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@SmallBizDC
Our mission is to support the development, economic growth, & retention of DC-based businesses, & promote economic development in DC's commercial corridors.
Washington, D.C.dslbd.dc.govJoined January 2011

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🚨 NOTICE 🚨 Jan 25, 2023: the District’s Hypothermia Alert will be ACTIVATED at 7pm. Check on unsheltered neighbors, seniors, and other vulnerable individuals. If you see someone in need of shelter call: ☎️ 202-399-7093 or 311. 📞 911 if there’s an immediate safety risk.
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🚨 NOTICE 🚨 Jan 20, 2023: the District’s Hypothermia Alert will be ACTIVATED at 7pm. Check on unsheltered neighbors, seniors, and other vulnerable individuals. If you see someone in need of shelter call: ☎️ 202-399-7093 or 311. 📞 911 if there’s an immediate safety risk.
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When starting a new business, you are taking a giant first step. As Dr. King states, sometimes you cannot see the full path ahead, but you must push forward and take a leap of faith. Never stop trying & always keep moving forward. Remember, setbacks are only temporary. #MLKDay
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🚨FUND NOW OPEN🚨 The Commercial Property Acquisition Fund provides down payment assistance to eligible businesses looking to maintain or expand their operations to a physical presence in DC! Open on a rolling basis at ObviouslyDC.com!
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On Jan. 12th, join DSLBD for an online review of the FY23 Green Book Small Business Enterprise (SBE) opportunity Guide. Learn how to navigate the new interactive dashboard and virtually see a live demonstration and walk-through steps. To learn more: ow.ly/cPVe50MkhSP
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Let's toast to yesterday's accomplishments and tomorrow's bright opportunities! 🎊 The small business community makes us all #DCProud. We at DSLBD look forward to continuing to serve you with assistance and promote the growth of your business. #TogetherDC
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🚨 NOTICE 🚨 Dec 27, 2022: the District’s Hypothermia Alert will be ACTIVATED at 7pm. Check on unsheltered neighbors, seniors, and other vulnerable individuals. If you see someone in need of shelter call: ☎️ 202-399-7093 or 311. 📞 911 if there’s an immediate safety risk.
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Earlier this month, released the FY23 Green Book, and it is essential to recognize the people behind the small businesses. They are an inspiration, and their entrepreneurial spirit is of value to their communities while providing themselves with a livelihood.
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The Cold Weather Emergency Alert remains ACTIVATED. Temperatures are dangerously cold. If you see someone outside in need of shelter, call: 📞The Shelter Hotline at (202) 399-7093 or dial 311. 📞911 if there's an imminent safety risk.
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What a great way to support a #localbusiness, and we also found the perfect costers from to go with those #holiday cocktails! The #ibuyDC challenge is still going strong! Next up, we are challenging Director #FredMoosally of ! Where will you #shopsmall?
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Okay @WhitfieldKristi, @jackiereyesdc, @NataleeSnider and @czapary#iBuyDC Challenge in Ivy City to support @donciccioefigli @republicrestore so I can make delicious cocktails for the season! @ZacharyforWard5 @CM_McDuffie @AnitaBondsDC, where in #ward5 do you #shoplocalDC? twitter.com/SmallBizDC/sta…
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Last call! The Food Waste Innovation Grant is closing at 2:00 PM today! Don't miss out on the chance to reduce food waste and save 💰!
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There’s still time to apply! ⏰ Learn about how the Food Waste Innovation Grants helped this DC entrepreneur reduce food waste and save money ➡️ rescuedish.org/stories/2022/1
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED🤍 Today I shopped #Ward4 Andrene’s Caribbean Cafe/308 Kennedy St & Spice Jerk/826 Shepherd St for some curry chicken & jerk chicken, bringing a little Caribbean to our office holiday potluck party 🎊 🍗 Next up, I challenge to #ibuyDC 🛒 🛍
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CHALLENGE ACCEPTED! Today The CakeRoom in Adams Morgan is serving smiles at the Wilson Building. Get your cakes & cupcakes from 2006 18th Street NW. 🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁 Next up, I challenge @NataleeSnider. Where are you #shoppinglocal? #ibuyDC twitter.com/SmallBizDC/sta…
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