs it needs to grow and prosper

- Advocates for businesses’ workforce needs

- Provides vital data needed to help
businesses gain a competitive edge in the marketplace

September is here, and there is plenty happening across York County! From networking and learning opportunities to commu...
09/01/2026

September is here, and there is plenty happening across York County! From networking and learning opportunities to community events and everything in between, check out what’s coming up this month.

✨ September 4 | First Friday: Future Neighbors and Friends

There’s no better way to kick off September than with First Friday in Downtown York, PA!

Come join us on Beaver Street and enjoy all the fun the evening has to offer!

✨ September 8 | Let’s Connect: Member Orientation

Whether you’re a new, prospective, or current member looking for a YCEA refresher, this is for you!

Register today: https://bit.ly/september-lets-connect

✨ September 9 | York Hiring Fair

Don’t miss your opportunity to connect with local job seekers!

Find your next great hire: https://bit.ly/york-hiring-fair-september

✨ September 17 | WBCO Networking Mixer

Kick off the second half of WBCO by connecting, networking, and building relationships at Allegro Brewery.

Secure your spot: https://bit.ly/wbco-networking-mixer

✨ September 23 | Regional Women’s Business Mixer on the Green

Join us as we build bridges and connections across county lines while enjoying an evening of conversation, collaboration, and light golf-inspired fun with members from:

• Lancaster Chamber’s Women in Business
• Greater Reading Chamber Alliance’s Women2Women
• York County Economic Alliance’s Women’s Business Center Organization
• Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC's Business Women+

Tee up your spot: https://bit.ly/regional-womens-business-mixer

✨ September 30 | Economic Insights: State of the County with York County Commissioners

Registration is open: https://bit.ly/EcInsightsSept26

✨ September 30 | YCEA Mixer at Northern Central Railway

Come connect with fellow professionals, explore one of our York County Trail Towns, and check out what Northern Central Railway is bringing to the community through its experiences and events.

Don’t miss out: https://bit.ly/ycea-mixer-ncr

We look forward to seeing you throughout the community this month! 💙

What a month it has been! Here’s a look at a few highlights from the month:💚: Sterling Dunlap, Brendan Salyards and Davi...
08/31/2026

What a month it has been! Here’s a look at a few highlights from the month:

💚: Sterling Dunlap, Brendan Salyards and David Elfreth traded in their usual work shoes for something a little more stylish at the YWCA’s Walk a Mile in Her Shoes press conference! 👠 We are looking forward to the event happening this Friday, September 4!

💚: We celebrated BLOOM alum and YCEA board member Ashana Taylor, owner of Fire Life Yoga, as she presented at Rotary this month. We were also joined by fellow YCEA board member Lauren Days, who came out to show her support!

💚: Erin Strine & Kim Hogeman visited Paxton Concrete in Dauphin County to learn a bit more about the concrete blocks that will be used to create the new levy system in the Codorus Greenway Project.

💚: Another Downtown First Awards is in the books! It was a wonderful evening celebrating the people, organizations and projects that continue to make Downtown York PA a thriving place to live, work and explore.

💚: Our BLOOM classes have been in full swing this month, giving small business owners the opportunity to strengthen their financial knowledge, build new skills, and gain practical tools to help their businesses grow.

💚: We hosted our fourth YCEA Networking Mixer of the year at Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA. Thank you to everyone who came out, connected and helped make it a great evening!

We are also excited to welcome our newest Events Manager, Emily Hughes, to the YCEA team! Be sure to give her a warm York County welcome when you see her out and about!

💚: We joined the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce for the first Mega Mixer, bringing together businesses and community members from across two communities for a wonderful evening of networking at the Hanover Country Club.

💚: Silas Chamberlin took the stage at last week’s Economic Insights Breakfast to share an update on the first five years of the York County Trail Towns program and the impact it continues to have across the county.

💚: We had the pleasure of joining the City of York as they renamed a portion of College Avenue in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

What a month it’s been! Our team has been busy out in the community, building connections, supporting local, and working...
08/31/2026

What a month it’s been! Our team has been busy out in the community, building connections, supporting local, and working alongside the people who continue to help make York County such a great place to live, work and grow. Here’s a look at a few highlights from the month:

💚: Sterling Dunlap, Brendan Salyards and David Elfreth traded in their usual work shoes for something a little more stylish at the YWCA York’s Walk a Mile in Her Shoes press conference! 👠 We are looking forward to the event happening this Friday, September 4!

💚: We celebrated BLOOM alum and YCEA board member Ashana Taylor, owner of Fire Life Yoga, as she presented at Rotary this month. We were also joined by fellow YCEA board member Lauren Days, who came out to show her support!

💚: Erin Strine & Kim Hogeman visited Paxton Concrete in Dauphin County to learn a bit more about the concrete blocks that will be used to create the new levy system in the Codorus Greenway Project.

💚: Another Downtown First Awards is in the books! It was a wonderful evening celebrating the people, organizations and projects that continue to make Downtown York, PA a thriving place to live, work and explore.

💚: Our BLOOM classes have been in full swing this month, giving small business owners the opportunity to strengthen their financial knowledge, build new skills, and gain practical tools to help their businesses grow.

💚: We hosted our fourth YCEA Networking Mixer of the year at Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA. Thank you to everyone who came out, connected and helped make it a great evening!

