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November 30, 2021

Protected: Vote for Your Favorite DowntownDC Experience of 2021

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November 08, 2021

DowntownDC BID Hiring Information Session

The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) invites you to join us for hiring information sessions on Friday, November 12th. We are a team of passionate individuals with a mission of […]

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October 21, 2021

DowntownDC Parks Master Plan

We want to hear from you! The DowntownDC Business Improvement District is working to envision a plan for the future of parks and open spaces in DowntownDC. This plan will [...]

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October 01, 2021

Request for Proposals: Employment Study

Purpose: The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) seeks an in-depth analysis of employment in the Downtown DC area. Background: The DowntownDC BID is a private, non-profit organization that provides capital […]

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September 15, 2021

Comcast Announces $6 Million Grant Program for Small Businesses Owned by People of Color

Comcast has announced a second round of cities to receive grants from the Comcast RISE Investment Fund, providing $6 million additional dollars to hundreds of small businesses owned by people […]

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August 17, 2021

DC Workeries in DowntownDC

DC Workeries, an outdoor work and meeting experience, allows participants to book workspace in inspiring outdoor venues including Eaton House. DowntownDC is offering 350 free memberships to DC Workeries on […]

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July 08, 2021

Support DowntownDC in the Public Art Building Communities Grant Program

The DowntownDC BID is applying for a Public Art Building Communities Grant Program to install murals on two DowntownDC buildings. Please fill out the following survey by 7/14/21 to show your support for this project. The […]

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Request for Proposals: Greater Gallery Place/Chinatown Corridor Study

July 01, 2021

Purpose: The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (DowntownDC BID) seeks an in-depth study of the Seventh Street NW Corridor’s market, public realm, and mobility conditions and an exploration of potential future […]

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Q&A for the Downtown DC Parks Master Plan RFP

March 16, 2021

The DowntownDC BID is looking for consultant teams to present their best proposals according to their expertise. After sharing this Request for Proposals (RFP) we received a number of questions […]

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Office of Tax and Revenue Offering Citywide Virtual Information Sessions for Property Owners

March 10, 2021

The Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) will host a series of citywide virtual information sessions to help property owners navigate the MyTax.DC.gov portal. The sessions, organized by Ward, will […]

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November 15, 2021

Annual Downtown Holiday Market Returns to Spacious F Street In Penn Quarter

November 15, 2021 Shop Local and Support More than 70+ Small Businesses Across the Region WASHINGTON, D.C. – The nationally acclaimed Downtown Holiday Market, presented by DowntownDC Business Improvement District […]

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November 12, 2021

DowntownDC Foundation and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Join Forces to Provide Dental and Mental Health Clinic Pilot for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness

November 12, 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C.— A pilot clinic to offer free dental and mental health services to 300 individuals experiencing homelessness in DowntownDC opened this week thanks to funding provided […]

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September 27, 2021

DowntownDC BID Announces Rock the Park DC! Month long inaugural programming for Franklin Park

September 27, 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Downtown DC Business Improvement District (BID) will host Rock the Park DC, an inaugural concert series, in the newly redeveloped Franklin Park every Saturday […]

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PRESS RELEASE: DowntownDC BID Debuts A New Outdoor Work and Meeting Experience With “DC Workeries” In Partnership With WorkChew and Powered By Verizon

September 01, 2021

August 31, 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) is proud to launch DC Workeries, a new outdoor work and meeting experience, in partnership with DC-based startup […]

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August 26, 2021

PRESS RELEASE: DowntownDC BID Announces Expanded Weekend Homeless Services at Vermont Avenue

August 26, 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) announced today expanded outdoor homeless services at the DowntownDC Weekend Homeless Services Program, located in the 800 block […]

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June 07, 2021

PRESS RELEASE: 20,000 Square Foot Rainbow Lawn Art Mural for Pride Month – Equilateral Network by Lisa Marie Studio

June 7, 2021 Washington, D.C. – Celebrating the beginning of LGBTQ Pride month, visual artist Lisa Marie Thalhammer is painting a 20,000 sq/ft rainbow-colored artwork on the lawn of the […]

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May 25, 2021

PRESS RELEASE: DowntownDC Summer Flicks Returns This Summer at New Location

May 13, 2021 Washington, D.C. – The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) and Shaolin Jazz will host their fourth annual DowntownDC Summer Flicks – CAN I KICK IT? movie series on the recently reopened National Building Museum’s […]

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April 22, 2021

PRESS RELEASE: DowntownDC BID Releases State of Downtown Report and Discusses the Recovery and Future of Downtown

April 22, 2021 Washington, D.C. – The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) today released its annual State of Downtown Report at a virtual forum [click here to watch the forum]. […]

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PRESS RELEASE: DowntownDC BID Awards 124 Local Businesses With Grants From $1 Million Pandemic Assistance Grant Program

February 24, 2021

February 24, 2021 Washington, D.C. – The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) will award 124 small businesses grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 beginning this week. The BID’s grant program, which launched on January 14, was designed to supplement federal and DC government grant programs by providing […]

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PRESS RELEASE: DowntownDC BID Announces PPP Technical Assistance Program For Members

January 13, 2021

January 13, 2021 Washington, D.C. – The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) has contracted accounting firm CohnReznik to assist eligible DowntownDC member businesses and non-profits in applying for the Small Business Association’s (SBA) second round of funding through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). A dedicated team of […]

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Protected: Vote for Your Favorite DowntownDC Experience of 2021

DowntownDC BID Hiring Information Session

DowntownDC Parks Master Plan

Request for Proposals: Employment Study

Comcast Announces $6 Million Grant Program for Small Businesses Owned by People of Color

DC Workeries in DowntownDC

Support DowntownDC in the Public Art Building Communities Grant Program

Request for Proposals: Greater Gallery Place/Chinatown Corridor Study

Q&A for the Downtown DC Parks Master Plan RFP

Office of Tax and Revenue Offering Citywide Virtual Information Sessions for Property Owners

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Annual Downtown Holiday Market Returns to Spacious F Street In Penn Quarter

DowntownDC Foundation and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Join Forces to Provide Dental and Mental Health Clinic Pilot for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness

DowntownDC BID Announces Rock the Park DC! Month long inaugural programming for Franklin Park

PRESS RELEASE: DowntownDC BID Debuts A New Outdoor Work and Meeting Experience With “DC Workeries” In Partnership With WorkChew and Powered By Verizon

PRESS RELEASE: DowntownDC BID Announces Expanded Weekend Homeless Services at Vermont Avenue

PRESS RELEASE: 20,000 Square Foot Rainbow Lawn Art Mural for Pride Month – Equilateral Network by Lisa Marie Studio

PRESS RELEASE: DowntownDC Summer Flicks Returns This Summer at New Location

PRESS RELEASE: DowntownDC BID Releases State of Downtown Report and Discusses the Recovery and Future of Downtown

PRESS RELEASE: DowntownDC BID Awards 124 Local Businesses With Grants From $1 Million Pandemic Assistance Grant Program

PRESS RELEASE: DowntownDC BID Announces PPP Technical Assistance Program For Members

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