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September 30, 2020
Updates from Adams Morgan
Click Here
to see previous updates in our newsletter archive
For the latest from the DC government, refer to:
https://coronavirus.dc.gov
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Outdoor entertainment ideas?
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You may have heard that Mayor Bowser is allowing a limited pilot for live entertainment and that as part of that
the Adams Morgan Partnership was invited to apply for a permit
to hold an outdoor event. We had initially applied for the waiver in hopes of salvaging Adams Morgan Movie Nights this fall, but the 50-person limit (including staff) and other restrictions turned out to be too much and we reluctantly decided not to move forward with the series. However, we still have an invitation to reapply for an outdoor event, so if your Adams Morgan business has an idea of something we might collaborate on, please contact
Brian Barrie
(202-536-9515).
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Streatery Winter-Ready Grant Program
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On Sunday, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the investment of $4 million through the new Streatery Winter Ready Grant program to assist restaurants as they winterize their outdoor dining areas and maintain outdoor dining operations through the colder months. The Mayor’s Office of Nightlife & Culture (MONC), along with the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED), will provide grant recipients with
$6,000
to purchase winterization materials such as tents, heaters, propane, lighting, furniture, advertising cost, and more. Businesses can apply now by visiting
coronavirus.dc.gov/recovery-business
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The funds will be available to both food retailers/restaurants and non-food retailers that have an active Sidewalk Cafe Permit (public space), Temporary Sidewalk Cafe Permit (also known as a Streatery), or an Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) Summer Garden (private space) or Sidewalk Cafe Endorsement. While the
application deadline is October 31, 2020
, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the funds are exhausted. Disbursement of funds will begin on October 1, 2020.
NEW:
DC is making a bulk purchase of heaters for Streatery Winter Ready-Grant Program participants
Take
this survey
to be considered for one.
Fees waived for tents and propane permits
In addition to the Streatery Winter Ready Grant, the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs and DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services will be temporarily waiving fees for food retailers to obtain tent and propane permits. Applications for tents and propane heater permits will be available on DDOT's
TOPS permit applications system
(may not be set up yet -- we'll update when more information is available).
Current insurance requirements extended through 2022
Mayor Bowser also announced that the District’s current insurance requirements for Sidewalk Cafes, Streateries, and Parklets will be extended through January 1, 2022. The Office of Risk Management’s (ORM) new insurance requirements for outdoor cafes and retail businesses were originally slated to go into effect on January 1, 2021. To find updated outdoor dining insurance requirements,
visit here
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New Alcohol Provisions in Effect Oct. 1
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According to DC's Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA), included are six provisions intended to benefit alcohol licensees and residents, set to take effect on October 1, 2020. They include:
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Permanently allowing on-premises licensees to sell alcohol for carry-out and delivery with prepared food between 6 am - 1 am, daily.
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Allowing on-premises licensees and manufacturers to sell alcohol starting at 6 am, daily.
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Increasing the hours of sale and delivery of alcohol for off-premises licensees to 6 am – 1 am, daily.
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Expanding the District’s Extended Holiday Hour Program by six (6)-days.
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Expanding Inaugural Week from a seven (7)-day to 16-day period.
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Permanently implementing a Games of Skill Endorsement and increasing the maximum number of devices per establishment to five (5).
If this applies to your business, we encourage you to view
this presentation
to learn more about these changes, and what they mean for your operations.
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DSLBD Special Announcement: Letter from the Director Concerning CBE Law Reform
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From DSLBD Director Kristi Whitfield:
I am extremely proud of the work that the team at DSLBD does for the small and local business community day in and day out. Listening to the challenges of CBEs, I realized early in my tenure that this agency will only ever be as strong as the laws that govern us.
Today, I am excited to announce that, with the support of Mayor Bowser, DSLBD has drafted reforms to the CBE law that strengthen DSLBD’s ability to advocate on behalf of the CBE community. These reforms reflect countless hours of listening, working with and advocating on behalf of the small business community.
Click here
to read the full letter.
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Back To Basics Webinar Series: Bills & Expenses
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Tuesday, October 6 at 3:00 pm
LEDC is partnering with CFO Services Group to do an 8-part “Back to Basics” webinar series. This series is designed to give YOU the knowledge and skills you need to be successful with your business or nonprofit.
The second course in the series will be focusing on your Bills & Expenses. You need to clearly see how you are spending your resources to be a good stewards of your hard-earned money. Keeping your key vendors happy by paying them on time is critical to a successful business. Learn how to do these tasks properly.
RSVP today and save your spot!
ZOOM link will be sent after you RSVP.
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Webinar: Learn How to Become a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE)
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Tuesday, October 6 at 10:00 am
Attend this session to learn about how the Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) program helps position your business to better compete in DC government contracting opportunities.
Information will be emailed to participants that register.
Click here to register
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The Time Is Now: Creating Inclusive Commercial Districts
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Thursday, October 8 at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Now is the time for us to talk about how local leaders, small businesses, developers and property owners can adopt a new playbook that values culture, community and places equity at the center of the discussion to preserve, activate and create opportunities for small businesses. To help CNHED weigh-in on this issue, we’ve invited two insightful professionals with a wealth of experience and expertise – Bobby Boone, a retail real estate and urban planning consultant, and Christopher Coes, a real estate policy and advocacy director, to help us begin to shift our mindset to rethink our neighborhood commercial corridors.
Click here to register
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Thursday, October 15th, 2020
Streamed via YouTube, Live at 7:00 PM
Join Sitar Arts Center online to celebrate 20 years of talented youth, including the 2020 student award winners who will be announced at Sitar's signature Gala event!
Click here
to register for the gala
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Calling All Latina Entrepreneurs
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On Oct. 17th join Walker's Legacy for our PROSPECTUS™ Latina Business Accelerator a program that is building a global ecosystem to support one of the largest entrepreneurial communities in the nation Latinas.
PROSPECTUS Latina is a 3-month accelerated business development-training program that utilizes structured online learning, and in-person cohort model (pre-COVID-19), and featured speakers and experts to aid entrepreneurial Latina women in advancing their business operations, business knowledge, and access to funding/contracts.
Enroll Today
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Billions in grants for live venues, small businesses under Democratic stimulus plan
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From the Washington Business Journal:
House Democrats have rolled out a new $2.2 trillion stimulus package that includes a wide variety of small-business relief programs, including billions of dollars in grants for live-venue operators and a second round of Paycheck Protection Program loans.
The legislation is the latest in a series of bills introduced by both Republicans and Democrats from both chambers in recent months. This new legislation is an updated version of the HEROES Act passed by the House in May, but not voted upon by the Republican Senate. The fate of this package, if it passes the House in the coming days, is equally unclear on whether it would receive a vote in the Senate.
Click here
to read the whole story
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DC Health Link Expands Small Business Health Insurance Options During COVID-19 Crisis
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Last week, the DC Health Benefit Exchange Authority (DCHBX) Executive Board voted to adopt a unanimous recommendation from its Standing Advisory Board to extend DC Health Link’s small business open enrollment policy through calendar year 2022. This action taken by the Executive Board enables small businesses to offer group coverage even if they can’t afford to pay 50% of their employees’ premium, or they have fewer than two-thirds of eligible employees enrolling. Usually, to be eligible for coverage an employer must contribute at least 50% to employees’ premiums (called contribution requirement) and have two-thirds of employees enroll in coverage (called participation requirement). The Board's action today increases opportunities for District small businesses and non-profits to offer group health insurance to their employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
For more information
click here
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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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