We are also excited to welcome our newest Events Manager, Emily Hughes, to the YCEA team! Be sure to give her a warm York County welcome when you see her out and about!

💚: We joined the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce for the first Mega Mixer, bringing together businesses and community members from across two communities for a wonderful evening of networking at Hanover Country Club.

💚: Silas Chamberlin took the stage at last week’s Economic Insights Breakfast to share an update on the first five years of the York County Trail Towns program and the impact it continues to have across the county.

💚: We had the pleasure of joining the City of York as they renamed a portion of College Avenue in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

And that’s a wrap! We can’t wait to see what September has in store.

🚨 Final countdown – You only have until August 31 to nominate a 2026 Changemaker!Who comes to mind when you think of Yor...
08/28/2026

🚨 Final countdown – You only have until August 31 to nominate a 2026 Changemaker!

Who comes to mind when you think of York County’s humble leaders and everyday heroes? Help us find the 7 extraordinary people making a big difference behind the scenes. Selected Changemakers will be highlighted in our joint magazine and celebrated live at the Valencia Ballroom on December 10.

Don't let their hard work go unnoticed. Nominate them before Monday!
Link to nominate: https://forms.gle/w3UD5uwVLfGDFEq5A

All-time high workforce participation in YoCo? We love to see it! 🙌 🎉Q2 brought solid progress for York County – more pe...
08/27/2026

All-time high workforce participation in YoCo? We love to see it! 🙌 🎉

Q2 brought solid progress for York County – more people working, steady consumer spending, and a 1.5% economic growth rate despite national headwinds.

To check out the full report, visit https://bit.ly/4cablbK

🌲Trail Towns & Outdoor Recreation: Where Adventure Meets Commerce 🚴At this morning’s Economic Insights Breakfast, we exp...
08/26/2026

🌲Trail Towns & Outdoor Recreation: Where Adventure Meets Commerce 🚴

At this morning’s Economic Insights Breakfast, we explored the growing impact of outdoor recreation on York County’s economy and communities.

Key takeaways included:
📍 The Heritage Rail Trail welcomed nearly 500,000 visits in 2025, reinforcing its role as a major destination for residents and visitors alike.
📍 Since launching, the Trail Town Program has invested in local communities through $139,000 in grants awarded to 81 businesses, more than $132,000 in façade improvement grants, and $3 million in construction capital projects.
📍Our 60+ Trail Town businesses have seen an average 37.7% increase in annual patronage, and the program has helped support the creation of 30 new businesses across participating communities.

Thank you to Jessica Fieldhouse of C.S. Davidson, Inc. for sharing valuable insights on the Hanover Trolley Line project. And thanks to our keynote presenter, Silas Chamberlin, Chief Strategy Officer with YCEA. for sharing how strategic investments in trails and outdoor recreation continue to drive economic growth throughout York County.

Thank you to our Series Presenting Sponsor, Glatfelter Insurance Group, and our August Breakfast Sponsor, C.S. Davidson, Inc.

⭐Save the date for next month where we’ll focus on the State of the County with the York County Commissioners on September 30.
🎟Registration is open now! https://bit.ly/EcInsightsSept26

Let’s pawty, it’s National Dog Day! 🐶We’re featuring our YCEA team pups, and celebrating with some of our favorite YoCo ...
08/26/2026

Let’s pawty, it’s National Dog Day! 🐶

We’re featuring our YCEA team pups, and celebrating with some of our favorite YoCo activities:

- Long walks on the Rail Trail & Trolley Trail
- Visiting some of our favorite dog parks
- Dining out at some pup friendly patios

How will you celebrate your dog today? Let us know in the comments! 💚

FREE training opportunities are available for York County adults! Want to learn more about staying safe around lead, asb...
08/21/2026

FREE training opportunities are available for York County adults!

Want to learn more about staying safe around lead, asbestos, mold and other hazards commonly found in homes and workplaces? Or maybe you're interested in building skills that could be useful in construction, maintenance, or property-related work?

A few spots are still available in these FREE upcoming trainings:

🔨 August 27 | 10 AM–1 PM
Lead, Asbestos & Mold Awareness

🔧 September 16 | 10 AM–1 PM
Hazard Communication & Bloodborne Pathogens

🔨 September 17 | 8 AM–4:30 PM
First Aid, CPR & AED

🔧 September 29–30 | 8 AM–4:30 PM
Lead Abatement Worker Training

FREE training
FREE meals
Applicable certificates and documentation of completion
Training held in York

All sessions are at YCEA, 144 Roosevelt Ave., York
Register at YoCoPathways.com

Jaxi Figueroa is building more than just businesses here in YoCo, she's building community, systems for success, and opp...
08/20/2026

Jaxi Figueroa is building more than just businesses here in YoCo, she's building community, systems for success, and opportunities.

Read more about Jaxi, Level Up Beauty Academy, and why she chooses York 💚

Congratulations to our board member and York County President Commissioner Julie Wheeler on being named a CPBJ Most Infl...
08/19/2026

Congratulations to our board member and York County President Commissioner Julie Wheeler on being named a CPBJ Most Influential Leader! 👏

Julie’s leadership, commitment to York County, and dedication to making our community stronger make this recognition well deserved. We’re proud to have her serving on the YCEA board and congratulate her on this outstanding honor! 🎉

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144 Roosevelt Avenue
York, PA
17401

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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(717) 848-4000

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