Bladensburg Road
Main Street

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Bladensburg Road Main Street

Elevate your enterprise on Bladensburg Road with our Main Street program. Tailored to empower businesses and enhance the streetscape, this initiative brings together resources, expertise, and community efforts to create a thriving business environment.

This program is a catalyst for transforming the area into a bustling commercial hub, emphasizing local entrepreneurship and cultural diversity. By providing customized support to businesses, from branding assistance to access to capital, the program aims to create a dynamic ecosystem where businesses can flourish. Community-led events and initiatives encourage local engagement, driving economic activity and creating a safe, inviting atmosphere for all. The focus on sustainable development and community involvement ensures that the revitalization efforts have a lasting positive impact, making Bladensburg Road a model for urban renewal and economic resilience.

It's A Wonderful Ward: FONA Winter Festival

Get in the holiday spirit at the U.S. National Arboretum! Stop by FONA’s Winter Festival & Christmas Tree Sale on Saturday, December 6th from 10 AM to 3 PM. Shop from 30+ local artisans in the gift vendor village, take a holiday train ride around the Capitol Columns, and enjoy free family-friendly activities! There will also be plenty of hot chocolate and caroling to ring in the holiday season.

The Winter Festival is hosted by Friends of the National Arboretum in partnership with DC Squared and DC Child Care Connections. This event kicks off DC Squared’s Its a Wonderful Ward series in Northeast D.C. during the month of December.

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In the Bladensburg Road Main Street program to contribute to and benefit from a reimagined commercial district. 

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DC² (DC Squared) is in need of support for business outreach on our Main Streets, event coordination, and countless other skill sets related to our ever-expanding programs.
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4 Businessed
added in 2023
$40,000 in subgrant awarded in 2023
7 subgrant participants
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