The Greater Forest City Business Alliance (GFCBA) assists in building, growing, strengthening, & promoting local small businesses & organizations through establishing effective marketing & communication strategies to community members & visitors alike.
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.
Bailey Design & Advertising
East Coast Specialties
Encore Outdoor, LLC
Golden Owl Consulting
The Forest City News
Blueprint Benefits Group
First National Bank
Brace Brook Home Inspections
Clearview Inspections, LLC
Clifford Home & Auto Center
Don Franceski Flooring & Installation
Greenfield Power Equipment
Grimm Construction, LLC
Leeward Construction
Phil Hodges Jr’s Construction
Pioneer Construction Co., Inc.
Regal Plumbing & Heating
Renegade Roofing & Construction
Ron Franks Cabinetry
S&J Tile
The Samuel Company
Alpha Chiropractic
Browndale Fire Company
Comprehensive Physical Therapy
Forest City Area Emergency Services
Forest City Family Health Center
Genco Dental Care
TLC Family Eye Care
AJ’s Bar & Grill
Arlo’s Country Store & Tavern
The Beacon Bar & Grill
Cable’s General Store
Chet’s Place
Elegante Restaurant & Pizzeria
Frank’s Place Restaurant & Bar
Hotel Anthracite
Jake’s Elk Lake Tavern
Simpler Times
The Stonehouse
Twist N’ Shake
Point W Real Estate
Briechle Law Offices, P.C.
McAndrew Law Offices, P.C.
Camp Freedom
Elk Mountain Ski Resort
Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau
Forest City Parks & Recreation | Kennedy Park
Greater Carbondale YMCA
NEP Sno & ATV / SxS Trails Inc.
Panorama Golf Course
Rail-Trail Council of NEPA
Debish Design Studio
Kelley’s Salon
M.S. Marie’s Salon
Paul Ferraro’s Barber Shop
Van’s Salon
Vandling “Lock It Up” Storage
Adam’s Auto Body
Clifford Home & Auto Center
Cube Auto Supply & Recreation
Hornbeck Chevrolet
Kost Tire & Auto Service
M&M Auto Service
R.B. Fries Inc.
Brace Brook Home Inspections
Clearview Inspections, LLC
Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau
Forest City Borough
Forest City Parks & Recreation
Greater Carbondale YMCA
NEP Telephone Company
Rail-Trail Council
Senator Lisa Baker
Andrew Mazza Foundation
Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau
Forest City Area Historical Society
Forest City Library – Free Library Association
Forest City Lions Club
Mountain View Garden Club
EVENT VENUES & LODGING
(* offers lodging)
AJ’s Bar & Grill
The Anthracite Center
Arlo’s Country Store & Tavern*
Birchtown Weddings & Events
Camp Bluestone*
Chet’s Place*
Elegante Restaurant & Pizzeria
Frank’s Place
Greater Carbondale YMCA
Hotel Anthracite*
Jake’s Elk Lake Tavern*
Kennedy Park Pavilion
Mountain View Lodge*
The Stonehouse
Trinity Banquet Facility
DJ Dennis Entertainment – Event Entertainment Services
Jones & Brennan Funeral Home
Kevin M. Lesjack Funeral Home
Blueprint Benefits Group
Fitzsimmons Insurance Agency
Kresock Insurance Agency
McGovern Insurance Agency
Kartri Sales
Christ Episcopal Church
Cornerstone Bible Church
BHT Natures Beauty
Cable’s General Store
Clifford Home & Auto Center
D&H Trail Town Apparel
East Coast Specialties
EON Apothecary
Forest City Marketplace
Frugal Living
House of Flowers
Ron Franks Cabinetry
Ros-Al Floral, Antiques, & Events
White’s Crossing Sport Shop
Zazzera’s Supermarket
Brace Brook Home Inspections
Clearview Inspections, LLC
Firmstone Lakewood Fuels
K.W. Oil
Machek Fuel
NEP Telephone Company
Regal Plumbing & Heating