April 3, 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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AdMo Art Walk returns in April
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Adams Morgan will soon become your own personal art gallery thanks to the
AdMo Art Walk
, a free, fun way to experience art brought to you by the
Adams Morgan Partnership BID
, The
DC Arts Center
, local artists, and neighborhood businesses! Walk the streets of Adams Morgan and admire an impressive selection of local artwork displayed in storefronts starting April 8 through April 30. Thanks to overwhelming support from the community since the event’s initial launch in 2020, the Art Walk continues to gain momentum – which enables us to bring you the biggest event yet with 19 participating businesses and 23 local artists.
The community is invited to attend the AdMo Art Walk opening reception on
Thursday, April 11 from 6:30-8pm
. The event will begin outside of DC Arts Center (2438 18th St NW). Attendees will take a free guided tour of the artwork alongside participating artists. Upon arriving at each artist’s “stop”, they will speak to the group about their art, process, and more. No tickets required - open to the public!
Each Saturday throughout the event, The DC Arts Center will be offering
FREE guided walking tours
of the AdMo Art Walk making brief stops at each location to discuss the artwork, artist, and local businesses. Space is limited so please
reserve your spot here
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Save the Date! Spring PorchFest is set for Saturday, May 4
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We'll have more details as we get closer but we've set the date for the spring edition of DC's favorite neighborhood music festival -- Adams Morgan PorchFest! It'll happen on Saturday, May 4 from 2pm - 6pm, and we're working to make it the best one yet!
We've received tentative approval from the city to close 18th Street for the event again!
Want to participate?
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Performers
: The
band signup form is live here
for new and returning bands.
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Hosts
: Past hosts recruiting started a few weeks ago. If you're interested in hosting, please email
Brian Barrie
with your street address and any relevant details. We're continuing to grow the event but we want to ensure that new hosts are far enough away from existing hosts to avoid music crossover but not so far away that it will draw attendees away from the rest of the event.
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Volunteers
: It takes a lot of people to make Adams Morgan PorchFest a success and we couldn't do it without our volunteers. If you're interested in helping out (at PorchFest or our other events) please fill out
this form
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Three James Beard finalists from Adams Morgan!
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The restaurant and chef nominees for the 2024 James Beard Awards — the food industry’s most high-profile honors — were announced this morning in DC! A BIG congrats to the following AdamsMorgan nominees in the Restaurant and Chef Awards category:
Outstanding Restaurateur:
⭐
Hollis Wells Silverman, Eastern Point Collective:
Méli Wine & Mezze
(in The Silva) and other DC restaurants
Emerging Chef:
⭐
Masako Morishita:
Perry's
Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program:
⭐
Tail Up Goat
Winners will be celebrated at the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards ceremony on Monday, June 10, 2024 at the Lyric Opera of Chicago and live-streamed on
Eater
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Kids' Storytime on April 6
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Kids Storytime is coming to
Potter's House
(1658 Columbia Rd, NW)! It's free to attend and children’s books will be 10% off. See you there!
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Venture X Washington, DC Grand Opening Celebration!
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Join Venture X as they celebrate the grand opening of their newest location in Washington!
Spend the day working for FREE in one of our furnished offices. Anyone is invited to bring their work to Venture X and see what it's like to be a member for the day. Availability is limited, so please RSVP in advance for the Free Office Day Pass (only available on April 11).
Date:
Thursday, April 11 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location:
1763 Columbia Rd, NW
Finally, the Grand Opening goes into full swing with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 5:00 p.m., followed by catering, drinks and free headshots during the open networking event until 7:00 p.m.
RSVP here
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Did you miss Le Mont Royal and Andy's Pizza on WETA?
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Sometimes, the best food can be found after hours. The late-night food scene in D.C. is on display as Seth Tillman visits
Le Mont Royal
for Montreal-inspired poutine. Next, he heads to Astoria on 17th Street for a spicy Sichuan water-boiled fish and a delicious burrata margherita pizza from Andy’s Pizza in Shaw (there's also an
Andy's Pizza in Adams Morgan
).
Click here
to watch the episode
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Mayor Bowser's 7th Annual Spring Cleanup:
Saturday, April 27 at Unity Park
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The month of April presents organizations, individuals, and communities with the unique opportunity to take action across the district for Earth month. Mayor Muriel Bowser calls on all DC residents to get out and help keep DC trash free by participating in one of our 8 Districtwide cleanups. You can participate individually, with your family, or host a small group with your friends and neighbors!
WARD 1 location is at Unity Park – 1771-1795 Columbia Rd. NW
Register to participate here
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Welcome back to Adams Morgan Miss Pixie's and Lunar Massage
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Before moving to 14th Street,
Miss Pixie's
was located on Adams Mill Road where FedEx is now located. Be sure to swing by and welcome them back to the neighborhood in their new home at 1830 Columbia Rd., NW.
Lunar Massage started in Adams Morgan years ago in the space now occupied by Le Bustiere Boutique and we're delighted to have them back in the neighborhood!
Lunar Massage
is excited to announce the opening of their new studio in Northwest DC! They are thrilled to share the newly remodeled space inside
The Line Method
pilates studio at 2708 Ontario Rd. NW, 2nd floor!
They are now open for bookings!
Be one of the first 25 people to book, and you will be entered into a raffle to win a FREE 60-minute massage!
