Do you have ideas for supporting local businesses or attracting new ones? What types of businesses would you like to see develop in the area?
Get involved and have a say! Join us for an introductory meeting to learn about committees and opportunities to volunteer with North Capitol Main Street, Inc.(www.ncmsinc.org).
Goals for this organization include:
*To help existing businesses adapt or expand to meet changing markets; and attract new businesses to provide a balanced mix of goods and services
*To create clean, attractive streetscapes that invite commercial activity and promote pedestrian foot traffic
*To increase public safety along the corridor
*To enhance the physical character and quality of the NCMS, Inc. area, with particular emphasis on preserving its Victorian-era buildings
*To generate a sense of spirit and increased activity along North Capitol Street and in the Bloomingdale Business District.
The meeting is planned for Thursday February 5th, 2009 from 7pm-8:30pm at the NCMS office, located at 1703 North Capitol Street NE, WDC 20002. For more information, e-mail Garry Clark, NCMS' Executive Director at gclark @ ncmsinc.org.
I won't be able to make the meeting, but here are some ideas for basic businesses that in my opinion are good neighborhood necessities.
ReplyDeletepharmacy/drugstore (CVS, RiteAid, etc.)
hardware store (i.e. Logan Hardware)
barber shop (i.e. super cuts - nothing fancy)
dry cleaner
shoe repair
bank
pet store