The East Falls Development Corporation
East Falls Development Corporation is located in Philadelphia, PA and provides community information for East Falls businesses, residents and visitors, including up-to-date information on East Falls business opportunities, real estate, recreational activities, and bars & restaurants 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 with 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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Mission: The East Falls Development Corporation is a non-profit entity dedicated to community-based economic development for the benefit of East Falls.
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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.
Matthew McClure Esq., Ballard Spahr, President of the Board
Sharon Jaffe, Vice President of the Board, WIT Design Inc. East Falls Community Council Representative Seat
Gil Rowe, Board Treasurer, Retired, Philadelphia Commercial Development Corporation (PCDC), Micro-Loan Program
Vanessa Williams, Board Secretary Resources for Human Development (RHD) Representative Seat
Carolyn Sutton
Daniel Bernstein, Campus Apartments, Chief Investment Officer
Nancy Karahuta, East River Bank. Branch Manager
Lloyd Russow, Dean, Graduate School, 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., Managing Director's Office, City of Philadelphia
John Grady, Senior Vice President, Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation
Bill Ballou , Ridge Allegheny Hunting Park Representative Seat
Heidi Grunwald, Temple University
Lorina Marshall-Blake, VP Gov’t Relations, Independence Blue Cross
Jim Williamson, Slices. East Falls Business Association Representative Seat
Gregory O'Loughlin, Red Tettemer
Sandra Radich, Cope Linder Architects
John Hawkins, S.r. Wojdak and Associates
Peicha Change, falls flowers lld.
Sean McNelley, Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission.
Vacant Seat: Falls Ridge Tenant Council Representative Seat, (organization has not appointed a representative)
