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# BLOOM

Business Empowerment Center

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## Posts

- [Jaxi Figueroa: Building More Than Businesses](https://bloomyork.org/jaxi-figueroa-building-more-than-businesses/) - “To me, York means opportunity, growth, and community.” What drew Jaxi to York wasn't chance; it was potential. Coming from a military family and moving frequently, she recognized a growing region with untapped room for development, particularly in the beauty and education industries. But success for Jaxi was never just personal. From the beginning, her goal was bigger than herself. "I didn't just want to be successful," she says. "I wanted to create opportunities for others."
- [BLOOM Grant Program Now Open Across York County](https://bloomyork.org/bloom-grant-program-now-open-across-york-county/) - The BLOOM Business Empowerment Center is pleased to announce the 2026 York County BLOOM Grant Program is accepting applications starting today, Monday, July 20 through Friday, August 14. This program will award grants up to $1,500 to established small businesses operating and generating revenue in the County of York, PA for a project that will enhance productivity & operations, expand product or service offerings, or otherwise grow to the next level.
- [7 BLOOM Businesses to Support Your Wellness Journey](https://bloomyork.org/7-bloom-businesses-to-support-your-wellness-journey/) - From fitness and nutrition to holistic care, graduates and grant awardees of the BLOOM Business Empowerment Center are making it easier to prioritize your health. Here’s how these local entrepreneurs can support your wellness goals.
- [A New Era of Self-Care Downtown](https://bloomyork.org/a-new-era-of-self-care-downtown/) - With a second location, Michelle Wright continues building Luxe and Mane into a space centered on care, confidence, and community.
- [Building Something Sweet in York](https://bloomyork.org/building-something-sweet-in-york/) - Spring in Downtown York is a season of growth, making it the perfect backdrop for Nasim & Co., a boutique dessert destination that is quite literally "blooming" alongside the community, in the Market and Royal Square Districts, and proves the most beautiful things in life are handcrafted, layered with care, and built on a foundation of resilience.
- [BLOOM Business Empowerment Center Awards $26,100 to Small Businesses in the City of York](https://bloomyork.org/bloom-business-empowerment-center-awards-26100-to-small-businesses-in-the-city-of-york/) - In partnership with the City of York, and the York County Community Foundation, the BLOOM Business Empowerment Center, an initiative of the York County Economic Alliance, is pleased to announce that the BLOOM Grant Program for Small Businesses in the City of York awarded $26,100 to eighteen established small businesses.
- [A Cut Above: The Evolution of World A Cuts Barber Institute](https://bloomyork.org/a-cut-above-the-evolution-of-world-a-cuts-barber-institute/) - For nearly two decades, Patrick Winters, owner of World A Cuts Barber Institute in Downtown York, has been a cornerstone of the local barber and personal care industry. Immigrating from Jamaica at age 11, Winters began his journey with his first establishment, World A Cuts Barber Shop, in 1996. Building on that foundation, he launched the city’s first barber school in 2007, marking a new chapter in both his career and Downtown York’s evolving business landscape.
- [Collusion Tap Works: Where Summer Days Are Brewed Just Right](https://bloomyork.org/collusion-tap-works-where-summer-days-are-brewed-just-right/) - From sunny afternoons to laid-back evenings, Collusion Tap Works in Downtown York is the go-to spot to enjoy what summer is all about. In 2024, the brewery received a BLOOM Grant to support their growth by adding additional seating and upgraded equipment.
- [Food That Honors a Promise](https://bloomyork.org/from-a-grandmothers-kitchen-to-yorks-historic-penn-market-ethels-barbecue-catering-is-carrying-on-family-traditions/) - When you step inside Penn Market, York’s historic downtown market house in the WeCo District, one scent stops you in your tracks. The smoky aroma of brisket, chicken, and ribs leads straight to Ethel’s Barbeque & Catering, where owner Mark Simpson is serving up more than plates—he’s serving legacy.
- [12 Creative Businesses to Kick Off the New Season](https://bloomyork.org/12-creative-businesses-to-kick-off-the-new-season/) - Spring cleaning in full effect? Check out these York County-based businesses with everything you need to refresh your home and your business this season!
- [Growing Your Business with Data](https://bloomyork.org/growing-your-business-with-data/) - Earlier this year, the BLOOM Bootcamp series kicked off with a presentation by Tannisha Fuentes, CEO and Founder of Your Employment Services, a boutique and tech-focused consulting firm in the City of York helping companies cultivate the talent they need to thrive.
- [The Family Behind Flying Fibers](https://bloomyork.org/the-family-behind-flying-fibers/) - Mother-daughter team Jeri Robinson-Lawrence and Irina Lawrence Mathias have been in the wool industry for nearly 20 years with a business presence in South Central Pennsylvania and customer reach that spans the globe.
- [BLOOM Business Empowerment Center awards 11K in Grant Funding to Woman-owned Small Businesses](https://bloomyork.org/bloom-business-empowerment-center-awards-11k-in-grant-funding-to-woman-owned-small-businesses/) - The BLOOM Business Empowerment Center, as part of the York County Economic Alliance, is pleased to announce $11,000 has been awarded to 8 woman-owned small businesses located and operating in York County.
- [BLOOM Business Empowerment Center Celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week in York County, PA](https://bloomyork.org/bloom-business-empowerment-center-celebrates-global-entrepreneurship-week-in-york-county-pa/) - The BLOOM Business Empowerment Center, as part of the York County Economic Alliance, is proud to announce York County’s participation in Global Entrepreneurship Week from Monday, November 17 to Friday, November 21.
- [The BLOOM Business Empowerment Center Opens Grant  Program for Woman-owned Small Businesses](https://bloomyork.org/the-bloom-business-empowerment-center-opens-grant-program-for-woman-owned-small-businesses/) - The BLOOM Business Empowerment Center is pleased to announce the 2025 BLOOM Grant Program for Woman-owned Small Businesses in York County. The BLOOM Business Empowerment Center is pleased to announce the 2025 BLOOM Grant Program for Woman-owned Small Businesses in York County.
- [BLOOM Business Empowerment Center Awards $13K to Small Businesses](https://bloomyork.org/bloom-business-empowerment-center-awards-13k-to-small-businesses/) - The BLOOM Business Empowerment Center, part of the York County Economic Alliance, is pleased to announce $13,000 has been awarded to 9 small businesses located and operating in York County.
- [Corporate Transparency Act, FinCEN BOI Applicable Only to Foreign Reporting Entities](https://bloomyork.org/corporate-transparency-act-and-fincen-boi-reporting-on-hold-pending-judicial-review/) - As of March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) will no longer be enforcing the provision of the Corporate Transparency Act which required to U.S. Companies and U.S. Businesses to report their Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) to the FinCEN.
- [Where Will Your Business Journey Take You: Q&A with Lia Barreto](https://bloomyork.org/where-will-your-business-journey-take-you/) - Hear from Lia Barreto, Owner of Lia’s Cleaning Service, as she shares how she started her own business in 2018 and continues to grow by adapting her business to meet the needs of her clients.
- [BLOOM Business Empowerment Center awards $17,500 to Woman-owned Small Businesses in York County](https://bloomyork.org/bloom-business-empowerment-center-awards-17500-to-woman-owned-small-businesses-in-york-county/) - The BLOOM Business Empowerment Center, as part of the York County Economic Alliance, is pleased to announce $17,500 has been awarded to 15 woman-owned small businesses located and operating in York County.
- [2024 YoCo Minority Enterprise Development Week - September 30 to October 4](https://bloomyork.org/yoco-minority-enterprise-development-week/) - Join us in celebrating YoCo Minority Enterprise Development Week with this series of events for entrepreneurs!
- [BLOOM Business Empowerment Center Awards Nearly $30K to Small Businesses](https://bloomyork.org/bloom-business-empowerment-center-awards-nearly-30k-to-small-businesses/) - The BLOOM Business Empowerment Center, as part of the York County Economic Alliance, is pleased to announce $29,500 has been awarded to 23 small businesses located and operating in York County.
- [City of York BLOOM Grant](https://bloomyork.org/city-of-york-bloom-grant-now-open/) - The BLOOM Business Empowerment Center, through the York County Economic Alliance, is pleased to announce the 2023 City of York BLOOM Grant Program for Small Businesses has opened today, September 20 and will remain open through Friday, October 13 at 8 p.m.
- [Meet the Engines Driving K-12 STEAM Pathways](https://bloomyork.org/meet-the-engines-driving-k-12-steam-pathways/) - By Sully Pinos, Executive Director and Marlena Schugt, Program Manager

