For Gesenia Corea, cooking wasn’t just a hobby, it was a lifeline.
BridgeBio’s dedication to rare disease patients now has a new home in DC. The company officially opened its District office on September 15, marking a major stride in bringing research, advocacy, and regulatory engagement into closer collaboration. As Adora Ndu, Pharm.D., J.D., explained, “We had an opening.
For more than 40 years, Da Hsin Trading Inc. has been a cornerstone of Washington, DC’s Chinatown — a small business where cultural identity, family legacy, and traditional herbal medicine continue to thrive.
This February, in honor of Black History Month, DLCP is proud to spotlight Civic on Eighth, a newly opened neighborhood coffee salon already becoming a gathering place for connection and culture in DC. Located at 501 8th St SE, the shop opened on January 29 and represents a new chapter in the long-standing Black-owned legacy of the block. Civic on Eighth is the vision of business owner and longtime political strategist Rhonda Foxx, who stepped into the hospitality world for the first time with a mission rooted in representation, community, and belonging.
With Winter Restaurant Week now in full swing in the District, the city’s culinary community is experiencing one of the most impactful weeks of the year. Running January 19 to 25, 2026, the annual celebration brings diners into restaurants during a traditionally slow season, and according to Shawn Townsend, President and CEO of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), its importance goes far beyond special menus and reservations.
The holiday season in Washington, DC is more than lights and celebrations; it is also a time to support the small businesses that bring creativity, culture, and community to the city. The DowntownDC Holiday Market, located on F Street NW near Gallery Place–Chinatown between 7th and 9th Streets NW, is open now through December 23. With 119 small businesses, 15 food vendors, and live entertainment, the market has become a family friendly destination for shopping and seasonal cheer.
This October, as we celebrate National Women’s Small Business Month, Lou’s Buns stands out as a success story built on hustle, creativity, and vision. Located at 429 L’Enfant Plaza SW Suite 470 in Washington, DC, Lou’s Buns operates from a vendor booth in the center of the plaza, offering signature cinnamon buns that go far beyond the ordinary.
Inside the newly opened Yeleen Beauty Makerspace in Ward 7, six local entrepreneurs are proving that the space is more than just a manufacturing facility. For them, Yeleen represents opportunity, visibility, and a community dedicated to helping beauty brands grow. October is National Women's Small Business Month, an annual event that celebrates the achievements of women entrepreneurs, acknowledges the challenges they face, and promotes their economic growth. It's the perfect time to spotlight the women shaping DC’s beauty industry.
