Merchant Newsletter 6-26-26
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Welcome Bucknell Freshman - Aug 22
July 8th: Business Lunch and Learn
SBDC Design Thinking Leadership Program
Gift Certificate Redemption Basics
Next Merchant Meeting: July 27th
Welcome Bucknell Freshman Aug 22 - 1 to 3 pm
This year's Welcome to the Neighborhood will take place on Saturday, August 22
1:00–3:00 p.m.
Welcome the Class of 2030
Highlight all that makes Lewisburg a great place to live, work, shop, and explore!
The event gives local businesses and organizations a unique opportunity to introduce themselves to Bucknell's newest students, as well as showcase their products and services.
Welcome to the Neighborhood is an annual event that brings Bucknell's entire incoming class (more than 1,000 new students!) into downtown Lewisburg.
This event provides an exciting opportunity for students to explore everything Lewisburg has to offer, including local restaurants, shops, entertainment, and recreational opportunities.
Sign up HERE!
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July 8th: Business Lunch/Learn 2nd Wed EVERY month
Join us Wednesday, July 8th at noon, for the monthly Business Innovation Lunch & Learn — where practical strategy meets real-world small business in the heart of downtown Lewisburg.
📍 In person at StartUp Lewisburg
416 Market Street (2nd Floor)
Held the second Wednesday of every month
Bring your lunch. Bring your questions.
Leave with useful information.
Want financial help with improving your business?
Interested in getting funding? Download the application here or go to this link which leads to the LDP website at www.lewisburgpa.com Grants page.
Fill it out online and email a copy or drop off a printed copy at the LDP office, 328 Market Street.
SBDC Design Thinking Leadership Program
Merchant Meeting: July 27th
Tommy provided an update on the upcoming Christmas in July event.
● The Campus Theatre will host a weekend of Christmas-themed movies, including:
○ National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
○ Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July
○ Additional holiday films and a Sunday matinee
● Businesses are encouraged to:
○ Hold sidewalk sales
○ Offer holiday-themed beverages or specials
○ Participate in event promotions
● The Victorian Fairy Garden Party, sponsored by Strictly Ballet and RiverStage Theatre, will take place on July 25 at 7:00 p.m. at the Greenspace Center
● Discussions are underway to collaborate with the Fairy Garden event and incorporate the Nutcracker-themed scavenger hunt.
● A potential holiday-themed bike fundraiser with Cycle Up and Slow Roll is being explored, with proceeds supporting bicycle repairs and purchases for local youth.
Gift Certificate Redemption
CASH for your Gift Certificates
Getting reimbursed for gift certificates is easy!
Checks can be dropped off at your location within 24 hours during the regular workweek (Monday–Friday, approximately 9 AM–5 PM). Just email Alex:
Reimbursement Basics
• Merchants may request a check for up to $500 in collected certificates at a time
• Gift certificates never expire
Before Accepting a Certificate
Please take a quick moment to confirm it’s legitimate:
• LDP logo sticker on the corner
• A visible serial number
• Original print quality (not photocopied)
If something feels off, trust your instincts — you’re always welcome to pause and call us to confirm before accepting it.
If you’ve got certificates sitting in a drawer, turn them into cash and back into your business. 💼✨
Did you add your business to Lewisburgpa.com?
We’ve recently updated the LewisburgPA.com website to make it easier for both visitors and businesses to find what they need.
One of the biggest changes you’ll notice is the addition of new Community Calendars and Sales & Specials sections. If they look a little empty right now—that’s intentional.
These sections are powered directly by the Locable network, meaning the content comes from participating businesses.
You might be wondering—why use Locable when you already have Facebook or other social media? The advantage is efficiency.
When connected, you can create events, promotions, or updates in Locable and push them directly to your social media, while also appearing on LewisburgPA.com and across the local network.
It’s a simple way to expand your reach without adding more work.
If you haven’t set up your free Locable account yet, now is a great time. Alex at LDP is happy to meet with you one-on-one to help create your webspace, post events, or set up specials.
Training is free, and the platform is free to use. Reach out anytime at [email protected] to schedule a time.
Upcoming Events
