Rhode Island Avenue Radio

07/12/2023

Paste and Rind will be back offering delicious cheese cups and fun holiday packages at the Procrastinator's Holiday Market next Saturday!

Their snacks have been a hit every year and you don't want to miss out on them this year!

Join us at Kraken Kourts & Skates, 514 Rhode Island Ave. NE on December 16th, 2023.

Visit https://www.procrastinatorsmarket.com/ (or link in BIO) to learn more!

16/09/2023

Get squared away with an empowering Small Business Seminar Event “Get Squared”, on September 19th, 2023, from 9 AM to 5 PM! OPEN TO ALL! 🌟
Hosted by the Non-profit organization DC Squared, dedicated to supporting small businesses in Northeast, Washington DC, this event is designed for entrepreneurs and small business owners to boost knowledge and skills to elevate your day to day operations.
🎤 Our Distinguished Speakers Include:
Jendayi Miller, 12 Bees Creative: Kickstart the day with an engaging "Build Your Brand" presentation that will transform your business identity.
SGM (R) Pablo Ortiz, Jr., MBA, DML; Visionary Management Association, LLC: Learn the art of crafting a successful business plan from an expert. This Founder of Aurora Market, will share invaluable insights to help you strategize for success.
Anthony Dixon, Partner at Wood CPA & Associates: Gain financial wisdom from the expert, Anthony Dixon, and understand the financial aspects of your business.
LaShada Ham-Campbell, Owner of Petit Scholars: Get inspired by LaShada's journey as a successful business owner.
📅 Save the Date: September 19th, 2023
🕘 Time: 9 AM - 5 PM
📍 Location: The Bevy DC at Bryant St NE, 600 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
This event is a fantastic opportunity to network, learn, and grow your small business. Don't miss out on this chance to empower yourself and your business.
🎟️ Register Now to secure your spot and pave the way for a brighter future for your business! Visit [Event Registration Link Nathan will have to enter ] or contact us at [email protected] for more details.
Join us in shaping the future of small businesses in Washington DC! We can't wait to see you there! 👔🚀

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/get-squared-small-business-education-seminars-tickets-720087931387?aff=oddtdtcreator

17/12/2022

Good Morning! RAFFLE ALERT! Please make your way to the this afternoon from 12 to 6, to win the coveted "2nd Edition Ugly Letterman" by 's own . This beauty has been flying off the shelf, and for the price of a raffle ticket, you can make someone's holiday!
Also, , The District’s youngest and most promising future entrepreneurs, will be onsite collecting toys for the less fortunate.

15/12/2022

Enjoy indoor shopping with outdoor activations back on Rhode Island Avenue this year!

Last year over 1,500 shoppers came out to support small businesses at PHM for some last-minute holiday gift shopping. This year we hope as many guests will be able to pick up the perfect stocking stuffers or handcrafted holiday gifts for everyone on their list. Items that will be available for purchase include beauty products, candles, handmade and fine jewelry, art, organic teas, apparel, spirits and more.

Festive foodies will also be able to indulge in exclusive one-time special holiday menus for attendees from local favorites like Roaming Rooster, Jerk at Nite and Grassfed Griddle and their holiday cravings by sipping spiked holiday drinks from Metrobar, or tasting some delicious seasonal treats.

The new Bryant Street NE location, previously Forman Mills, will be transformed into a winter wonderland with FREE holiday train rides - fueled by Zeke’s, a 10-foot high Snow Globe for photos and an XR Bar powered by ARTECHOUSE poured by metrobar.

Please also feel free to drop off toys for a children's toy drive run by Our Future Moguls.





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29/11/2022

It’s that time of year again…giving season! Giving Tuesday is your opportunity to support local businesses and your local community by doing some year-end giving to DC Squared (Friends of Rhode Island Avenue).

It's the perfect time to support programs like our long-running Small Business Assistance program, which allows us to assist local businesses with everything from technical assistance to storefront improvements. Or help us chart a new course by donating to one of the new programs underway, Workforce Development and Food Access.

Your support provides financial resources to help us get one step closer to our vision to be THE destination for the authentic DC experience of culture, creativity and community. With you as a partner, we can reach our goal to raise $5,000!

Please donate today (no amount too small or too large) and help us enter 2023 strong!

http://ow.ly/UV6W50LPX1z

30/12/2021

Ep. 159! When DC Brau Brewing Company opened its doors in 2009, it became the first brewery to operate in DC since 1956. Owners Brandon Skall, Jeff Hancock, and Mari Rodela join us to talk about the growth of DC Brau, the challenges they faced during the pandemic, and the next steps they are looking at with their bond offering through The SMBX. Listen now to hear their entire story, plus a virtual beer tasting or two.

When DC Brau opened its doors in 2009, it became the first brewery to operate in DC since 1956. Owners Brandon Skall, Jeff Hancock, and Mari Rodela join us to talk about the growth of DC Brau, the challenges they faced during the pandemic, and the...

