DSLBDigest for DC Businesses
July 2, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Community Action, Community Events, Economic Development Committee, Prosper, Small Businesses, The Green Economy, The People's Blog
CHECK OUT OUR NEW COURSE: BUILDING YOUR BUSINESS IDENTITY
DSLBD is offering a new class, Building Your Business Identity – From Securing URL’s to IP Protection on July 22 at the e-BIC. Business and intellectual property attorney will discuss the legal aspects of branding your business, including: securing website domain names, working with web designers, [...]
Kwame Calls for 24,860 Tweets to Honor Earth Day
April 22, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Green Living, Job Creation, Safeguard Communities, The Green Economy, The People's Blog
Today, At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown called for people across the world to send out 24,860 tweets, a number equal to circumference of the planet in miles, in honor of Earth Day. Councilmember Brown believes that this will help send a message of hope that we can work together to safeguard our environment and preserve [...]
Google Maps Now Shows Bike Lanes in DC
March 12, 2010 by Cass Luskin
Filed under The Green Economy, The People's Blog, Transportation
The most recent step towards making DC a bike friendly city was taken by Google–the company known for its internet search and mapping features.
Google, who has spent the last few years expanding its available means of travel–from driving, to walking, to public transportation. Now Google is two-wheel friendly as well, listing bike routes in cities [...]
Free Construction Training
March 8, 2010 by Cass Luskin
Filed under Job Creation, The Green Economy, The People's Blog
Goodwill of Greater Washington, in co-operation with the Green BuildersCouncil of D.C., is organizing Green Pathways DC, a 10 week job training program in the field of sustainable building that begins on April 9th, 2010.
The program, supported by the United Planning Organization, the District Department of Employment Services and ARRA Funds, includes three weeks of [...]
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 [...]
Greener Policies = Greener Jobs
February 18, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Job Creation, The Green Economy, The People's Blog
Council passes the Energy Efficiency Financing Act with job training component
This week, the Council unanimously passed the “Energy Efficiency Financing Act of 2010,” authored by Ward 3 Councilmember Mary Cheh. The legislation creates a loan program that helps property owners finance energy efficient improvements. Passed with the legislation was a friendly amendment offered by At-Large [...]
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 [...]
District Homeowners: Get a Tree Planted in Your Yard for $50!
December 10, 2009 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under Green Living, The Green Economy, The People's Blog
Trees help improve the District’s air quality, reduce stormwater runoff, and can increase the value of your home while lowering your utility bills. The District Department of the Environment has partnered with Casey Trees to help homeowners plant trees in their yards this coming spring for only $50.
Learn more and sign up today:
http://ddoe.dc.gov/ddoe/cwp/view,a,1209,q,499754.asp
Kwame Launches “The We District”
December 9, 2009 by Michael Price
Filed under Economic Development Committee, Family Focus, Intensify Education, Job Creation, Neighborhood Revitalization, Prosper, Teachers + Parents, The Green Economy, The People's Blog, Voting Rights
Join The We District and help send DC students to the College Round-Up
WASHINGTON – Today, At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown launched a new official website called “The We District” (www.thewedistrict.com). The new site strives to take local governing to a new level with more inclusive, open and transparent communication with District residents.
“I want District residents [...]
