Downtown Ephrata, PA - Ephrata Business District

Downtown Ephrata, Inc. (DEI) is a non-profit economic development organization committed to the revitalization of Downtown Ephrata. Our mission is simple...

To empower the community to realize its vision for the downtown area by
implementing a sustainable program that will enhance Ephrata's
economic vitality while preserving its special character.

DEI is committed to establishing a foundation of support services and incentives that will attract strong retail and commercial businesses to downtown Ephrata. This foundation is strengthened by the common interests of several "business-friendly" organizations, a strong cadre of community volunteers, a progressive political leadership, and established downtown businesses.

Our Mission: To implement a sustainable program that will enhance Ephrata's economic vitality while preserving its special character.

Our Vision: To strengthen Ephrata as the economic center of the greater community

Through the leadership of a Board of Directors and an Executive Director, community volunteers and supporters work together within the framework of these components to bring about change, progress, and economic stregnth.

A Strong Downtown Should Be Important to Everyone!

Downtown Ephrata is worth the investment and commitment of the community's resources.

A strong, healthy, and vital downtown:

... is a symbol of community economic health, quality of life, pride, and history.
....retains and creates jobs, which also means a stronger tax base.
... is a good incubator for new small businesses - the building blocks of a healthy economy.
... reduces sprawl by concentrating retail in one area and using community resources wisely.
... protects property values in surrounding residential neighborhoods.
... is an ideal location for independent businesses.
... increases the community's options for goods and services, housing and entertainment.
... provides an important civic forum where members of the community can congregate.
... is a tourist attraction by virtue of the character of buildings, location, selection of unique businesses, and events held there.

MEET OUR VOLUNTEERS!

Downtown Ephrata, Inc. does not function without the outstanding commitment of a strong cadre of volunteers. For 2011, these folks listed below are helping to progress economic revitalization in downtown Ephrata.

DEI is always looking for community volunteers. DO call the office or send us an email and let us know if you want to learn more about getting involved in building a stronger community.

2011 DEI Board of Directors

Bill Warrell (Chair)	Jim Brodt	Don Dombach
Joanne Eshelman	Kim Fasnacht (VP)	Greg Hamsher (Treasurer)
Dawn Mentzer (Secretary)	Sue Rowe	Ralph Watts
Deb Wiegand

Design Projects

Lola Mowen (Chair)	Jim Brodt	Kim Fasnacht
Krin Fortna	Bonnie Martin	Christine Stoltzfus
Diane Wechter

Business Development Projects

Bill Warrell (Chair)	Don Dombach	Joanne Eshelman
Nelson Gladfelter	Greg Hamsher	Melissa Hurst
Ralph Watts

Promotion & Organzation (a/k/a "Fun"-raising and Cooperation Coordination)

Deb Wiegand (Chair)	Philip Brubaker	Christine Burkholder
Kristin Curtis	Dawn Mentzer

JOIN US! CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION !

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