Bates Area Civic Association

This is a friendly reminder to mark your calendars now to attend Councilmember Thomas’ Ward 5 Expo on Saturday, March 6, from 9:30 am to 2 pm, at the Kellogg Conference Center, Gallaudet University, 800 Florida Avenue, NE. Registration begins at 9:30 am. The morning session, from 10 am to 12 noon, will feature updates on key economic development projects in the Ward and a panel discussion on opportunities for the grocery store industry in Ward 5. And as a new feature, the afternoon session, from 12 noon to 1:45 pm, showcases the unique and interesting small businesses that call Ward 5 their home. More than 50 small Ward 5 businesses are slated to participate, including several local eateries, galleries and framing shops, fitness centers, and much, much more! The schedule of events for the day is summarized below: Ward 5 Expo Saturday, March 6, 2010 Kellogg Conference Center, Gallaudet University, 800 Florida Avenue, NE 9:30 am – 10:00 am Registration (with continental breakfast) 10:00 am – 12 noon Opening Remarks Panel Discussion on Opportunities for Grocery Stores in Ward 5 Update on Key Economic Development Projects 12 noon Box Lunch 12 noon – 1:45 pm Ward 5 Small Business Showcase (featuring some of the eateries, retailers, and home-based businesses that call Ward 5 home) 1:45 pm – 2:00 pm Closing Remarks/Wrap-Up