Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Tours Bristol Borough Delaware Valley News [Video]

August 23, 2024

by Alex Lloyd Gross

It’s unprecedented that a town get three economic development grants but that happened in Bristol Borough. Yesterday, Rick Siger, the Department of Community and Economic Development paid a visit to Bristol Borough to visit some new businesses.

“Bristol Borough is doing what other boroughs want to do,” said Bill Pezza, of Raising the Bar. Vacant storefronts do not attract people. That is why Pezza, along with Mayor Ralph DiGuiseppe 111 are working to get stores in there. Retail stores are crucial to a business district, not just places to eat.

Governor Shapiro’s 2024-25 budget includes a $20 million investment in the new Main Street Matters program to support the Commonwealth’s main streets, downtown business districts, small businesses, and local communities.

“The Governor’s bipartisan budget includes bold, meaningful investments — like $20 million for the new Main Street Matters program — to make Pennsylvania more competitive, grow our economy, and strengthen our communities,” …