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Betsy Forbis: There is a lot to know about York and I’m excited to keep learning Original
One of the things I love most about my job is that just when I think I’m starting to really understand all of the businesses, organizations, people and moving pieces that make York work … I’m quickly reminded I have a lot left to learn. kAmp?5 x =@G6 E92E]k^Am kAm#646?E=J[ x 925 E96 @AA@CEF?:EJ E@ E28 2=@?8 @?
Betsy Forbis: Mother Nature can’t put a damper on Sip & Stroll
Well, Mother Nature certainly made sure our 10th annual Sip & Stroll was memorable! Despite an incredibly rainy Thursday evening, just over 120 people grabbed their umbrellas, raincoats and friends and headed out to support 23 participating York businesses for Sip & Stroll. The feedback we received throughout the evening was SO positive. Each participating business put its own spin on its stop, and the variety from location to location made the night so much fun.
Betsy Forbis: Mother Nature can’t put a damper on Sip & Stroll Original
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Betsy Forbis: Yorkfest takes a village — and York showed up
Have you all recovered from the excitement of Yorkfest weekend? Whew! That was a fun one. kAmqFE 367@C6 H6 >@G6 @? E@ E96 ?6IE E9:?8 — 2?5 2C@F?5 96C6[ E96C6 :D 2=H2JD 2 ?6IE E9:?8 — x ?665 E@ D2J @?6 6?@C>@FD E92?< J@F]k^Am kAm*@C<76DE D:>A=J 5@6D ?@E 92AA6? 3642FD6 @7 @?6 A6CD@?[ @?6 @C82?:K2E:@? @C 6G6? @?6 4@>>:EE66] xE 92AA6?D 3642FD6 2?
Betsy Forbis: Yorkfest 2026: Four days of celebrating what makes York, York
It’s officially time to start making your plans because Yorkfest 2026 is almost here! kAmuC@> $6AE] `_ E9C@F89 `b[ *@C< H:== 4@>6 2=:G6 H:E9 7@FC 7F== 52JD @7 6G6?ED[ 24E:G:E:6D[ 7@@5[ >FD:4[ EC25:E:@?D[ 72>:=J 7F? 2?5[ >@DE :>A@CE2?E=J[ 2? @AA@CEF?:EJ E@ 46=63C2E6 E96 4@>>F?:EJ H6 2C6 D@ =F4<J E@ 42== 9@>6]k^Am kAm%9:D J62C’D *@C<76DE :D 6DA64:2==J >62?:?87F= 2D H6 46=63C2E6 p>6C:42’D ad_E9 2??:G6CD2CJ[ 2?5 E96C6 :D ?@ 36EE6C H2J E@ 9@?@C @FC 9:DE@CJ[ 7C665@> 2?5 4@>>F?:EJ DA:C:E E92?
Betsy Forbis: Yorkfest 2026: Four days of celebrating what makes York, York
It’s officially time to start making your plans because Yorkfest 2026 is almost here! kAmuC@> $6AE] `_ E9C@F89 `b[ *@C< H:== 4@>6 2=:G6 H:E9 7@FC 7F== 52JD @7 6G6?ED[ 24E:G:E:6D[ 7@@5[ >FD:4[ EC25:E:@?D[ 72>:=J 7F? 2?5[ >@DE :>A@CE2?E=J[ 2? @AA@CEF?:EJ E@ 46=63C2E6 E96 4@>>F?:EJ H6 2C6 D@ =F4<J E@ 42== 9@>6]k^Am kAm%9:D J62C’D *@C<76DE :D 6DA64:2==J >62?:?87F= 2D H6 46=63C2E6 p>6C:42’D ad_E9 2??:G6CD2CJ[ 2?5 E96C6 :D ?@ 36EE6C H2J E@ 9@?@C @FC 9:DE@CJ[ 7C665@> 2?5 4@>>F?:EJ DA:C:E E92?
Betsy Forbis: Volunteers, attendees make York events special
If there’s one thing I’ve learned since joining the York Area Chamber of Commerce, it’s that York does not slow down.
Betsy Forbis: There’s always something happening in York
One of the things I love most about York is the way our community continues to show up for one another. kAmxE E2<6D 4@F?E=6DD 9@FCD @7 A=2??:?8[ 565:42E65 G@=F?E66CD 2?5 3FD:?6DD6D H:==:?8 E@ :?G6DE :? @FC 4@>>F?:EJ E@ 4C62E6 E96 6G6?ED[ EC25:E:@?D 2?5 6IA6C:6?46D E92E 3C:?8 A6@A=6 E@86E96C 2?5 D9@H42D6 6G6CJE9:?8 E92E >2<6D *@C< DF49 2? 2>2K:?8 A=246 E@ =:G6[ H@C< 2?5 G:D:E]k^Am kAmp?5 E96C6 :D 46CE2:?=J ?@ D9@CE286 @7 E9:?8D 92AA6?:?8 :? *@C<Pk^Am kAmuC@> `_ 2]>] E@ ?@@? @?
