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Mayor Bowser Announces 570K Investment in Local Retailers to Support Growth Agenda

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Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a $570,000 investment to support nearly 60 small businesses in Washington, DC, through the 2025 Robust Retail Grant Program. Each business can receive up to $10,000 to cover essential expenses like rent, payroll, and inventory. Bowser highlighted that local businesses create jobs and build community, aligning with her economic growth agenda. This agenda aims to accelerate economic recovery and reduce barriers for local entrepreneurs, particularly in revitalizing commercial corridors. Targeted funding is available for businesses along the North Capitol Street corridor, enhancing economic opportunities in that area.

Since its inception in 2019, the Robust Retail Grant Program has distributed over $4 million to more than 500 local businesses. Rosemary Suggs-Evans, Director of the Department of Small and Local Business Development, emphasized the city's commitment to supporting entrepreneurs. For more details on the grant recipients, visit dslbd. dc. gov/robustretailgrant.

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