DC is Serious about Small Businesses
March 5, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Economic Development Committee, Job Creation, Legislation, Local Investment, The Green Economy, The People's Blog
Council passes legislation to bolster small businesses in tough economic times
This week, the DC Council passed legislation that will help small businesses survive in tough economic times. The “Small Business Stabilization and Job Creation Strategy Act,” authored by At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown, tasks the Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) with providing [...]
Keeping the District Competitive in the 21st Century
March 4, 2010 by Cass Luskin
Filed under Community Action, Economic Development Committee, Eye on Constituents, Local Investment, Real Action Now, The People's Blog
The DC Council recently passed a resolution recognizing the significant contributions of TBED21, Inc., an organization dedicated to keeping the District economically competitive in the 21st century, with a strong focus on underdeveloped and disadvantaged communities.
The text of the Ceremonial Resolution, introduced by At-Large Councilmember Kwame Brown, is as follows:
TBED21 Readiness Recognition Resolution of 2010
To recognize [...]
Neighborhood Revitalization Funding Available
March 3, 2010 by Cass Luskin
Filed under Economic Development Committee, Local Investment, Neighborhood Revitalization, The People's Blog
At-Large Councilmember Kwame Brown has been fighting for neighborhood revitalization as Chair of the Committee on Economic Development. Last year, the Committee and the Council approved competitive dollars for key neighborhoods throughout the District in the budget. The funding is now being made available through a competitive application process.
Here’s what you need to know to [...]
Economic Development Oversight Hearing Schedule
February 23, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Community Action, Community Events, Economic Development Committee, Job Creation, Local Investment, Neighborhood Revitalization, The People's Blog
Click here to register for the committee’s upcoming open house on March 3rd
This year, the Committee on Economic Development chaired by At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown will fulfill its Council oversight responsibilities to ensure fiscal responsibility, transparency and accountability in the city’s budget. The committee announced the following budget and performance oversight schedule for [...]
Let’s Solve the Unemployment Crisis in DC
February 2, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Economic Development Committee, Job Creation, Local Investment, The Green Economy, The People's Blog
The DC Job Growth Incentive Act of 2010
Kwame and colleagues unveil the DC Job Growth Incentive Act
Today, At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown unveiled the District Job Growth Incentive Act of 2010 with his Council colleagues on the heels of District unemployment reaching 12.1%, an historic high. He was joined by the DC Jobs Council, [...]
Get Serious about Jobs: Tune in Live on Channel 13
February 1, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Economic Development Committee, Job Creation, Local Investment, The Green Economy, The People's Blog
Click here to check out the results of the press conference here…
On Tuesday, February, 2, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown will hold a press conference to call for the declaration of an unemployment crisis in the District and will unveil major legislation to create jobs and sustainable economic growth (Press Advisory [...]
Press Conference Tomorrow: DC is Serious about Jobs
February 1, 2010 by Cass Luskin
Filed under Economic Development Committee, Job Creation, Local Investment, The People's Blog
Click here to check out the results of the press conference here…
WASHINGTON– Tomorrow, join At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown and his Council colleagues, business leaders and District residents as they unveil new jobs legislation designed to create jobs and ensure sustainable economic growth.
The District is suffering from 12.1% unemployment, the highest in its recorded history. Councilmember [...]
Job Creation and Small Business Strategy Legislation Passes Economic Development Committee
January 26, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Economic Development Committee, Job Creation, Local Investment, The People's Blog
With the District facing over 12% unemployment, At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown, chair of the Committee on Economic Development, thanked his colleagues on the committee for passing the “Small Business Stabilization and Job Creation Strategy Act.” The legislation will task the Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) to provide stabilization services to small [...]
Kwame Leading Jobs Discussion in DC
January 20, 2010 by Cass Luskin
Filed under Economic Development Committee, Local Investment, Neighborhood Revitalization, Real Action Now, The People's Blog
In case you missed it, Kwame has been focusing on new ways to create jobs and get District residents back in the workforce. Check out these stories:
Kwame, Named New Chair of Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, Groundbreaking Report Released
The Washington Business Journal wrote a story about Kwame being named the new chair of the Metropolitan Washington [...]
Love has a Destination – Washington, DC
January 14, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Economic Development Committee, Family Focus, Job Creation, Local Investment, The People's Blog
Kwame administers oath of office to Dr. Ruth
WASHINGTON – Today, At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown, chair of the Committee on Economic Development, administered the oath of office to Dr. Ruth Westheimer, officially naming her as DC’s Honorary Secretary on Love and Relationships. They joined Destination DC to launch Date Nights DC: A 28-Day Stimulus Plan [...]
