Le Meridien Madison has rebranded from the Madison, offering guests a four-star hotel with 356 rooms, a fitness center, restaurant, marketplace, and bar, as well as a rich history of hosting presidents and welcoming guests from all over the world.

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A recent study by Betpack.com revealed that loan approval rates vary significantly by race, with white-owned businesses having the highest approval rates and Black-owned businesses facing the greatest challenges, pointing to systemic barriers and a need for policies and programs to address these inequalities.

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The D.C. Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual State of the District & Region Conference on Sept. 27 at Howard University, featuring a fireside chat with Mayor Muriel Bowser and panel discussions on the District's economic progress and future opportunities.

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The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development and the Maryland Economic Development Association are hosting a Main Street Maryland Conference on October 8 in Frederick to highlight the contributions of Maryland's Main Streets and provide practical strategies for community development.

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Black-owned businesses are showing remarkable growth and resilience in the U.S., with 78% of respondents from Black-owned businesses believing that small businesses will be the primary drivers of economic growth, and 70% feeling more optimistic about their company's future than they have in the past five years.

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Vice President Kamala Harris has unveiled a housing plan to end the housing supply shortage by building 3 million new housing units for new homeowners and renters, and providing first-time homeowner assistance and tax credits.

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Joel A. Caston, the first resident of the D.C. Jail elected to a public office in 2021, is now an entrepreneur and activist who educates and assists people in their personal and business finances, and is a co-founder of the nonprofit Building Community Wealth.

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LegalZoom's Fast Break for Small Business grant program, in partnership with the NBA and WNBA, is awarding $1.5 million in grants to 150 small-business owners and $1.5 million in products and services to 3,000 entrepreneurs looking to start their own businesses.

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Prosperity Now, Avanade, and Accenture have announced the winners of the RISE Challenge, a competition designed to empower entrepreneurs of color by providing access to capital, resources, and customized solutions for their unique challenges.

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The Bowser administration is hosting several job fairs in the District, including a DC Public Library Job Fair, a Harvesting Opportunities Out of School Youth Career Fair, a DC Public Safety Job Fair, and a Disability Career Fair, to help residents explore job opportunities and access resources to advance their careers.

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