The 2025 Lancaster Chamber Gift & Giving Guide is your go-to resource for planning a meaningful and memorable holiday season, while supporting the local businesses and non-profits that make Lancaster County thrive.
This guide is thoughtfully organized into five sections to make it easy to find local businesses and nonprofit organizations you can support. Whether you’re planning a holiday party, ordering a catered meal, or treating your team to a unique local experience, this directory will help you discover options that not only meet your needs but also strengthen our community during this holiday season.
Retail & Gifts
While the convenience of ordering from large national retailers can be tempting, we invite you to think local this holiday season. By choosing gifts from Lancaster County’s own makers, shops, and entrepreneurs, you’re not only finding something unique for your team, you’re also investing in the businesses that make our community vibrant, sustainable, and successful.
Shop Small, Celebrate Big! Encourage your team to shop local this season! Promote ‘Small Business Saturday’ on November 29th or organize your own ‘Shop Local’ day for your team. Give away gift cards to local Lancaster businesses for them to use.
Corporate Giving
“We’re grateful for the incredible nonprofit organizations that serve Lancaster County in so many vital ways. Each make a lasting impact on our community’s future. As you plan your holiday giving, consider supporting these organizations to help power their missions. Let’s support the transformational work that strengthens our community all year long.
Team Building Through Giving! Host a volunteer day or service project. It’s a great way to strengthen your team while supporting Lancaster’s nonprofit community.
Experiences
This year, why not go the extra mile and support Lancaster’s experiential businesses? Gift your staff tickets to a local theatre show, or treat your team to a scenic train ride through beautiful Lancaster County! These experience-based gifts are a memorable way to celebrate the season and elevate spirits.
Gift Shared Experiences! Skip the standard holiday lunch. Instead, plan a memorable outing like a local theatre show, an escape room challenge, or a hands-on art class.
Vendors, Venues, Catering & Restaurants
The holiday season is the perfect time for gatherings and celebrations! Lancaster County offers an incredible selection of venues and restaurants to host your events. And of course, the talented vendors and caterers to make every detail shine. Explore all that Lancaster has to offer and support local businesses while creating memorable moments for your team and guests.
Gift Shared Experiences! Skip the standard holiday lunch. Instead, plan a memorable outing like a local theatre show, an escape room challenge, or a hands-on art class.
Personalized & Branded Gifts
This holiday season, make your gifts stand out with a personal touch! From custom-branded merchandise to beautifully personalized keepsakes, Lancaster County businesses offer creative ways to make every gift feel meaningful and memorable.
Make It Personal! Use a local company or vendor for your branded gifts as a lasting reminder of your business relationships.
Throughout the booklet, you’ll also find helpful holiday hints with ideas on how to make the most of the season.
Use this guide as your planning companion. Bookmark businesses that align with your company’s values, share the digital edition with colleagues, and consider how your organization can make the most of the season by shopping, celebrating, and giving local.
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