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Lancaster City Alliance

Business Brokers · Funding Sources · Incubators / Accelerators · Marketing · Mentoring · Networking Events and Programs · Workforce Development
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Lancaster City Alliance (LCA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring Lancaster City is a clean, safe, and vibrant. Through strong partnerships with businesses, residents, government, nonprofits, and community stakeholders, LCA works to strengthen Lancaster’s economy, support entrepreneurs, encourage investment and development, improve neighborhoods, and enhance the overall quality of life in the city. Our work with small businesses includes financial assistance programs such as City Revitalization & Improvement Zone (CRIZ) grants and loans, Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ) tax credits, and networking opportunities. Ultimately, Lancaster City Alliance serves as a connector, resource, and catalyst for investment and growth.

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City Revitalization Improvement Zone (CRIZ)

Grants · Incubators / Accelerators
Free
FormatIn Person Class, One-on-One

Lancaster’s City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) is a Pennsylvania tax-increment financing program designed to stimulate investment, business growth, and redevelopment within Lancaster City’s designated CRIZ areas.

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Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ)

Incubators / Accelerators
Free

Designed for start-up and young tech business, the Lancaster City Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ) Program is coordinated and managed by the Lancaster City Alliance. This initiative offers up to $100,000 in annual PA state tax credits to qualified for-profit startups.

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Lancaster City Merchant Meetings

Market Research · Mentoring · Networking - Roundtables · Workforce Development
Free
FormatIn Person Class

The monthly Lancaster City Merchant Meetings, organized by Lancaster City Alliance, welcome all local business owners and community organizations. These sessions take place on the third Wednesday of every month at 8:30 a.m. at The Ware Center.

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