Nurturing and Supporting both Main-Street and Home-based Businesses.
The Lancaster Avenue 21st Century Business Association, CDC (LA21) was founded in Philadelphia in 2008 and is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that serves over 20 blocks along Lancaster Avenue in West Philadelphia, as well as being a city-wide business resource.
We are a CDC (Community Development Corporation) business association representing businesses and organizations along the Lancaster Avenue corridor, a rich cultural, historic, and business hub. We are also a Registered Community Organization (RCO) representing Lancaster Avenue. Serving as an RCO allows us to engage our community with all zoning, land use and community development on and around Lancaster Avenue.
Our mission is to provide the training, resources, and environment to help new and established small businesses address the difficulties of starting, maintaining, and navigating the necessary changes needed to foster successful business growth and economic betterment of the Lancaster Avenue corridor and the city of Philadelphia.
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Impact Report: LA21-CDC Joins ‘Conversation with Governor Josh Shapiro’ Event with the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia at Drexel University’
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 ,...
Impact Report: LA21-CDC Welcomes the Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia on Lancaster Avenue for the Monthly Coffee Tour at Woosa Tea”’
On Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024, LA21-CDC welcomed the Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia to Lancaster Avenue for their Monthly Coffee Tour, held at Woosa Tea. Contact Jackie Williams at 215-883-0109 to learn more about joining the Lancaster...
Impact Report: LA21-CDC Joins the University City District for ‘The State of University City’ event at World Cafe Live in University City, Philadelphia
On Thursday, April 18th, 2024, LA21-CDC attended the University City District’s event ‘The State of University City’ at World Cafe Live in University City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. LA21-CDC was a proud sponsor of this event.