Betsy Forbis: York residents show up to celebrate
As another successful community celebration comes to a close, I can't help but reflect on what makes York such a special place to call home. kAmu:CDE[ 2 962CE76=E E92?< J@F 8@6D @FE E@ 6G6CJ@?6 H9@ 96=A65 >2<6 E9:D J62CVD q2==@@? s2JD 2?@E96C :?4C65:3=6 DF446DD] uC@> @FC =@42= 3FD:?6DD6D 2?5 @C82?:K2E:@?D E@ E96 G@=F?E66CD[ 6G6?E 4@@C5:?2E@CD[ DA@?D@CD 2?5 6G6CJ@?6 H9@ 42>6 @FE E@ A2CE:4:A2E6[ J@FC 6?E9FD:2D> 2?5 DFAA@CE 96=A65 4C62E6 DF49 2 7F?
Betsy Forbis: One community event leads to another
As one incredible community celebration comes to a close, another exciting weekend is just around the corner! kAm~? 3692=7 @7 E96 *@C< r92>36C[ x H2?E E@ 6IE6?5 2 962CE76=E E92?< J@F E@ 6G6CJ@?6 H9@ 42>6 @FE E@ u:C64C24<6C uC6?KJ @? yF=J b] $66:?8 E9@FD2?5D @7 A6@A=6 82E96C65 E@86E96C E@ 46=63C2E6 p>6C:42VD ad_E9 3:CE952J H2D ECF=J D@>6E9:?8 DA64:2=]k^Am kAmuC@> E96 4FDE@> 5C@?6 D9@H E@ E96 DA64E24F=2C 7:C6H@C<D 5:DA=2J[ :E H2D 2? F?7@C86EE23=6 6G6?:?8 >256 6G6?
Betsy Forbis: Get ready for exciting summer in York Original
Summer in York is officially underway, and the York Chamber is excited for a season filled with community celebration, connection, and exciting new opportunities for our members and community. kAmpD >2?J :? E96 4@>>F?:EJ 2=C625J <?@H[ AC6A2C2E:@?D 2C6 H6== F?56CH2J 7@C u:C64C24<6C uC6?KJ a_ae[ E2<:?8 A=246 uC:52J[ yF=J b[ 2E E96 *@C< r@F?EJ u2:C8C@F?5D] %9:D J62C’D 46=63C2E:@? :D D92A:?8 FA E@ 36 @?6 F?=:<6 2?JE9:?8 *@C< 92D D66? 367@C6 2D H6 4@>6 E@86E96C E@ 46=63C2E6 p>6C:42’D ad_E9 3:CE952J :?
Betsy Forbis: Looking forward to a summer of fun
Summer in York is shaping up to be one for the books — and the York Chamber is thrilled to invite our community to two incredible celebrations you will not want to miss. kAmu:CDE FAi u:C64C24<6C uC6?KJ a_ae[ 92AA6?:?8 uC:52J[ yF=J b[ 2E E96 *@C< r@F?EJ u2:C8C@F?5D] %9:D 36=@G65 4@>>F?:EJ EC25:E:@? :D C6EFC?:?8 3:886C[ 3C:89E6C 2?5 >@C6 6I4:E:?8 E92? 6G6C 2D H6 4@>6 E@86E96C E@ 46=63C2E6 p>6C:42’D ad_E9 3:CE952J :? 2 ECF=J F?7@C86EE23=6 H2J]k^Am kAm%9:D J62C’D 46=63C2E:@?
Betsy Forbis: Hello York community!!
Spring is bringing exciting energy to the York Chamber of Commerce, and we have some incredible events just around the corner that you won’t want to miss. kAm~?6 @7 E96 9:89=:89ED @7 E96 D62D@? :D E96 FA4@>:?8 u=2G@CD @7 *@C< 6G6?E[ A=2??65 7@C cib_ E@ f A]>] %9FCD52J[ pAC:= b_[ 2E E96 w@=E9FD r@?G6?E:@?
Betsy Forbis: Showcasing the best York has to offer Original
Hello York! Stepping into the director role has been an absolute joy, and I can’t thank you enough for the outpouring of kindness, patience and support these first few weeks. kAm*@FC H2C> H6=4@>6D[ 96=A7F= E:AD 2?5 86?F:?6 6?4@FC286>6?E 92G6 >256 E9:D EC2?D:E:@? 7F?
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