Atlantic Avenue Local Development Corporation

For over 50 years, the Atlantic Avenue Local Development Corporation has supported the growth and success of businesses on Atlantic Avenue. It is a volunteer board made up of local residents and merchants, organized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The corporation raises income through events and donations. Its activities include the Atlantic Antic, an annual avenue event, and Holidays on Atlantic Avenue, a free self-guided exhibit spanning Fourth Avenue to the waterfront. These offerings bring attention to the avenue and its community. The organization also shares a directory of Atlantic Avenue merchants, maintained with the Atlantic Avenue Business Improvement District. Its work centers on supporting local businesses while helping maintain and preserve the avenue and community.