SHAW: World Record? Maybe, 16 Ribbon Cuttings in Shaw This Saturday 28th PM

SHAW GOES FOR WORLD RECORD WITH 16 RIBBON CUTTINGS DURING SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2015

In an effort to set a world record, DC’s Shaw neighborhood will hold 16 ribbon cutting ceremonies for new small businesses in less than two hours during a full day of Small Business Saturday celebrations on November 28, 2015. 

Shaw Main Streets, the commercial revitalization and historic preservation nonprofit that has been guiding the neighborhood’s revitalization since 20003, is sponsoring the world record attempt as part of the neighborhood’s observance of the nationwide Small Business Saturday event, encouraging residents and visitors alike to shop, eat and drink local.

DC At-Large Councilmembers Anita Bonds, Vincent Orange, and Elissa Silverman will join other government officials and neighbors in celebrating the Shaw retail boom. Eleven of the 16 new businesses that will be participating in the ribbon cuttings are located in four buildings, collectively known as The Shay and Atlantic Plumbing, developed by the JBG Companies at the northern end of Shaw. 

The ribbon cutting event will begin with opening remarks at 12:00 PM in the lobby at the Atlantic Plumbing Apartments at 2112 8th Street, NW, followed by ribbon cuttings at:

• 12:15 PM Cherryblossom Creative: 2128 8th Street, NW
• 12:20 PM WPA: 2124 8th Street, NW
• 12:25 PM Typecase Industries: 2122 8th Street, NW
• 12:30 PM Foundry Gallery: 2118 8th Street, NW
• 12:35 PM Riide: 1933 9th Street, NW
• 12:40 PM Serv-U: 1935 9th Street, NW
  12:45 PM Chrome: 1924 8th Street, NW, Suite 115
• 12:50 PM Steven Alan: 1924 8th Street, NW, Suite 130
• 1:00 PM Read Wall: 1921 8th Street, NW, Suite 105
• 1:05 PM Compass Coffee: 1921 8th Street, NW, Suite 100
• 1:10 PM Lettie Gooch: 1921 8th Street, NW, Suite 110
• 1:20 PM Dacha Market: 1602 7th Street, NW
• 1:25 PM Convivial: 801 O Street, NW
• 1:30 PM Development Seed: 1226 9th Street, NW, Suite 200
• 1:35 PM Reformation Fitness: 1218 9th Street, NW
• 1:40 PM The Dabney: 122 Blagden Alley, NW

“This will be the largest number of new businesses we’ve cut ribbons for at one time,” notes Shaw Main Streets Executive Director Alexander M. Padro. “We’ve cut 17 ribbons in one afternoon before, but those included ribbons for storefront improvements and new murals. We’re sure this will be a record.” The event is being documented for confirmation of the record by the Guinness Book of World Records.

During Small Business Saturday, Shaw bars, restaurants, retailers and service businesses will be offering special. Free Shaw Main Streets recyclable shopping bag will be available from participating businesses, while supplies last.
Other events taking place during Small Business Saturday in Shaw include: 

Coffee (or Tea) with the Councilmember

• 10:00 AM at La Colombe, 924 N Street, NW (Rear, Blagden Alley)
• 10:30 AM at Calabash Tea and Tonic, 1847 7th Street, NW
• 11:30 AM at Compass Coffee, 1921 8th Street, NW

DC Councilmember At-Large Vincent Orange will buy coffee or tea for customers at two of Shaw’s newest shops and an older favorite. Councilmember Orange chairs the Council’s Committee on Business, Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, which has oversight over the DC government agencies that support small business development.

Kick Off the Holidays, Shaw Style
2:00 to 6:00 PM at City Market at O, 800 P Street, NW

Eighth Street will be closed to traffic so that the public can celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with an afternoon of live entertainment, holiday photos, face painting, electric train rides, moon bounce, a life size snow globe and the second annual Shaw tree lighting at 6:00 PM.

My thanks to Alex Padro (Shaw Main Streets Executive Director) for the information.