ADVISORY - ADAMS COUNTY - Shapiro Administration to Announce New Main Street Designation, Highlight Continued Investments in Pennsylvania's Downtowns and Main Streets

December 18, 2025- Gettysburg, PA

ADVISORY - ADAMS COUNTY - Shapiro Administration to Announce New Main Street Designation, Highlight Continued Investments in Pennsylvania's Downtowns and Main Streets

Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger will announce a new Main Street designation through the Main Street Matters program, which provides downtown business districts with the tools they need to create healthy, vibrant communities.

Governor Josh Shapiro secured $20 million for Main Street Matters in his 2025-26 state budget to continue supporting and revitalizing our downtowns through the program. Main Street Matters is also a key part of Pennsylvania's 10-year Economic Development Strategy to help revitalize downtowns, support small businesses, and strengthen local economies.

WHO:
Rick Siger, DCED Secretary
Jill Sellers, President, Main Street Gettysburg
Julie Fitzpatrick, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Downtown Center

WHEN:
TOMORROW, Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM

WHERE:
Hotel Gettysburg, 1 Lincoln Square, Gettysburg, PA 17325

VISUALS:
Brief formal remarks, walking tour, and visit with the following small businesses: Lark Gifts; Martin's Family Shoes; Lucky Paw; Gettysburg Community Theater; and crEATe @ 48.

RSVP:
Press who are interested in attending must RSVP to [email protected].

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