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Celebrate with us! Hispanic Heritage Month is a tribute to the stories and traditions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. HQ DC House encourages all our members and stakeholders to advantage of the opportunity to enjoy the rich diversity of Hispanic culture from September to October, when cultural events and performances will be everywhere, all over DC. Let’s observe, together, the vibrant tapestry of our country, including the contributions made by our extraordinary Hispanic population.

Prolific entrepreneur Jeff Granger was the latest subject of HQ DC House’s Founders’ Series, our look into successful entrepreneurs disrupting their industries and creating jobs, opportunities, and inspiration for others. Jeff—who is also Managing Partner of insurance industry leader; Granger Financial Group—gave a masterclass on the food service and hospitality industries where he acts as a restauranteur with Rebel Taco and Linden restaurants. Food service and hospitality are truly make-or-break industries! Join HQ DC House to learn from and network with other thriving entrepreneurs and innovators. ?? Join us at hq-house.com.

#BlackinTech Another successful installment of The Tech Talk Salon Series is in the books! On Artificial Intelligence Appreciation Day, The Black Tech Collective held an intimate conversation between award-winning AI expert X. Eyeé and Haywood Perry III of Mark Cuban Companies at HQ DC House. Join our community at ??? hq-house.com to get access to all kinds of professional programming, including in the Tech space!

What an honor! Recently, HQ DC House and a number of other Black-owned Washington DC businesses were recognized by the Washington Wizards and their presenting partners Capital One for Black Business Month. They’re not only our hometown powerhouse basketball team, the Washington Wizards has worked with HQ DC House on several occasions to execute their corporate and philanthropic events. At their Black-Owned DMV Partners Luncheon, HQ DC House’s General Manager, Nani Benett, joined leaders from the other outstanding businesses who worked with The Wizards this year. Thank you to The Wizards and the beautiful DMV for continuing to support us and letting us serve you.

Our last #BlackBusinessMonth spotlight highlights one of our very own! HQ DC House member, Howard University-educated dentist, and businesswoman Dr. Arlene A. Asante is the Founder of First Class Smiles Bathesda, a booming, Black-owned private dental practice. Dr. Asante specializes in Invisalisgn? and veneers First Class Smiles provides the following services: preventative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry, oral surgery, periodontal therapy, and emergency dentistry. Celebrate Black Business Month by patronizing First Class Smiles Bathesda and other Black Businesses!

#BlackBusinessMonth DC was lucky enough to be chosen as the site of 2024’s A Spectacular Black Girl Art Show! After the massive event, artists, creators, art connoisseurs, and HQ DC House members got together for an equally spectacular After Party to celebrate the artists and organizers of the traveling exhibition. Want to support Black businesses and creators, enjoy the best events going on in DC every week, and enjoy the camaraderie of a member of a thriving community? Check out hq-house.com/hq-dc to find out more.

We love to see the joy and engagement Sycamore & Oak is creating in the DC community and were delighted to host one of our karaoke nights at this awesome new space! Sycamore & Oak is a brand new year-round shopping, dining, cultural, and wellness hub that serves as an example of inclusive development, participatory economics, community engagement, healing, and transformation. Our members had a blast there. This lively member event was kindly sponsored by Blackleaf Vodka.

It’s summertime in DC, so you know what that means! A stunning sunset cruise during golden hour in Chocolate City! Recently, our members boarded a couple of specially-chartered vessels for an evening of pure bliss on the water. They got to enjoy the most spectacular sunset from the National Harbor while enjoying champagne, beer, wine, and cocktails as well as charcuterie and other tasty bites. What are you doing this summer? If you’re looking to elevate your experiences and spend some time with great people, membership at HQ DC House is a must. Request your invite at hq-house.com.

Today’s #BlackBusinessMonth feature is none other than Executive Chef, television personality, and entrepreneur Chef Martel Stone! @chefmartelstone is a North Philadelphia native whose work is influenced by all intersections of the African Diaspora His culinary experience is diverse—ranging from high-end to Mom-and-Pop restaurants. He’s worked at Kith and Kin Washington, D.C., and is the Chef/Founder of The Black Supper Collective. Chef Martel is a Food Network competition veteran, judge, awardee of their 2024 Hotlist, and winner of Chopped Next Generation, Guy’s Grocery Games, and Wildcard Kitchen. Who should we profile on @hq.dc.house social next? Let us know ????

The Sanctuary, HQ DC House’s Whiskey and Tequila Lounge, welcomed an amazing crop of Content Creators and Influencers recently. Listen to Artist and Musician Terrence Cunningham speak on his experience navigating hustling, bustling, beautiful DC and his work with HQ DC House! What's your favorite thing about DC?