Uptown Main Street (UMS) is a program managed by the nonprofit Uptown Community Initiative that supports the development of Upper 14th Street NW and Kennedy Street NW.  Formed out of a partnership between two community organizations in late 2017, UCI seeks to celebrate and honor the unique histories of each street by supporting a strong, thriving and inclusive commercial corridor. 

The UMS program advances economic development efforts by supporting small businesses and our neighborhood corridors. UMS provides technical assistance to small and local business and plans events that highlight our unique business mix. Through the support of business owners, community members and sponsors, UMS provides year-round programming and support to our more than 200 businesses. 

We invite you to join us at our next community event, to join our Committees or visit one of our wonderful small businesses.

Board of Directors & Staff

Officers:

• Melissa Bloomer, Co-Chair

• Clara Haskell Botstein, Co-Chair

• Gayle Berkley, Treasurer

• Micah Bump, Vice Chair

• Megan McCune, Secretary

Members:

  • Kristen Barden

  • Karen W. Cooper

  • Fareha Ahmed Syedda

  • Maggie C. Dunlap

  • Emily M. Hoagland

  • Mitch Kramer

  • William H. Minor IV

  • Nick Schieber

  • Bijan Verlin

  • Michael R. Wallace


Staff:

• Gabriela Mossi, Executive Director 

• Lakesha Bunn, Petworth Program Manager


Learn More

Interested in becoming a volunteer? Send an email to info@uptownmainstreet.org. A member of our Recruitment Sub-Committee will get in touch with you!