Merchant Newsletter 6-19-26
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Next Merchant Meeting: June 22nd - Main Topic will be Parking
Flood Insurance Roundtable June 24th
July 8th: Business Lunch and Learn
SBDC Design Thinking Leadership Program
Gift Certificate Redemption Basics
Merchant Meeting: Mark Your Calendar June 22nd
Monday, 6/22/26 9am
Parking will remain a top agenda item at this meeting as we continue gathering input from downtown businesses.
- downtown promotions & events
- Merchants on Market FB group
- flood insurance info session, 6/24, 5pm Borough Offices
- Lewisburg Business Improvements grants - going fast!
- Bucknell.edu/SBDCevents - EIGHT business workshops & webinars
- design thinking program (below) - free opportunity for local orgs
- & likely parking too, including this survey
Parking Survey is LIVE! Take the Survey
Please take this anonymous survey about parking in Lewisburg. The results will be shared with the Borough Council to communicate our priorities as the borough makes important decisions about the future of parking here.
Take the survey here: https://forms.gle/yCCRx7vcgkiQ5Vx78
The reason this information is being collected is to help ensure that responses are received from a broad and representative cross-section of the Lewisburg community.
The goal is not to identify individuals, but to make sure all voices in our community have an opportunity to be heard.
Flood Insurance Roundtable June 24th Registration Recommended
Lewisburg-area residents, business owners, property owners, landlords, and renters are invited to a free Flood Insurance Roundtable on Wednesday, June 24, from 5:00–6:00 p.m. at the Lewisburg Borough Offices.
Register HERE
Community officials, state insurance leaders, FEMA/National Flood Insurance Program experts, and emergency management professionals will discuss what flood insurance is designed to cover, what may not be covered, the differences between NFIP and private policies, and important questions to ask before purchasing or renewing coverage.
Space is limited, so advance registration is encouraged. Participants may also submit a question they would like the panel to address.
Register HERE
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
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. 💼✨
Merchant LDP Website
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.