## Pages

- [Home](https://bloomyork.org/) - BLOOM offers enhanced technical support, attainable capital, and access to opportunity for small businesses in York County, PA. Learn more about our services.
- [Grants](https://bloomyork.org/grants/) - Our small business grants are funding made simple to help businesses create something that otherwise may not have been! Learn more from BLOOM Business Center.
- [Education](https://bloomyork.org/education/) - Our business learning classes include resources to help with your pitch to prospective clients and connect participants to resources to support their business lifecycle.
- [News](https://bloomyork.org/news/) - This monthly enews is for anyone interested in the BLOOM BEC opportunities. Want to sign up to receive? Email us!
- [Loans](https://bloomyork.org/loans/) - To help small businesses in York County accelerate & maintain their growth, BLOOM offers a variety of financing options that can eliminate barrier to capital.
- [BLOOM Advisory Board](https://bloomyork.org/bloom-advisory-board/) - Meet the community leaders who make up BLOOM's Advisory Board.
- [Contact Us](https://bloomyork.org/contact-us/) - Have a question about any of our business services offered to small businesses in York County, PA? Reach out to the BLOOM team today.
- [Partners](https://bloomyork.org/partners/) - Need Excerpt Here
- [Opportunities](https://bloomyork.org/opportunities/) - An important way we support small businesses & York County’s leaders of tomorrow is through opportunities & connection. Learn more about fellowships & mentorships.
- [Privacy Policy](https://bloomyork.org/privacy-policy/) - This page is used to inform website visitors regarding our policies with the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information on www.yocobloom.com.
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## Categories

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## Project Categories

- [Business Planning](https://bloomyork.org/project_category/business-planning/)
- [Networking/Mentorship](https://bloomyork.org/project_category/networking-mentorship/)
- [Funding/Grants](https://bloomyork.org/project_category/funding-grants/)
- [Coworking Spaces](https://bloomyork.org/project_category/coworking-spaces/)
- [Financing](https://bloomyork.org/project_category/financing/)
- [Education](https://bloomyork.org/project_category/educational-resources/)
- [Employee Resources](https://bloomyork.org/project_category/employee-resources/)