November 16, 2022
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.
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New Bridge Fund Grant opens November 28
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Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) announced a new $8 million round of the Bridge Fund grant program that will provide financial support to businesses and sole proprietors in the restaurant, entertainment, and retail sectors.
“Our restaurant, entertainment, and retail industries are critical to our comeback,” said Mayor Bowser. “When we have great places for people to dine out, and shop, and visit, that not only improves the quality of life for our residents, it draws more visitors into DC. And when we have more visitors in DC, and more people spending at local businesses, that creates jobs, it allows us to invest in important programs and services, and it drives new opportunities for DC residents.”
The grants will provide flexible financial relief to small businesses and sole proprietors that experienced revenue loss during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, with priority going to those that have not received prior rounds of relief funds. Grantees will be allowed to use funds for needs such as rent, payroll and labor, and operating expenses. Awards will range from $5,000 – $45,000. The program will be managed by the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development and administered by City First Enterprises (CFE).
The application for the Bridge Fund opens November 28 at 12 pm.
To begin preparing for the application, sign-up for a Pre-Application Information Session:
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Intern with the Adams Morgan Partnership
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The Adams Morgan Partnership BID seeks a dynamic self-starter to assist with event planning and research efforts. This is an outstanding opportunity for an individual interested in learning more about nonprofit fundraising, placemaking, commercial real estate, and event planning. The internship offers exciting hands-on experience and the opportunity to gain new skills.
We are currently recruiting for an unpaid Spring intern (we offer a transportation stipend) -- interested applicants should submit their resume by November 30. We typically have three interns per year, one each in the Spring, Summer, and Fall.
Click here
for the full description and to apply.
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We need your Adams Morgan Pedestrian Zone (AMPZ) feedback!
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New:
Click here
to download our new flyer
"Adams Morgan Pedestrian Zone: Where are we and what do we expect in 2023"
with recap of the AMPZ in 2022 and what we're working on for next year. We distributed this flyer to businesses last week but it's available to download here.
This year’s series of pedestrian zones has essentially been a pilot project and we need your input to help determine its future.
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Business survey, AMPZ#3
(October 23) -- this survey is specifically for businesses in Adams Morgan (not just in the Pedestrian Zone area).
This survey contains links to business surveys for the prior AMPZs.
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Visitor Survey
- This is for residents, visitors, etc. who attended one or more of the Pedestrian Zones.
All of these surveys as well as more information about the Adams Morgan Pedestrian Zone (and a
FAQs page
) can be found on our website at
admodc.org/ampz
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The DC Office of Planning is hosting a survey on their website to get the public's feedback on Streets for the People events including the Adams Morgan Pedestrian Zone. This feedback is very important to help inform future programs.
The survey can be found here.
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New: Adams Morgan-based customer loyalty program
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Hi Adams Morgan Restaurants,
We are the founders of
Mola Empanada
at 2438 18th Street! We are launching a restaurant customer-loyalty platform, called
Feed
, in Adams Morgan. Feed is free for restaurants to use.
We will run paid digital advertising campaigns for the app and also for any Adams Morgan restaurant that joins the platform.
The platform lets each restaurant set their own rewards rate for their customers, provides you with an automated customer email list, and informs you how much each customer spends at your restaurant. The rewards can be used by customers at any restaurant on the platform and are paid out to the receiving restaurant in cash by the platform. The only fee is a standard payment processing fee of 2.9% +30 cents per transaction.
If you are interested in joining, please email us at
taylor@getfeedapp.com
or
molaempanada@gmail.com
. We can answer any questions you may have, and start building your profile on the platform. We will build your menu, help you set your reward rates, and get started on your digital ad campaign.
Talk soon!
Warmly,
Taylor & J'Nae
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Employee Retention Tax Credit
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Links provided by OTR's general counsel to learn more about the federal Employee Retention Tax Credit program.
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The
Business and Entrepreneurship Support to Thrive (BEST) Amendment Act
was unanimously passed by DC Council yesterday. The BEST Act reduces some key fees and simplifies some licensing and renewal processes. RAMW is a member of a small working group finalizing the legislation and advocated for adding a rule to prohibit closing a restaurant solely for having a lapsed business license, an issue that is a significant concern for members. This important amendment was included in the final bill. The BEST Act is scheduled for a final vote December 6.
Also in DC,
the RECOVERY Act (Rediscover Equitable Central Occupancy Vitality and Encourage Resilient Yield Amendment) is scheduled for a public hearing on Tuesday
. This bill would provide tax relief and other incentives in the Central Business District, which has been slower than other cities to see workers return to downtown and to recover following pandemic shutdowns. Contact
che@ramw.org
to testify or provide comments.
Our partners at the National Restaurant Association have posted their latest operator survey about current business conditions to help inform their advocacy and education efforts.
Take the survey here.
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Veterans Day, holiday hours, World Cup
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IMPORTANT: Establishments operating streateries
and serving alcohol
have two more weeks to submit application + annual payment by 4:00PM on Wednesday, November 11.
Click here for more information.
