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DC Startup Week Kicks Off Next Week

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(WASHINGTON, DC) – On Monday, September 12, DC Startup Week will kick off, the District's largest conference for entrepreneurs and startups. From September 12th through the 16th, DC Startup Week will host more than 100 events, including keynote talks by experts, pitch competitions, and a variety of networking events. In honor of The District's 30,000 plus small businesses, the Bowser Administration encourages new and established owners to attend this event.

Small Medium Business Growth Fund

The Small Medium Business Growth Fund will offer approximately $2 million dollars in total grants aimed to retain, grow and propel innovation in district-based small businesses by supporting large scale capital improvements, critical equipment purchasing, and technological advancements within industries related to green innovation, experiential retail, incubators, immersive entertainment and professional services. 

Bowser Administration Awards $400,000 in Nourish DC Grants to BIPOC-Owned DC Food Businesses to Grow Local Equitable Food Ecosystem

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(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, The Bowser Administration, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, and Capital Impact Partners awarded $400,000 in Nourish DC Grants to nine local BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) owned food businesses in Wards 5, 7, and 8 to support the development of a more equitable food ecosystem in the District. This investment continues Mayor Bowser’s effort to improve food access, create new employment opportunities, and stimulate economic development in the District.

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