3500 Lancaster Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19104
Monday to Friday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
New SBA EIDL Funding Available - open through December 31, 2021
Past Grants:
Reopen & Recover Grant - Applications Accepted February 12 – 26
https://wpfsi.com/reopen-and-recover-grant/
Citizens Small Business Community Chamption Award - Applications open until March 1, 2021
https://citizens.businesschampion2021.dja.com/
Doordash Accelerator Grant - Applications close March 2, 2021
https://doordashimpact.com/accelerator
Comcast RISE - Applications Accepted March 1-14, 2021
https://www.comcastrise.com/investment-fund/
Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Grants - Applications close March 19, 2021
https://www.equivico.com/ncrc-business-grants?mc_cid=3cdc1fc69d&mc_eid=b9a2226d61
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
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: Friday, October 9th
Time: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: Virtual
This event is part of the Philadelphia Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week 2020
It’s normal for interest in self-employment to increase during a recession when jobs are scarce. Self-employment spiked during the Great Recession of roughly a decade ago, rising fastest in areas with higher unemployment rates Philadelphia. Despite the existing resources in Philadelphia for aspiring entrepreneurs. The number of diverse business owners within the city is strikingly low. There is a gap in services for many people who seek help in the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Philadelphia, because they are viewed as “not ready.” We have designed this program specifically to reach and serve this group; it is client-centric, trauma informed and based on a deep understanding of change methodology. We believe it empowers participants with the skills, information, and support needed to gain the confidence and personal insight to successfully pursue economic betterment by learning, earning and working together.
DATE: Wednesday, January 20th, 2021
Time: 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Virtual
Join a representative from the SBA (Small Business Administration) and LA21 for a PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) Q&A session to learn about COVID-19 stimulus funding opportunities for your business.
Minority and immigrant business owners are highly encouraged to attend!
You will be able to register for one-on-one PPP application support services after the workshop.
DATE: Thursday, March 4th, 2021
TIME: 10:00 AM
Location: Virtual
You’re more eligible than you may think! New PPP legislation has broadened criteria!
Join a representative from the SBA (Small Business Administration) and LA21 for a PPP Q&A session, and also learn about applying for the Comcast RISE $10,000 grant. You will be able to register for one-on-one PPP application support services after the workshop.
Minority business owners are highly encouraged to attend.
Register in advance!
DATE: March 10th (6PM) & 11th (10AM)
Location: Virtual
We face many challenges throughout our lives. Increasing our income and creating fulfilling work is one of those challenges that if successfully managed, can significantly improve our quality of life. Transitioning from not having enough and feeling stuck to thriving financially and feeling purposeful is something most of us desire.
Making Change: How to Move Forward During 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 this live presentation 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:
Are YOU Ready for Change to Keep Moving Forward?
DATE: March 26
TIME: 7-8pm
Location: Virtual
Join LA21 for a gathering of business-minded women to celebrate their accomplishments and network together to reach higher.
DATE: April 30th
TIME: 6pm
Location: Virtual
Philly Jawns: For Women Revisited, a new poetry anthology in tribute to Nina Simone, is the latest project from co-editors and poets Debra Powell-Wright and Pat McLean-Smith. Lauded as “…both playlist and prayer for Ms. Simone, our mold-breaker and future fashioner” by former Philadelphia Poet Laureate Yolanda Wisher, Philly Jawns will be the subject of a multimedia virtual celebration of both the High Priestess and Philadelphia’s robust local poetry scene on Friday night, April 30th—International Jazz Day— beginning at 6 PM.
"CONNECTING PEOPLE TO THEIR DESIRED PURPOSE"
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