Extended Holiday Hours
The next holiday periods eligible for extended hours are:
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Thanksgiving Day Weekend
| Wednesday, November 23 – Sunday, November 27
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Christmas Day Weekend
| Friday, December 23 – Monday, December 26; Registration deadline—Monday, November 28
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New Year’s Day Weekend
| Friday, December 30 – Monday, January 2; Registration deadline—Monday, December 2
There is no fee to apply or participate in the Extended Hours Program. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and once approved, establishments are eligible to participate in all future permitted holidays following. Board Orders and Settlement Agreements apply to enrolled and prospective registrants. Additional details available on ABRA’s website.
2022 World Cup
ABRA is also accepting
extended hour applications for the 2022 FIFA World Cup
. Between November 20 - December 18, 2022, eligible licensees may operate 24-hours and sell and serve alcohol between 6:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. To participate, licensees must register and pay a non-refundable $100 fee by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 17. Additional details and registration forms are available at
abra.dc.gov
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Survey with an opportunity to win a $2500 grant
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There is a new initiative called
In-Place by &Access
which is distributing a survey to businesses throughout DC. In-Place’s goals to develop new data to design new policies, programs, and financial tools is important. With your support, they will use the data to help your business better sustain brick-and-mortar operations.
Please help them understand the neighborhood, business, and financial conditions impacting your business’s success by completing this
20-minute survey
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When you reach the end of the survey and submit, you will be automatically entered for a chance to
win one of three $2,500 grants and pro bono technical assistance for your business
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Good Luck! Your time is appreciated.
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2022 Small Business Credit Survey
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This voluntary survey
is sponsored solely by the Federal Reserve Banks.
The questions are best answered by an owner or key financial decision maker of your business
and will take about 10 minutes.
Survey responses will be aggregated for research and analysis. The Federal Reserve Banks will not disclose individual or identifiable survey responses except to trusted service providers to prepare data for analysis under strict confidentiality guidelines or if required by law or legal process. The Federal Reserve Banks may make anonymized data publicly available.
Click here
to take the survey.
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Join Mayor Bowser at the Fall 2022 #ResumeRaiser
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Are you up to the challenge of working hard for the residents of Washington DC? Want to learn more about District opportunities?
Mayor Bowser is putting together a team of talented and innovative professionals to join her Administration in an appointed or career staff position to help lead DC's comeback.
During the event, you'll hear from Mayor Bowser, and meet members of the Administration to learn more about career opportunities in the government at District of Columbia agencies or appointed positions on District of Columbia boards and commissions.
Thursday, November 17 at 5:00 PM
Penn Social, 801 E Street NW
RSVP HERE
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Meet the District's Newest Agencies
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Join CNHED's monthly meeting on Thursday, November 17 at 12 pm at the DC Housing Finance Agency to learn about the District's newest agencies The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) and the Department of Buildings (DOB).
These two new agencies, the Department of Buildings (DOB) and the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP), will serve residents, businesses, and visitors of the District of Columbia, taking on responsibilities previously under the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs’ (DCRA). Learn more about the new agencies and what they have to offer! There will be a Q&A following the presentation.
CNHED Monthly Meeting
Thursday, Nov. 17; 12:00pm - 1:30pm
DCHFA Building, 815 Florida Ave, NW
Click here
to register
About the transition:
In response to legislation passed by the DC Council, on October 1, 2021, The Department of Buildings Establishment Act of 2020 became law and requires that DCRA transition into two new agencies, the Department of Buildings and the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection as of October 1, 2022.
Within their respective areas of responsibility, DOB and DLCP will deliver effective compliance, meaningful regulation, and timely maintenance, putting consumer protection at the forefront of their improved operations.
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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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For nearly 30 years, the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) has worked with and celebrated high-growth small businesses in under-resourced communities that are economic catalysts for their neighborhoods. This year's Annual Conference brings together our dynamic network of program participants, alumni, and collaborators to celebrate the strength of the extraordinary entrepreneurs in our community who continue to persevere through the economic uncertainty brought on by the pandemic – and are still “Open for Business”. The conference marks the culmination of our Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC) program as well as the reveal of our annual Inner City 100 (IC100) awards, celebrating the 100 fastest-growing businesses in under-resourced communities across the country.
Click here
for more information and to register.
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SBA-Washington Metropolitan Area District Office Seeks Nominations for 2023 National Small Business Week Awards
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The Washington Metropolitan Area District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is pleased to accept nominations for the 2023 National Small Business Week (NSBW) awards program, part of NSBW activities scheduled April 30 to May 6.
To access forms, criteria, and instructions for submitting a nomination package,
please click here
.
All nominations for award categories must be submitted online via Box Platform through the SBA’s Washington Metropolitan Area District Office portal by 3:00pm (ET) December 8, 2022.
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FALL in love with your BUSINESS
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Register for upcoming business sessions.
Webinar: Foundations for a Successful Business: Module 3, The Business Plan
Thursday, November 17, 2022; 2:00 pm
Register
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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Adams Morgan Partnership
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