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Local Businesses Turn to YOU for Funding

January 18th, 2013 · No Comments · Capitol Hill

I think we’ve all heard stories about a startup video and online fundraising campaign that launches a small business or creative artist’s latest project.  They’re just the type of populist, bootstrapping stories we all love.  A personal favorite is one my husband ran across a year ago:  Dollar Shave Club.  (Yeah, its Friday, so go [...]

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Hill’s Eye View: Gift Options Galore

December 3rd, 2012 · No Comments · Capitol Hill, Eastern Market

Shopping for gifts at the Hill’s small business and vendors’ stalls around Eastern Market is a great way to support our community. And adding photos here to show what you’ve found isn’t a bad thing either.

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Five Questions: Priscilla Carver, the Baker Behind Breadbox

November 15th, 2012 · 1 Comment · Capitol Hill, DC

Priscilla Carver saw that Washingtonians are constantly short on time, and also that they want fresh ingredients. So, this at-home baker, turned entrepreneur, started a home delivery business, called Breadbox. Just like milk, newspapers, and dry cleaning, she delivers bread, a necessity that can be dropped off at your doorstep.  A four-week subscriptions give buyers [...]

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