February 28, 2024
Updates from Adams Morgan
Click Here
to see previous updates in our newsletter archive
Check
ObviouslyDC.com
for the latest in DC government funding and grant opportunities for businesses.
Be prepared. Visit to
Ready.DC.gov
for preparedness information for a
variety of hazards including manmade and natural disasters.
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2024 Annual Meeting and Board Elections
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Adams Morgan Partnership Business Improvement District’s (AMPBID) Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 12th, from 8:30am to 11:00am
at
Venture X
, 1763 Columbia Rd NW. A breakfast buffet will be available from 8:30am and presentations will begin at 9:30 am. Contact
Kristen Barden
for more information and to RSVP. The meeting will be
streamed online
. More details about the meeting and elections can be found on our
website
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Board Elections:
AMPBID holds elections every year at our annual meeting in March. The board consists of 15 seats, nine of which are reserved for commercial property owners and six for business owners. Board members are elected to serve three-year terms (unless they are replacing a board member who resigned before the end of their term). This year's election will be for 6 positions on the Board of Directors (3 property owners and 3 business owners).
The nominations committee has concluded their work and no further board nominations will be accepted for this election.
Postcards with information about the AMPBID Annual Meeting were mailed to all AMPBID members last month.
Ballots for the election were mailed earlier this month. If you haven't received your ballot yet, please contact
Brian Barrie
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Adams Morgan Date Nights: Last Drawing on Monday
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Adams Morgan is your go-to place for a date! Whether you’re a father and son heading out for ice cream, going on a first date, enjoying a girls night out, or a married couple celebrating a double-digit anniversary, we’ll help make your time together special while in Adams Morgan.
Throughout February the community is invited to enjoy a variety of love-themed events, date lineups, and a chance to win one of five amazing date night packages.
Click here to enter the 2024 edition of Adams Morgan Date Nights!
We'll be giving away the last of five fabulous date packages on Monday.
You have to enter to win, so
keep an eye on our website
and social media channels for more information.
Also, you can find our updated "Great Grid of Dates" with dozens of suggestions for an afternoon or evening out on the town in Adams Morgan.
Good luck!
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AdMo Art Walk returns in April
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DC Arts Center
, in partnership with AMPBID, is proud to present the 2024 AdMo Art Walk — a free, new way to experience art! Every year, local businesses in Adams Morgan are partnered with local artists in DC, who are invited to display their work all month long in the business’ storefront. The result is a neighborhood-wide public art exhibition where Adams Morgan becomes your own personal art gallery!
This year's
AdMo Art Walk
will run from April 8 through April 30.
This year we have more artists and businesses participating than ever before and you’re invited to walk the streets of Adams Morgan and admire an impressive selection of artwork displayed in various storefronts in a self-guided walking tour.
Join us
for the biggest AdMo Art Walk ever!
Attention Artists: Applications Are Now Open
Applications Due 11:59 PM on March 11, 2024
APPLY TO EXHIBIT TODAY!
If you represent an Adams Morgan business and are interested in participating in the Art Walk, please contact
Brian Barrie
as soon as possible.
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Black History Month Business Spotlight:
Sabela Berhun, Owner of Moonlight DC
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As Black History Month comes to a close, we are highlighting another awesome Black-owned business in Adams Morgan! Get to know Sabela Berhun, Owner of
Moonlight DC
in this Business Spotlight Q&A.
Adams Morgan Partnership BID (AMPBID):
What makes your business unique? Tell us more about Moonlight DC.
Sabela:
Moonlight is a historic 3-floor entertainment venue with live music, live DJ, food, and liquor. Our lounge hosts comedy night and karaoke too! We provide all types of entertainment to our guests in one building.
AMPBID
: Tell us about a defining moment in your professional and/or personal life. Did you have an ah-ha moment that inspired you?
Sabela
: I do have few defining moments in life – but what made me push my inner self to do better in life is giving others an opportunity to work, that thought gave me a green light to open Moonlight.
AMPBID
: What is the best career advice you’ve received? What is your favorite piece of advice to give?
Sabela
: Best advice received is give it your best and do it with confidence and no regret.
AMPBID
: What’s your favorite part about the Adams Morgan community and why?
Sabela
: My favorite part of Adams Morgan community is its diverse entertainment.
AMPBID
: What’s something your customers may not know about you and/or your business that might surprise them?
Sabela: One thing our customers might not know is that Moonlight is a family owned business by myself and Teddy!
AMPBID
: Is there a Black writer, podcast host, Black-owned business, or someone else you’d like to spotlight/give a shout out to that has inspired you?
