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Apr 21 2018

Mayor Bowser Designates 14th and Kennedy Streets as Part of DC’s Main Street Program

Washington, DC is the only city in the country with three Great American Main Street awards.

Apr 20 2018

Mayor Bowser to Designate 14th and Kennedy Streets as Part of DC’s Main Street Program

Mayor Muriel Bowser will launch the neighborhood revitalization program covering 14th and Kennedy...

Dec 13 2017

Mayor Bowser Releases FY18 Green Book, Announces New Small Business Enterprise Spending Goal

The Green Book helps SBEs navigate the local government procurement process.

Nov 25 2017

Mayor Bowser Encourages Residents to Shop Small and Local

Bowser Administration Celebrates #ShopSmallDC at Events Across Washington, DC

Nov 24 2017

Mayor Bowser Celebrates Small Business Saturday and Will Designate Minnesota Avenue as Part of DC’s Main Street Program

Highlighting District Businesses and Local Retail Shopping Opportunities, the Mayor Continues to...

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Department of Small and Local Business Development

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm

Connect With Us
441 4th Street, NW, Suite 850 North, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 727-3900
Fax: (202) 724-3786
TTY: (202) 727-3900
Email: [email protected]