Easton is seeing a surge in business openings as entrepreneurs put their faith on growth in the city.
New residences, recurring programs and events such as Bacon Fest all play a role in building the commercial base, according to Megan McBride, Easton Market District Director. Right now, the construction boom sets the tone.
“We’re seeing a huge influx in people renting apartments in downtown Easton,” said McBride, who oversees the Farmers’ Market and Public Market. Both programs are run by the Greater Easton Development Partnership.
“We have more than 1,000 apartments being constructed right now,” McBride said. Big projects such as The Confluence and The Marquis will add hundreds of new residents, and McBride said the new Eastonians will want stores and services near their homes.
“When people choose urban living, they’re choosing to walk as much as possible,” she said.
Those new residents will have lots of new stores to choose from,…
