About Us
The Lancaster Avenue 21st Century Business Association CDC (LA21) was founded in 2008 and is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity organization founded in Philadelphia and specifically serves the West Philadelphia community on Lancaster Avenue from 34th to Lansdowne streets (over 20 city blocks), Market Street from 34th to 38th streets and the surrounding neighborhoods. We are located in a federally mandated “Promise Zone” serving communities in the Mantua section of West Philadelphia and University City. 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
Our mission is to provide the training, resources, and environment to help new and established 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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How To Educate On Black Lives Matter and The Black Community
Some people may be wondering how they can help during a time when we need to be together, but also keep our distance and remain apart.
2020 Census Information
The current year is 2020—why is this important? That is because every 10 years in the United States, each person is required to take the census to get counted.
Coronavirus resources available for Small Businesses
Welcome to the first Lancaster Avenue Business Association CDC blog post. We know that during these trying times there is a lot going on. We hope that everyone is taking proper precautions and doing what it takes for themselves and their families to be safe. We know...