Change Program Launched!

Change Program Launched!

LA21, a West Philadelphia based CDC and non-profit focused on supporting diverse communities of small business owners, today announced the launch of a one year  pilot program  designed to help all residents in Philadelphia interested in entrepreneurship to prepare to...
Pay The Bill Initiative 2020

Pay The Bill Initiative 2020

Happy Holidays Everyone! We wish you all a joyful end to the year and a Happy New Year. We at Lancaster Avenue Business Association started the “Pay the bill program” as a way to help support various local businesses on Lancaster Ave recently. This program was...
Lancaster Avenue Re-Opening Fund

Lancaster Avenue Re-Opening Fund

The Lancaster Avenue Re-Opening Fund is our way of giving back to businesses on Lancaster Avenue. Our goal  here  is  to  use  the  fund  to pay  a  business-related  bill for  each  business  such  as  water,  gas,  electric  or phone.  The “Pay a bill program” we...
Cleaning up the Avenue!

Cleaning up the Avenue!

We are proud to announce that LA21-CDC has received  a renewed  cleaning grant  from  the  Commerce  department through  the  PHL TCB  Clean Corridors program to extend our cleaning contract boundaries.  We are now responsible for cleaning 34th street and Lancaster to...
Upcoming CHANGE Pilot Program Overview

Upcoming CHANGE Pilot Program Overview

LA21 is partnering with  Marci Smith Consulting to pilot a training program focusing on showing people a pathway to changing their lifestyle in order to explore opportunities for self-employment and  starting a small business. It’s  normal  for  interest  in...
Upcoming Google Business Workshops

Upcoming Google Business Workshops

As you may know, LA21 is now a google education/training partner.  This month we will be hosting multiple webinars presented by Google Trainer Randi Perfil. More info and registration can be found under the events tab. In addition to these workshops, here are some...
List of COVID Resources for Families

List of COVID Resources for Families

Free Coronavirus Testing Site Locator – Tests don’t require money, insurance, or proof of citizenship, however, each site has different requirements. Be sure to check specific site details. https://phlrentassist.org/ Philadelphia Rental Assistance Application Tenant’s...
List of COVID Resources for Businesses

List of COVID Resources for Businesses

https://dced.pa.gov/funding-programs/ – Small Business Grants through PA CARES Act https://pabusinessgrants.com/  – The COVID-19 Relief Pennsylvania Statewide Small Business Assistance program will provide grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to small businesses that...