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CLICK HERE
for up-to-date listings of which Adams Morgan businesses are open during this crisis and what their delivery/carryout/gift card options are.
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AMPBID Digital Assistance During COVID-19
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Adams Morgan Partnership BID is offering Website, Digital Marketing, and Social Media Advice for Small Businesses During COVID-19.
We are available to offer digital assistance to our Adams Morgan small businesses during COVID-19. Whether you're a retailer that’s temporarily closed your doors, a restaurant promoting takeout and delivery offerings, or an online business that’s experiencing a spike you weren’t anticipating, we're here to help you identify potential marketing opportunities and assist in “figuring out where to begin.” We may not have all the answers, but we’re committed to providing you with relevant and timely resources that you’ll need as you navigate through the uncertainty ahead.
If you are in need of digital marketing tips, social media setup/strategy, or website advice, we’re here to help and please don't hesitate to reach out (virtually) to
bbarrie@admodc.org
to set up a time to speak with us so that we can brainstorm together.
In the meantime, here are a few steps that you can take today:
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If you don't have a website, consider building an e-commerce/shoppable landing page where customers can buy your products online. You can also use it to sell gift cards that people can buy now for future use.
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Landing pages can also be a great way to collect contact information from your audience. Create a page with a signup form, share the link across your social channels, and then start sending regular updates to keep potential customers informed about everything going on with you and your business.
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Consider setting up Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram channels to share relevant, timely information with your audience.
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If you’ve got a product that’s been particularly popular, consider setting up social media ads on Facebook and/or Instagram to boost awareness among new and existing customers.
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Instagram stories can be an interactive way to connect with your audience. Try posting a few to show off your products, discuss your plans for the coming months, etc.
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Let us know what you are doing so we can help you get the word out!
If you find that these (or any other content opportunities you’ve discovered) resonate with your audience, consider adding them to your long-term marketing plans. Any strategies you put into place now will only make your business stronger on the other side.
Please feel free to reach out to us and we will do our best to walk you through some suggestions and provide you with potential resources. We are here to help the best we can!
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Mayor's order extends state of emergency through May 15
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Today, Mayor Bowser issued
Mayor’s Order 2020-063
to extend the state of emergency and public health emergency for Washington, DC through May 15, 2020, as the District continues to fight the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
The Mayor’s Order is effective 12:01 a.m. April 17, 2020 through May 15, 2020.
Under the new Mayor’s Order, the following individuals are required to wear a mask or face covering: employees, customers, and visitors of hotels, retail food sellers, taxis, ride-sharing companies, or other private transportation providers.
Additionally, the Order:
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Requires measures to protect vulnerable populations in community living residences and facilities funded, monitored, and regulated by the District; nursing homes and assisted living facilities; low barrier and emergency shelters; the Correctional Treatment Facility, Central Cell Block, and Central Detention; DYRS Youth Development Center and Youth Services Center; and Saint Elizabeths Hospital and the Psychiatric Institute of Washington.
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Requires that these residences and facilities prohibit visitors and non-essential personnel; screen all staff and visitors upon entry; guarantee that residents have a right to return if they have to leave (e.g. for hospitalization); and implement notification protocols for known and suspected cases of COVID-19.
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Directs the Department of Health Care Finance to proactively identify beneficiaries who may have underlying conditions and conduct outreach for care and case management to those individuals to provide them information on steps they may take to lessen the risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19. They will also determine whether the individual has symptoms of COVID-19 and provide information on any medical care, case management, or other support that may be appropriate for the individual to address the risks or impacts of COVID-19.
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Orders the DC Department of Human Resources, DC Department of Employment Services, the DC Department of Health (DC Health), and the Emergency Operations Center to look at adjusting rulemaking to promote rapid and flexible hiring of temporary workers.
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Extends the validity of medical marijuana registration ID cards through 45 days after the end of the public health emergency.
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Business Interruption Insurance
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The District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) is working closely with insurance regulators to devise a comprehensive solution to address business interruption during the unprecedented coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency. An event like this is a reminder for small business owners to familiarize themselves with their insurance coverage, particularly optional coverage like business interruption.
Click here
to read the full article from DISB.
On a related note
, John Falcicchio, the acting Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) says that his office is working with DC Council on a possible legislative response to insurance companies in regards to paying claims for lost business.
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Verizon Small Business Webinar series
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Pivoting your business: 30/60/90 day plan.
Next up in the Small Business Webinar Series, Brian Moran talks about being flexible enough to change your plan, and how to create an actionable plan in an unpredictable time.
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at 2PM ET
Register now
Affordable ways to find new customers now.
Steve Strauss talks with host Julie Hyman and shares easy, affordable ways you can find new customers, even in these challenging times.
Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 2PM ET
Register now
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DC Small Business Workshops
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Grow your small business! The calendar DC Small Business Help Workshops compiles resources and workshops from a variety of organizations, covering leasing, business plans, entrepreneurship and more.
View the calendar
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"Buy Restaurant Bonds" campaign encourages customers to support restaurants by gift card purchases
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The Adams Morgan Partnership is trying to help restaurants and bars that have forced to close or severely limit their services by encouraging customers to purchase gift cards for future dining. We are trying to make a splash with this campaign -- modeled after the
Buy War Bonds
campaigns of WWI and WWII -- to help draw attention to our 100+ restaurants and employees that are facing an uncertain future. Please join in via your own social media accounts using the hashtag
#BuyRestaurantBonds
Please tag us in your social media posts about the operating status of your business so we can pass the information along.
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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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Adams Morgan Partnership
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