RIA Radio

Rodent control is a challenge in any city, and DC is no exception. The DC Department of Health, Department of Public Works, and the Department of Small and Local Business Development have teamed up to offer grants for the purchase or lease of trash compactors for all sizes of businesses. Steve Glaude, the Director of the Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic Development, and Gerard Brown from the Department of Health stop by to talk about the grant opportunity and with details on how to apply. Then we are joined by Marvin Tucker, Director of the OCASE Foundation. Once again, the OCASE Foundation will be giving away school backpacks loaded with supplies, on August 26th at Rita's Ice on RIA Main Street. And of course, Casey from Good Food Markets calls in to talk about what's new at the market. Tune in now!

Josh Brown joins us to talk about some innovative marketing technology to help you reach your customers in a very personalized and direct way. Tune in to the interview, then visit www.dpstrategiesgroup.com to learn even more. We're also joined by Philip at Good Food Markets for a great market update.

Derrick Colbert of the Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) joins us to talk about the resources available to DC-area small businesses through the agency. From assistance in finding funding and incentives to training and education, DSLBD literally exists to support small and locally-owned businesses. Tune in for the conversation.