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The GFCBA assists in building, growing, strengthening, & promoting local small businesses.

Forest City is a borough in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, situated at the corners of Susquehanna, Lackawanna, and Wayne counties. During the process of developing the GFCBA Strategic Plan, the town celebrated its 150th year. Over time, the town has seen thriving lumber, coal, and textiles industries and a population high of 6,000 to present day, where it is made up of small businesses and has a population of approximately 1900. A simple stroll down Main Street, Forest City in late September 2012 sparked a movement in the business community to take the bull by the horns to create a unified, working, strong town to increase consumers and businesses alike. This organization was built from the ground up to include officers, a board of directors, and a growing membership of 80+ local businesses, including businesses not just within the town, but in the Greater Forest City area. Strong connections have been made with other non-profit organizations, state officials, and local community leaders in an effort to create an area where people want to live, work, play, and shop.

10/31/2026

🎃👻 HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM THE GREATER FOREST CITY BUSINESS ALLIANCE! 👻🎃

Wishing everyone a fun, spooky, and SAFE Halloween tonight! 🧡🖤

As you head out for trick-or-treating, here are a few quick reminders to help everyone enjoy the night:
🍬 Stay visible: Use reflective clothing, glow sticks, or flashlights when walking after dark.
🚗 Watch for traffic: Drivers should slow down & stay especially alert in neighborhoods & around community events.
👟 Wear safe costumes: Make sure costumes don't drag on the ground or block vision.
🔦 Carry a flashlight: It makes children easier for drivers to see & helps everyone navigate sidewalks & streets.

👨‍👩‍👧 Stay together: Always trick-or-treat in groups, never go alone & be sure there is an adult in the group.

Most importantly…HAVE FUN, LOOK OUT FOR YOUR NEIGHBORS & MAKE SOME GREAT MEMORIES IN THE GREATER FOREST CITY AREA TONIGHT! 🎃

Happy Halloween from all of us at the Greater Forest City Business Alliance!

10/30/2026

Halloween on Main Street isn't just about the candy, but we've got that too! 🍬

👻🎃We're bringing together food vendors, entertainment, activities, and community fun for one big Halloween celebration on Main Street in Forest City TONIGHT, Friday, October 30th, from 5pm - 7pm!

Featuring:
🍬 Community trick-or-treating
🎶Live entertainment from DJ Dennis Sosa!
🍖 Poppy's Smoke Shack
🍔 Smash Hut
🥤 The Soda Jerks
🥨 Mr. Rick's Pretzels
🌮 Sammie Shanty
🎃 Activities
👻 Costumes
🥳 Family fun
…and MORE!

Come hungry. Come dressed up. Come ready to have FUN! We can't wait to see you all soon!!🎃🧡

10/30/2026

🚨🎃 TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT! 🎃🚨 HALLOWEEN ON MAIN STREET IN FOREST CITY IS TONIGHT FROM 5PM - 7PM! 👻

Grab the costumes, gather the family, and head to Main Street in Forest City TONIGHT!!

🍬 Community trick-or-treating
🎶 DJ Dennis Sosa
🍖 Poppy's Smoke Shack
🍔 Smash Hut
🥤 The Soda Jerks
🥨 Mr. Rick's Pretzels
🌮 Sammie Shanty
🎃 Activities
👻 Costumes
🥳 Family fun
…and MORE!

🎃 Everyone is encouraged to dress up & participate in all the spooky fun! Come out, support our community, and make some Halloween memories together! 🧡🖤

SEE YOU ON MAIN STREET TONIGHT! 👻🎃

10/29/2026

🛡️ GFCBA MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: MEAGHER INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES🛡️

Insurance can be complicated. Your insurance agency doesn't have to be. 🏡🚗💼

Meagher Insurance and Financial Services is an independent agency serving the Greater Forest City Area and beyond. As an independent agency, Meagher works with multiple insurance companies, allowing its team to compare coverage options on behalf of clients.

Their services include personal and commercial insurance, with coverage options for homes, automobiles, businesses, life, renters, condos, boats, motorcycles, RVs, ATVs and more. The agency also provides financial planning and life insurance services.

The Greater Forest City Business Alliance is proud to showcase Meagher Insurance & Financial Services! 🤝

Learn more:
🌐 Link in the comments
📞 (570) 785-5454
📍 414 Main Street, Forest City

10/28/2026

🚨‼ ATTENTION, LOCAL BUSINESSES ‼ 🚨

👉Forest City Regional is hosting YES! Your Economic Success Day on December 3rd from 8:15-11:25am & they are seeing more volunteers to participate!

