Mayor Bowser to Announce $7 Million in Local Business Grants to Support Thriving Neighborhood Corridors

(Washington, DC) - On Thursday, December 12 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser and community leaders will host a celebration at the DC Arts Center to announce the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) awardees of the District's small business retail grant programs.

The event will honor the 41 awardees of the FY24 Great Streets Retail, Locally Made Manufacturing, and Neighborhood Prosperity Fund grant programs. These grants, totaling $7 million, support local businesses in growing their operations and building vibrant communities across all eight wards. Since 2015, Mayor Bowser has invested over $49 million into these programs that have supported more than 550 businesses across the District, creating more than 2,200 jobs for DC residents.

Attendees will enjoy a showcase featuring local makers and a fashion show by iCONiQ Style, a featured FY23 grant recipient.

WHEN:
Thursday, December 12 at 11 am

WHO:
Mayor Muriel Bowser
Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie, At-Large
Nina Albert, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development
Sean Elias, Executive Director, DC Arts Center
Angelique Michelle, CEO, iCONiQ Style

WHERE:
DC Arts Center
2438 18th Street NW
*Closest Bus Routes: 42, 43, 90, 92, 96, L2*
*Closest Bikeshare: Adams Mill & Columbia Road NW*

Press interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to [email protected].

The DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment will provide a live feed of this event. To view the event, visit mayor.dc.gov/live, tune in on Channel 16 (DCN), or watch on Mayor Bowser's Facebook or X.

Mayor Bowser X: @MayorBowser
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Mayor Bowser Facebook: facebook.com/MayorMurielBowser
Mayor Bowser YouTube: https://www.bit.ly/eomvideos