March 12, 2025
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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Meet our New Board Members!
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The
2025 Adams Morgan Partnership BID Annual Meeting
took place on March 11, 2025 at
The LINE Hotel DC
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Board Elections
Elections were held for 6 board seats -- 2 for business owners and 4 for property owners.
The election winners:
Business Owners
(2 seats available)
Commercial Property Owners
(4 seats available)
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Andrew Nimmer
: Commercial Property Owner
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Pete Mallios
: Commercial Property Owner
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Sari Postal
: Commercial Property Owner
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Steve Schwat
: Commercial Property Owner
We're excited to get to work with our new and returning board members! Their first meeting will be on April 8 where they will vote on a new executive committee.
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AMPBID Annual Report Video
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Adams Morgan is going big for
St. Patrick's Day this year!
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St. Patrick's Day is on Monday, March 17
and we're hosting an outdoor concert featuring
The Montaines
to kick off the evening from 5pm - 7pm in Jubilee (formerly SunTrust) Plaza. We'll be pushing out all the specials and happenings going on at Adams Morgan businesses that night so
please let us know what your business has planned so we can help get the word out. The current list of specials can be found
here
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Click here
to let us know what specials, menu items, special hours, etc. you're planning for the occasion, and please remember to tag us in your social media posts so we can repost.
Find us here:
Facebook
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X
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Instagram
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Rock 'n' Roll Marathon returns this Saturday, March 15
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This is a reminder that the Rock ‘n’ Roll Washington DC Half Marathon and 5k is on
Saturday, March 15, 2024
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The race route has not changed since last year and will come into Adams Morgan via Calvert Street from the Ellington Bridge, turn east onto Columbia Rd., continuing to Harvard St. where it will turn right and continue into Columbia Heights.
Click here for course and road closure information
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Artist Reception this Thursday at The Silva
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The Silva Gallery x Latela Curatorial is pleased to present
In Light We Move
, a solo exhibition of ten monoprints on paper by artist Rose Jaffe.
Expanding on her printmaking practice, Jaffe’s vibrant and playful imagery have recently evolved into a more layered approach. Abstract and figurative shapes made from a variety of plates and found objects like bubble wrap, fabrics, plastics and paper, overlap one another to create textured and layered compositions. Through this recent collection of monoprints, Jaffe creates a sense of organized chaos that takes a turn from her previous work on paper and fills the page in ways similar to some of her murals.
In Light We Move
by Rose Jaffe is on display at The Silva Gallery x Latela Curatorial March 3 – June 29, 2025. Located at
The Silva DC
(1630 Columbia Rd NW). Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm and Sun noon-5pm. A public reception will be held for the artist on Thursday, March 13th from 6-8pm.
Click here to RSVP
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Spring Wine Deadline Monday
Spring Wine Fling returns March 20 to 31 featuring wine-paired menus that help diners shake off winter and embrace spring's arrival.
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What's Included
: Participating restaurants offer a two-course dinner with paired wines for $55 per person:
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App + Entrée combination from your existing menu or special creations.
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Each course paired with a glass of wine of your choosing.
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Wine-inspired dishes encouraged but not required.
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Why Join
: This spring equinox kickoff promotion drives diners to your restaurant during the seasonal transition while showcasing your wine program.
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Sign-Ups Close Monday
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Register today
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Chase Webinar Next Week: Windows of Opportunity
Attend this virtual session to learn what to know when considering supplier diversity programs.
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Learn
: Gain the skills needed to build a lasting business.
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Discover
: How to navigate government contracting and more.
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Don’t Miss It
: The free webinar March 18 at 2 pm.
Register today
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Stay Informed: Immigration Policy Updates & Resources for Operators
Join us for an essential discussion on the latest immigration policies, hosted in partnership with the Mayor's Office of Community Affairs and other key agencies. We'll break down what we know, answer your pressing questions, and provide crucial resources for both operators and employees. This is your opportunity to engage, ask questions, and connect with fellow operators as we navigate these important issues together. Don’t miss out—let’s keep the conversation going!
Demystifying Restaurant Financials
Simplify your restaurant’s finances! This workshop helps owners and operators understand key financial metrics, price for profit, control costs, and make smart, data-driven decisions—without the stress of accounting. Take charge of your restaurant’s success with confidence!
