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CGC is a nonprofit community development corporation that began operation in 1981. The mission of CGC is to improve the Central Germantown area socially and physically through economic development, CGC operates from offices in the Vernon House at 5800 Germantown Avenue. The Vernon House is in the center of Vernon Park that is between Chelten Avenue and Price Street, on Germantown Avenue.

CGC was founded after three years of community led revitalization planning for the Central Germantown business district. The business district had once been one of the largest hubs of retail activity in the Delaware Valley. In the late 70's and early 80's however, the four major department stores, decided to close their Germantown stores. When this happened many smaller stores followed suit.

Since 1981 the Central Germantown business district has improved. The number of store vacancies has dramatically dropped. CGC's successful advocacy of public improvements have made a difference as well as the number of jobs in the area have increased.

Phone: (215) 849-5800 * Fax: (215) 849-8147
Email:  cgcweb@covad.net

 

 

OFFICERS

Dr. Francine Fulton – President
James Igess - Secretary

Board of Directors -2010

J. Vincent Allen
Fox Vending

Ariana Burrows
Tabor Children’s Services

Henry Chi
New Ace Sneakers

Dr. Francine Fulton
Imani Charter School

David C. Hamme
Urban Planning

Mr. James Igess
Wister Neighborhood Council

Vincent Kim
Park Manor Deli & Restaurant

William Byard Lancaster
Lancaster Recording

Rev. LeRoi Simmons, Executive Director
Central Germantown Council

Marlon Byrd
Chelten Computers

Michael Moore
Office of Councilwoman Donna Miller