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It is vital to preserve the diversity that makes Columbia Heights
so attractive to established residents, investors and newcomers
  
We urge you to act now to take advantage of the opportunities described below to start up, promote, expand, or open a second location for your small or minority-owned business. 
  
  
Business Directory
  

The Business Development Division of DCCH produces a directory of businesses that are located in Columbia Heights - The streets defining the neighborhood's boundaries are 16th Street to the west; Spring Road to the north; Georgia Avenue to the east; and Florida Avenue and Barry Place to the south.

If you would like to update your information, or have your business placed in the directory please send the following information to the attention of the Business Development Division:

Ø       Name
Ø       Business Name
Ø       Business Address
Ø       Phone Number
Ø       Fax Number
Ø       Web Address
Ø       Email Address
Ø       Brief Description of the type of business
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Include Your Business in the Upcoming DCCH Online Business DirectoryFree Listing in the
Upcoming Online Business Directory		 
DC-USA Set-Asides
for Local Small or Minority Business		 
Business Resources at DCCHBusiness Resources
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Assistance at DCCH !		 
Park Road Facade Improvement Program 
Tivoli Square Update: Rumba Cafe, Kudo Beans & More
 
Message from the
Director of Business Development		 
 
Welcome to the
DCCH Business Development Office!		 
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  In Columbia Heights we have shown that a strong community spirit can rise above all circumstances to create a mileau that encourages investment.

But both economic revitalization and ongoing participation from our community are still vital now for balanced growth in Columbia Heights. (Read More)		 DC-USA Small and Minority Business 
Set-Aside Application Guidelines

In order to apply for the set-aside space, you will need to contact our office for an initial meeting.

We are seeking experienced business owners who wish to expand their businesses (open a new location and/or second location).

We also welcome new entrepreneurs who have a business plan, financing and management skills.

We will be glad to help if you need any assistance in the latter areas.

For more information contact the
DCCH Business Development Office
at 202-483-4986.
 
 
 
    
  A total of 15,000 square feet has been set aside for local small businesses at rents that are approximately 33% below-market. This neighborhood commercial center is expected to open its doors by early 2007.

DC USA will be a 550,000 square foot retail and entertainment complex that will bring together high quality specialty retailers, large big box users, restaurants, entertainment and recreational venues in an architecturally distinguished structure.

Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, Washington Sports Club and Old Navy are among the national retailers that will be part of this pedestrian-oriented destination, with most stores directly facing 14th Street between Park Road, the Irving Street Metro and Hiatt Place.

DC USA is being developed by Grid Properties, Gotham Organization and the Development Corporation of Columbia Heights.		 
      
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Tivoli Square Now Leasing

Tivoli Square Site Plan: Retail Leasing by Madison Retail
Leasing Agents for
Tivoli Square Retail 
Tivoli Leasing by Madison Retail Group
 
Check for Ruby Tuesday Openings
 
 
 

Tivoli Square Update

Tivoli Square is the result of a major renovation of the historic Tivoli Theater. 

When first built, the Tivoli was dubbed the Temple of the Arts, could seat 2,000 people, and was the largest theater in Washington. Ten two-story, French-style shops were on the 14th Street side of the building. The third floor of the theater housed approximately 35 office suites where theater management and other businesses were located.

In the summer of 2005, Tivoli Square saw a change. The highly anticipated Giant opened its doors and other retailers opted to join the rebirth.  Significant commercial, retail, employment and housing opportunities have now been afforded in Tivoli Square.

Tivoli Square Business Guide

  • Carvel & Cinnabon
  • D.C. Public Charter School Board
  • Destiny De’ve Hair Salon and Spa
  • Dr. Diane Whitfield-Locke (Dentist)
  • Gala Theatre
  • Giant Food, Inc.
  • Mayorga Coffee
  • Nash’s Sports
  • Rumberos
  • Ruby Tuesday
  • Sojourners
  • The UPS Store
  • Three Spot
  • Wachovia

Gala at the Tivoli Architectural Cross Section

Kudo Beans
   Rhumba Cafe
 
 
 
Giant Food:
Apply Online

Location
Tivoli Square
1345 Park Road, N.W.
Washington D.C.
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   Wachovia Small Business Services
   
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 Business Services Resource Center at DCCH
      
 Business Services Provided by the Business Development Office
Resource Center staff will provide free computer and internet access, as well as marketing, loan packaging, business plan writing, and licensure assistance. 		  The DCCH Business Development Office is eager to provide local small business entrepreneurs with assistance, to facilitate their development process and to answer any questions.

For more information contact the
DCCH Business Development Office
at 202-483-4986. The Office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:30 pm.    		 
     
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   Park Road Facade
Improvement Program		  
      
 DC Department of Housing and Community Development  The Development Corporation has been selected by the D.C. Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to administer its coordinated façade improvement program for merchants and building owners of the 1400 block of Park Road. The program will give the commercial corridor a more inviting appearance, thus improving the prospects for retail growth.

The D.C. Government investment provides up to $10,000 for each façade improvement. The DHCD program requires matching funds (three dollars for every 1 dollar given as a grant) from the participating merchant or building owner.

We expect the program to begin in the month of June administratively and be able to provide you with more information as to how the program will be run. Construction at each site can begin only after the merchant and/property owner, DCCH, and DHCD officials agree on the planned improvements. DHCD provides written authorization to proceed.

Construction at each site requires 8-12 weeks of good weather. We do not anticipate beginning construction until early Spring of 2006.

This program is funded by DHCD:
Department of Housing and Community Development
BUILDING ENDURING COMMUNITIES

 The DCCH Role in the Facade Improvement Program

Administer the DHCD program

Advocate for Park Road Merchants

Hire tested architects & work with each design/merchant team to come up with a design approved by all parties

Hire reliable, proven construction contractors

Work on behalf of local merchants to mitigate challenging situations in the program
 
      
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