El Camino, Uncle Chip's, Sky Real Estate, NestDC receive Great Streets Small Business Capital Improvement program grants

Click on the link to read the * entire * Washington City Paper post.

One of the listed North Capitol Street NW/NE businesses I have not heard -- Health IT 2 Business Solutions.  A quick Google search shows an address of 1711 North Capitol Street  NE.  

Note that the business owner of Mess Hall DC, whose business is located on Edgewood Road NE, received a vote of support for a liquor license from ANC 5E at the most recent ANC 5E meeting.

Congrats to all of the grant recipients.

And here is the official press release from DSLBD.

Latest Recipients of City Largesse Include H Street CrossFit, U Street Spinning Studio

Posted by Aaron Wiener on May. 29, 2014 at 3:51 pm

A pharmacy in Bellevue, an artist studio in Anacostia, and a construction company in Congress Heights just got a big boost from the city, in the form of grants aimed at assisting businesses in the District's emerging corridors.

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The Great Streets Small Business Capital Improvement Program purports to "stimulate small business creation, expansion, and retention while also creating new job opportunities for District residents, growing the tax base, and improving commercial vibrancy along the District’s emerging corridors and in surrounding neighborhoods." It started in 2006, focused on H Street NE, and has since expanded to cover 11 corridors throughout the city.

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North Capitol Street, NW/NE:
-Health IT 2 Business Solutions: $25,000 for foundation work, framing, drywall, flooring, building exterior, electrical and plumbing work, HVAC, and security system.

-Nest DC: $25,000 for flooring, interior upgrades to make property ADA compliant, countertop installation, painting, window replacements, fencing, and signage.

-El Camino: $25,000 for HVAC and gas lines, fryer, ovens, range, and grill.

-Uncle Chip’s Cookies: $25,000 for interior expansion, insulation, carpentry, security doors, and locks.

-Sky Real Estate: $25,000 for security door & system, flooring, ceiling, lighting, equipment upgrades, bathroom improvements, painting, shelving storage, and signage.

Rhode Island Avenue, NE:
-Mess Hall: $25,000 for HVAC and hood exhaust system.

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