January 4, 2023
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.
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January AMPBID Board Meeting
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The next board meeting of the Adams Morgan Partnership Business Improvement District (AMPBID) will be on January 10 at 5pm via Zoom. In addition to regular business
the board will discuss creation of a strategic marketing plan.
Click here
to attend the board meeting via Zoom on Tuesday, January 10 at 5pm.
Board Elections:
AMPBID holds elections every year at our annual meeting in March. The board consists of 15 seats, nine of which are reserved for commercial property owners and six for business owners. Board members are elected to serve three-year terms (unless they are replacing a board member who resigned before the end of their term). This year's election will be for 6 positions on the Board of Directors (4 property owners and 2 business owners).
If you are a business or commercial property owner and are interested in running for a seat on the board, please reach out to
Wendy Hauenstein
for more information.
Nominations (per the process in our bylaws) will be accepted until February 2nd. Nominating petitions for board members must be submitted to Kristen Barden, Executive Director, at least 40 days prior to the date of the meeting (February 2, 2023). Petitions must have the signatures of at least 10 AMPBID members. The AMPBID’s nominating committee will present their slate of candidates at the February 14 monthly board meeting.
Postcards with information about the AMPBID Annual Meeting will be mailed to all AMPBID members in the near future.
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From their
Instagram page
:
At long last, we open our doors and invite you to kick it with us this Friday evening, January 6, 2023.
Le Mont Royal
is located at 1815 Adams Mill Rd. (formerly Southern Hospitality)
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Temporary Sidewalk Table Service permits expire in May
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DDOT sent a reminder this week that food establishments with outdoor dining on the sidewalk that
Temporary Sidewalk Table Service permits
, created in the temporary Streatery Program, are set to
expire May 31, 2023
. Applicants seeking to continue operating outdoor dining on the sidewalk must apply for a public space permit for either an unenclosed or enclosed sidewalk café.
Sidewalk café permits are subject to approval by the Public Space Committee (PSC) and typically take 2 to 3 months to process. You may review the PSC public hearing agenda and deadlines for filing applications at their website
here
.
THIS
DOES NOT
AFFECT APPLICANTS WITH STREATERIES IN THE STREET, ALLEYS, OR PLAZAS (PARKLET AND OTHER SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS).
Permits for Streateries the street, alleys, or plazas are set to expire December 31, 2023, when the temporary Streatery Program is set to end.
Links to Sidewalk Café resources:
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And we’re back! Day four of 2023 and DC policy makers have wasted no time getting back to work following Monday’s historic and feel-good swearing-ins.
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Calling downtown the District’s economic engine
, Mayor Bowser pledged to almost double the number of people living in the Central Business District (adding 15,000 residents) over the next five years.
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A familiar face returns to the Wilson Building:
The mayor also named Tommy Wells, current director of the Department of Energy and Environment and former Ward 6 Councilmember, as her new director of policy and legislative affairs.
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Council Committees:
At-Large Councilmember McDuffie maintained his chair of the Committee on Business and Economic Development. Councilmember Bonds will head up the Executive Administration and Labor committee, and Councilmember Pinto will lead Judiciary and Public Safety.
More in this week’s updates:
Hotel tax en route to Mayor’s desk.
Council unanimously approved on second reading a 1% hotel tax for tourism marketing. The mayor is expected to sign the four-year legislation, which starts April 1 and is expected to raise $20.7 million annually.
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What it means for restaurants:
Restaurants are not included in the tax but benefit from any boost in tourism, especially from business and international travelers.
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Stay tuned:
RAMW is a partner in the Hospitality Alliance (with Destination DC, Events DC, and the Washington DC Hotel Association) and will continue to share updates about the District’s tourism recovery.
More Back in Session:
The Carlos Rosario public charter school, an RAMW partner and the region’s premiere educator and trainer for adult immigrants, is accepting students for its
spring culinary arts classes
.
Are your certifications up to date?
In-person food and alcohol manager classes
are held at RAMW’s offices every month. (Or take them online almost anytime.) Renewing and just need to take the test?
We can help with that too
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Harassment Training Extended:
Speaking of training, DC has extended deadlines for tipped worker harassment training. Businesses have until March 31 to certify they have a policy and to August 31 to complete training. RAMW persists with District officials on the need to make this training less challenging and more affordable. More info and resources to come.
New Year, New Wages Recap:
Despite news to the contrary, the DC hourly
tipped wage did NOT increase to $6 this month
but takes effect sometime before the end of the first quarter while it undergoes Congressional review required for all District laws. (FYI - After our outreach, WaPo corrected their
earlier report
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DMV’s youngest residents still need your help.
Chipping in for the RAMW holiday diaper drive is a fast and convenient way to support a great cause.
Order and ship directly over Amazon
and choose RAMW gift registry at checkout.
Going Green:
Applications are now open for the Dis
trict Sustainability Awards
, which highlight businesses, individuals, and organizations working towards a more sustainable DC.
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8-Part Business Law Training Series for Small Business Owners
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How the Law Impacts Your Small Business: An 8-Part Business Law Training Series for Small Business Owners
January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21 & 28
Register here
This eight-part course is hosted by the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center, the DC Department of Small & Local Business Development (DSLBD), and the DC Small Business Development Center (DCSBDC). The course is designed for the *non-attorney* small business owner including sole proprietors, business partnerships, general managers, and owners of LLCs that seek to develop their capabilities. It provides an overview of setting up your business, contracts, employment law, risk/insurance, accounting, and intellectual property legal concerns.
Registration includes all eight virtual sessions of this course. There is a one-time $75 fee that covers the entire course.
The eight virtual sessions will be held on consecutive Tuesdays at 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm from January 10 to February 28.
Participants will learn the basics of DC registration & corporate law, employment law, risk management, contracts, government contracting and certification, intellectual property, and accounting from experienced business attorneys at D.C.’s most prestigious law firms.
Please contact
lpaley@dcbar.org
with questions.
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Now Accepting Applications for ELEVATE Cohort III
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CNHED’s Executive Leadership Education Venture Advancing Talented Entrepreneurs (ELEVATE) Program provides best-in-class training to minority-owned small businesses (MBEs) located in DC. Through ELEVATE, MBEs work to acquire new skills that allow them to more effectively and efficiently manage their business, products, and services, as well as increase revenue and employment.
ELEVATE is the only minority executive education program in DC that is backed by a university partner. The 3-month ELEVATE curriculum, developed by the George Washington School of Business (GWSB) Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence, is led by GWSB faculty members.
Accepting applications
for Cohort III through January 17, 2023
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FALL in love with your BUSINESS
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Register for upcoming business sessions.
SBRC One-On-One Call Session: Steps to Obtaining a Business License
Monday – Friday; By appointment between 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Register
SBRC One-on-One Call Session: "Talk Business After Hours"
Wednesdays by appointment between 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm?
Register
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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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