June 18, 2024
Updates from Adams Morgan
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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.
NOTE: AMPBID offices will be closed for the Juneteenth holiday on Wednesday, June 19
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Adams Morgan Movie Nights Family Night on Tuesday features Space Jam!
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Adams Morgan Movie Nights
has been amazing this year with huge crowds enjoying a great variety of movies every Tuesday evening at the Marie Reed Elementary School Soccer Field at 18th Street NW and California Street NW. Movies kick-off just after sunset at approximately 8:45pm. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to get a prime spot on the field which boasts tiered, amphitheater-style seating.
Tuesday, June 25 is Family Night and we'll be showing
Space Jam
(the original from 1996). We encourage you to arrive at Marie Reed Soccer Field around 7pm to enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities including face painting, balloon animals, corn hole, hula hoops, and more!
We will also be joined by some of Washington Commanders players!
Don’t forget to bring your own blanket and pick-up dinner from a neighborhood restaurant to enjoy during the film. Check out the amazing Movie Night specials from Adams Morgan businesses for enjoyment before, during, or after the movie! Also, be sure to arrive early for a free cookie from
Insomnia Cookies
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A special thanks to our generous community sponsors including
Wegmans
,
Gifted Curators
,
John Marshall Bank
,
Kristi Muldoon Stevens
, and
Anthony Salinas
for helping to make Adams Morgan Movie Nights possible.
Due to DCPS rules, pets and alcohol are not allowed on the field.
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ADMO BID Coffee Hour; Thursday, June 20, 3:30-5pm
The Adams Morgan Partnership BID is excited to welcome the business community to coffee hour for a new, free and casual way to connect. Join us at Venture X to share news, chat with the BID, ask questions, and meet your neighbors/fellow businesses.
RSVP
requested but not required. Walk-ins are welcome.
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New parking validation program for businesses with Colonial Parking Garage
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Exciting news! The Adams Morgan Partnership BID is working with Colonial Parking to bring back our daytime parking validation program. The program will help drive foot traffic to Adams Morgan businesses during off-peak hours.
How it Would Work:
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Participating businesses receive monthly validation stickers from Colonial Parking and provide them to customers upon request.
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Customers park in the Colonial Garage during the day at a reduced rate, Monday through Friday (Cars must be out by 5 pm daily.)
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Boosts daytime business while offering affordable parking options.
Why Participate:
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Attract more daytime customers.
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Offer convenient and affordable parking.
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Boost sales during off-peak hours.
Terms and Conditions:
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Regular rates apply after 5 pm.
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Limited stickers available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Participating businesses promote the program to customers directly.
Email
Kristen Barden
or
Brian Barrie
if your business is interested in participating.
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The Adams Morgan Farmers Market at Unity Park
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Every Saturday through December
8:30am - 1:00pm
at Unity Park (Corner of Euclid St and Columbia Rd)
Celebrating more than 52 years serving the Adams Morgan community.
The market will be having a special sale of vegetable plants that they want you to know about - at a special price of $2.00/plant.
Including:
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TOMATO PLANTS:
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Roma
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Brandywines (heirlooms)
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Yellow Cherry Tomatoes
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Big Boy
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Amish Paste (heirloom)
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Early Girl
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Watermelon (Sugar Babes)
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Black (Purple) Eggplant
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Red Bell Peppers (King Arthur)
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.....and more
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SWIMMING Public Art Project At Marie Reed Plaza
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Bangladesh-American artist and climate activist Monica Jahan Bose will bring a massive art installation to Adams Morgan from
June 7-20th
. Featuring 22 blue Bangladeshi saris arranged to evoke a swimming pool and a huge wave, the SWIMMING public art project brings together communities in Washington DC and Bangladesh, speaking to the healing properties of water and swimming and inequities in access. Located at Marie Reed Plaza, the exhibition will be open 24/7 and visitors will use their phones to access a "VideoSoundwalk" with poetry and songs by the participants. The project explores the deep and essential connections we have to water as our world faces increased flooding, drought, and rising sea levels due to climate change. There will be multiple exciting events, including poetry slams and performances, film screenings, and site visits/artist talks. A short film about the project will be previewed as part of the Adams Morgan Movie Nights on June 18.
Key dates:
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Walkthrough tours and film screenings:
on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, 7:30 pm tour followed by short film as part of Adams Morgan Movie Nights (at dusk)
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Location:
Marie Reed Plaza, 2201 18th St NW
All events free and all dates are weather dependent. See updates at
http://storytellingwithsaris.com/events/
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Upcoming Events at Venture X
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Friday, June 21 - Take Your Dog To Work Day
In celebration of National Take Your Dog To Work Day, all members are welcome to bring their fury friends to the office!
