new Capitol BikeShare station installed along 1st St NW at Rhode Island Avenue NW

From a Rhode Island Avenue NW resident:

The new Capital Bike Share at Rhode Island and 1st NW is being installed right now along the Bloomingdale Wine & Spirits store.``

Yeah!

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Happy Thanksgiving from North Capitol Main Street

From North Capitol Main Street President Pat Mitchell:

FROM NORTH CAPITOL MAIN STREET
BE KIND TO YOUR TURKEY, TELL HIM HE'S DINNER ...

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY (11-26-11)
DEPARTMENT OF SMALL & LOCAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & DC MAIN STREETS KICK IT OFF IN A BIG WAY

"Small business is the backbone of the American economy". This has become the slogan that's most often repeated by every politician -- left or right -- from Florida to Washington State.
Starting this Saturday, you'll have an opportunity to vote with your pocketbook, not by contributing to some do-nothing politician's campaign fund, but through your support of local small business, especially those right here in your community.

Here's how you can stimulate the local economy::
Make a commitment this holiday buying season to support your neighborhood small business
Visit our website to see a complete listing of North Capitol Area Small businesses; www.ncmsinc.org

If your neighborhood's still a little lacking, keep your commitment to support local neighborhood small businesses by clicking on the links to other D.C. Main Street programs: http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=tp9zhzcab&et=1108740541008&s=4&e=001y9reNltdW_hrumvMuEw7lM0ern8uULekoHxkeJu3Fk6SJp007GOHwA7Bh5B6PenhAq73P3K--4rGSYqslFfQDZu5z6E1o0imWlxVpqICRzagkOy0RtX_OL7iIhwstQfe12gZBtUpYvxByGivfy--8LhBnKTu7QBWAVFFglygzwU=

Where ever you shop/dine/recreate remember to:
KEEP IT SMALL & KEEP IT LOCAL . . .

Featured North Capitol Area Small Biz
Small Business Saturday (Season)

Short on ideas for your Holiday gift-giving season? Here are six suggestions (1st installment of the 12 days of Christmas theme) for keeping your shopping small and local:

1) How about a twist on Turkey for the Holidays?
We hear the jerk turkey at Jam Doung is insanely delish (with or without stuffing, yum!) 1726 No. Cap/202-483-2445
2) Need a new hairdo for holiday parties?
Complyments Hair Studio can do the job right. 1709 No. Cap/202-269-6900
3) Time to bring out the Metro Sexual in your man?
Stop by Community Barbershop and ask for Nathaniel to give you the best haircut in the city. 1931 No. Cap/202-635-9869
4) Planning that special party for the Holidays?
Stock up on Christmas cheer at Blooomingdale Wine & Spirits 1836 1st St/202-588-9443
5) Know someone who really needs to chill out in the New Year?
How about a gift pack of classes from Yoga District? 251 Florida.
6) Time to spruce up your home this Season?
Pay a visit to Noa Gallery and ask for Mike, 132 Rhode Island/202-483-7328

LOOK FOR NORTH CAPITOL MAIN STREET'S CITY PAPER AD FEATURING YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD SMALL BUSINESS ALL-STARS!

North Capitol Main Street Storefront Improvement Program (SIP) moves forward

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STOREFRONT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT MOVES FORWARD

NCMS Storefront Improvement Program continues! We have already reported on the Storefront Improvement Program (SIP) improvements made to the exterior of China Dragon, located next door to Windows Café & Market.

By now, you've noticed the recent improvements to the exterior of Bloomingdale Wine & Spirits - new exterior paint color and the installation of new black awnings. Quite an improvement, yes?

Next up is Jam Doung Style, 1726 North Capitol Street NW, Jamaican & American food carryout. Jam Doung is slated to get spruced up with new paint, awnings and trim. All of the businesses in the SIP program have NCMS branding signs in their front windows, advising patrons of their participation in the SIP program.