Sabela
: An artist that inspires me is Usher, he says: there is no destination… the journey is the destination.
Moonlight DC is located at 2327 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009. Moonlight DC is open Wednesdays from 7pm-12am, Thursday from 7pm-2am, Friday and Saturday from 7pm-3am, and Sunday from 6pm-12am. Learn more at
moonlightdclounge.com
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Alert: Ann Hughes Hargrove Park is closed for renovation
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The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and the DC Department of General Services (DGS) would like to inform the community that Ann Hughes Hargrove Triangle Park (located at 19th Street NW/Kalorama Road NW/Columbia Road NW) is temporarily closed for renovation. DPR will update the community once the renovation is complete.
Residents are welcome to contact DPR's Customer Care Center by phone at (202) 673-7647 or by email at
dprcustomercare@dc.gov
should you have any additional questions.
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Project Update For Your Area-Small Diameter Water Main Replacement Project
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Week of February 26
California Street NW, between 18th and 19th Streets NW:
Throughout this week, we are performing water service reconnections to individual properties at this location
Belmont Road NW, between Columbia Road NW and 18th Street NW:
There are no construction activities scheduled for this location next week.
Week of March 4
California Street NW, between 18th and 19th Streets NW:
There are no construction activities scheduled for this location next week.
Belmont Road NW, between Columbia Road NW and 18th Street NW:
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Tuesday, March 5:
We will be performing a number of activities at this location next week, including: Installation of new water main, fire hydrant and other supporting water infrastructure and Tie-in of newly installed water main
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Thursday, March 7 – Friday, March 8:
We will also be performing water service reconnections to individual properties at this location
Please keep in mind that these construction activities are highly dependent upon favorable weather conditions. Questions should be directed to Director of Community Affairs Emanuel D. Briggs, (202) 787-2003 or
emanuel.briggs@dcwater.com
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Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon returning March 16
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This is a reminder that the Rock ‘n’ Roll Washington DC Half Marathon and 5k is on March 16, 2024.
The race route has not changed since last year and will come into Adams Morgan via Calvert Street and the Ellington Bridge, turn east onto Columbia Rd., continuing to Harvard St. where it will turn right and continue into Columbia Heights.
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RAMMYS Nominations End Thursday
Just hours left to submit your nominations for the 2024 RAMMY Awards!
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It’s an Honor to Be Nominated
:
Submit your nominations
for any RAMW member in good standing (including yourself) by Thursday. Finalists are announced Apr. 8.
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Mark Those Milestones
: The Honorary RAMMYS Milestone Awards recognize local restaurants celebrating their 25th, 50th, or 75th anniversaries.
Nominations are open
to both RAMW member and non-member restaurants.
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And the RAMMY Goes to
: Mark your calendars to join us for the biggest night in the local restaurant industry on July 21 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center!
Spring Wine Fling: Turn Winter Blues Into Reds, White, and Rosés!
Just when it felt like cold days and long nights would never end, your favorite spring dining promotion is back!
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When Is It?
Spring Wine Fling is March 19 to 31.
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What Do I Do?
Participating restaurants offer a two-course dinner and wine pairing for $55.
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Where Do I Sign Up?
Restaurant registration is $150 and includes placement in the 4 week marketing campaign, emails to 100K+ DMV diners, promotions by Events DC, Destination DC, and The List Are You On It, and more.
Sign up today
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PPP Deadline Sunday
Reminder: You have until this weekend to apply for forgiveness for Paycheck Protection Program loans from the US Small Business Administration.
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Don’t Miss the Deadline:
After Sunday, borrowers may be charged fees and subject to collection.
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Apply Today:
Borrowers with loans $150,000 and less can use the
SBA’s Direct Forgiveness portal
, contact their lender, or call the SBA at 877-552-2692 from 8 am to 8 pm Monday through Friday.
Dram Shop, Secure DC Final Vote Next Week
Following successful votes earlier this month for both
dram shop reform
and
Secure DC Act
, DC Councilmembers are expected to take their second and final vote on both Mar. 5.
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Recap:
The Restaurant Revitalization and Dram Shop Clarification Act adds key definitions and standards to dram shop law and will collectively save local restaurants millions of dollars. The 100+ page Secure DC bill puts forward an extensive package of public safety proposals, including a pause on the Cashless Retailers Prohibition Act until January 2025.
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Stay Tuned:
More updates to come on possible amendments to end the tip credit in July 2025, for better protection for operators from frivolous service charge lawsuits, and how service charges are classified.
Online Briefing: Climate Solutions for Restaurant Survival
The James Beard Foundation this month launched the Climate Solutions for Restaurant Survival campaign to raise awareness about the impacts of climate change on independent restaurants.
