2026 Pre-Game: Businesses + Artists

2026 is coming fast—and with it, new opportunities for visibility, growth, and connection. Whether you’re a business owner, artist, creative entrepreneur, or community builder, now is the time to get in position.

This special edition of the Germantown 250 Pre-Game Series is co-hosted by Visit Philly, Germantown United CDC, and Germantown Arts District (GAD). Together, we’re diving into what it takes to show up strong for 2026 and beyond.

Here’s what to expect:

Visit Philly will share how businesses and artists can engage with the Google DMO platform, upcoming 2026 promotions, and their current efforts in Germantown to uplift local voices.Germantown United CDC will provide tips and tools for storefront improvements, marketing support, and neighborhood-based business development.Germantown 250 will break down what 2026 means for our district and how YOU can get involved in shaping the Germantown story.

Expect real information, new resources, and a direct line to the organizations pushing for visibility, access, and support in Northwest Philly.

This is the moment to show the city—and the world—what Germantown’s creatives and entrepreneurs are made of.

Let’s get to work.