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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The State of Black Start-up Businesses in Philadelphia Report
The State of Black Start-up Businesses in Philadelphia Report Table of Contents Letter from the Executive Director Introduction: LA21, CDC History & Background About the Panel Selection Panel Attendees & Community Stakeholders Meet the Panelists Panel...
Scale Up Program Impact Report
In this report, we will review five measurable areas of impact across the eight cohorts of business owners who have successfully completed the program. These five pillars collectively constitute the baseline for measuring the impact of participants completing the Scale Up Your Business program. By assessing the progress and outcomes across these areas, we aim to pull valuable insights into the program’s outcomes on growth and development among participating entrepreneurs.Furthermore, this impact report will not only highlight the achievements and milestones attained but also delve into the lessons learned, challenges encountered, and areas for continued development.
Impact Report: LA21-CDC Hosts Scale Up Your Business Cohort 11 Graduation in University City
On Tuesday, April 16th, 2024, LA21-CDC hosted the Scale Up Your Business Cohort 11 in-person graduation at 3675 Market Street. The program was led by Scale Up facilitator, Tim Daniel. Graduates were joined by Scale Up partners from the Commerce Department, Widener...