New vendors open at York’s Central Market [Video]

YORK, Pa. — Nearly a dozen businesses recently opened or expanded inside Central Market in downtown York.

A ribbon cutting was held by Downtown Inc. on Thursday afternoon to celebrate them all.

The organization’s executive director, Sarah O’Brien, says this is indicative of how fast Central Market is growing and how much opportunity it provides for small business owners.

“This is a great place to come in and test the market. It’s a low barrier for entry for small businesses so it’s really a great model,” O’Brien explained.

Nasim & Co. sells cheesecake mousse dessert cups and is one of eight new vendors at the market. Owner Nasim Ali recently moved to York from Washington D.C. and this is her first storefront locally. 

Ali says she is incredibly excited to be part of the market community.

“You’re surrounded by small …