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What:
Learn how extreme weather, rising temperatures, droughts, floods, and fires are changing agriculture patterns, driving up costs, and more.
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Who:
This virtual briefing is specifically designed for chefs and other restaurant industry owners and staff.
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When and Where:
12 pm March 4 online.
Register here
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Easter Holiday Marketing
Let RAMW help you market your event spaces, menu offerings & large format catering options for Easter, which is March 31, 2024.
Sign up today
for our Private/Easter Dining campaign
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Metro wants to hear from you
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Metro asks for public input on FY25 Budget including service cuts and fare hikes as funding conversations continue.
Facing an unprecedented $750 million budget shortfall in the coming year, Metro is asking the public to provide feedback on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Budget which includes drastic service cuts, fare increases, layoffs, and other severe cost cutting measures.
The $4.5 billion capital and operating budget proposal provides a worst-case scenario; however, Metro’s funding partners are currently working through legislation that may reduce some of the most detrimental fare and service changes proposed.
The public is encouraged to review the proposed FY25 budget and provide comments through our online survey tool, or by attending an in-person or virtual public hearing. All comments should be submitted no later than Tuesday, March 5, at 5 p.m.
Complete the survey here.
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FY24 Business Funding Opportunities
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New and ongoing funding opportunities from the DC Government:
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Commercial Property Acquisition Fund
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Opening February 2024
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Creative and Open Space Modernization Tax Rebate
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Open for Applications
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Downtown Recovery Grant
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Open for Applications
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Great Streets Retail Small Business Grant
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Open for Applications
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Inclusive Innovation Equity Impact Fund
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Open for Applications
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Locally Made Manufacturing Grant
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Open for Applications
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Neighborhood Prosperity Fund
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Open for Applications
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Special Event Relief Fund
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Open for Applications
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Vitality Fund
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Open for Applications
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Walter Reed Retail Opportunity Grant
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Opening February 2024
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All Things Green Grant (DSLBD)
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Open for Applications
Go to
ObviouslyDC.com
for more information on all of these programs.
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Upcoming DC Chamber Events
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SAVE THE DATE! Small Business Summit
The DC Chamber of Commerce 2024 Small Business Summit will convene leaders from across local & federal governments and the small business industry for a deep dive into the state of the District of Columbia’s small business industry and the future vision, policy, and programs for all businesses. Join us and be a part of shaping the future of small businesses in DC and beyond! Registrations are now open and sponsorships are available. This is an opportunity you won't want to miss!
WHEN:
April 30, 2024 / 7:30 am to 3:30 pm
WHERE:
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
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💸Shea Moisture Grant
Black-owned businesses who are registered and based in the U.S, in operation for at least two years, with at least $25,000 in annual revenue, are eligible.
More information
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💸Accion Opportunity Fund
The Accion Opportunity Fund grants small business loans ranging from $5,000-$250,000, along with educational resources, coaching, and support networks in both English and Spanish. This program offers mentorship programs, microloans, and a hubzone program for small business owners’ financial needs.
More information
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💸Funding for Latino-Owned Businesses
Are you interested in starting or expanding your business? Our team of business coaches can provide you with one-on-one advice and training to help you manage and grow your business.
Apply online
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💸 Amazon Black Business Accelerator
The Amazon Black Business Accelerator is dedicated to helping build sustainable equity and growth for Black entrepreneurs by enabling their success as sellers.
More information
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💸 Wish Local Empowerment Program
Wish is dedicating a $2M dollar fund to give roughly 4,000 Wish Local small business grants for black-owned biz. The selected recipients will receive between $500 - $2000. This program will only be open to Black-owned stores to help promote equality and diversity.
More information
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💸 2024 Amber WomensNet's Grant
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: Rolling
Learn more here
In 1998, we gave our first Amber Grant in honor of 19-year old Amber Wigdahl, who died before fulfilling her business dreams. Today, we award three $10,000 Amber Grants each month. And three of our 36 monthly winners get an additional $25,000 Year-End Amber Grant.
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Additional Funding Opportunities:
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsor one of our community events! Partner with our community while reaching some of the city's most desirable demographics. For details, contact
Kristen Barden
at
202-997-0783.
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BOARD MEETINGS
The Board of Directors of the Adams Morgan Partnership Business Improvement District meets on the second Tuesday of every month (except August, October, and December).
Meetings are currently being held online and begin at 5pm.
Our Annual Meeting is held in March. Contact
Brian Barrie
for information about attending board meetings.
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Adams Morgan Partnership
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