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The Anacostia BID empowers inclusive economic development by cultivating vibrant commercial corridors enriched with arts, culture, and creative placemaking across historic Anacostia.

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GETTING AROUND

Exciting News: A New Website is Coming Soon!

We’re thrilled to announce that the Anacostia Business Improvement District (BID) is launching a brand-new website very soon! Our goal is to create a more user-friendly, informative, and visually engaging online experience for everyone in our community—whether you’re a local resident, business owner, or visitor.

Stay tuned for a fresh design, improved navigation, and up-to-date resources that will make it easier to explore all the exciting developments happening in Anacostia. We can’t wait to share it with you!

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to connecting with you through our new online hub.

A Business Improvement District (BID) is a self-taxing district established by property owners to enhance the economic vitality of a specific commercial area. Established in 2012 as a DC nonprofit, the Anacostia Business Improvement District aims to support a thriving, diverse commercial and arts district via various programs, events, and initiatives.

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EVENTS, NEWS, SMALL BIZ, GRANTS, AND MORE!

April 27 | Ward 8 Community Enrollment Fair
April 27 | Ward 8 Community Enrollment Fair
FREE EVENTAnacostia BIDApril 25, 2019ANACOSTIA HIGH SCHOOLANACOSTIA HIGH SCHOOL
April 30 | All The Way Live Tuesdays: Featuring Clifford Cartel & Friends
April 30 | All The Way Live Tuesdays: Featuring Clifford Cartel & Friends
FREE EVENTAnacostia BIDApril 25, 2019ANACOSTIA ARTS CENTERANACOSTIA ARTS CENTER
May 2 - May 30 | Storytelling 101, a free course for EotR residents
May 2 - May 30 | Storytelling 101, a free course for EotR residents
ARTS & CULTUREAnacostia BIDApril 25, 2019ANACOSTIA ARTS CENTERANACOSTIA ARTS CENTER, STORY DISTRICT
May 3 | Poetic Vibes Open Mic 2nd Anniversary
May 3 | Poetic Vibes Open Mic 2nd Anniversary
ENTERTAINMENTAnacostia BIDApril 25, 2019ANACOSTIA ARTS CENTERANACOSTIA ARTS CENTER
May 11 | Shakespeare for the Young presents Adventures in Arden
May 11 | Shakespeare for the Young presents Adventures in Arden
FREE EVENTAnacostia BIDApril 25, 2019ANACOSTIA PLAYHOUSEANACOSTIA PLAYHOUSE
May 13 | New Streams of Revenue, a free DC SBDC workshop
May 13 | New Streams of Revenue, a free DC SBDC workshop
WORKSHOPAnacostia BIDApril 25, 2019AEDC, SMALL BIZ
The Anacostia BID celebrates another successful Anacostia River Festival
The Anacostia BID celebrates another successful Anacostia River Festival
FREE EVENTAnacostia BIDApril 25, 2019ANACOSTIA RIVER FESTIVAL
April 24 | Vigil for Abdul Seck, pedestrian killed during Easter car accident
April 24 | Vigil for Abdul Seck, pedestrian killed during Easter car accident
COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teApril 22, 2019VIGIL
DLSBD accepting application for Robust Retail: Citywide Grant
DLSBD accepting application for Robust Retail: Citywide Grant
FUNDING ALERTThe Advoc8teApril 22, 2019DLSBD
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ANACOSTIA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
1800 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 897-5060

Anacostia Business Improvement District
1800 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast,
Washington, DC, 20020,
United States
202.449.9872 marketing@anacostiabid.org
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