By West North Avenue Development Authority On Saturday, April 18 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. the West North Avenue Development Authority (WNADA) will host “Love the Avenue Day,” a community-led initiative focused on clean-up, beautification, and activation of the corridor. This event will highlight: The event will take place on the 2800–2900 blocks of […]
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West North Avenue Development Authority receives $3.75M investment to restore 35 homes
West North Avenue Development Authority (WNADA) recently announced a $3.75 million investment to rebuild and restore 35 homes on the West North Avenue corridor, an area that is historically disinvested.
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Maryland District 40 and 45 candidates discuss strategies to support Black businesses
Candidates for Maryland’s Districts 40 and 45 gathered at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum to discuss ways to strengthen Black-owned businesses, improve access to capital and expand workforce development opportunities. Panelists highlighted the need for unbundled contracts, stronger apprenticeship programs and targeted investment in historic Black business corridors.
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Greater Baltimore Black Chamber of Commerce builds momentum with procurement-focused event during Preakness 150
Minority business enterprises (MBEs) in Maryland miss out on billions of dollars in contracts because of* systemic barriers. The Greater Baltimore Black Chamber of Commerce is bringing together MBEs, corporate procurement leaders, prime contractors, policymakers, and economic development stakeholders on May 15 to discuss ways to address disparities in contracting and reshape the procurement process in Baltimore and the state.
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REFLECT and REVIVE: West Baltimore beautification project honors 10th anniversary of Baltimore Uprising
By Teresa Stephens On Saturday, April 19, local West Baltimore residents, organizations and elected officials will join forces for a day of reflection and revitalization, including a community-wide clean up. The event hub is 1679 West North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217. Volunteers will arrive between 10 – 10:30 am for a brief welcome from community […]
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State of Maryland announces grant funding for economic development projects for Baltimore’s most-disinvested residential and commercial corridor in West Baltimore
The West North Avenue Development Authority (WNADA) has awarded over $6.5 million in its second round of grant funding to 19 recipients, including minority-, women-, veteran-, and returning citizen-led businesses, as part of its 15-year revitalization strategy for West Baltimore. With a total investment of $21.2 million over the past two years, WNADA continues to drive economic growth, support local businesses, and improve community services along the West North Avenue corridor.
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The Carlton reopens in Reservoir Hill after decades of vacancy
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com After more than 30 years of vacancy, the Carlton has been renovated and reopened to the Reservoir Hill community. “When we invest in projects like this, we make sure that we eliminate vacancy and blight by making things safer,” said Chad Williams, executive director for the West North […]