In addition, more businesses are inquring about the Storefront Improvement Program with Resident Architect, Roxanne Wallace, NCMS board member and Design Committee Chair. Roxanne's leading the organization in assisting other businesses interested in design assistance. Be on the lookout for more improvement.

SIP business participants will be joining us as we commemorate with a Grand Opening celebration for their newest neighbor, Rustik Tavern, on Thursday October 14, 2010 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Grand Opening Event limited to the First 200 RSVPs -- all taken at this point.

North Capitol Main Street is funded by The DC Department of Small and Local Business Development and is an officially recognized DC Main Street Program.

new awnings installed today at Bloomingdale Wine & Spirits

Have you noticed the newly painted exterior of Bloomingdale Wine & Spirits at 1st & Rhode Island Avenue NW? A new terra cotta color?

But that's not all.

Note that new black awnings were just installed today at our neighborhood wine & spirits store.

Courtesy of North Capitol Main Street (www.ncmsinc.org).

What do you think?

North Capitol Main Street brings Storefront Improvement Program (SIP) to neighborhood businesses

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North Capitol Main Street Brings Storefront Improvement Program to Neighborhood Businesses

You may have noticed some interesting goings-on at the China Dragon (next to Windows Cafe) this week — painting, new signs, windows. All we’ll say is, “just wait . . . you ain’t seen nothing yet! “

North Capitol Main Street FINALLY received its long-awaited funding to implement its first Storefront Improvement Program.

Over the next several weeks, three lucky businesses (translation: businesses that were able to meet the application requirements) within the North Capitol Main Street service area will get a facelift.

We will be painting, replacing windows, doors, signage . . . going from eyesore to eye-catching in a very short period of time. And if you haven’t seen China Dragon’s new sign, go by and take a look . . . very authentic.

The NCMS Storefront Improvement Program, funded by the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development, has been implemented to stimulate efforts to improve the street appearance of the North Capitol Area neighborhoods’ commercial and business facades.


Two New Businesses Coming to Bloomingdale Center

After Years of Drought Bloomingdale Center’s Well Springs

For some Bloomingdale residents, the idea of multiple new businesses coming to market at the same time (within a month) is hard to believe. “This neighborhood has been underserved for such a long time. I’ve heard that a new cafe and bar is coming, but seeing is believing,” said Debbie Moultry, long-time resident and owner of Nouveau Fleur, a successful floral business on the H Street Corridor.

Yes, it is true, Rustik Tavern is finally opening. Stay tuned for Grand Opening announcements. NCMS believes that Rustik Tavern will be a great enhancement to the quality of life in Bloomingdale, and other sister neighborhoods. Owner, Diton Pashaj, is a fantastic guy with strong family backing and a real community-oriented mindset. We wish him the best of luck.

Also included in the new line up is Amax Cleaners, a drycleaners specializing in organic drycleaning and same-day delivery. Keep your eyes peeled for grand opening events and specials.

Stay tuned here, as North Capitol Main Streets brings you the information you want to know about.


UPCOMING “FACELIFTS”

Watch as NCMS and our local small biz partners transform these shabby spaces to special places . . . Bloomingdale Wine & Spirits and Jam Doung.


Residents Should Urge Newly Elected Officials to Continue Neighborhood Focus

As part of its commitment to community revitalization, city government developed strategies to rebuild business districts and enhance surrounding neighborhoods and our Councilmember Harry (Tommy) Thomas, as well as the presumptive new Council Chair, Kwame Brown, have been instrumental in seeing that these city dollars are spent in Ward 5 neighborhoods like Bloomingdale.

Storefront Improvement Programs, have been a minor piece of the city’s effort to bring revitalization to the neighborhood level.

Since the election is over (all but the formalities of Nov 2nd) it’s up to residents to keep the pressure on city government to continue to focus on neighborhood development in a more consistent and comprehensive way — a challenge to Bloomingdale, Eckington and Shaw Residents to be an advocate for your neighborhood!

Those who demand more, get more . . .


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