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Lewisburg Business Newsletter 9-25-26

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Octoberfest is Oct 3rd on S. 6th Street

Vote for Lewisburg Business Meeting TIME

Participating in Mask-a-rade?

Borough Parking Permits 50% off 

Fall Fest is October 10th

Upcoming Events - Mark Your Calendar 

Octoberfest is Oct 3rd

Octoberfest is happening on S. 6th Street

October 3rd

4 p to 7 p

Pretzels, Sausage, Bavarian Nuts, Coffee, Craft Beers, Ciders. Event open to BU Students and Community!

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Lewisburg Business Meeting Choosing a new time (Includes Survey Link)

Survey: What is the best time for YOU to attend Merchant Meeting: LINK to take Survey.

We narrowed the choices down to 10 am, 11 am or 2 pm

Which time works best for you??

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NOTES from LAST Meeting

 

Lewisburg Business Roundtable — September 21, 2026

 

Attendees: LDP staff, volunteers and board members; downtown business and property owners; Lewisburg Borough; Bucknell SBDC; representatives from Cat Café, Tastecraft, Black Dog Jewelers, and other local businesses.

 

Updates & Discussion

 

  • Miracle on Market Street: Planning is underway for this year’s event.
  • A Lewisburg Victorian Nutcracker: The 9th annual production will be held Saturday, December 12, 2026, with performances at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Discussion prompted some neat brainstorming between Strictly Ballet Arts and the Campus Theatre.
  • LDP Annual Soiree: Brief recap of the recent annual event.
  • Business Improvement Grant: One grant remains available, providing up to $5,000 for eligible downtown business improvements.
  • Bucknell Family Weekend: Businesses reported a busy weekend downtown during Bucknell Family Weekend.
  • Cat Café: Promoting its “Show Us Your Kitties” event on September 24 and seeking a volunteer treasurer for the nonprofit.
  • Lewisburg Borough: Shannon shared an update on work toward an extension of the rail trail down St. John Street and other borough topics. 
  • Small Business Saturday - the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Businesses, organizations, and community partners can sign up as Neighborhood Champions and receive Shop Small-branded materials/swag to help promote shopping locally.
  • Social Media: Coleby shared useful tips and experiences from using social media to promote his businesses. Laura noted that the Campus Theatre recently received nearly 100,000 views on an Instagram/Facebook Reel promoting its film showing of The Odyssey. View the Campus Theatre video
  • Follow the LDP on TikTok at @downtown.lewisburg 
  • Bucknell SBDC: Upcoming IN PERSON | The First Step: A Big-Picture Look at Starting a Business, for new and aspiring entrepreneurs, Wednesday, October 7, 5:30–6:30 PM. Additional upcoming programs are available at Bucknell.edu/SBDCevents.
  • Sophia, the owner and artist of UuStudio invites the community to a Kids Painting Session at the Heiter Center on 10/17 at 1:30pm - more at their Instagram!
  • Participants also discussed ideas and planning for Halloween events downtown! 
  • Potentially changing the time of this monthly meeting to 10:00am - looking for input! 


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Mask-a-rade: Participating?

Need to know if you are participating in Market Street Mask-a-rade

Please complete the VERY short survey here

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Itinerary:

11 a - 1p :

Trick or treating at Lewisburg Businesses on Market Street

Trunk or Treat in Central Penn Bank and Trust Parking lot (Scouts 3538)

Red Carpet, Fortune Teller, SRVVB at Campus Theatre

1 p: Doors open for FREE movie, Campus Theatre: Showing Hotel Transylvania

1:30 p: Kids parade in aisle at Campus Theatre

2 p: Movie Starts

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REVISED: 50% Discount for Borough Parking Permits

Municipal Lot Discount 

As in previous years, permits for designated Borough parking lots for the upcoming year will go on sale December 15.

We encourage local businesses, employees, and residents to secure permits early, before Bucknell students return and parking demand increases.

Borough Council is currently discussing a proposed increase in parking permit fees from $50/month to $100/month with a 50% discount to business employees and Borough residents with appropriate documentation.

This increase is expected to be approved at the next Council meeting and will go into effect December 1, 2026, if approved. Under this proposal, eligible local permit holders would continue to pay the same rates as last year.

Earlier communication emphasized the proposed 50% discount without clearly explaining that it is intended to offset a potential fee increase and maintain existing rates for eligible local permit holders. That distinction is being clarified so everyone has an accurate understanding of what is being discussed.

Fall Fest is Fast Approaching

Reminder that Fall Festival is happening in the park on October 10th

What are you going to promote so festival attendees head up town to your location?

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Upcoming Events

Next event you can look forward to is Octoberfest on Oct 3rd! 

What are you planning to encourage Bucknell Students, their parents, and festival attendees to visit your location?
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