by Masha Zharova | Apr 23, 2024 | impact report, LA21 News
On Thursday, March 21st, 2024 at 5:30pm at 3500 Lancaster Avenue, LA21-CDC hosted women entrepreneurs in the greater Philadelphia metro area for the 2nd Annual Women Making It Happen event. Special Guest Speaker Councilperson Jamie Gauthier of the third district spoke...
by Masha Zharova | Mar 1, 2024 | impact report, LA21 News
On Thursday, February 28th, 2024, LA21-CDC hosted leaders in the small business ecosystem for an engaging panel at the CIC, located at 3675 Market Street. Speakers included Councilperson ‘Mr. 4th District’ Curtis Jones, Representative Amen Brown, Tiffany Spraggins of...
by Zakia Ringgold | Feb 9, 2024 | Podcast
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...
by Masha Zharova | Feb 8, 2024 | impact report, LA21 News
On Monday, February 5th, 2024, LA21-CDC hosted Philadelphia District Attorney, Mr. Larry Krasner, and other government and community officials at the historic Redcap’s Corner, Philly’s oldest game shop, located at 3850 Lancaster Avenue, for the launch of the...
by Masha Zharova | Jan 18, 2024 | impact report, LA21 News
North Philadelphia native Nija Wiggins is the owner of Corneey’s, a food truck business that sells corn on the cob during the summer and fall season. Wiggins was awarded $5,000 as a micro grant from the Philadelphia Urban League through the national nonprofit...
by Zakia Ringgold | Jan 1, 2024 | Podcast
In the latest episode of *Scale Up Your Business*, we had the pleasure of hosting Scott Matas, a renowned local storyteller and transit activist, who delved deep into the historical underpinnings of Philadelphia, shedding light on how past influences can help shape a...
by Masha Zharova | Dec 24, 2023 | impact report, LA21 News
On December 23rd, 2023, to spread joy during the holiday season, LA21-CDC donated 6 laptops to the African Cultural Alliance of North America (ACANA).
by Masha Zharova | Dec 19, 2023 | impact report, LA21 News
On December 18th, 2023, LA21-CDC hosted the monthly Lancaster Avenue Corridor meeting at A Part of Me Boutique, at 3834 Lancaster Avenue. Dan Tangi of Univest Bank talked about small business banking, and community members brainstormed strategies to maintain Lancaster...
by Zakia Ringgold | Dec 1, 2023 | Podcast
In the latest episode of the Scale Up Your Business podcast, host Zakia Ringgold sat down with Liam Kelly Fleming from the Philadelphia Commerce Department to discuss the array of resources available to small business owners. With a primary focus on supporting local...
by Masha Zharova | Nov 20, 2023 | impact report
On Friday, November 19th, 2023, during Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), LA21-CDC launched the PHL-PAC (Philly Providing Access to Capital) event. The program aims to assist underserved entrepreneurs and small business owners in becoming capital-ready by providing...
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