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.
LA21-CDC By the Numbers
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LA21 News
Impact Report: Volunteer Cleanup & Neighborhood Beautification at the 4th District Container Village in West Philly
On Saturday, April 19th, 15 youth volunteers from Net Youth Services visited the 4th district container village at 4862 Parkside Avenue for a neighborhood clean-up alongside LA21-CDC cleaning ambassadors. They helped clean the surrounding area, designed the large...
2024 Annual Report
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Why Small Business Owners Need the Truth About Car Buying: Key Takeaways from John Rice – The Inside Man
Unlock insider secrets to smarter car buying with John Rice, the “Inside Man,” on Scale Up Your Business. Discover how to avoid dealership pitfalls, understand leasing vs. financing, navigate warranties, and save thousands on your next car purchase. Perfect for business owners and anyone ready to take control of the car buying process. Listen now and scale up your automotive decisions!