by Zakia Ringgold | Oct 25, 2026 | Podcast
On the latest episode of the Scale Up Your Business podcast, we sat down with Tim Daniel, the guiding force behind LA21’s Scale Up program since 2020. With decades of hands-on experience, both launching his own ventures and coaching hundreds of business...
by Zakia Ringgold | Oct 6, 2026 | Podcast
Are you a small business owner in Philadelphia seeking actionable ways to build, grow, and sustain your business? This episode of the Scale Up Your Business podcast is must-listen material! Zakia Ringgold sits down with Kwaku Boateng, CEO and President of LA21...
by Masha Zharova | Jul 13, 2026 | LA21 Reports & Publications
Read the LA21-CDC 2025 Annual Report, “2025 Year in Review: Celebrating the 5 Year Anniversary of the LA21 Scale Up Program and Reflecting on its Community Impact” through the interactive reader...
by Zakia Ringgold | Mar 14, 2026 | Podcast
Most business owners focus on growth. Revenue. Hiring. Marketing. The next contract. Few focus on what happens if something interrupts the plan. In this conversation on Scale Up Your Business, Craig Lytle breaks down income and estate planning in plain language and...
by Masha Zharova | Jan 13, 2026 | LA21 Reports & Publications
Learn how the 4th District Container Village is helping West Philadelphia entrepreneurs grow through retail incubation, one-on-one business coaching, and leadership development that strengthens long-term business success. View the report in the interactive reader...
by Masha Zharova | Jan 13, 2026 | LA21 Reports & Publications
Explore the Scale Up 5-Year Report, highlighting LA21-CDC’s impact in empowering Philadelphia entrepreneurs through training, coaching, partnerships, and access to resources that help small businesses start, grow, and thrive. View the report in the interactive...
by Masha Zharova | Jan 13, 2026 | LA21 Reports & Publications
Discover how LA21-CDC’s Capital Access Readiness Program (CARP) helped 100 Philadelphia small businesses build lender readiness through coaching, technical assistance, and financial education, leading to stronger business foundations and increased access to...
by Masha Zharova | Jan 13, 2026 | LA21 Reports & Publications
This report explores the outcomes of LA21-CDC’s inaugural Spanish-language Scale Up Pilot Program, highlighting how culturally responsive entrepreneurship training, coaching, and strategic partnerships empowered Spanish-speaking small business owners to grow...
by Masha Zharova | Nov 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
PARK(ing) Day 2025 on Lancaster Avenue Thank you to everyone who joined in PARK(ing) Day 2025 along Lancaster Avenue on September 19th! It was great to see NPOs, businesses, and community members come together to reimagine how public space can be used. The creativity...
by Masha Zharova | Oct 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
LA21’s Open Office Hours on September 17th brought together entrepreneurs, community members, and partners for an evening of resources and collaboration. ✨ Philadelphia VIP shared valuable free legal resources available to small business owners and entrepreneurs...
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