01/11/2021

Ep. 158! We've chatted with folks from The SMBX before, so by now you know about about investing in your local businesses via bonds. Today, Annie Eser of The SMBX joins us to talk about the partnership between DC's Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development and The SMBX to broaden the scope of the bond program. Bottom line: small business owners interested in raising funds through this program will have access to more resources to prepare themselves for the bond offering process, and you'll be able to invest in a larger and more diverse selection of businesses in your community. Tune in now to listen to the whole story. DC Department of Small and Local Business Development, Kenyan R. McDuffie

https://www.buzzsprout.com/46492/9470617-158-the-smbx-rebuild-bond-program

We've chatted with folks from The SMBX before, so by now you know about about investing in your local businesses via bonds. Today, Annie Eser of The SMBX joins us to talk about the partnership between the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Dev...

29/06/2021

Episode 156: One of the newest businesses on the RIA Main Street corridor is Bandura Design. This all-woman design firm, founded by Jennifer Farris, opened in July of 2020. They specialize in commercial design for hotels, apartments, and other hospitality venues. Listen now to hear how this fantastic firm is already making an impact by helping their business neighbors.

One of the newest businesses on the RIA Main Street corridor is Bandura Design. This all-woman design firm, founded by Jennifer Farris, opened in July of 2020. They specialize in commercial design for hotels, apartments, and other hospitality venu...

24/06/2021

Ep. 155! Our good friend, Darryl Maxwell of the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center joins us once again to talk all things related to small business legal guidance. As restrictions are lifted post-pandemic, many of the challenges that small businesses have faced, as well as many of the opportunities for assistance (PPP loans, eviction moratoriums) are coming to an end. What to small businesses need to know from a legal framework? Darryl and his Pro Bono team have the answers!

Our good friend, Darryl Maxwell of the DC Bar Pro Bono Center joins us once again to talk all things related to small business legal guidance. As restrictions are lifted post-pandemic, many of the challenges that small businesses have faced, as we...

03/06/2021

Some of the best advocates for small businesses are the micro bloggers of social media. Their news and reviews reach audiences in a way that even the best advertising strategies can miss. Many times, the authors behind the handles have the opportunity for invaluable insights into the trends and news about DC-area dining, and our guest, , is no exception. Tune in to hear his thoughts on the challenges that the DC dining scene face, as well as some of the outstanding successes we have seen arise from the pandemic.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/154-eat-dc/id1016461879?i=1000523838976

‎Show RIA Radio, Ep 154 - - May 31, 2021

27/05/2021

As DC reopens for business, we are not only welcoming the businesses that we have known and loved, but also new businesses that have been busily working to join the ever-growing list of great hangouts in neighborhoods all across the District. Today we're visiting with one of the newest on the block: Jesse Rauch from metrobar DC, located in the new Bryant Street development at 640 Rhode Island Ave NE. Jesse and his team have created an amazing metro-themed (yes, as in WMATA-esque) space, complete with beverages from local distilleries and breweries. Not only does the drink menu reflect the talented crafters of the region, but there will soon be a fully retrofitted metro train car serving as indoor seating and bar space! Listen now to learn more!

As DC reopens for business, we are not only welcoming the businesses that we have known and loved, but also new businesses that have been busily working to join the ever-growing list of great hangouts in neighborhoods all across the District. Toda...

13/05/2021

The pandemic has shaken up so many small business sectors, and the food service industry has definitely taken a big hit. In a year of so many restaurants closing, we're excited to talk with Sarah Frimpong of Wellfound Foods. Frim and her team are bringing "Smart Fridges" full of healthy fresh foods to campuses, airports, hospitals, and more. How do you keep a vending machine stocked with high quality, delicious, fresh foods? Listen now to learn all about Wellfound Foods! DC Department of Small and Local Business Development DC's Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development Kenyan McDuffie

The pandemic has shaken up so many small business sectors, and the food service industry has definitely taken a big hit. In a year of so many restaurants closing, we're excited to talk with Sarah Frimpong of Wellfound Foods. Frim and her team are ...

04/05/2021

As small businesses in DC struggle to recover from the economic effects of the pandemic, there are some additional options for sales that they may not be aware of! Both the local DC government and the Federal government regularly hire small businesses as contractors, and in far more business categories than you might imagine. Sheila Edmondson from the DC Procurement and Technical Assistance Center joins us, along with Cristina Amoruso, from the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development, to talk about the ways PTAC helps small businesses prepare to do business with the government. Listen now to see how YOUR business can benefit! https://dslbd.dc.gov/service/dc-procurement-technical-assistance-center

economic effects of the pandemic, there are some additional options for sales that they may not be aware of! Both the local DC government and the Federal government regularly hire small businesses as contractors, and in far more business categorie...