Lancaster Avenue 21st Century Business Association Community Development Corporation Marks Six Months of Online Global Coaching for Small Business Owners

Online Coaching every other week and monthly in-person sessions give entrepreneurs more ways to get ongoing support.

Philadelphia, PA - November 11, 2026-- PHILADELPHIA, Pa. | November 6, 2026

Lancaster Avenue 21st Century Business Association Community Development Corporation (LA21-CDC) is marking six months of Online Global Coaching, a virtual program that gives entrepreneurs a regular place to ask questions and work through decisions in their businesses. Led by Angela Vendetti, the program meets every other week and focuses on timely topics that reflect what small business owners are navigating.

The online format makes it easier for owners to participate from wherever they are. The recurring schedule gives them a chance to apply what they learn, return with follow-up questions, and get support as their needs change.

LA21-CDC pairs online coaching with three in-person opportunities each month. Office Hours, held on the second Thursday, give owners time to bring a specific business question and talk through next steps. Ask the Experts, held on the third Thursday, connects entrepreneurs with specialists who can offer guidance on business issues. The Small Business Exchange, held on the fourth Thursday, gives local owners space to meet peers, share what’s working, and learn from one another.

Together, the programs give entrepreneurs several ways to get support, accountability and help at the moment they need it. An owner can join coaching online, bring a question to Office Hours, get input from a specialist, or hear how another business owner handled a similar challenge.

Entrepreneurs interested in joining Online Global Coaching or attending an in-person session can find participation details at https://community.la21philly.org 

About LA21-CDC
Lancaster Avenue 21st Century Business Association (LA21-CDC) is a Philadelphia-based nonprofit dedicated to strengthening neighborhood business corridors by equipping small business owners with the systems, strategy, and support needed to grow sustainably. At the corridor level, LA21-CDC leads beautification initiatives, storefront improvement efforts, cleanliness and safety coordination, merchant engagement, and placemaking activities that increase foot traffic and community pride. At the business level, LA21-CDC delivers through structured cohort programs for start-ups and matured businesses, moving entrepreneurs from idea to action by combining practical business education, assessments, capital access readiness, and hands-on technical assistance and business coaching.