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Music, food and the prospect of further economic development brought neighbors together for two Ward 7 events on September 19. The Ward 7 Business and Professional Association (W7BPA) hosted an “Economic Development Showcase” early in the day and “Jazz on the Avenue” the same evening.
Showcase participants had the opportunity to discuss local development projects and related job opportunities with Blue Skye, Forrester Construction and Skyland LLC. Tony Robinson, representing the city's Office of Public Education Facilities Modernization, brought information about construction of the new H.D. Woodson Senior High School. Deanwood Heights Main Street, East of the River Family Strengthening Collaborative and the Washington DC Economic Partnership also shared information.
Councilmembers Yvette Alexander (Ward 7) and Kwame Brown (At-Large) participated in the showcase, held at the Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church, as did mayoral candidate Leo Alexander (no relation) and several ANC commissioners. The event's focus was on hiring Ward 7 residents, small business incubators and affording contracting opportunities to local businesses.
Jazz from the Marcus Young Trio drew neighbors together again for an evening “community mixer,” held at the UPO Washington Senior Wellness Center on Alabama Avenue. Councilmember Alexander returned for this event. Council Chair Vincent Gray also participated along with approximately 50 others.
Now in its third year of operation, W7BPA hosts “Developer Breakfasts” and “Strategic Breakfast Meetings,” as well as “4th Thursday” networking events each month. To learn more about these events and other efforts to promote business development in Ward 7, contact Julius Ware, president, at 351-9569 or president@Ward7BPA.org. |
