DCRA Announces Vending License Orientation Week and Fair

From DCRA’s Communications Team:

Events inform vendors of new vendor licensing program and offer small business development assistance

The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) announced today that the moratorium on vending officially lifts October 15, initiating a 90-day phase-in period for DCRA to implement its new vending program that begins January 15, 2007.

DCRA is hosting a series of orientation sessions from October 10 through October 17 to educate current and new vendors about new rules, regulations and updated application process. The five, two-hour sessions lead up to the October 19 Vending Fair.

The Fair features workshops on vending application basics, vending food regulations, vending merchandising and cart aesthetics. Vendors can also learn the steps to take to become a certified Local, Small Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (LSDBE) in the District. The Fair will also include classes on accessing capital, writing a business plan, preparing financial statements, business marketing and working with communities. The fair will also feature a “Vending Best Practices” panel.

Government agencies and local resource providers are partnering with DCRA to provide education and information for everyone interested in becoming a vendor in the District of Columbia.

WHAT: DCRA Vendor Orientation

WHEN: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Tuesday, October 10;
Thursday, October 12;
Friday, October 13;
Monday, October 16
Tuesday, October 17

WHERE: 441 4th Street (One Judiciary Square); Old Council Chambers (first floor)

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WHAT: DCRA Vending Fair

WHEN: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Thursday, October 19

WHERE: Martin Luther King, Jr. Library 901 G Street, N.W.

The events are open to anyone in the metropolitan area who is interested in becoming a vendor in the District of Columbia. Attendees should RSVP for the orientation sessions and fair to either DCRA’s Communications Team by email or by calling 202-442-4512 or e-mail or contact Barry Margeson by email or at 202-727-2241.


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