The Enterprise Center CDC works with businesses, residents, property owners, city agencies, and other key stakeholders to spur revitalization along the 52nd Street commercial corridor, historically known as “West Philly’s Main Street.” Activities include:
Connecting existing businesses to resources and business advisory support services
Matching business and property owners to capital financing opportunities
Coordinating with prospective businesses and developers to locate on and invest in 52nd Street
Engaging nearby residents to have a voice in the changes taking place along their neighborhood commercial corridor
Leading and supporting streetscape improvements and arts and culture projects
Communicating with and supporting the corridor’s street vendors
Providing corridor cleaning services and encouraging a clean and safe corridor environment
The Enterprise Center CDC encourages 52nd Street stakeholders to play an active role in defining and revitalizing this key commercial corridor. Monthly stakeholder meetings are held the last Wednesday of each month at 5:30 PM, unless otherwise noted. Due to COVID-19 pandemic safety precautions, 52nd Street stakeholder meetings have gone virtual. Please follow us on Facebook for updates on meeting topics and links to virtual meeting platforms.
For more information about meetings, resources for businesses, and ways to get involved in 52nd Street initiatives, contact Donnell J. Brown at donnellb@theenterprisecenter.com.
The Enterprise Center CDC thanks the City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce, Philadelphia LISC, and the Kresge Foundation for their ongoing support of 52nd Street initiatives.
This Black History Month, we collaborated with Rowhome Productions and Urban Art Gallery for a special celebration of 52nd street's history as a hub for Black-owned businesses in West Philadelphia. "Legacy on 52nd Street" highlights longstanding businesses on the corridor through audio pieces, coupled with pro-portraiture and a culminating, debut exhibition at Urban Art Gallery. Listen to their stories below!
As part of our larger, comprehensive Main Street revitalization plan, The Enterprise Center has begun to invest in 52nd Street in an effort to establish a stronger physical TEC presence, eliminate blight and vacancy, attract new retail tenants, and inspire redevelopment and investment in the area.
It’s been over a year since the civil unrest and police brutality that galvanized our community, and our West Philadelphia community continues to heal and change. The Enterprise Center Community Development Corporation continues to stand by our community as we work together to recover from and oppose racism, social and economic inequalities, police brutality, and systematic disinvestment of our neighborhoods.
For over twenty years, The Enterprise Center has contributed leadership and investment to the historic small business corridor once know as "West Philadelphia's Main Street." Read on to learn more about our past projects on the corridor.
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As my business moves to the next level, leadership training, and management support that the Enterprise Center provides are keys to achieving greater sales and more contracts.
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When I discovered the MBE Equity Multiplier, I knew it was the missing component that would help make my vision clear. This process has equipped me and given me the confidence to push my vision forward to make it a reality.
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