Rhode Island Avenue Main Street
Rhode Island Main Street backs local businesses with marketing efforts, beautification projects, and engaging events that attract visitors, nurturing a flourishing, sustainable local economy. The program is managed by DC Squared, a community ecosystem development nonprofit organization in northeast DC that is dedicated to preserving community history through art, culture, and architecture while supporting and nurturing small businesses in neighborhood corridors.
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Programs and Services Offered
They provide customized one-on-one technical assistance to businesses, covering topics from branding to access to capital.
Community-led events and initiatives like DC2 Markets and Art All Night encourage local engagement and drives economic activity to the corridors.
Bladensburg Road Main Street also has a small business grant assistance available for businesses located within the Main Street program boundaries.
Specialized Industries
All Industries
Cannabis
Childcare
Construction
Creative or Maker
Food & Beverage Services
Government Contracting & Procurement
Healthcare
Other Services
Retail
Technology
Business Assistance Services
Financing & Budgeting
- Bookkeeping Assistance
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Financial Forecasting
- Grant Assistance
Business Planning & Development
- Access to Government Contracts
- Business Licensing & Registration Assistance
- Business Management
- Business Operations
- Business Plan Development
- Business Start-Up Information
- Federal & Local Government Certification
- Phone Consultation
- Procurement Assistance
- Proposal & Contract Support Services
- Regulatory Support Services
- Small Business Certifications
- Start-Up Feasibility Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Video Conferencing Consultation
Marketing Services
- Business Development
- Customer Relations & Satisfaction
- Product Development
- Sales & Marketing
- Social & Other Web-Based Media Training
- Website Development
Human Resources
- Management & Leadership
- Payroll Services
- Staffing & Training
Space & Leasing Services
- Green Business or Space
- Property Improvements
- Real Estate & Leasing
- Real Estate Issues
- Site Location Assistance
- Storefront Improvement
- Storefront or Façade Improvement
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