Tuesday, March 24, 2009

you're invited! yes, you!

you're invited! yes, you!

NORTH CAPITOL MAIN STREET

NCMS Hosts Official Kick-off Join Our Mailing List! info@ncmsinc.org Greetings!
Please be our guest... at the grand opening of our new office space -- 1703 North Capitol Street, NE. We will kick off our new program; Councilmember Harry (Tommy) Thomas will bring greetings; we'll share new opportunities to get involved as well as upcoming programs/projects at North Capitol Main Street, all designed to improve the business districts within your neighborhood. See you there! Garry Clark, Executive Director Thur., March 26, 2009 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 1703 N. Capitol St. NE RSVP: 202-905-6039 New Kid on the Block
[Photo]Introducing North Capitol Main Street
Change is coming to Ward 5.... Be a Part of It!

Dubbed "one of the hottest up and coming neighborhoods" by the Washington DC Economic Partnership the neighborhoods along North Capitol Street are full of promise and potential. Four commercial corridors-Rhode Island Avenue, New York Avenue, Florida Avenue and North Capitol Street-serve as gateways into the city and offer retail opportunities for residents and commuters. The District's newest Metro station is right around the corner.

Enter North Capitol Main Street-part of the newest "class" of organizations in the DC Main Streets program, which fosters retail opportunities in DC by investing in the District's communities. North Capitol Main Street's mission is to shepherd the growth and transformation of our community by investing in its businesses and attracting new ones. And we'll do it by working with you! Business owners, property owners, residents-we're here to serve your interests by serving the community.

Here's how you can help:

Tell us about your business and your needs. Are you a North Capitol corridor business owner? We need to hear from you to know how to best invest in the community. Contact Executive Director Garry Clark at 202.905.6039 and let us know what's on your mind.
Join a committee. North Capitol Main Street is a volunteer-driven organization. You can be a force for change, meet your neighbors or fellow business owners- and maybe even broaden your horizons and learn a thing or two-by signing up. Ask for more information about the Organization, Design, Economic Restructuring or Promotion committee-whichever is the best fit for you!
Share your expertise. Are you a PR person? An attorney? Accountant? Architect or urban planner? Event planner? Designer? Whatever your profession, your expertise could make a big difference. And who doesn't like a good opportunity to show off their skills, right? Be sure to tell Garry or a Board or committee member what you do and that you'd like to help.
Roll up your sleeves. Some of our projects will require manual labor or extra hands. Sign up to volunteer and we'll call you when we're ready.
Help shape our membership program or become a member. Membership will be offered to businesses, property owners, residents and other interested citizens. You can help us to make the opportunity valuable to you!
Make a tax-deductible gift. North Capitol Main Street, Inc. is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization. Your gift-however big or small-is a welcome contribution in support of this work.
You can help us make a difference.
Thank you!

6 comments:

Sean Hennessey said...

there. thats better. sorry for the first draft of that one.

Anonymous said...

This place is amazing and would be perfect for the old firehouse space on North Capitol:
http://www.punksbackyardgrill.com/
The restaurant group is based in DC, so maybe they'd consider it? Invite 'em!

Anonymous said...

Anything that is based around a shopping mall scares me a bit because from my experience they tend to cut corners on the food & offer a "McAmbience" -- are you sure about this Punks place???

Anonymous said...

Yes- it would require a lot of space, but that's what the Firehouse has- too much space! Most normal restaurant operations wouldn't be able to handle tens of thousands of sq ft... Punk's would and would be awesome for all of us.

hipchickindc said...

What a great turnout! Harry Thomas came by and did a ribbon cutting. IMGoph was there, so maybe he'll post pics and something over at Bloomingdale(for now).

Even if you missed this launch event, NCMS is actively recruiting volunteers to work either within the committee structure, or on an as-needed basis.

Anonymous said...

I think this Punk place would be great, as long as they play punk rock in the dining room.