November 10, 2021
Updates from Adams Morgan
Click Here
to see previous updates in our newsletter archive
For the latest info from the DC government, refer to:
https://coronavirus.dc.gov/
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Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon Coming Saturday
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This is the rescheduled
Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
that would have been run in March of this year that has been reduced to a half marathon to be run on Saturday morning, November 13. The route will take runners up Calvert Street from the Ellington Bridge, onto Adams Mill Road, and then turning left to head east on Columbia Road, exiting the neighborhood at Harvard Street.
The organizers say that they should be finished and completely cleared out of the neighborhood by noon. The full Rock 'n' Roll Marathon is scheduled to take place on March 26, 2022.
Click here
for more information including route maps.
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Drag Queen Storytime in Unity Park Sunday!
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Join us monthly for a free children’s story time in Unity Park! The goal of Drag Queen Storytime is to inspire a love of reading, while teaching deeper lessons on diversity, self-love and an appreciation of others. Visit
ADMODC.ORG/STORYTIME
for details.
Be sure to
Click here
to register to attend.
Upcoming Drag Queen Storytimes:
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Sunday, November 14
at 11am with Venus
This event is in partnership with
The Line Hotel DC
and
DC Public Library
. The DC Public Library will be in attendance with additional books, information about local libraries, their famous “book bike” and more!
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DMPED Disparity Study Phase 1 Report Webinars
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The District has hired BBC-Pantera-Tiber to conduct a disparity study to assess whether any barriers exist for minority and woman-owned businesses that make it more difficult for them to compete for District contracts and procurements.
The disparity study will:
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Measure participation of minority and woman-owned businesses in District contracting
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Estimate availability of minority and woman-owned businesses for District contracting
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Assess marketplace conditions for minority and woman-owned businesses
Calling all business owners and interested parties
The District disparity study kicked off in May 2021. Please join the disparity study team to learn about current study progress and next steps as well as how you can continue to participate!
Please
this flyer
for with full details
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Learn about current study progress and next steps
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Ask questions about the study
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Share testimony about your experiences
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DC Hospitality Workers Hiring Fair
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The Mayor's Office of Nightlife and Culture (MONC) is partnering with Hook Hall to present the DC Hospitality Workers Hiring Fair. We are inviting employers to come meet potential employees to hire on the spot!
Businesses interested in joining please fill out the form by clicking here
.
(Tables will be provided for any materials you choose to bring)
The event will be hosted at
Hook Hall
, located at
3400 Georgia Avenue, N.W.
, on
November 16, 2021 from 10AM till 6PM
.
The Department of Employment Services (DOES) will be present to answer questions regarding Unemployment Insurance accompanied by the Mayor's Office of Latino Affairs (MOLA) for Spanish interpreters.
There will also be
FREE VACCINES
and
BOOSTER
shots available so don't miss it!!!!
Employees interested in new job opportunities in the hospitality and nightlife industry can
register here
.
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FY22 Business Funding Opportunities
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Various existing and new grant programs will be available through the DMPED cluster in fiscal year 2022 to support economic recovery by providing support to businesses and entrepreneurs.
Program details will be added here
as they become available.
