MANAYUNK DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

The Manayunk Development Corporation (MDC) formed in 1992 as a nonprofit corporation with both a primary business development mission and a cooperating community development mission. As a business development organization, MDC takes primary responsibility for the management, promotion, and positive development of the Manayunk’s business district. As a community development corporation (CDC), MDC cooperates with other civic and community organizations in the Manayunk area to plan and implement community programming and physical improvement projects of interest to both businesses and residents in Manayunk.

Manayunk’s proud business members and board of directors are the driving force behind the success in our district. The benefits that MDC provides its members is constantly growing and there are dozens of ways to participate as fully as your schedule allows. With an MDC membership, you have a unique opportunity to collaborate and partner with other businesses to shape your individual business and the district at large.

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MDC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Executive Committee

President - Chris Maguire (Flat Rock Investments LLC)
Matt Gambone (Manayunk iPhone Repair)
Su-Shan Lai (Starshine Salon)
Brendan McGrew (The Goat's Beard)
Brandy Deieso (The Little Apple)

Commercial Property Owner

Rob Neducsin (Neducsin Properties)
Ivan Roa (Artesano Iron Works)
Chris Maguire (Flat Rock Real Estate LLC)

Professional/Office/Industrial

Bill O'Brien (Manayunk Law Office)
Matt Gambone (Manayunk iPhone Repair)
Danny Offenbacher (City of Paws Pet Care)

Restaurant

Tim Kelly (JD McGillicuddy's)
Brendan McGrew (The Goat's Beard)
Paris Rose (Manayunk Brewing Company)

Retail

Brandy Deieso (LILA Philadelphia)
JD Holden (Johnny Destructo's Hero Complex)
Kosta Fotiadis (Smoke Cigar & Hookah Lounge)

Wellness/Beauty/Specialty

Su-Shan Lai (Starshine Salon)
Kelly Maguire (Launchpad Fitness)
Kristen Kochenour (Healthy Bites Nutrition Counseling)

Business At-Large

Tara Acosta (Sulimay's Studio)
Bruce Cooper (Jake's & Cooper's Wine Bar)
Christine Ertz (MyPhilly.House)

Community At-Large

Kelly Orenshaw (Venice Island Performing Arts Center)
Krista Wieder (North Light Community Center)
Mark Jerde (Manayunk Chambers Guest House)

MANAYUNK SPECIAL SERVICES DISTRICT

The Manayunk Special Services District (MSSD) was established in 1996 under the Municipality Authority Act of 1945 and is supported by the City of Philadelphia and the City Council. MSSD's mission is to create a clean, attractive, safe, and well-managed business district so that Manayunk can successfully compete as an environment to live, work, shop, dine, and visit. MSSD initiates capital improvements and maintains maintenance of the district. Although MSSD is a separate entity, it works in partnership with the Manayunk Development Corporation (MDC) to support the organization’s marketing and promotional efforts to enhance the overall image of Manayunk. In 2012, the special services district was renewed for another 10 year period. Click here to download the MSSD's Bylaws.