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Cost
: This Program is being funded, partially or fully, through the District of Columbia Executive Office of the Mayor - Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development.
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Join Us
: Mar. 25 at 10 am at RAMW’s office, 2112 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.
RSVP now
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Culinary Grads for Hire
Congrats to the newest cohort of graduates from RAMW Allied Member Emma’s Torch, which provides culinary education for asylum seekers, refugees, and survivors of trafficking.
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Meet Your Next Rock Star
: Students graduate with their ServSafe food certification and more than 400 hours of training.
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You’re Hired
: Contact DMV Program Director
Bridgit Nicholson
and learn more in the attached PDF.
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Opportunity for AdMo Businesses: Hero Dogs Charity Event
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What is Hero Dogs?
Hero Dogs
is a Maryland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of U.S. veterans and first responders with disabilities, as well as our broader DMV community, by placing trained assistance dogs with lifetime support. They also place facility dogs where they are needed most, in places like children’s hospitals and fire houses.
What is this event?
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Groups of four will leisurely visit nine total bars/restaurants in the Adams Morgan neighborhood to play a putt-putt hole for charity and enjoy food and/or drink in each participating establishment.
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The event will start (registration) and end (winners announced) at the same establishment.
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The winners will consist of one foursome with the lowest score and one foursome deemed best dressed (silly golf outfits).
When do you need to secure my commitment to the event?
To sign a contract with the putt-putt hole vendor and post on Eventbrite, they need to have the majority of the establishments locked in for the event.
Our target to have these commitments is March 15, 2025
I have more questions/I am ready to sign up, who should I contact?
We are happy to answer your questions and/or get your commitment to our event! Below are the two Hero Dogs board members in charge of the event. Feel free to email either
Cassandra Sumner
or
Victoria Van de Vate
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Click here
to download event Q&A sheet
Click here
to download the sponsorship form.
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Attention Adams Morgan Food & Beverage Businesses:
Taste of Pride, Adams Morgan: April 4-6, 2025
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Taste of Pride
is a multi-tiered
Capital Pride Alliance
(CPA) event series celebrating the rich connection between the LGBTQ+ and culinary communities. This year's program will feature a multi-month collaboration between DC’s Business Improvement Districts (BIDS) that showcase the distinctive flavors and culinary talents within these vibrant neighborhoods.
Taste of Pride aims to blend the culinary artistry of our city with the pride and diversity that define our community, paving the way for a vibrant
WorldPride 2025
celebration.
Confirmed Partners
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Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington DC
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Visit Washington DC | Destination DC
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DC Mayor’s Office on LGBTQ Affairs
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DC Mayor’s Office on Nightlife and Culture
Taste of Pride Participation Requirements
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All participating restaurants agree to participate during the period designated by their BID.
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All participating restaurants agree to donate at one of the participation tiers listed in
this document
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All Participating restaurants must register by the date designated by their BID (tbd).
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All participating restaurants, through in-house marketing assets, tabletop signs, QR codes, and point of sale services should encourage patrons to donate to the PRIDE365 Fund.
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All participating restaurants MUST display a CPA sticker to show support for the LGBTQ community. Stickers will be provided by the Capital Pride Alliance.
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All participating restaurants are encouraged to complete the post-Taste of Pride survey to provide feedback on the event.
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All participating restaurants are encouraged to develop appropriate LGBTQ+ programming (i.e., Drag show, poetry reading, performing arts).
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All Participating restaurants are encouraged to add Pride décor to enhance their Taste of Pride.
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All participating restaurants can enhance their donation by pledging to provide 5-10% of the net sales for their participation timeframe or by providing gift certificates, additional specials, or giveaways for additional marketing opportunities.
Click here
to download the full info sheet including participation tiers, FAQs, and links to sign up.
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Registration is open for Bike To Work Day
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Register
for the Adams Morgan Pit Stop and plan on joining us in Unity Park on Thursday, May 15. We'll have refreshments, giveaways, and maybe a few surprises as well.
We'll also be joined by
Upshift Workshop
who will have repair stands offering free educational bike safety checks, and an info table with upcoming events and ways to get involved in their shop community.