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SMALL BUSINESS RENT RELIEF FUND (DMPED)
; Launch Timing: Fall 2021
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ART VENUE RELIEF FUND (DMPED)
; Launch Timing: Fall 2021
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SPECIAL EVENT FEE RELIEF FUND (DMPED)
; Launch Timing:
Open now
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ENCORE PROJECT (OCTFME)
; Launch Timing: Fall 2021
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STREETS FOR PEOPLE (OP)
; Launch Timing: Fall 2021
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INCLUSIVE INNOVATION EQUITY IMPACT FUND (DMPED)
; Launch Timing:
Open now
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FOOD ACCESS FUND (DMPED)
; Launch Timing: Fall 2021 (Round 2)
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NOURISH DC COLLABORATIVE (DMPED & OP)
; Launch Timing:
Open now
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DREAM GRANTS (DSLBD)
; Launch Timing: Winter 2022
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ASPIRE (DSLBD); Launch Timing: Winter 2022
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CANNABUSINESS ASSISTANCE (DSLBD)
; Launch Timing: Fall 2021
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DC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM GRANT (DSLBD)
; Launch Timing: Fall 2021
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GREAT STREETS RETAIL (DMPED)
; Launch Timing: Fall 2021
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COMMERCIAL FOOD WASTE INNOVATION GRANTS (DSLBD)
; Launch Timing: Fall 2021
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PUBLIC RESTROOM PILOT (DSLBD)
; Launch Timing: Fall 2021
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NEIGHBORHOOD PROSPERITY FUND (DMPED)
; Launch Timing: Winter 2022
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LOCALLY MADE MANUFACTURING GRANT (DMPED)
; Launch Timing: Winter 2022
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BID PLACEMAKING & RECOVERY FUND (DMPED)
; Launch Timing: Fall 2021
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VITALITY FUND (DMPED)
; Launch Timing: Fall 2021
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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION FUND (DMPED)
; Launch Timing: Fall 2021
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SMALL MEDIUM BUSINESS GROWTH FUND (DMPED)
; Launch Timing: Winter 2022
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D.C. REBUILD BOND PROGRAM
; Launch Timing:
Open now
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Mary's Center's Thanksgiving Food Drive
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After a harrowing eighteen months, families across the country are looking forward to sharing Thanksgiving together this November. But while many families in our community will gather together to celebrate, there will be some who will be unable to provide Thanksgiving dinner for themselves and their families. That is where you can help.
Each year, thanks to local businesses, foundations and kind-hearted community members like you,
Mary’s Center
provides 300 Thanksgiving meals to our most under-resourced participants. We hope you will partner with us this year to collect or purchase non-perishable food items that are needed for our Thanksgiving meal kits. Suggested donations of the following products are greatly appreciated:
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Stuffing mix (boxes or bags)
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Instant potatoes
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Can of sweet potatoes or yams
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Cranberry sauce
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Cans of vegetables
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Can of gravy or gravy mixes
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Broth
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Bag of rice
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Beans (bags or cans)
These items can be purchased on our
Thanksgiving Wish List
. Or purchase these items at your local grocery store and deliver to Mary’s Center (2355 Ontario Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009) on or before November 17, 2021. To schedule a drop off, please contact Laura Hernandez,
lhernandez@maryscenter.org
or at 202-420-7014.
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Sign Up for the 2021 RAMW Holiday Offerings Marketing Campaign
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Let RAMW help you tell diners about your holiday offerings through our marketing campaign utilizing:
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Dedicated webpage on RAMW.org featuring restaurant info & reservation link (avg. 10K visitors per month)
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E-blasts to 22K+ regional diners on the RAMW Diner Insider subscription list & 45K+ subscribers through RAMW's marketing partner networks
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Social media marketing including boosted ads, individual IG story + feed posts, Facebook posts & Twitter mentions (reaching 29K+ followers)
The participation fee is $250 per location to be included of the full Holiday Season marketing campaign or $100 per location to be included in a single holiday marketing campaign.
Deadline to sign up is Friday, November 12, 2021.
Questions? Please email Amy Rose Oechlser at
amyrose@ramw.org
or call (202) 331--5990.
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The SBA wants to hear from you. SBA invites you to participate in a survey to assess your satisfaction with SBA’s customer service and communication on COVID-19 related grant and loan relief programs. The results will be used to monitor and improve SBA relief effort effectiveness. The survey will take about 15 minutes to complete for each program that you obtained financial assistance.
Take the survey
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As the official destination marketing organization for the city, Destination DC (DDC) welcomes all people with open arms and are committed to showing locals and visitors alike that the District is a place that promotes and validates diversity, equity and inclusion.
DDC has worked to evaluate its efforts surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion. In addition to industry-wide efforts, it launched an internal task force and a new content strategy called The DEI District, which debuted in May 2021. DDC is now further engaging local minority-owned and small businesses.
