As a finalist in the Partners in Preservation: Main Streets campaign, Germantown United Community Development Corporation encourages the public to visit VoteYourMainStreet.org/Germantown to help Germantown United CDC secure funding to preserve two buildings on Germantown Avenue’s business corridor: Parker Hall (5801 Germantown Ave) and John Trower’s building (5706 Germantown Ave). Germantown is the only neighborhood in Philadelphia and the entire state of Pennsylvania participating in this competition. With the awarded funds, this project will provide necessary facade and structural improvements to these two significant 20th-century African-American historic sites.
Big Announcement: GUCDC is Moving!
We at Germantown United CDC are thrilled to announce that we are moving into our first storefront office located at 5320 Germantown Ave, at the corner of W Penn Street. This space that has been vacant for nearly a year.
Germantown Business Info Session: Activate Your Storefront, Wednesday, Sept. 20
Germantown United CDC’s next Germantown Business Info Session, organized in partnership with The Business Center, will be held on Wednesday, September 20 from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. at the Germantown Life Enrichment Center, located at 5722 Greene Street (across from Vernon Park). Start your day with us! Refreshments will be provided. Meeting Topic Activate Your Storefront, and Use Marketing & Social Media to Increase Business Learn about the storefront improvement program and resources available to Germantown businesses to make façade renovations,…
Germantown In the News: September 2017 Recap
Germantown is in the news! Germantown United CDC staff pick your must-reads of the month, with a focus on business, economic development, and neighborhood revitalization news. Suggested reading Vernon Park remains community anchor in Germantown [Montgomery News] Attended the world’s only all-black veterinary school – Beloved local vet faced racism in Philly and Alabama [Chestnut Hill Local] In Germantown, real estate developer Ken Weinstein sees value in jumpstarting his competition [PlanPhilly] 8th District Rebuild Committee Finalizes Rebuild Site Selection [Councilwoman Cindy Bass Press…