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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Scaling the Cob: A Delicious Journey with Nija Wiggins from Corneeys
Welcome to another insightful edition of the "Scale Up Your Business" podcast! Today, we had the pleasure of diving into a savory discussion with Nija Wiggins, the vibrant entrepreneur behind Corneeys, a Philly-based food cart known for its gourmet corn on the cob and...
Impact Report: LA21-CDC hosts the District Attorney Larry Krasner for the launch of the Anti-Theft Task Force
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Impact Report: Scale Up Alumni Nija Wiggins, owner of Corneey’s food truck, awarded $5,000 micro grant
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