Better Together Gift Card Exchange, Small Business Owners Unite for the 3rd Year in a Row on Capitol Hill
- Barracks Row Main Street
- Nov 1, 2024
- 3 min read
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Kathleen Donahue
Owner, Labyrinth Games & Puzzles
202.544.1059
Photo by Judy Thomas - from left to right: Leah
Daniels (Hill’s Kitchen), Kathleen Donahue
(Labyrinth Games), Lindy Campbell (Music on the
Hill), Gail Stern (Clothes Encounters), Michael
Warner (DCANTER Wine Boutique), and Tony
Tomeldon (The Pug)
Small Business Owners Unite for the 3rd Year in a Row!
Capitol Hill Better Together Gift Card Exchange
Washington, DC – Capitol Hill – November 29-December 1, 2024
Eastern Market Main Street (EMMS), Barrack’s Row Main Street (BRMS), the Capitol Hill
Association of Merchants and Professionals (CHAMPS), and the Capitol Hill Business
Improvement District (BID) are pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Better Together Small
Business Gift Card Exchange. Kathleen Donahue, owner of Labyrinth Games & Puzzles and
chair of the EMMS promotions’ committee, conceived of this promotion 3 years ago when local
businesses were struggling after COVID shut-downs. As a business owner and resident of
Capitol Hill, she recognizes that the survival of the small, local businesses that call Capitol Hill
home is truly critical to the unique nature of the neighborhood. She continues to spearhead the
effort each year and is thrilled to have more participation than ever for 2024.
This holiday season, 30 Capitol Hill small businesses have come together to help spread holiday
cheer and support one another. During the Better Together promotion (November 29th to
December 1st), when you buy from one of the participating small businesses*, you’ll get a free
gift card to another local spot. If you visit all the participating locations, you could collect
multiple gifts from up to 30 unique locations, with qualifying purchases! The businesses hope
you’ll discover something delightful and recognize that we are all Better Together!
Capitol Hill shops are rolling out the red carpet for this neighborhood-wide celebration! Kathleen
says “We’re hosting a holiday party for DC, and you’re all invited! Come explore the hidden
gems in our community and soak up the charm of our neighborhood.”
Leah Daniels, owner of Hill’s Kitchen, adds “We’re excited to give customers the chance to
discover and support other local businesses. It’s always fun to share an amazing shop or
restaurant just a few blocks away.”
Natalie Walker from La Collina restaurant agrees: “We’re thrilled to welcome DC residents and
beyond to join our Capitol Hill community for a day of shopping, dining, and celebrating local.”
There’s plenty of fun planned! In addition to the Better Together gifts to customers, Labyrinth
Games & Puzzles will be hosting a free cookie-tasting contest to raise funds for Toys for Tots.
Other local shops have their own exciting events scheduled. Tony Tomelden, owner of The Pug
bar, reminds everyone that Capitol Hill has you covered this holiday season, “On Small Business
Saturday, there’s no need to leave the Hill. We’ve got everything you need right here!"
By shopping at these Capitol Hill businesses your holiday dollars support friends and neighbors,
and go right back into the community. These businesses are the unsung heroes supporting Little
League teams, veterans’ groups, school bands, DC teachers, and more.
Join in the fun and support local! These small businesses can’t wait to show you what the Capitol
Hill community spirit is all about! For more information and a map of the participating
businesses, visi http://dcbettertogether.com.
*Participating Businesses: Eastern Market Pottery • Clothes Encounters •
Mr. Henry's • City Dogs H Street • Jade Fitness • Peel Haus Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery • The
Pug • The Miracle Theatre • Santa Rosa Taqueria • Good Stuff Eatery • We, The Pizza • Cafe
Berlin • Relume • Music on the Hill • DCANTER Wine Boutique • Hill's Kitchen • Granville
Moore's • The Queen Vic • Labyrinth Games & Puzzles • La Collina • Pure Barre DC • Valor
Brewpub • East City Bookshop • Barrel • Ginkgo Gardens • Chiko • Frame of Mine • La Casina •
as you are. • Little District Books • Hill East Burger • Caruso’s Grocery
What a fantastic showcase of community spirit! Bringing small business owners together for the Better Together Gift Card Exchange is a creative way to spark collaboration and mutual support. I remember organizing a local vendor fair, and boosting each other’s presence was so satisfying! Sharing this energy on Slither io could be fun, spreading positivity everywhere. Small wins like these help everyone thrive.
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The Better Together Gift Card Exchange is such a brilliant way to unite Capitol Hill’s small businesses! Supporting places like Labyrinth Games and Music on the Hill while discovering new local spots feels like a community celebration, much like the jazz vibes at Barracks Row’s First Fridays or music-driven Instagram Reels. I’ve been channeling that creative energy into sprunki , a music creation game where you can mix unique beats with a drag-and-drop interface, perfect for crafting a soundtrack for this vibrant neighborhood. Which shop are you hitting first this weekend?