The East Falls Development Corporation
The East Falls Development Corporation (EFDC) is a non-profit community-based organization dedicated to the economic revitalization of the East Falls neighborhood of Philadelphia for the benefit of its residents. We have a strong local presence in the neighborhood and directly serve the people who live in the community and people seeking to open businesses or invest in properties in the business corridors. Our office is located in the Riverfront Business District at 3654 Midvale Avenue.
The EFDC places a priority on citizen involvement in the organization as volunteers, members or board members. Our Board of Directors includes residents who are committed to maintaining and living in a great community and people who represent some of the major community organizations. We have several committees dedicated to our mission and consistent iwth preserving the community’s rich history, beautiful parks, and strong sense of community. Our work includes events, public promotions, improvement projects, and commercial corridor improvement.
We are here to help you and work with you. We attend community meetings to seek input about projects and implement changes based on the needs and concerns of local residents. We also work with investors, developers and small business owners to understand market conditions, promotions, provide them with local demographic information, grant availability, and availability of properties.
The EFDC Executive Director is Gina Snyder. If you have any further questions, comments, or concerns regarding the EFDC or any of its many local community projects, please do not hesitate to contact her.
Gina Snyder, JD, MS
Executive Director
East Falls Development Corporation
215 848-8084
Fax: 215 848-8085
3654 Midvale Avenue
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19129
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Governing Board
The Governing Board is made up of community members, people who represent important community organizations and advocates of a wide variety of local community interests.
Carolyn Sutton, President of Board
Daniel Bernstein, Board Vice President, Campus Apartments, Chief Investment Officer
Kevin Duffy, CPA, Board Treasurer, President, FXDuffy and Co.
Vanessa Williams, Board Secretary Resources for Human Development (RHD) Representative Seat
G. Geoffrey Cromarty, Executive Assistant to the President, Philadelphia University Representative Seat
Edward DeLisle, Esq., Partner, Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman
Steven Ohm, Development Department, The Pep Boys Representative Seat
Jeffrey Friedman, Esq., Public Financial Management
John Grady, Senior Vice President, Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation
Bill Ballou , Ridge Allegheny Hunting Park Representative Seat
Heidi Grunwald, Temple University
Sharon Jaffe, WIT Design Inc. East Falls Community Council Representative Seat
Lorina Marshall-Blake, VP Gov’t Relations, Independence Blue Cross
Matthew McClure Esq., Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll LLP
John J. McHenry, Pure Products - Naturally. East Falls Business Association Representative Seat
Gregory O'Loughlin, Red Tettemer
Sandra Radich, Cope Linder Architects
Gil Rowe, Retired, Philadelphia Commercial Development Corporation (PCDC), Micro-Loan Program
John Hawkins, S.r. Wojdak and Associates
Vacant Seats: Falls Ridge Tenant Council Representative Seat, Abbottsford Homes Tenant Council Representative Seat (organizations have not appointed a representative)
Business Affiliations are shown for informational purposes only. Representative Seat indicates that the individual has been designated to serve by an organization that has a seat on the Board.
