The Duke Street Business Center at Lancaster Public Library has been serving the entire Lancaster County PA business and nonprofit community since it opened in March 2006.  This unique special library-within-a-library of over 2,000 books, audio books, videos, periodicals and electronic resources serves as a one-stop source for authoritative and up-to-date business and nonprofit information.  For more information visit:  www.lancaster.lib.pa.us.

 

Community First Fund
A federally certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), the Community First Fund provides loans and technical assistance to small business owners, affordable housing developers, and community groups.  For more information visit www.commfirstfund.org.

 

ASSETS Lancaster
ASSETS Lancaster provides individuals with resources to successfully start, manage and grow their businesses.  The ASSETS model includes a 13 week Business Design and Management Program, one-to-one business counseling services, a mentoring program, technology training and resources through the ASSETS Center for Small Business Development, a business incubator located in Lancaster City.  All ASSETS programs and services are provided in English and Spanish.  Visit www.assetslancaster.org for more information.

SCORE Lancaster is a member of a national not-for-profit association of business people who provide free and confidential business advice for entrepreneurs, owners of small businesses and non-profit organizations.  For more information visit:  www.scorelancaster.org

 

The James Street Improvement District promotes, plans and advocates to improve quality of life through a clean, safe and economically vibrant community.  Visit www.jsidlancaster.org for more information.