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It might be the dog days of Summer, but Mainspring is gearing up for its most dazzling night of the year. Now in its third year, Ephrata Unexpected has quickly become the must-attend New Year's Eve celebration in the region, drawing over 1000 revelers to the heart of downtown last year.
As summer winds down, Mainspring of Ephrata is excited to announce our Second Annual "First Saturday Back to the Books" event on August 3rd from 2:30 to 4:30 PM. If you've been enjoying our First Saturday events downtown this summer, you know how they bring our community together and create a vibrant hub of activity. Now, as the lazy days of summer begin to wane we're channeling that energy into a fun and practical community-driven initiative that promises a unique blend of literature, local business engagement, and back-to-school preparation. Let us know you're coming!
We are thrilled to announce that Mainspring of Ephrata has been recognized by the Pennsylvania Downtown Center with the 2024 Townie Award for Organizational Excellence for Community Partnership! This prestigious award honors the collaborative effort that brought the Ephrata Unleashed Dog Park to life, a testament to what a community can achieve when it works together.
Get ready to unleash your inner artist and join us for Mainspring of Ephrata's First Saturday - Chalk the Walk on July 6, 2024, from 11 am to 4:30 pm. This free community event is your chance to help transform Main Street into a vibrant sidewalk gallery, where Concrete Canvases come alive with colorful designs from our own Pavement Picassos.
When most people think of community banks, they envision smiling tellers who know every customer by name. While this is true at Ephrata National Bank (ENB), the 143 year old institution represents much more. It actively strengthens the Ephrata area through a variety of initiatives that support residents, spur business growth, and invest in the future. In short, ENB is a community bank that builds community.
Our team is a big part of the social fabric of our town, but Mainspring of Ephrata also plays an important role in supporting and growing the local economy through several key initiatives.
A strong local economy depends on the success of small businesses and entrepreneurs. That's why we’re excited to announce the Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) program - an important tool for sustaining economic growth in communities like Ephrata. The RLF provides critical financing to both existing businesses looking to expand and new entrepreneurs ready to launch.
At our 2nd Annual meeting, executive director, Joy Ashley outlined Mainspring's initiatives for 2024 and gave an update on our 5-year strategic plan. Watch the meeting below.
Celebrating the 100th Year of the Christmas Tree lighting in front the Ephrata National Bank on Main Street, The 2nd in our Historic Building Ornament Series is On Sale NOW!