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Fresh Face: Hempfield Botanicals

Hempfield Botanicals was founded in Lancaster in 2017 by Heather and Nathan Kreider—a dynamic duo who have a passion for environmental stewardship, healthy living, and community involvement. They’ve been successfully helping people feel and perform their best with their line of products and services for the past 11 years through their founding business Makes Scents and their growing line of cannabinoid products named Hempfield Botanicals.

Fresh Face: Read Rose Books

Elizabeth Peters and her business partner, Teddy Boucard, have the makings of natural entrepreneurs. Aside from the usual trials and tribulations attached to first-time business ownership, the young couple has managed to weather the most challenging months of 2020…

Fresh Face: Maejean Vintage

Maejean Vintage sisters , Laura Mae and Amanda Jean love a good story. Nothing excites them more than hunting for vintage jewelry at local estate sales and auctions, then piecing together its history using their decades’ worth of expertise.

Fresh Face: Best Celebrations and More

Meylin Best is reminding us to continue to celebrate–not despite these challenging times, but because of them. The prospect of opening a business in Downtown Lancaster mid-pandemic would send many people running for the hills…

Give the Gift of a Warm and Cozy Holiday.

The Spice and Tea Exchange, locally-owned and located on Orange Street in Lancaster City, has put together lots of options for holiday gift giving this year. Who wouldn't love curling up with a book alongside a steaming mug of dark chocolate peppermint tea or a toasted biscotti soy candle?

Give the Gift of Lancaster!

Lancaster Local Provisions is where the Farmers Market meets Online Grocery. They offer weekly home delivery of farm fresh seasonal produce, locally sourced meat & dairy products, and pantry staples. Founder Chef Diana is always looking to support the local makers…

Fig 2020 Local Gift Guide

Small Business are the Heartbeat of Lancaster City. We need them and they need you. They’ve worked hard to overcome tremendous odds this year. They’ve put procedures in place to keep you safe and found new ways to do business.

Lancaster Family Leading the Way in Car Buying Innovation

The next innovative automotive retailer isn’t in Silicon Valley, they’re right here in Lancaster County. Headquartered just outside of Lancaster City on Manheim Pike, Accel Auto is a transformative car company that combines the best elements of online car shopping with the care and customer service of a traditional dealership.

Fresh Face: Gallery Grow

There's a new kind of artist studio in the heart of Gallery Row. Gallery Grow at 150 North Prince Street invites city dwellers to get creative, sink their hands into fresh earth, and create something beautiful to liven up their living space.

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