Our Mission
The East Falls Development Corporation is a non-profit entity dedicated to community-based economic development for the benefit of East Falls.
Our Vision
To create a community that capitalizes on its assets – a strategic location between Center City Philadelphia and nearby suburbs of the Main Line and Northwest Philadelphia; attractions such as restaurants, the Schuylkill River and recreation trails; and rich cultural sites such as Laurel Hill Cemetery and Jefferson University Raven Hill Campus – to reinforce EF’s role as a regional destination that attracts new businesses, welcomes visitors, and encourages new job growth.
Our Action Plan for Growth
The action plan focuses on four traditional ‘Main Street’ areas that are the groundwork for implementation of a coordinated economic development strategy.
Business Promotion and Attraction
Attract and increase business traffic and investment in the commercial corridors through launch of EF identity marketing package.
Beautification
Continued improvement and maintenance of public spaces.
Repositioning of Commercial Real Estate
Increase development and promotion of commercial property that will generate job growth for East Falls.
Increased Community Participation
Engage volunteers in community related issues, so community members take ownership of the East Falls neighborhood.
What We Do
Established to implement community plans related to economic revitalization in East Falls. We focus on the Riverfront Business District (Ridge and Midvale Avenues) as well as Conrad Street and other local businesses.
Planning
Capital Projects
Business Assistance
Support & Volunteer
Reach out today to find out how you can support the EFDC!
Our Board and Staff
Michelle Feldman
Executive Director, East Falls Development Corporation
michelle.feldman@eastfallspa.com
Cell: 617-259-7401
John Hawkins
Chair of the Board
Kevin Duffy, CPA
Treasurer
Heidi Grunwald
Emily Nichols
Aaron Bell
Marvina Furlow
John Grady
Senior Vice President
Mike Stanton
Ronan Gill
Douglas Grom
Felicite Moorman
Ina Thomas
Jeff Cromarty
Audra Anusionwu
Founder
George Callicut
Founder
Ben White
Principal, Director of Financial Planning
Paul Barrett
Director of The Welcome Table
Melissa Grimm
2023 Committees & Committee Members
There are four standing committees (Budget and Finance, Economic Development, Corridor Management, and Marketing / Communications) and 1 ad-hoc committee (River Landing) currently in place. Board and non-board members can serve on committees. See list of committees and members below.
Chairs | Contacts | Board Members | |
---|---|---|---|
Economic Development | John Hawkins | jch@pobox.com | John Grady Coren Wise |
Marketing/Outreach | Michelle Feldman | michelle.feldman@eastfallspa.com | Heidi Grunwald |
Corridor Management | Michelle Feldman | michelle.feldman@eastfallspa.com | Aaron Bell, Heidi Grunwald |
Budget and Finance | Heidi Grunwald | grunwald@temple.edu | Kevin Duffy Doug Grom |
River Landing | Heidi Grunwald | grunwald@temple.edu |