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DC 2050: A Plan for all 8 Wards
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The
DC Office of Planning
(OP) is working alongside DC residents, community-based organizations, businesses, and elected officials to develop
DC 2050, the District's next Comprehensive Plan
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DC 2050 guides where and how we build new housing, grow job opportunities, connect neighborhoods, preserve our rich history, and invest in amenities. As our city evolves, DC 2050 will align land use policies and investments to make the District more equitable, affordable and resilient.
Join OP at a community event to learn about the District’s next comprehensive plan and share your ideas for the future of DC!
Click here
to download a flyer with details about upcoming meetings on March 22 (MLK Library), March 25 (Barry Farm Rec Center), and March 27 (Virtual).
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Help shape the DC budget: share your insights on DC’s business environment
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We are less than 30 days away from Mayor Bowser releasing her FY 2026 budget – and it is critical that we help shape this year’s budget priorities.
We know the District isn’t operating as efficiently as it could. The DC Council passes laws and imposes rules that needlessly restrict life’s essentials. Housing is hard to build, services are difficult to access, and the cost of living is far too high. Meanwhile, local government struggles to address residents’ concerns. DC employers must make our collective voice heard.
The Adams Morgan Partnership
is collaborating with
Opportunity DC
to gather insights from local entrepreneurs to help shape the FY 2026 budget so that DC can realize its potential as a prosperous, affordable, and well-run city for all District business owners and residents.
Please take five minutes to fill out this survey
to share how DC policies have affected your business and what local government can do to help your business thrive.
Your input will support efforts for policies, funding, and more streamlined regulations that unleash the innovation of District entrepreneurs. Your insights are valuable and your time is much appreciated.
Please feel free to reach out to
Opportunity DC Executive Director Malcom Fox
if you have any questions about the survey or how else you can get involved in shaping the DC budget.
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Webinar: Supporting a Sustainable Return to the Office
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Are you a District employer implementing a return-to-office policy? As your employees shift back to in-person work, it's more important than ever to make sure they have the resources needed for an efficient, affordable, and sustainable commute. Join
goDCgo
on
Wednesday, March 26 from 11am-12pm
for a webinar on how you can support a sustainable return to the office.
The webinar will cover:
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How to improve your commuter benefits offerings
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Commuter resources to share with your employees
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Office amenities for a commuter-friendly workplace
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Ways goDCgo can help you support your employees' transportation needs
Can't make it? Still register and goDCgo will send you a recording of the webinar after the event, along with resources and materials mentioned in the presentation.
REGISTER HERE
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Small Business Technical Assistance Working Group
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Please mark your calendar and join The Coalition on Thursday, March 13 at 1:00 pm for their next Small Business Technical Assistance Working Group meeting.
Agenda
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Recap of DHCD's performance hearing
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Final Coalition Budget Ask for FY26
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Messaging for budget hearing and recruiting businesses
Click here to join the meeting
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Your Weekly Small Business Workshop Calendar is Here!
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The Coalition is committed to strengthening and connecting the small business ecosystem in the District, serving as a community quarterback that collaborates across small business support organizations and entities to enhance funding, support services, resources, and information for small businesses in DC.
The DCSmallBizHelp workshop calendar is designed to connect entrepreneurs and small business owners in DC with local trainings, workshops, and other events that work to provide networking, education, and capacity building for small businesses.
Download the Full Calendar
Featured Event:
Make Better Business Decisions with Analytics
DC Small Business Development Center
March 18 | 11:00 am | Virtual
In this webinar, you'll learn best practices for analyzing customer engagement with your business online and turning these insights into actionable decisions. The session covers an introduction to Google Analytics, creating and understanding reports, setting goals, and using Analytics with other Google tools.
FREE |
REGISTER HERE
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Customer Service Center Temporarily Relocating
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Starting Monday, March 17, 2025, the DLCP Customer Service Center will temporarily move from the second floor to the sixth floor (Suite E630) at 1100 4th Street SW.
Customers will continue to receive the same high-quality service from the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP), the Department of Buildings (DOB), and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT):
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DLCP Walk-in Center
: Assistance with obtaining, renewing, and managing business and professional licenses, as well as support for filing complaints and resolving consumer issues.
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DOB Walk-in Center
: Resources for residential and commercial permit applications, plan reviews, and vacant building inspections.
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DDOT Permitting Center
: Support for filing permit applications related to the District’s public space.
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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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FY25 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 -
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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💸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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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 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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