Kwame Proposes Initiatives to Spur Local Small Business
May 29, 2009 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under Job Creation, Local Investment, The People's Blog
WASHINGTON – Today, At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown announced that he has introduced legislation to expand access to the District’s micro-loan program and invest in local banks by creating the “Community Bank Liquidity Access Program” (CBLA). Both programs provide expanded access to capital for the District’s small business community.
“Small businesses desperately need access to investment [...]
Upcoming DC Vote Events
May 29, 2009 by Michael Price
Filed under Community Action, The People's Blog, Voting Rights
DC Vote has announced several upcoming events. See the message from DC Vote below:
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DC Vote has several ways for you to get involved in the movement for DC voting rights!
Become a fan of DC Vote on Facebook to receive updates, pictures, and the latest news on DC voting rights. Join our new DC Vote page [...]
SBA ARC Loan Program Starts June 15th
May 29, 2009 by Michael Price
Filed under Economic Development Committee, Local Investment, Prosper, The People's Blog
The US Small Business Administration has announced the ARC Loan Program will begin June 15, 2009, offering loans of up to $35,000. Funding will be available until September 30, 2010. The loans will be administered by commercial banks but will be 100% backed by the federal government. You can find the information below using the [...]
District Breaks Ground at the Yards
May 29, 2009 by Michael Price
Filed under Economic Development Committee, Job Creation, Local Investment, Neighborhood Revitalization, The People's Blog
Yesterday, District officials, including Councilmember Kwame Brown, broke ground on a $42 million park at the Yards. The project is critically important to developing along the Anacostia River, a major priority for Councilmember Brown who views the property amongst the most valuable in the world.
“District residents are counting on this development to bring new life [...]
Memorial Day Weekend-Honoring Heroes
May 22, 2009 by Michael Price
Filed under Community Action, Family Focus, The People's Blog
Monday is Memorial Day, a time to honor heroes who have valiantly served the District of Columbia and our nation. This weekend, you can join nearly 50,000 veterans living in the District by attending memorial events taking place in the city. Here are some events you may be interested in attending:
Rolling Thunder Memorial Weekend Schedule
May [...]
Rapidly Rising District Unemployment Underscores Need for Adult Job Training Programs
May 19, 2009 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under Job Creation, The People's Blog
WASHINGTON – Today, the United States Bureau of Labor statistics released new unemployment figures for the month of January, recasting the District with a 9.7% rate of unemployment. The rate had previously been calculated at 9.3%. At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown expressed his deep concern for residents without jobs and the increase in homelessness amongst [...]
Recent Community Announcements
May 15, 2009 by Michael Price
Filed under The People's Blog
Byte Back Community Computer Day
Byte Back, a non-profit computer training center in Northeast Washington , will hold its annual Community Computer Day on Saturday May 30, 2009 from 10AM to 4PM. Community Computer Day will provide free computer workshops, refreshments, games, prizes and family activities.
Free hands-on workshops will include:
Home Computer Maintenance,
Your Child’s Safety on the [...]
2010 Budget Reforms, Restructures and Reinvests in the District
May 12, 2009 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under Legislation, Local Investment, The People's Blog
WASHINGTON – Today, At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown joined his colleagues in supporting the passage of the “Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Request Act” and the “Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Support Act.” Councilmember Brown commended Chairman Vincent C. Gray and his colleagues for making tough choices in the face of declining revenues and a weakened economy.
“Today [...]
Jobs Training Now Passes Committees
May 1, 2009 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under Job Creation, Local Investment, The People's Blog
WASHINGTON – This week, the Committee on Economic Development, chaired by At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown, held a Committee markup of the proposed “Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Request Act of 2009” and the “Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Support Act of 2009.” Included in the final markup was $1.1 million to fund the “Get DC Residents [...]
