An internet campaign is leading to big business in Nazareth.
Two new businesses will open in the spring and community leaders are hoping for a couple more.
The streets of Nazareth are going to be a little busier.
"It's a beautiful town and we're starting to see recognition, awareness, and businesses are starting to come," said Stephanie Varone, with the Nazareth Economic Development Commission.
Seven months ago, Varone helped create a website highlighting spaces available to lease downtown.
Now the borough has two new tenants.
"I always had a great feeling about Nazareth," added Chris Schimdt, owner of Emmaus Run Inn. "Always felt special about it and I think there is just a real similar bond between what Emmaus does and what Nazareth is going to be."
That's why Schimdt says now is the perfect time to open his second location, Nazareth Run Inn.
The store will look just like the Emmaus location.
"When we walked into town and just started walking around this felt like home," said Schmidt.
Peter Theodoropolous already knows what it's like to be at home in Nazareth.
"We have a family business down the street which is the Nazareth Diner," said Theodoropolous.
Theodoropolous isn't serving up food at his new spot on Main Street.
He's adding an artistic flair by opening up a gallery called Modern Mosaics.
"I think Nazareth is a great place that has a lot of potential for growth," said Theodoropolous.
"So I think we can attract a lot of people from Nazareth as well as the Valley itself."
Business owners say they can't wait to open up and help downtown Nazareth grow.
And work with other merchants.
"Where ever else we may be needed and what we can do," said Schimdt. "That's really one of our main objectives."
Both businesses should be open by March and more empty space could be filling up soon.
"I think all of it is just going to start coming together," said Varone. "All the dots are being connected finally."
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