Lancaster Avenue

21st Century Business Association

Membership

As an advocate for local development, LA21 is dedicated to supporting and encouraging the continued growth of each of our member businesses. LA21 strives to influence business-friendly legislation in all levels of government, participate in initiatives to improve the community, present professional enrichment programs, and provide our members with cost-efficient ways to run their businesses.

We meet monthly to plan events, to discuss issues that promote and improve the quality of business life on Lancaster Avenue. You may have already participated in our Second Friday events that promote monthly business activity on Lancaster Avenue, business meet and greet events, small business training or perhaps you attended the annual Jazz Festival in Saunders Park Green.

Through our member-focused website, we encourage our members to discover what they need and where to go, who to call, and ultimately why becoming a member of the Lancaster Avenue 21st Century Business Association is one of the best strategies for growing your business. Whether your business is a new or old, small or large, joining LA21 makes sense for your business

Membership Benefits & Services

Government Agency Liaisons

Relationships with state and local representatives
A strong relationship with the Department of Commerce
Lobbying efforts supporting the Avenue
Connections with the Streets Department for street repairs

Communication

Regular Communication from the LA21 Volunteer staff members
Monthly newsletters, phone notification system, hand-delivered flyers, weekly emails, monthly committee meetings, board positions

Grants, Permits, & variances

Assistance with permitting & variances
Staff assistance with grant process, timelines, paperwork and opportunities (e.g. Business Security Camera Program, Targeted Storefront Program, The Merchant Fund)

Safety & Security

Strong partnership with the 16th District police officers
Security updates through the phone notification system
Security workshops with officers from the 16th District and representatives from the Department of Commerce
Dedicated police coverage throughout the Lancaster Avenue Community

Retail Recruitment support

Prospecting for new businesses that fit LA21’s Retail Strategy and enhance the Commercial Corridor and community at large
Assisting members with store merchandising and window display
Connecting businesses for potential cross-promotion
Assisting members looking for a new storefront within the Corridor

Seasonal Street Beutification

Flowering along the Avenue Spring through Fall, holiday decorations, and twinkling lights in the trees

Highlight your business

Opportunities to highlight your business through our brand new la21philly.org website. Get a Search Engine Friendly Landing page, Special event listings, staff support, and business promotion

LA21 Social Media

Access and promotion on LA21 social media platforms. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Linkedin, Youtube. We also provide individualized support to help you properly set up social media accounts for your business.

Special Access & Opportunity

Invitations to all Monthly 1st Wednesday Community Meetings and social events
Free access to events including LADAY Arts Festival, 2nd Fridays and other networking events.
Access to free workshops throughout the year, including health and wellness, social media, marketing, security, and potential grants
Opportunity to set up a table free of charge at annual LA DAY Arts Festival
Opportunity to post open jobs at your business on the LA21 website and LA21’s online newsletter at no charge
Partnership Opportunities with other businesses in West Philadelphia

Non-Business owners

$45

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business owner premium

$150

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corporate premium sponsorship

$500

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