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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Thursday, June 27;
8:30AM - 9:30AM - Venture ConneXions
Join Venture X for their monthly networking breakfast, a fantastic opportunity to connect with business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals, building meaningful relationships, and discover potential clients. Remember to bring your business cards and be ready to share a quick elevator pitch. Invite a friend or colleague to join stay for the day!
CLICK HERE TO RSVP
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Thursday, June 27, 6PM-8PM- DC Tech Studio: Demo Day
DCTAV invites you to an exciting evening at the DC Tech Studio @ Venture X-Adams Morgan for the Founding Cohort's Demo Day. Witness the culmination of six weeks of intense innovation and entrepreneurial spirit as our talented startups present their groundbreaking solutions and business ideas.
Please stay tuned for the RSVP details.
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Upcoming Mt. Pleasant Library Events: Saturday, June 22
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Hands on Hearts
CPR and AED awareness training led by DC FEMS
12-1 pm
LGBTQIA+ Health Fair
Meet with healthcare providers and local organizations that support and empower the LGBTQIA+ community
3:30-5:30 pm
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Enter to Win Best Pork Chop Today
Calling all chefs! You have a chance to win $100,000 in the hunt for the best pork chop in the DMV.
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Test Your Chops:
Hosted by the Virginia Pork Council, the Iowa Pork Producers Association, North Carolina Pork Council, and the National Restaurant Association, after registering diners will order, taste, and vote on your pork chop from June 19 to July 3.
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Bring Home the Bacon:
Judges will visit the top 5 vote getters on July 11 to 13 before naming a winner on July 23. Learn more and
register today
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DC Police Chief Town Hall Rescheduled to July 17
The RAMW online town hall with DC Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith is rescheduled to July 17 at 11 am.
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Recap:
This is Chief Smith’s second town hall with RAMW members. Hear directly from the District’s head law enforcement officer and have your questions answered.
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On the Agenda:
Public safety, countering gun violence, and building a stronger relationship between law enforcement and the hospitality community.
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Be There:
Register now
and send your questions ahead of time to
Che
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Small Biz Assist at the Library
The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library hosts an educational one-on-one with the Department of Small and Local Business Development.
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Why it Matters:
This event can help you take the next step in starting a business or growing your business by getting expert advice with your business in mind.
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When Is It?
The program will be held on July 26 from 10 am to 3 pm.
Register now
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More Info:
Learn more about
topics to be covered
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RAMMYS Sponsorships Still Available
Make a big impression at the RAMMYS Awards and Gala on July 21 with a Premier Sponsorship.
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Be There:
It’s the Oscars of our local restaurant industry!
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Members Save $$:
Get your tickets
before they sell out! Members save $75 with promo code SWEET.
Restaurant Week Sign Ups Still Open
Make it sizzle this summer with one of the most popular and longest running dining promotions in the DMV: Metropolitan Restaurant Week
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When Is It?
Restaurant Week takes place from August 12 to 18.
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How Much Is It?
$550. Last year, the 7-day promotion garnered 184 unique articles, reached more than 38,000 people on social media, and drove more than 165,000 diners to the Restaurant Week website.
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Sign Me Up!
To register, log on to your
RAMW member account
, click programs and select Restaurant Week. Questions? Contact
RW@ramw.org
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Reminder: DC Wage Increase Coming July 1
Reminders for these scheduled hourly wage increases taking effect this summer.
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In the District:
The tipped minimum wage goes up from $8 to $10 an hour. Minimum wage rises from $17 to $17.50.
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Join Metro Message - A Community Conversation
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Please join WMATA's Chief Customer Experience & Engagement Officer Sarah Meyer for the first Metro Message – A Community Conversation on
Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
View the agenda and register for the meeting
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The Metro Message is designed to connect with community leaders to share timely and pertinent Metro information and updates. During the inaugural Metro Message, you will meet some of the Customer Experience & Engagement Executive Team, learn about upcoming Fare & Service Changes, the Proposed 2025 Better Bus Network, status on the current Red Line Major Construction project, and more. At the conclusion of the meeting, they will open the floor for Q&A.
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Save the Date: Better Bus Discovery Days & Public Hearings
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This month, Metro will host three exciting in-person Discovery Day events across the region where you can talk with Better Bus team members and discover the proposed 2025 Network. Our Better Bus team wants to hear from you.
