Looking Forward To A Brand New Year Full of Opportunity

Happy New Year! As we enter a brand new year, full of opportunities and growth, we would like to share the DSI mission that was established in 2003.

The DSI mission is: to stimulate economic development by encouraging cooperation and building leadership in the business community; to develop a marketing strategy that will provide an improved retail mix, strengthen the tax base; increase investor confidence; to build a viable tourism effort; to promote a unified, quality image of Downtown Shenandoah as a center of goods and services; and to create an attractive, coordinated visual impression of Shenandoah through facade improvements streetscape and historic preservation of our existing buildings.

We will continue to work hard to strengthen our community and look forward to great things happening in 2024. We are always looking for volunteers for a variety of activities and events. Please contact the DSI Office at 570-462-2060 and get involved today.

Save The 2024 Dates

Good things are coming in 2024. Mark Your Calendars & Save The Dates

February Lottery Calendar: Selling Now at the DSi office

Spring Fling Gift Card Calendar: Selling in March and April. Announcing winners in May

Kielbasi Festival & Heritage Day: Saturday, May 18

Annual Golf Outing: Friday, June 21

Fall-tastic Gift Card Calendar: Selling in August and September. Announcing winners in Oct.

Coal Cracker Christmas: Friday, November 29

More to come...stay tuned!

February 2024 Lottery Calendar

Get Your Lucky Number Today!

Want some extra cash in your pocket? Pick your lucky number and if it matches the PA Pic 3 Evening Lottery number for that day in February, you're a winner! $5 each...great Valentine's Day Gift idea. Tuck in a card for your sweetie.

The Center For Education, Business & Arts (CEBA) Is For You, Your Family, Friends And Neighbors

Community Innovation Center

As we get closer and closer to beginning construction, we look forward to a Penn State classroom, commercial kitchen, and co-working, "incubator spaces" that will assist people from all walks of life improve their skill sets. We look forward to higher educational classes, entrepreneurial programming, and other helpful events, and activities. CEBA is for you, your family members, colleagues, and neighbors to have a collaborative, inspiring center right here in the heart of Shenandoah, Schuylkill County.

Giving Tree and Naming Brick Opportunities

Our goal is to engage the community in multiple ways. Everyone, who donates any amount of money will get their name on our special Giving Tree that will be located in the CEBA lobby. This "tree" will symbolize how we all worked together to create change for our community. Additionally, outside naming bricks will line a walkway. This is a long-lasting special way to recognize your family or pay tribute to something special in your life. Contact the DSI office for details and to purchase naming bricks.

Give Today And Help Make Your Community Better

Please support DSI and donate today. We are excited to bring this economic game-changing innovation center to our community. Remember...Every dollar counts...your dollar counts!

For more information about CEBA, visit the DSI website or The CEBA website today.

CEBA Connects 2024 Collaborates With Businesses and Organizations To Bring

You Skill-Strengthening Presentations

In this one-hour informative session, coach, author, and inspirational speaker, Amy Lafko, owner of Cairn Consulting Solutions will cover the practical and tactical components of the coaching leadership style and more. This discussion will include:

• All of the leadership styles
• When to leverage what style
• Best practices for coaching as a leader

Why is the coaching style most effective? When you leverage it:

• Staff develops critical thinking skills
• Compels you to actively listen
• Creates collaborative partnerships

We're teaming up with Penn State Schuylkill's FBLA and The Schuylkill Technology Center and you're invitied! Take a look!

Demographic change is one of the least understood yet extremely important issues facing organizations today. The working-age population in the U.S. ranges between age 16 to 64. Each generation's experiences are different causing them to communicate differently. When you bridge that gap and understand these differences, it strengthens how we interact, collaborate and solve problems.

Shannon Brennan will break down each generation, explain what makes each one tick, and share tips on how to communicate with each other more effectively. Walk away with an entirely new view and appreciation for your colleagues and peers. 



This complimentary presentation is for everyone. No registration is required.

For information contact Susan Williams, swilliams@downtownshenandoahinc.com, 570-462-2060

Entrepreneurs, Gerry Cole and Terri Ann DeAbreu join us at the Walk In Art Center in Schuylkill Haven, PA to share how to perfectly pair wine, cheese, and baked goods. Sip on wine and sample tasty treats while learning how to make your perfect pairing.

The duo will explain how blending flavors can enhance the overall taste experience. Each business owner will also share how they turned their passion into profits and took the leap to successful business ventures. Register today to enjoy samples, sips and stories.

A special thanks to our friends at The Walk In Art Center for sharing their beautiful venue with us.

Paint along with Andrea Perno, during a Paint & Sip at DSI. Andrea returns to show us how to paint this colorful folk art-inspired parrot. All the materials and instructions are included in the $30 registration fee payable in advance.