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Great Streets Grant funding for FY2019 announced
Important:
Bars and Taverns will be eligible for Great Streets Grants this year.
The Request for Applications will be posted by September 7, 2018.
The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) welcomes submissions from eligible small businesses seeking to improve their place of business through this capital improvement grant program.
Purpose:
The purpose of the Great Streets Initiative is to transform certain designated emerging commercial corridors into thriving, walkable, shoppable and inviting neighborhood experiences. The Great Streets Initiative does this by supporting existing businesses, attracting new businesses, increasing the District’s tax base, and creating new job opportunities for District residents.
Background Information:
The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) invites the submission of applications for Great Streets Retail Small Business Grants. Pursuant to the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development Limited Grant-Making Authority Amendment Act 2016, effective October 8, 2016 (D.C. Law 21-160; D.C. Official Code § 1-328.04); and from the Economic Development Special Account pursuant to D.C. Official Code §2-1225.21.
Award:
DMPED will award up $3,500,000.00 total in grants.
Maximum request per application is $50,000.00
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Eligible businesses:
A new or existing small business owner whose business location is either within, and/or plans to move to a Great Street Corridor are eligible.
Note: the entire Adams Morgan BID is within a Great Street Corridor.
Ineligible businesses:
Adult Entertainment, Auto Body Shops, Financial Institutions, Construction/General Contracting, Home-Based Businesses, Non-Profit Child Development Centers, Hotels, Phone Stores, and Real Estate Development/Property Management Realtor.
For additional eligibility requirements and exclusions, please review the Request for Application (RFA) which will be posted at http://greatstreets.dc.gov by Friday, September 7, 2018.
Document Management System: Quick and Easy Access to DCRA Documents
DCRA is committed to ensuring that doing business with them is Safer and Simpler continues with the launch of the new
Document Management System
! Now, every DCRA document or form required for licensure, inspections, permitting, enforcement, zoning or instructional purpose will be housed in one convenient location!
All DCRA documents have been relocated to this new system so there will be no confusion on where to find the newest forms or updated documents, they’re all here! Users can easily search for a DCRA document by its name or a specific category. Get started now!
Visit and bookmark:
eservices.dcra.dc.gov/DocumentManagementSystem
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#WeDC Fest coming in September
Announcing
WeDC Fest
- a three-day conference for the innovators, entrepreneurs, investors and government leaders who make Washington, DC the nation's Capital of Inclusive Innovation. The event will feature unique programming and networking opportunities to showcase collaboration and innovation in the world’s most powerful global city.
Learn more and register today at
wedcfest.com
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Keynote speaker and breakout sessions announced for Entree DC
Join the DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) and the Washington DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP) for the sixth annual Entrée DC event on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
This year's keynote speaker will be Rose Previte, Founder and Owner of Maydan and Compass Rose.
Breakout sessions include:
Access to Capital + Financing
Financing can be a significant obstacle for entrepreneurs looking to start or expand their business. A panel of banking, community investment funds and government experts will discuss how to access capital and financing options for food and beverage businesses.
Ask the Experts: Navigating the Regulatory Process
DC’s regulatory will present how to navigate regulations, permitting processes and licensing necessary to open and operate a food and beverage business. Receive details of starting, owning and operating a food and beverage business in the city.
Marketing Trends to Enhance Your Brand
Marketing strategists will discuss how to enhance your brand using cost effective marketing resources to address an evolving business landscape by leveraging high impact marketing tools while enhancing the customer experience.
Leveraging Technology in the Food + Beverage Industry
Learn how technology trends are impacting ways to start, grow and expand your business while increasing your bottom line and how businesses prepare for the future of the food and beverage industry.
Register Here
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