June 7, 2023
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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Adams Morgan Movie Nights continues on Tuesday with
Raising Arizona
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Voted as one of the best outdoor movie series in DC by readers of the
Washington City Paper
, Adams Morgan Movie Nights is a can’t-miss event! Adams Morgan Movie Nights will continue through June 27. Movies are free and are shown on the soccer field at Marie Reed School. Movies start approximately 30 minutes after sunset, and we'll have treats from
Insomnia Cookies
again this year so be sure to show up early.
What better way to end your day in Adams Morgan than with a good laugh? This year’s lineup is comedy focused and sure to put a smile on your face.
This year’s remaining lineup:
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June 13:
Raising Arizona
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June 20:
Bridesmaids
– People’s Choice Movie
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June 27:
Shrek
(Family Night: we'll have lots of fun activities for the kids -- including face painting and balloon animals)
Thanks to
Hotbed
in Adams Morgan, attendees can enjoy comedy both on and off the big screen! Each Movie Night will kick off with a stand-up feature from a local comedian before the movie begins. Special thanks to event sponsor
Up N' Smoke
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Movie Nights: Brown Bag Movie Meals -- it's not too late
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We're looking for businesses who want to participate in our "Brown Bag to Movie Nights" program again this year.
Participating businesses will be promoted along with our movies every week. All your business needs to do is put together a carryout meal of some sort, preferably with utensils (if needed), that will be available on our movie nights (Tuesdays, 5/23 - 6/27) and
fill out this form
to let us know about it. Contact
Brian Barrie
(202-536-9515) for more info.
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June AMPBID Board Meeting
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The next board meeting of the Adams Morgan Partnership Business Improvement District (AMPBID) will be on Tuesday, June 13 at 5pm via Zoom. In addition to regular business the board will review the proposed FY2024 budget.
Click here
to attend the board meeting via Zoom on Tuesday, June 13 at 5pm.
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Welcome our Spring Intern, Hannah Edelheit
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Hannah Edelheit is the new summer intern for Adams Morgan BID. She is a Junior at Boston University and enrolled in their summer program in Washington DC.
Among other tasks, Hannah will be assisting in planning and implementing our summer events as well as helping with research and outreach to businesses.
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We would be honored to have your vote for:
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Best BID/Main Street (Adams Morgan BID)
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Best Music Festival & Best Neighborhood Music Series (Adams Morgan PorchFest)
And
Please Vote
for Your Favorite Adams Morgan Businesses!
Voting is open through July 10.
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Adams Morgan Moratorium Hearing
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The Alcoholic Beverage Cannabis Administration (ABCA) will hold a hearing at
10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2023
, to receive public comment concerning the renewal of the Adams Morgan Moratorium Zone. The Board recently extended the moratorium on an emergency basis. It now seeks comment on a resolution adopted by Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 1C that, if approved by the Board, would increase the number of allowable tavern licenses to 25 to be phased in with no more than 4 new tavern licenses per year. The ANC Resolution is available on ABCA’s website www.abca.dc.gov.
Click here
for the full notice.
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Adams Morgan Farmers Market on Saturday
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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.
FEATURING THIS WEEK pesticide-free:
A spring mix of Lettuce, Asparagus, Arugula, Kale, Broccoli Rabe, French Radish, Spinach, other crisp spring Salad Greens, Large sweet red and yellow Scallions, Mint, Carrots, Squash, Herbs, Mushrooms, Radishes, early vine-ripe Tomatoes, bunched winter Kale, Zucchini with Squash Blossoms, winter-stored crisp Apples , ...and other spring goodies including Amish jam, jellies, mustard & pickled veggies.
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Mayor Bowser Announces Public Safety Partnership with DoorDash
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The partnership will build on the success of the Private Security Camera Incentive Program and includes a $500,000 investment by DoorDash to make dashcams available to eligible drivers free of charge. This partnership is intended to deter crime and assist law enforcement with investigations.
From Shawn Townsend, President & CEO, RAMW:
This morning DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a public safety partnership with DoorDash.
The restaurant industry is a crucial engine for the District’s economy, and delivery is one tool that helps local restaurants grow and thrive. We know that it’s critically important for restaurant, delivery, and ride share workers to feel safe on our streets, and this partnership helps us achieve just that.
We look forward to partnering with Mayor Bowser to showcase the role that we can all play in supporting the administration’s vision for a safer, stronger DC. We thank you Mayor Bowser for her continued leadership for our industry and the residents of the District of Columbia.
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Greater Voice: Small Business Owners Working Group
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Mark your calendar and join CNHED on Wednesday, June 21 from 10:00 - 11:00 am for the next Greater Voice for Small Business Owners Working Group.
This meeting will be held virtually. To join, on the date and time listed above please click on the below link:
Join the meeting:
Video call link:
https://meet.google.com/yvx-dstv-cri
Alternatively, you can join by phone:
Or dial: (US) +1 561-408-9340 PIN: 642 683 498#
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize the very best in American small business.
Beginning this year, our newly reimagined America's Top Small Business Awards (formerly Dream Big Awards) will honor the achievements of small businesses and highlight their contributions to America’s economic growth. The 2023 America’s Top Small Business Awards are presented in partnership with Iron Mountain and Dell Technologies.
Click here
to begin your application for the 2023 America's Top Small Business Awards.
(Deadline for submission: Friday, July 7, 2023).
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DC Freight Plan Update Public Input Survey
DDOT's New Freight Plan: A freight plan is a federally required document that defines short-and long-term vision and goals along with objectives and performance measures for the District freight system. Since the enactment of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) in 2021, states are required to update their freight plans every four (4) years.
The Freight Plan Update will develop recommendations and strategies to support the safe and efficient movement of goods and freight vehicles in the District. The recommendations from the plan will allow DDOT to make strategic investments to the District freight system.
Please complete this survey
to help DDOT understand your freight needs or problems you observe on a regular basis.
For questions, please contact Project Manager Laura MacNeil at 202-497-5091 or laura.macneil@dc.gov. For more information about the project, please visit
ddot.dc.gov/service/commercial-vehicles
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More Time to Share Your Feedback!
If you haven’t discovered the draft network and shared your feedback yet, you're in luck—we’re giving you even more time!
To ensure as many people as possible have a chance to provide their comments on the draft Visionary Network, we've extended the deadline to June 18.
Join the more than 18,000 people we've spoken to at workshops, pop-up events, and webinars across the region this spring—explore the draft Visionary Network and share your feedback online at
wmata.com/betterbus
today!
WMATA is partnering with the Coalition for Smarter Growth to bring you one final virtual “Lunch and Learn” webinar. Join in to hear from project leaders from the Better Bus team, discover what the draft Visionary Network means for you, and learn about all the ways you can give your feedback!
Click here
for more information.
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💸 Commercial Property Acquisition Fund (DMPED)
The Commercial Property Acquisition Fund will provide eligible businesses with down payment assistance of up to $750,000 or 25% of the sale price, whichever is less, for the acquisition of commercial property in the District. This year, businesses will need to complete three mandatory sessions in order to apply for the Fund. OPEN now on a rolling basis until funds are expended.
Learn more here
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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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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). 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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