Pennsylvania Ave East Main Street
The Pennsylvania Avenue East Main Street (PAEMS) program, housed within the Marshall Heights Community Development Organization (MHCDO), is dedicated to revitalizing retail, attracting and retaining a diverse customer base, empowering local communities, and fostering business development along the Pennsylvania Avenue, SE corridor. PAEMS strives to establish a vibrant commercial corridor, enhancing the economic vitality of Ward 7, through the provision of a diverse range of goods and services for residents, commuters, and visitors.
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PAEMS offers Small Business Technical Assistance providing support with business planning, marketing, website development, accounting, legal aid, applying for micro-loans, and tax preparation and assistance services. They also offer leadership coaching and organizational development and business training and capacity building.
PAEMS has a sub-Grant Program which assists businesses on the main street with funding to provide support for their small business needs. The sub-grants are offered once a year and range between $1,000-$5,000. To be eligible, businesses must complete the PAEMS yearly small business health check assessment and participate in a one-on-one technical assistance session to discuss funding needs.
They also host several community events and onsite activations that drive foot traffic to the main street’s small businesses like Art All Night.
- Grant Assistance
- Micro-Loan Packaging
- Business Management
- Business Operations
- Phone Consultation
- Proposal & Contract Support Services
- Regulatory Support Services
- Strategic Planning
- Video Conferencing Consultation
- Business Development
- Customer Relations & Satisfaction
- Product Development
- Social & Other Web-Based Media Training
- Website Development
- Property Improvements
- Real Estate Issues
- Site Location Assistance
- Storefront Improvement
- Storefront or Façade Improvement
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