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Relocate to Frankford Avenue
The Frankford Avenue commercial corridor and the surrounding streets are home to thriving local businesses. NKCDC’s economic development department supports these various industrial, creative and commercial enterprises through promotional assistance, networking opportunities, and links to financial resources. Entrepreneurs looking for a sustainable economy and affordable space are encouraged to use NKCDC’s knowledge of market activity and available properties to find a viable location for venture.
NKCDC’s mission is to work collaboratively with the community to enhance the physical environment, increase economic vitality and improve the quality of life for business and residents. We hope that you will consider joining our efforts to revitalize the Kensington neighborhood by bringing your business to Frankford Avenue, and that we can make that effort as easy as possible through our services. Get started by browsing the NKCDC Available Property List for commercial and industrial properties for rent or sale.
In order to facilitate new businesses on Frankford Avenue, NKCDC works with, and refers clients to the following service providers;
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The Empowerment Group provides education and networking services
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Philadelphia Development Partnership provides a varied and customized array of loan products and business development services.
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The Enterprise Center provides access to capital, building capacity, business education and economic development opportunities to high-potential minority entrepreneurs.
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Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians connects newly arrived individuals from around the world with economic opportunities so they can succeed in our region.
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Women’s Business Development Center workshops, seminars, business coaching and financial assistance
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Women’s Opportunities Resource Center provides entrepreneurial training, individual business assistance, incentive savings programs, and access to business and financial resources.
Support our Local Businesses
As part of effort to create and maintain as sustainable neighborhood economy, NKCDC works to promote our local businesses at no cost to the owners. By joining our community, you will automatically be included in our Business Directory, produced each year and distributed to thousands of residents. Below is a partial directory of some of the businesses that have moved specifically to Frankford Avenue recently, and some that have been here for many years.
Make sure to check out our News and Eventspage for the latest updates on Frankford Ave happening! Also become a Frankford Ave Arts friend on MySpace and Facebook!
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Retail Circle Thrift GERM Bookstore Perpetua Bookspace Fishtown Jewelers Dan’s Meats The Groove Hound Little Flower Shop The Bicycle Stable two percent to glory Tymbal Arts
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Food & Drink
Paddy’s Well Bar 1873 Frankford Ave Philadelphia, PA 19125 215-519-7132
O’Reilly’s Pub Bar/Venue Philadelphia, PA 19125
Atlantis Lost Bar Bar/Venue 2442 Frankford Ave Philadelphia, PA 19125 215-739-4929
The Barbary Nightclub/Venue 951 Frankford Ave Philadelphia, PA 19125
Johnny Brenda’s Rocket Cat Cafe Art Related
U Siloquy Dance Designs Bharatanatyam Dance 1317 Crease St. Philadelphia, PA 19125 267-324-5917
The Philadelphia Art Hotel Artist Residency 2010 Huntingdon St. Philadelphia, PA 19125
Part-Time Studios
Walking Fish Theatre Community Theater 2509 Frankford Ave Philadelphia, PA 19125 215-427-WALK
Highwire Gallery Art Gallery Philadelphia, PA 19125
B Sharp Music Philadelphia, PA 19125
Angler Movement Arts Dance Education 1550 E Montgomery Ave Philadelphia, PA 19125 www.anglermovementartscenter.com
Bill Russell Studio Furniture Finishing and Restoration
The Philadelphia Argentine Tango School
Honeymoom Music
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