The State of Black Start-up Businesses in Philadelphia Report Table of Contents Letter from the Executive Director Introduction: LA21, CDC History & Background About the Panel Selection Panel Attendees & Community Stakeholders Meet the Panelists Panel...

In this report, we will review five measurable areas of impact across the eight cohorts of business owners who have successfully completed the program. These five pillars collectively constitute the baseline for measuring the impact of participants completing the Scale Up Your Business program. By assessing the progress and outcomes across these areas, we aim to pull valuable insights into the program’s outcomes on growth and development among participating entrepreneurs.Furthermore, this impact report will not only highlight the achievements and milestones attained but also delve into the lessons learned, challenges encountered, and areas for continued development.

On Tuesday, April 16th, 2024, LA21-CDC hosted the Scale Up Your Business Cohort 11 in-person graduation at 3675 Market Street. The program was led by Scale Up instructor, Tim Daniel, Scale Up Instructor. Graduates were joined by Scale Up Your Business coaches and...

On Wednesday, April 17th, 2024, LA21-CDC joined the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia and Drexel University to listen in on Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s plans for the future for Pennsylvanians. Governor Shapiro encouraged gradual growth, saying ,...