Don’t miss out! Each Discovery Day features a variety of fun, interactive activities:
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Talk with the Better Bus team team at a series of interactive stations and activities where you can discover the proposed 2025 Network and your local, neighborhood routes.
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Better Bus fun and photo ops are back by popular demand! Enjoy free fun and treats for the whole family—with photo ops, giveaways, gift card drawings, surprises, and more.
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Attend and speak at a Public Hearing from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. We are also offering two virtual Public Hearing options for those who can’t make it to one of our in-person events.
The DC Discovery Day is on Thursday, June 20 from 3-7pm
Columbia Heights Education Center
3101 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20010 (
Map
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Virtual Public Hearing
(hearing can be streamed
here
)
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Monday, June 24; 4:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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Growth Tips from Successful Startup
Sunday Swagger
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Thursday, June 20;12:00pm-12:30pm
Is your small business ready for summer? Join CO (by the US Chamber of Commerce) for the next episode of Ready. Set. Scale. featuring Mark Carmona, Founder and CEO of the vibrant and wildly successful golf apparel company Sunday Swagger, which counts celebrities and influencers among its loyal customers. Mark explain how he got started and how he has learned to identify opportunities for growth and expansion. They will also discuss the latest consumer trends that small businesses need to know to court customers and keep business buzzing all summer long.
Click here
for more info and to register.
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MIPA is a 16-week interactive program accelerator platform with a curated focus to directly assist B2B & B2C operations of small business founders. MIPA focuses on comprehensive programming to increase revenue, digital marketing, mentorship, growth tactics, and development of credit, grant & capital funding.
Click here
for more info and to apply.
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Curated Coaching for Entrepreneurs
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With Curated Coaching for Entrepreneurs, you'll get small-group (up to three business owners) coaching and actionable insights to help accelerate your business's potential.
Connect with consultants on your schedule, and get educational resources curated for your business. You'll walk away with a personalized game plan and strategic tools you need to help grow your business on your terms.
During your 55-minute session, you’ll be introduced to a small business consultant from The Acceleration Project (TAP), Opens overlay, a women-founded and -led business advisory organization. You’ll meet with a coach who understands the unique issues and challenges facing entrepreneurs.
Click here
for more info and to register.
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Juneteenth Office Closure, Extended Hours
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Office Closure
ABCA’s office will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in observance of Juneteenth and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 20.
Extended Holiday Hours
In conjunction with Juneteenth, alcohol licensed businesses registered in the
Extended Holiday Hours
Program may sell, serve, and allow on-premises consumption of alcohol until 4:00 a.m. and
operate 24 hours starting the evening of Tuesday, June 18, and ending at 4:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 19
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Licensees may confirm enrollment by locating their establishment’s name on the
2024 Juneteenth Extended Hours roster
. If you believe your establishment was omitted by error, email
ABCA.AlcoholLicensing@dc.gov
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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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Creative and Open Space Modernization Tax Rebate
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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
Go to
ObviouslyDC.com
for more information on all of these programs.
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💸Verizon/LISC Small Business Grants
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: June 28th
Learn more here
The Verizon Small Biz Grant is back. You must create an account and complete two grant-eligible courses or events to unlock the application.
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💸Start.Pivot.Grow Micro Grant
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: June 30th
Learn more here
SPG $2,500 working capital micro grants can be used for utilities, commercial rent, inventory, professional development, software, marketing, or bookkeeping services.
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💸Fast Break for Small Business
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: September 13th
Learn more here
In collaboration with the NBA, WNBA, and NBA G League, offers small business owners and entrepreneurs the chance to win a $10,000 grant and/or up to $500 in LegalZoom products and services.
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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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💸 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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DC Small Biz Help Workshop Calendar
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Click here
for the full June calendar
Summer is upon us! We're all itching to be out in the sun to enjoy the great weather and longer days. Grab your laptop set up at a local independently owned cafe. This month, there are 32 educational webinars ranging in topics like marketing, financing your business and government contracting. Check out the upcoming training and knowledge building opportunities in CNHED's
DC Small Business Help Workshop Calendar
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Small Business Resource Center
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DC APEX Accelerators help businesses
DC APEX Accelerator
offers personalized business counseling and competitive insights for navigating the government contracting process successfully.
If you already have experience working on government contracts and are looking for help to secure other contracts, we are available to help. At the DC APEX Accelerator, businesses get help with strategies to pursue state, local, and federal government contracts.
The full calendar of upcoming events can be found
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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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 as well as in-person (hybrid) 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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