US Youth Chamber of Commerce Reception
July 29, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Community Action, Community Events, The People's Blog
Are you a young entrepreneur? The U.S. Youth Chamber of Commerce is hosting a reception at the John A. Wilson Building on August 9, 2010 with guest officials. Here are the details:
What: U.S. Youth Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Network Reception
Where: 1350 Pennsylvania Ave., NW (John A. Wilson Building)
When: August 9, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. [...]
UPDATED: Cool It! Lower Temps at DC Relief Centers
July 28, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Community Action, Safeguard Communities, The People's Blog, We Alerts
Have you been affected by power outages due to the severe thunderstorm? The D.C. government will continue to operate 3 Relief Centers in the District today. All citizens who are affected by the power outages are encouraged to use the facilities. Water and snacks will be provided at each site by Department of Human Services.
Chevy [...]
New Federal Rules on Overdraft Fees Affect DC Residents
July 26, 2010 by Charles Mason
Filed under The People's Blog, We Alerts
The DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) announced the following changes that could affect your banking. Please read the notice carefully and make sure you’re protected from overdraft fees at your bank.
New Federal Rules on Overdraft Fees Affect DC Residents
Washington, DC — The DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) today [...]
Proposed Bikeshare Locations Released
July 26, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under The People's Blog, Transportation
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is planning to expand a bikesharing program in the District. Recently, they released the following proposed locations for the bikeshare program. If you want to know more about the program, click here to read the fact sheet or click here to visit DDOT’s website for bicycle activities.
View Capital Bikeshare [...]
70 DC Residents Graduate with Green Skills
July 16, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Adult Job Training, Intensify Education, Job Creation, The People's Blog
Today, At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown addressed graduates of Green Pathway DC, which is a 10-week adult job training program focused on sustainable green building. The program is managed by Goodwill of Greater Washington in partnership with the Green Builders Council of DC, the United Planning Organization, ABC Metro and the District Department of Employment [...]
DDOT Launches Visitor Parking Permit Pilot in Ward 5
July 16, 2010 by Charles Mason
Filed under Community Action, The People's Blog, Transportation, We Alerts
District Department of Transportation
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Media Contact: John Lisle, 202-671-2004
DDOT Launches Visitor Parking Permit Pilot in Ward 5
Visitor Passes Will Be Mailed Beginning Next Week
Ward 3 Households Will Also Get New Passes
(Washington, D.C.) More District residents will soon have an easier way to provide parking for their visitors. Beginning on Monday, [...]
Beat the Heat at DC Cooling Centers
July 6, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Community Action, The People's Blog, We Alerts
Tuesday and Wednesday are going to be too hot to handle so DC will have cooling centers open across the city. Click on the links below to search for locations by Ward:
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WDCEP Small Business Awards
July 2, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Community Action, Community Events, Economic Development Committee, Local Investment, Prosper, Small Businesses, The People's Blog
For Immediate Release: July 1, 2010
Contact: Daour Diawara, Small Business Development Fellow, (202) 661-8673, ddiawara@wdcep.com
Technology, Antiques and Free Legal Aide are Winners at WDCEP Small Business Awards
Adam A Weschler & Son, Digidoc, Inc and the DC Bar Pro Bono Program to be recognized at July 28th Small Business Awards Breakfast
Washington, DC– The 120 year old [...]
Public Roundtables on Compliance Unit Findings Next Week
July 2, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Economic Development Committee, The People's Blog
On Thursday, July 8, 2010, the Committee on Economic Development, chaired by At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown, will participate in two public roundtables on audits issued by the Compliance Unit within the Office of the District of Columbia Auditor. The first will be a joint roundtable with the Committee on Housing and Workforce Development, chaired [...]
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, [...]
