2024 MOBILE Small Business Kiosk Preservation Program

What is the MOBILE Small Business Kiosk – Preservation Program?
For the second year, the Anacostia Business Improvement District and the 11th Street Bridge Park (a project of the Ward 8 non-profit Building Bridges Across the River) has created a temporary mobile pop-up location for East of the River small businesses to vend and receive technical assistance (TA.) This innovative program provides a solid platform for small business growth and sustainability.

The Mobile Small Business Kiosk is designed to provide resources, tools, and support for small businesses looking to test their brand and allow consumers to learn about their business in multiple locations during their month-long tenure in the Mobile Kiosk. Each month, from June to December, the kiosk will highlight one of the selected businesses to operate free of cost, and relocate to new destinations, including prominent locations like the D.C. Jazz Festival, Eastern Market and the National Capital BBQ Battle.

This program provides one-on-one kiosk operations assistance, capacity building, and marketing support pro bono in collaboration with Accenture. In partnership with Capital One Bank, each small business will also receive additional business coaching and co-working space opportunities at the Capital One Café. For other TA needs, selected businesses can access the Anacostia BID’s Business Communications Access Portal (BCAP). In addition, participating companies can visit the BCAP resource library and the online helpdesk and network and share knowledge with other participants. Participating businesses could include art, retail, bath/body, clothing, produce, pre-packaged food, etc.

Who is Eligible?
Eligible applicants include existing small businesses that meet the following criteria. In addition, core business aligns with the following:

  • Business or primary residence is located East of the River in Ward 7 or Ward 8 in Washington, DC

  • Valid business license

  • Clean Hands Certification

  • Less than $200,000 in annual revenue

  • Commercial General Liability Insurance (“CGL”) – Proof of Coverage shall have limits of liability of not less than $500,000 for each occurrence, a $250,000 general aggregate (including a per location or per project aggregate limit endorsement, if applicable) limit, a $500,000 personal and advertising injury limit

This opportunity is not for third-party partners of the small business selected to participate. Instead, the small businesses selected are the only organizations that will have access to the program.

How do I apply?
2024 program applications are currently closed. You can SIGN UP to receive 2025 program announcements, details, and timeline.

JULY - AUGUST SCHEDULE

July: Connected to Culture
Petworth Community Market - Saturday, July 13

The Bloomingdale Farmer Market - Sunday, July 14

Petworth Community Market - Saturday, July 20

The Bloomingdale Farmer Market - Sunday, July 21

August: Spirit of Hope
Petworth Community Market - Saturday, August 10

The Bloomingdale Farmer Market - Sunday, August 11

Petworth Community Market - Saturday, August 17

The Bloomingdale Farmer Market - Sunday, August 18