YES! is a half-day, hands-on, interactive learning experience for middle school students led by corporate & community volunteer mentors, giving students the opportunity to explore careers, strengthen real-world skills, and discover what's possible for their futures.

💡Want to know more? Ready to volunteer? 📲Contact Sue Feeney at [email protected] or call/text 570-709-1295, or use the link in the comments!

10/28/2026

🧛‍♀️🧙‍♂️👻 WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO BE FOR HALLOWEEN?! 🎃

The countdown is ON! ⏰ Halloween on Main Street is bringing the community together for an evening of trick-or-treating, food, activities, entertainment, and family fun this Friday, October 30th from 5pm - 7pm!!

We're encouraging EVERYONE to dress up! 🎭

Whether you're going for…👻 spooky… 😂 silly… 🧙 magical… 🧟 creepy… 🐻 cute…or something completely original…we want to see it on Main Street in Forest City!

We can’t wait to celebrate Halloween together THIS FRIDAY! 🧡🖤

10/26/2026

🕷️🎃 ONLY A FEW DAYS UNTIL HALLOWEEN ON MAIN STREET! 🎃🕷️

The costumes are coming out.
The candy is getting ready.
The food vendors are preparing.
And Main Street in Forest City is getting SPOOKY! 👻

Join us for an evening of community trick-or-treating, food vendors, activities, live entertainment, family fun & MORE on Friday, October 30th from 5pm - 7pm on Main Street in Forest City!

You’ll find:
🎶 DJ Dennis Sosa
🍖 Poppy's Smoke Shack
🍔 Smash Hut
🥤 The Soda Jerks
🥨 Mr. Rick's Pretzels
🌮 Sammie Shanty
…and more!

🎃 DRESS UP & JOIN THE FUN!

🌧️ Rain date: Saturday, October 31, 5–7 PM.

Let's make Main Street, Forest City, the place to be for Halloween! 🧡🖤

10/23/2026

Make a day or an entire weekend out of exploring the Greater Forest City Area!

Here are 5 ways to enjoy the area this weekend:

🛍Shop local at the Forest City Marketplace. There’s something for everyone, including many unique & antique items.

🍕Grab a bite to eat for lunch or dinner at Elegante Restaurant & Pizzeria .

👣Get outside and explore our Outdoor Town. PA Endless Mountains can guide you to some great local spots.

📚Learn something new or escape into a world of fiction at the City Branch Library.

🛌Make it a weekend & stay overnight at 's Crystal Lake Hotel.

🌳SHOP. DINE. PLAY. EXPLORE. STAY. 🌳

There's plenty to discover right here in the Greater Forest City Area! Start planning your visit using the link in the comments!

10/21/2026

🤝 LOCAL BUSINESSES ARE STRONGER WHEN THEY WORK TOGETHER.

Chambers & business alliances bring local businesses together, create connections, promote communities, provide opportunities for collaboration, and help give businesses a collective voice.

For the Greater Forest City Business Alliance, it's about creating connections between local businesses, promoting the Greater Forest City Area, supporting community events, and helping our members gain visibility throughout the region.
If you're a local business owner & you're not yet a GFCBA member, today is a great day to join! 🤝 Your business is part of this community & your voice matters.

Become part of the network working to strengthen the Greater Forest City Area.

👉 Learn more about membership using the link in the comments!

10/19/2026

🚙 GFCBA MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: R.B. FRIES🚙

Looking for your next vehicle? Need service for the one already in your driveway?

🚙🔧 R.B. FRIES GMC is a local GMC dealership serving drivers throughout the Greater Forest City Area.

Their dealership features new and pre-owned GMC vehicles, along with financing assistance, certified GMC service, genuine GM parts, and vehicle maintenance. Their service department offers everything from routine maintenance to tires, brakes, batteries, oil changes, and multi-point vehicle inspections.

Whether you're shopping for a new truck, SUV, or car or keeping your current vehicle on the road, R.B. Fries offers sales, service, and parts all in one location.

The Greater Forest City Business Alliance is proud to have R.B. Fries as a member! 🤝

Learn more:
🌐 Link in the comments
📞 1-866-646-9180
📍 900 Main Street, Vandling

Address

Forest City, PA
18421

Telephone

(570) 785-4522

Website

http://www.visitforestcitypa.com/

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