Resources

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Here you will find links to information and resources that are topics of frequent inquiry or that I believe will be helpful or of interest. Below them is you can scroll through the latest additions to our Resources Library. Still not finding what you need? Use the form at the bottom of the page to reach out for assistance.

Resources for Small Business

Small businesses are vital to our community and the pandemic has hurt many of them. The District and US governments have a variety of programs to help.

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Webinars

ANC 2B is offering regular webinars on programs to support small business. Recordings are here:

SBA Paycheck Protection Program

Latino Economic Development Center

Rent Relief: Strategies for Small Business

 

Funding

There are several programs available to small businesses to help with funding. Many have focused on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) available from the Small Business Administration, but there are a number of others.

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DC Programs

Throughout the pandemic, the DC government has offered a variety of programs to support small businesses, described here:

DC COVID-19 Resources

These resources are also available:

DC Small Business Development Center at Howard University

DC Bar Pro Bono support for small businesses

Latino Economic Development Center (PPP Lender, Business Counseling & other services)

Rent Relief

The American University Washington College of Law’s Community Economic and Equity Development Clinic has prepared a presentation on Rent Relief for small business.  It is available here.  You can also watch the webinars here.

Cosponsors: ANC 2 B COVID Emergency Task Force and Dupont Circle Main Streets

DC Small Business Development Center

The DCSBDC has a variety-a plethora-of useful resources.  Watch the sort video at this link to get an overview and check back as we add new resources that might be of special interest in our neighborhood. 

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Trash & Pest Control

I’ve launched a trash and rodent control initiative with Commissioner Kyle Mulhall. We are working on inspecting for rats, reducing trash in our alleys and dealing with trash collection from businesses. You can get things going by giving permission for rat inspections on your property. Please download, complete and return the Inspection Permission Form.

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