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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LA21 News
City of Philadelphia Introduces Commerce Department Tax Service
The Department of Commerce offers Tax Services for small businesses through the Business Technical Assistance Program (BTAP). Limited number of eligible business will be assisted during this tax season. The program partners with professional accounting firm to provide...
Overcome Common Business Challenges with Our Technical Assistance
Our Technical Assistance is designed to help you overcome business challenges. Learn more about the benefits of TA.
How the Scale Up Your Business Program Can Help Your Business Grow
Are you tired of just surviving in your business, and ready to take it to the next level? Are you looking for a supportive and empowering community of like-minded business owners who are on a mission to scale and grow their business? Then the Scale Up Your Business...