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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
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OFFICERS
Dr. Francine Fulton – President Board of Directors -2010
J. Vincent Allen
Dr. Francine Fulton
Mr. James Igess
Vincent Kim
William Byard Lancaster
Rev. LeRoi Simmons, Executive Director
Marlon Byrd
Michael Moore |