Dear Friends of GU, These are unprecedented times. As you know, Germantown United CDC tragically lost our Founding Executive Director, Andy Trackman, in late February of this year. Because of COVID-19 we did not get a chance to mourn him and celebrate his legacy – but we will when life begins to return to normal (for now, read our tribute). As we thought about our transition and leadership for the organization, the Board made the decision to take the time to…
We Are Hiring: Business Development Manager
Germantown United CDC is currently hiring. Germantown United Community Development Corporation (GUCDC) is seeking an outgoing, organized, and community-minded individual to join its passionate team. The Business Development Manager will implement the organization’s commercial corridor and economic development activities. The position’s primary responsibility is to support Germantown’s small business community by engaging directly with merchants and commercial property owners, and facilitating local access to supportive business programs. Assisting businesses with the application process for COVID-19 relief packages and other grant/financing…
We Are Here: COVID-19 Community Update
We hope this message finds you healthy and safe during this crisis. The city has been grappling with community spread of COVID-19 in Philadelphia for over two months now. We need to be vigilant and keep taking precautions to prevent spread of the infection to our families, friends, and neighbors here in Germantown. Germantown United CDC is compiling resources available to help our community sustain the COVID-19 pandemic. As a service to residents and the local business community, we have…
Farewell and Thank You Andrew Trackman
To our community partners and supporters, It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of Andrew Trackman’s passing on February 26th after a long illness. As our long time Executive Director, Andy was instrumental in nurturing Germantown United CDC from a volunteer board to a fully staffed organization making a big impact in Germantown. He joined our organization first as a board member in 2012 and transitioned into the Executive Director role as our capacity grew. Andy was…