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The Ward 5 business community, in partnership with Ward 5 Councilmember Thomas, has established the Ward 5 Business Council. The mission of the Ward 5 Business Council is to assist Ward 5 businesses—particularly small, minority- and women-owned businesses—succeed and prosper.  Click on the link below to view and search the membership directory of the Ward 5 Business Council.

Ward 5 Business Council Membership Directory

Membership

Membership in the Ward 5 Business Council is open to all Ward 5 businesses.

Dues are $65 per year. Click on the link below for the application form.

click here to download Ward 5 Business Council application

Meetings

Monthly meetings with Councilmember Thomas and other guest speakers.

 

Objectives

·        To provide business assistance, educational opportunities, seminars, and other services to the Ward 5 business community.

·        To create networking opportunities for small Ward 5 businesses with larger institutions in the Ward and throughout the city.

·        To advocate on behalf of Ward 5 businesses with District agencies, the City Council, and the Office of Mayor.

·        To expand the involvement of Ward 5 business in the economic development opportunities occurring in the Ward.

·        To promote workforce development initiatives so that District residents have the skills necessary to participate in the economic development opportunities that will occur in the Ward during the next 10 to 20 years.