Featured event

4th Wednesday Happy Hour ~ June 2025

Celebrate community, live music, delicious food, and refreshing drinks at Mainspring of Ephrata's 4th Wednesday Happy Hours!

Upcoming event

Trivia & Wings with Shelby

Doors open at 5pm & trivia at 6pm. Come join the fun with the groups of avid trivia players. Call 717-738-0929 for more info. All Welcome!

Upcoming event

Cash Bingo

Doors open at 5pm & Bingo at 6:30. Food available. Bring a bottle/Jar of mustard and receive a Bingo sheet to be played that night. All donations go to EASS. $25/pp. More info? Call 717-738-0920. All Welcome!

Leading our economic future

There are many positive developments in Ephrata and we are pleased to continually welcome new businesses to our community. Located in the heart of Northern Lancaster County, we are centrally located within the Philadelphia-Harrisburg Metroplex. Ephrata has direct access to three powerful global cities: Philadelphia, Washington, and New York City. Our central location, business-friendly staff, and our outstanding quality of life make Ephrata an ideal place for locating or expanding a business.

Growing together

You are a valuable part of Ephrata’s success. Whether you work, own a business, or are planning your business in Ephrata, there are countless opportunities for you to grow professionally! New businesses establish themselves in Ephrata every year. Some of our local businesses have been around since the 1800s. Our community supports thriving small, mid-size, and large companies. We look forward to welcoming yours!

1,283

Active businesses and organizations

$176m

Average annual sales

$47,357

Median household income

Support systems for success

We are here to help you succeed in business. Our goal is to equip you with all the necessary tools you need to establish, run, and navigate a prosperous business in Ephrata. Whether you are an established business or are planning to move your organization to Ephrata, we have the tools you need to thrive. If you’re interested in starting your business in Ephrata, visit our Business Startup Checklist and Financial Health Check to ensure both you and your potential business are on the right track!