Main Street Hanover Awarded Explore York Marketing Grant to Launch Dynamic Downtown Video Campaign

Hanover, PA – Main Street Hanover is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a marketing grant from Explore York to boost promotion of Hanover’s vibrant downtown district. The grant will fund a dynamic video campaign designed to inspire tourism, encourage weekend getaways, and showcase the unique character of Hanover’s Main Street.
In partnership with Fuhrman Creative, a local digital marketing agency, Main Street Hanover will produce a series of short-form video reels featuring eye-catching visuals, trending audio, and immersive storytelling. Each reel will highlight the small businesses, culture, and history that make downtown Hanover a must-visit destination.
“Thanks to Explore York’s support, we’re able to take a fresh and innovative approach to marketing our downtown,” said Moriah Tyler, Executive Director of Main Street Hanover. “This project is about more than just promotion—it’s about telling the stories of our small businesses and the people who make Hanover such a special place to live, work, and visit.”
Participation in the video campaign will be available to downtown businesses on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested businesses can sign up to be filmed by reaching out to Emerson Buffalow, Marketing & Event Coordinator for Main Street Hanover. 
Founded on a mission to support small to mid-size businesses, Fuhrman Creative specializes in helping organizations build and maintain an authentic online presence through innovative marketing platforms and techniques. Their partnership with Main Street Hanover ensures that the campaign will reflect the true spirit and values of the community.
The grant was awarded through the Explore York Tourism Grant Program, which aims to maximize tourism’s economic impact in York County through strategic marketing and sales initiatives. Explore York’s mission is to highlight the county as a sought-after destination while supporting projects that drive visitor engagement.
For questions about the project or participation opportunities, please contact:
Emerson Buffalow
Marketing & Event Coordinator, Main Street Hanover
717-637-6130 Ext. 103
ebuffalow@mainstreethanover.org

 
About Explore York
The Explore York Tourism Grant Program provides all applicants equal opportunity for funding consideration and does not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, caste, or creed.
Explore York’s mission is to maximize tourism expenditures and their economic impact in York County, PA, through comprehensive tourism sales and marketing programs. Explore York’s vision is for a York County where tourism is recognized for the value of its economic impact and its role in raising the profile of York County as a sought-after destination. For more information on Explore York, and the destination, call 1-888-858-9675 or visit YorkPA.org.
 
About Fuhrman Creative
Fuhrman Creative, LLC is a digital marketing agency committed to helping small and mid-size businesses grow their online presence. With honesty, sincerity, and integrity at its core, Fuhrman Creative provides innovative marketing strategies that align with each client’s unique vision and values.


The mission of Main Street Hanover is to expand the economic capacity of downtown Hanover, thus improving the business environment, enhancing the quality of place, and increasing community synergy.

 

Main Street Hanover is a 501c3 non-profit & proceeds benefit the revitalization of Downtown Hanover.

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