Business Resources
Business Development
Business Enrichment
Business Mentorship
The Lancaster Avenue 21st Century Business Association was founded in 2008 by George Stevens, Jacqueline Williams, Pearl Bailey, and Terri Shockley. The Association, through the continued leadership of its founding members and partnership with other organizations, is a thriving and ever-expanding movement that is bringing forth change, and revitalizing hope and prosperity into the Lancaster Avenue community and the lives of its citizens.
The mission of Lancaster Avenue 21st Century Business Association (LA21) is to partner with stakeholders of the Lancaster Avenue corridor from 34th Street to 44th Street to promote economic development, beautification and support new business ventures in the area.
Service the business needs of business owners on the corridor and provide networking opportunities promoting economic growth, advancing business-friendly public policies, and servicing our members through outstanding programs to help build their customer base
Tuesday, June 4th
from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: CEC
3500 Lancaster Ave., Philadelphia, PA
DATE: First info session is on Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
Location: Virtual
Do you want to start or restart a business? LA21 Business CDC and LA21ERIC are here to help! Designed for businesses that want help restarting or for entrepreneurs who want to start and/or build their businesses, the Small Business Essentials Boot Camp will help you gain a solid foundation and adapt to today’s new norm.
This preparatory series includes (but is not limited to) the following:
● Stages of Business Startup
● Legitimizing your business
● Building a strong financial foundation
● The essentials of a business plan
● Using your EIN to build your business credit
● How to use social media platforms as a marketing strategy
● How to prepare your business to qualify for funding
And much more!
Space is limited, so register now! Registration closes August 8th.
DATE: Thursday, August 20, 2020
Time: Two sessions: 10:00 AM, and 6:00 PM EDT
Location: Virtual
Making Change: How to Move Forward During our current Confusing Times is an introduction to basic concepts and strategies to help you manage the change you are seeking. Whether you want to start a business from scratch or unsure of what exactly you want to do, the information shared will help you understand what you need to do to start making change.
During the webinar, you will be encouraged to develop more awareness around the following to better assess where you are currently, and what might be your next steps:
Come join us virtually on August 20, 2020. We are offering two options: 10am & 6 pm.
Space is limited, so register now!
DATE: Wednesday, Sept. 9th - Thursday Sept. 10th
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am EST
Location: Virtual
Learn how customers find your business online and how to promote your business using Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Smart Campaigns in Google Ads.
In this webinar you'll hear best practices for:
Presented by Google Trainer Randi Penfil
This workshop will have three different sessions:
DATE: Tuesday, September 15th
Time: 11am-12pm, 1-2pm EST
Location: Virtual
Explore Google My Business, a free tool for local businesses who want to connect with customers on Google Search and Maps.
Presented by Google Trainer Randi Penfil
This workshop will have two different sessions:
DATE: Tue, Sept. 15th & Wed. Sept. 23rd
Time: 1-2pm, 10-11am EST
Location: Virtual
Get best practices for creating a YouTube Channel that drives engagement with your business and promotes your products or services. We'll cover topics like setting up a YouTube channel, learning how to create effective videos, and measuring your results.
Presented by Google Trainer Randi Penfil
This workshop will have two different sessions:
DATE: Tue, Sept. 29th
Time: 1pm EST
Location: Virtual
Learn all about how City Taxes affect your business, and how to plan for them in advance.
In partnership with the Community College of Philadelphia
"CONNECTING PEOPLE TO THEIR DESIRED PURPOSE"
Years of
Experience
Registered Businesses
Entrepreneurs
Helped
LA21 Members
