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Entrepreneurs Wanted

The Frankford Community Development Corporation wants to make you aware of two properties available for lease or purchase right in the heart of the Frankford Avenue commercial corridor.

4664 Frankford Avenue

4664 Frankford Avenue has three floors plus a basement, and is 4500 square feet. The first floor currently houses a retail shoe store, while the third floor could easily be turned in to a functioning apartment and includes a kitchen and bathroom. The property also features several new amenities, specifically a nine month old central air conditioning system, a 230,000 btu boiler, a hanging gas space heater, and new high efficiency light fixtures on the first and second floors.

4667 Paul Street contains two floors plus a basement. The 7500 square foot property is currently used as warehouse space, though the second floor has two bathrooms and several offices. Like 4664 Frankford Avenue, 4667 Paul Street also has a hanging gas space heater.

4667 Paul Street

The Frankford CDC believes both buildings would be very attractive to entrepreneurs looking to either start a new venture or expand an existing one. Please feel free to contact us at 215-743-6580 or mfeldman.fcdc@gmail.com with any questions or if you are interested in seeing either property.

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Frankford CDC Takes on New Board Members

From Tracy O’Drain, Managing director of the Frankford Community Development Corporation:

The Frankford Community Development Corporation is pleased to announce the addition of five new Board members:

  • Faye Allen, Special People In Northeast and Frankford Resident
  • Santo Caruso, Aria Health
  • Herb Frayer, S & A Cleaners, Frankford Avenue
  • Fernando Torres, Dreamgirl Fashion & Mark My Flesh, Frankford Avenue
  • Mike Galdi, Century 21 Real Estate.

During the March 15th meeting of the Frankford CDC Board of Directors, four new members were added, with Mike Galdi, Century 21 Real Estate, having been added in January at the Annual Planning Retreat. The Frankford CDC can have up to 15 members with 51% having to reside in the Frankford area. In addition to the Board of Directors, the Frankford Community Development Corporation has an Advisory Council and a number of committees.

FCDC Chairperson Marie DeLany said “We are so pleased to have had such a strong response to our invitation for new board members. It is exciting that Frankford is represented by such a broad range of individuals willing to put their time and energy into our neighborhood.”

FCDC is committed to building the assets of the Frankford community by providing increased job opportunities, building affordable homes, supporting the development of increased financial resources and growing stable businesses.

 

 

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Merchants Fund grants available to help Frankford businesses

From Tracy O’Drain, Frankford CDC:

The next grant deadline for The Merchants Fund is Tuesday, March 15, 2011 (postmarked).

TMF has three core grant making areas for businesses that have been legally established for at least three years in Philadelphia:

Business Stabilization grants up to $10,000 to help small businesses remain stable, viable and grow in the face of economic challenges and opportunities or to respond to opportunities.  We do not make grants for working capital.

Business Loan matches up to $20,000 to match accredited government programs or bank loans at least dollar for dollar ($20,000 loan matched by a $20,000 grant).  TMF does not make loans.

Emergency grants between $1,000 and $20,000 to offset unavoidable harm caused by nature or man.  The staff must determine if your case fits the criteria for an emergency grant.  The downturn in the economic climate is not considered a valid reason for an emergency application. The application is no longer on the web site and can only be obtained from TMF by request.  Unsolicited and unqualified applications lead to this change in systems.

Please contact our offices if you are eligible and would like to complete an application.

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Tracy O’Drain Managing Director Frankford CDC 4900 Griscom Street Philadelphia, PA 19124 215-743-6580 Office 215-743-6582 Fax todrain.fcdc@gmail.com www.frankfordcdc.com

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Frankford CDC Commercial Corridor Manager

Tracy O’Drain, Managing Director of the Frankford CDC, is looking for applicants for the Commercial Corridor Manager.

Frankford Community Development Corporation is seeking a dynamic individual for the position of Commercial Corridor Manager.  Frankford’s Commercial Corridor is unique and diverse in its tenants.  The qualified candidate will be expected to cultivate relationships with a diverse business/client base.

The Frankford Commercial Corridor Manager coordinates activity within the Frankford’s commercial revitalization program that utilizes market development, community organizing, and economic restructuring.  The Manager is responsible for the execution and documentation of all corridor activities.

The full job description is here in a word document.   All applicants to sumbit their resume as soon as possible, she will begin interviewing  qualified applicants immediately.  Resume’s will be accepted until the job is filled.

Tracy O’Drain
Managing Director
Frankford CDC
4900 Griscom Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124
215-743-6580 Office
215-743-6582 Fax