This morning in the nation’s capital, Mayor Muriel Bowser, flanked by the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD), unveiled the recipients of the 2025 Robust Retail Grant Program. The announcement, set against the backdrop of Henceforth, a new craft beverage spot on H Street NE, marked another stride in the city’s efforts to foster local enterprise and economic vitality.
As D.C. revels in the tail end of its Small Business Week, the Mayor’s agenda, aimed squarely at nurturing the heart of the city’s economy, comes into sharper focus. Mayor Bowser said the initiative is focused on creating jobs, attracting new businesses, and boosting local economic activity. The Robust Retail Grant Program stands as an integral element in this vision, one aimed at bolstering commercial corridors throughout the District, as obtained from mayor.dc.gov.
Mayor Bowser underscored the importance of supporting small businesses, calling them the foundation of local communities and key to the city’s long-term resilience and growth. Her administration’s commitment is set to be reflected in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget through targeted fiscal policies.
