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U Street Main Street Small Business Grant Recipients

10 Jun 2021 1 min read

U Street Main Street is committed to supporting a thriving small business community. We are pleased to share the recipients of the Small Business Grants along our corridor. These businesses represent the diversity of the neighborhoods we serve. We are proud to offer these grants to help small businesses address the most pressing issues and critical needs they face.

Amsterdam (1208 U St NW)

Archipelago (1201 U St NW)

Barkada Wine Bar (1939 12th St NW)

Ben’s Chili Bowl (1213 U St NW)

Ben’s Next Door (1211 U St NW)

Black & White Look Optical (1514 U St NW)

DC Noodles (1412 U St NW)

Exiles Bar (1610 U St NW)

Ezra Paul (1628 U St NW)

Franklin Hall (1348 Florida Ave NW)

Pure Lounge & Nightclub (1326 U St NW)

Q n Q Cleaners (1351 V St NW)

Sudhouse (1340 U St NW)

U Street Wine & Beer (1351 U St NW)

Vivid (1334 U St NW #4445)

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