Business Resources
Old Takoma Market Analysis Report and Strategic Next Steps
Check out the OTBA Retail Market Analysis Report done in 2009. The Economic Restructuring Committee is planning strategic next steps to implement recommendations from the report.
Buy Local Campaigns
New Survey Shows Power of "Buy Local" Campaigns ~ Special Announcement from the Independent Business Alliance, Jan 14th 2010
Maryland Small Business Development Center
The SBDC has an office in College Park where entrepreneurs can receive comprehensive, resources and relevant assistance.
Revolving Loan Fund
OTBA has established a Revolving Loan fund for local businesses. The program is managed by the Economic Restructuring committee. Application materials are available from the OTBA office: 240-253-4229.
Facade Improvement Programs
OTBA has coordinated Facade Improvement Programs for Old Takoma businesses in both DC and Maryland. Currently, the DC Government has a Storefront Improvement Program for Ward 4 businesess run by the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development. Contact Camille Nixon 202-741-0894. For Takoma Park, Maryland businesses, check with the OTBA office to see about availability of grant money: 240-253-4229.
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Attend a Main Street Committee meeting & help your Main Street!
We have four standing committees:
- Design, which works on the physical appearance of the area;
- Economic Restructuring, which focuses on business retention and recruitment;
- Promotions, which seeks to highlight local businesses to the broader Washington area, as well as create events and activities that bring people to Old Takoma;
- Organization, which provides the structure for the whole organization and the work of the other committees.
All committee meetings are held monthly. Please check the committee page for more info.