They are partnering with The Line Method, a multi-disciplinary fitness organization, whose fitness approach incorporates Pilates, functional training, & mobility exercises, to help clients build a body that lasts a lifetime!
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The 2024 CSA/Licking Creek Bend Farm Membership Is Now Open
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All pesticide-free vegetables and pesticide-free and IPM fruit are picked the day before CSA pick ups
A Few Things First
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If you don't feel you can meet the prices, contact us and we'll work with you to ensure you can participate in our CSA
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Please share this with your neighbors and friends
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We welcome volunteers at our markets
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Mark your calendars for our Annual Farm Visit Day, Sunday, June 2. featuring the UKULECTIC UKULELE ORCHESTRA!
The CSA season is divided into 4 sessions for one a week pickups:
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June-July (Thursday or Saturday)
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August-September (Thursday or Saturday)
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October (Thursday or Saturday)
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November (Saturday only)
Membership fee:
We have not changed our prices from last season.
$360.00 (9 week session); $320 (8 week session)
Pick up places and times are on the
Membership Form
and below.
A CSA is a Partnership
As a "partner", we experience together the ebbs and flows of the season. Some weeks yield more than others, the weather plays a significant role in the yield, and as the season progresses, produce grows at its own pace. This is why some weeks there will be smaller yields and other weeks abundance. We've found that the weeks balance out in relation to the cost. By the end of the season, it had balanced itself out, so please be patient and we'll do our best to keep you informed of the ebbs and flows. If you are new to our CSA, please read some of the comments from our members below.
How to Sign Up --
2024 CSA Membership Form
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If you plan to pay by check, please send your Membership Form and check to the address on the form. Make out the check to: LICKING CREEK BEND FARM.
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If you plan to pay electronically (VENMO), email back your Membership Form using a simple Word document. Anything else will be a problem for us to open. The form is in Word, so fill it in, save it in the Word doc it already is in and email it back – and indicate which payment method on the form.
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Registration is open for Bike To Work Day
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Bike to Work Day is set for Friday, May 17
and our Adams Morgan Pit Stop will be set up in Unity Park from 7:30am - 9:30am. The first 16,000 who register and attend this free event will receive a T-shirt. We'll have refreshments and other goodies for you to enjoy and we'll be joined by some of our community partners.
Register Now
and you'll be entered into a raffle for a chance at winning a free bike!
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Unity Park Closed for Resurfacing
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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 Unity Park (located at Columbia Rd NW/Champlain St NW/Euclid Street NW) has closed for resurfacing. They 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 April 1
California Street NW, between 18th and 19th Streets NW
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Monday, April 1 – Friday, April 5:
Throughout next week, we will continue with water service reconnections to individual properties at this location
Belmont Road NW, between Columbia Road NW and 18th Street NW
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Monday, April 1 – Friday, April 5:
Throughout next week, we will continue with 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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Small Biz Help Workshop: Spring 2024 Calendar
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Spring is in full bloom despite the rain today! Is your business reaching new levels of growth this spring? This is a great time to improve your business. Please check out CNHED's
DC Small Business Help Workshop Calendar
. This resource aims to coordinate and share the myriad of workshops, trainings and programs offered to local entrepreneurs and small businesses, and centralize the information in one place to make it easier for small businesses to find.
Let them know what resources, assistance, and information you need to support your business by emailing
dcsmallbizcalendar@cnhed.org
.
View the Workshop Calendar
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March Webinars from SCORE
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Creating a Quick Business Plan
THU, APR 11, 12-1:30PM | Free
This webinar guides you through crafting your "Value Proposition" and utilizing the "Lean Canvas" to encapsulate essential ideas, concepts, and strategies pertinent to your business, empowering you to formulate your own concise one-page business plan by its conclusion.
Register
Setting Up a New Business Entity
FRI, APR 12, 12-1:30PM | Free
If you're grappling with questions about business registration, legal structures, and insurance needs, this webinar equips you with essential knowledge to ensure your business operates legally and guides you through the crucial initial steps.
Register
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Navigating the Landscape of Access to Capital for DC Businesses
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Save the date --
May 1, 2024, from 2 PM to 5 PM
-- for this interactive, in-person workshop from DSLBD's Inno.ED team! Learn how to find capital for your DC business and create a funding-readiness strategy using our District Capitalized Passport. Detailed agenda to come.
Hosted by the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD)'s Innovation and Equitable Development team, in partnership with DC Public Library's Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in the auditorium at 901 G Street NW.
Register here
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Discover how you can increase access to capital for your business
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SB Works offers tailored support services to the local small business community—specialized training, on-demand advisors, experienced consultants, subsidized facade improvements, and even community project management. From grant application assistance to website design, we are here to make the lives of small business owners easier, and their businesses more successful.
If you're interested in some of our services, or soliciting help with your small business, reach out! We are happy to help with:
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Registering your business
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Long term strategy and forecasting
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Grant application assistance
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Business Certification and Accreditation
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Marketing and Sales strategies
Storefront Improvement Program
Spruce up your storefront with new signage.
Contact SB Works
to see if your business is eligible.
Free Digital Marketing Assessment
Need basic website creation and social media management help for your business?
Contact SB Works
today!
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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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Robust Retail Grants Commercial Property Acquisition Fund
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Applications are accepted until April 15.
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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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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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