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Friday in the ‘Fonte: May 28, 2021

*** DBI is committed to stopping the spread of COVID-19 in our community and we care about the safety of our volunteers, business owners and employees, and visitors. We ask that you wear your mask while indoors patronizing businesses and outside when you are unable to maintain appropriate social distance. Live Music and Outdoor Dining […]


Choose your outdoor adventure in Bellefonte

Visit us here in Bellefonte and it won’t take long for you to see that in addition to world-class food and fun, the outdoor adventures just can’t be beat.  It’s the perfect setting, first of all. Nestled among the mountains and quilted farmer’s fields of central Pennsylvania, you will find state parks, state forests, trails […]


Now hiring: Main Street Manager

Downtown Bellefonte Inc. is hiring a Main Street Manager! Applications are open through February 17, 2021. The Main Street Manager is the public face of DBI to Bellefonte and the surrounding community at large. They will promote downtown activities, educate businesses, serve as a listener, collaborator, clearinghouse, visionary, facilitator, and coordinator based on the four […]


Bellefonte businesses participating in Happy Valley Takeout Trail

The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau (HVAB) and Lion Country Lodging, working in partnership with other community partners, have launched a new initiative designed to encourage takeout from Centre County restaurants impacted by the ongoing pandemic. The Happy Valley Takeout Trail, which has support from Bellefonte Intervalley Area Chamber of Commerce, Downtown State College Improvement District, […]


Downtown Bellefonte Inc. funds second facade grant application; launches 2021 contest 

Downtown Bellefonte Inc., an organization that aims to help the Bellefonte business community thrive, has announced a second recipient for the organization’s Best Facade Forward grant program. The program, first launched at the beginning of 2020, offers a $1,000 grant to downtown businesses to make updates to a business’ overall facade.  “First impressions matter,” said […]


PRE-ORDERS OPEN: Stay-at-Home Date Night Fundraiser

Date night in a bag! This is a fundraiser that supports local businesses + Downtown Bellefonte Inc. is a great way to celebrate the month of love from the comfort of your home. Fundraising efforts for Downtown Bellefonte Inc. directly support small business support and economic growth in the Bellefonte community. Each bag is designed […]


Celebrate love this February in downtown Bellefonte

This February, celebrate the special relationships in your life in downtown Bellefonte. Whether you come for a weekend, or drop in downtown for a day, there’s a way for you to celebrate love and support local businesses. Shop Small Crawl Downtown Bellefonte Inc.’s Shop Small Crawl continues for February, with the opportunity to enter to […]


Now hiring: Business Relations Coordinator

Downtown Bellefonte Inc., an organization that supports business and economic growth in downtown Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, seeks a Business Relations Coordinator. POSITION SUMMARY: The Business Relations Coordinator will serve as a collaborator between Downtown Bellefonte Inc. and the business community, and grow public awareness of the organization’s efforts and activities as they pertain to business retention […]


Here’s what businesses are up to this Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday is held each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, highlighting small, local businesses across the nation. Downtown Bellefonte Inc. strives each year to help businesses within our own community succeed on Small Business Saturday. When you Shop Small this holiday season, you’re not just supporting the local businesses you love — you’re […]


Friday in the ‘Fonte: September 25, 2020

*** DBI is committed to stopping the spread of COVID-19 in our community and we care about the safety of our volunteers, businesses owners and employees, and visitors. We ask that you wear your mask while indoors patronizing businesses and outside when you are unable to maintain appropriate social distance. Check out this month’s participating […]