On Nov. 1, 2021, DDC is launching the
2022 DEI Business Fellowship
, a purposeful effort to reach out and support small businesses in the local community owned by people of color, LGBTQ+, women and disabled persons. This program offers complimentary marketing, mentorship, education and networking opportunities during the 2022 calendar year to help sustain and grow your businesses, specifically by reaching business and leisure travelers.
Click here
for more information including benefits and eligibility.
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Now Open: Nourish DC Catalytic Grant Application
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The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) and The Nourish DC Collaborative are excited to announce the opening of the Catalytic Grant application to support local small food businesses increasing access to healthy food and creating quality jobs in DC.
About Nourish DC
The Nourish DC Collaborative was created in partnership with the DC government to support the development of a robust ecosystem of locally owned food businesses. Nourish DC provides loans, technical assistance, and grants to emerging and existing food businesses in the District of Columbia, with a focus on businesses located in or owned by residents of underserved neighborhoods.
Nourish DC supports the entire food value chain including grocery stores, food incubators, corner stores, cooperative businesses, farmers' markets, food delivery businesses, urban farms, food processors, food hubs, restaurants, and caterers. Nourish DC is committed to building a strong local food ecosystem that supports healthier neighborhoods, economic prosperity, and high-quality job creation in the District.
Grant Information
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Funding Range:
$10,000 - $50,000
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Grant Use:
New product development, marketing, technology, equipment, real estate acquisition, construction, tenant improvements
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Eligible Business Location:
Food business must be physically located in DC, preference for Wards 5, 7, or 8
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Eligible Business Revenue:
Food businesses generating revenue equal to two times the amount of grant funding requested
Application Period
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Applications opened Tuesday, October 26th and will close on Tuesday, November 16th.
For More Information and to Apply Now
Join upcoming webinars and office hours to learn more about the catalytic grants and other Nourish DC products.
In Person Office Hours:
Register here
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Job Fair for skilled refugees and other displaced people in the DC metro area
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By popular demand, One Journey is bringing back its
Employment Speed Mentoring & Mini-Job Fair
for skilled refugees and other displaced people in the DC metro area. Did you know that refugees, including newly arrived Afghan refugees, are an untapped source of talents? When they arrive in America, newcomers who were professionals in their home countries must take the first job available to survive and often can’t find a way to apply their credentials and experience.
Your organization can help change this on November 13th as a recruiter at this popular One Journey event with anticipated 120+ participants. Skilled job seekers will be paired with volunteers from various professional fields (e.g., IT, health, engineering, business/ finance, project management, and more) for mentoring and networking. In the mini-job fair area, you can reserve a display table (at no charge) for sharing employment information and accepting resumes.
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What
: Outdoors Employment Speed Mentoring and Mini Job Fair
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Where
: Washington International School, Tregaron Campus (3100 Macomb St NW, Washington, DC 20008)
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When
: Saturday, November 13, 2-4pm
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Event Agenda
: 1-2pm - speed employment mentoring; 3-4pm - Job Fair and networking; Recruiters should plan to arrive at the event around 2:45pm to set up
What to expect as a recruiter:
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A table and space outdoors for you to displace company information, banner, and take resumes
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Recruiters attending the in-person outdoors event should plan to arrive around 2:45pm to start set up
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All participants will be required to wear a face mask, practice social distancing, and all adults are expected to be fully vaccinated
Please confirm with Wendy Chan (
wchanonejourney@gmail.com
) if your organization is able to participate in the job fair, the preferred format of participation (virtual vs. in-person), and the name and contact information of the recruiter(s) who will represent your organization.
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REGISTER: Free November One on One Phone Business Sessions and Virtual Webinars
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Webinar: Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking
Thursday, November 18, 2021; 10:00 am
SBRC One-On-One Call Session: Steps to Obtaining a Business License
Monday – Friday, by appointment between 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
SBRC One-on-One Call Session: "Talk Business After Hours"
Monday and Wednesday, by appointment between 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Click here
for more information and to register for events
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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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