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.