July 24, 2024
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.
Be prepared. Visit to
Ready.DC.gov
for preparedness information for a
variety of hazards including manmade and natural disasters.
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AdMo Vibe Summer Concert Series Returns to Kalorama Park Starting Next Week
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AdMo Vibe
is a series of free, outdoor concerts featuring local musicians in Kalorama Park on Columbia Road, NW. Concerts will be held on Wednesdays in August after kicking off on July 31.
AdMo Vibe is the ultimate setting for a family night out, date night, relaxing evening in the park, or solo adventure. The bands will be playing various genres of music including folk, pop, country, rock, jazz, and more. Participants can picnic with takeout from a local restaurant, enjoy good vibes with neighbors and friends, and visit an array of shops and boutiques just steps away before or after the performances.
CONCERT SCHEDULE:
For a limited time, Adams Morgan restaurants will be offering specials before, during, and after the concerts.
Restaurant specials and business discounts are available on the website!
Adams Morgan businesses wanting to offer specials, please
click here
to submit or email
Brian Barrie
for more information.
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The Adams Morgan Farmers Market at Unity Park
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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.
REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR OWN BAGS and CONTAINERS for fragile produce.
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Columbia Road Bus Priority Project Construction Update
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Construction has begun on the Columbia Road Bus Priority Project.
Work will be weather dependent and began with site prep work. The first phase of construction will occur between Connecticut Avenue and 18th Street.
Work will be completed in two phases:
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Phase 1 is west of 18th Street
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Phase 2 is east of 18th Street
The parking regulations changes on side streets will be implemented concurrently with Phase 1 concrete work through the whole corridor.
The first step will be concrete work in Phase 1:
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Work will begin near Columbia and California and they will generally work northeast from there
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Each of the following elements will take about seven days, but weather and possible streetcar tracks embedded deep in roadway foundation may extend that timeline: Six boarding platforms; Two pedestrian refuges
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If Phase 1 concrete work moves quickly (streetcar tracks minimally impact construction duration), work on Phase 2 concrete work will begin immediately. If Phase 1 concrete work is slow, Phase 2 may not begin until Spring 2025. (Pavement markings cannot be installed in cold weather, so DDOT will not begin work if there is a risk we will not be able to finish before winter.)
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After concrete work, any necessary roadway resurfacing will be completed. That should last less than two weeks.
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Lastly, all of the new pavement markings, vertical barriers, and signs will be installed.
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Construction of Phase 1 could be complete before October, but if there are substantial delays, it will extend into November.
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Phase 2 will follow the same progression of items 3, 5, and 6 above. However, it should move faster because there are only two boarding platforms and one pedestrian refuge. I will provide an update once that is ready to move forward.
And a few notes to be aware of during the construction period:
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Construction will take place after AM rush hour and before PM rush hour on weekdays. Weekend work during the daytime is also possible.
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Travel lanes in both directions will remain open so no detours are anticipated.
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Keep an eye out for “Emergency No Parking” signs. These will be used extensively through the corridor to establish work zones.
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Bus stops will be closed during construction and bus riders should use the adjacent bus stops. Each bus stop will be made usable before construction begins at an adjacent stop.
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Remember to be cautious and patient in work zones.
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DDOT works hard to minimize down time during construction. The work zone may appear idle while tasks that are critical, but less visible are under way such as inspections or traffic signal work.
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Dupont Deckover and Connecticut Ave NW Streetscape is expected to begin in the Fall west of this project’s work zone and their work will tie directly into ours.
The construction process can be frustrating and we appreciate your patience over the coming months.
Link to download plans
To learn more about the project visit the
project website
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You're Invited: Business Sentiments Survey round three
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The D.C. Policy Center is launching the third round of the Business Sentiments Survey. The survey should take no longer than 20 minutes to complete, and
will remain open until 11:59 PM EST on Monday, July 29, 2024
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Click here to take the survey
About the Survey
The D.C. Policy Center’s Alice M. Rivlin Initiative for Economic Policy and Competitiveness, regularly cited by policymakers and the media, is a trusted source for economic policy analysis in the District of Columbia and the metropolitan region. The goal of the Business Sentiments Survey is to provide a detailed, comprehensive picture of what the business community is experiencing to elected officials, the media, and the broader community. For more information and to see the results of previous rounds of the Business Sentiments Survey,
click here
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Take the Climate Ready DC 2.0 Survey
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The climate is changing. Precipitation, flooding, and extreme heat are becoming more frequent and more extreme in the District of Columbia.
Community feedback is an important part of hearing how these changes affect life in the District and understanding what government can do to help the city and its residents prepare.
As the District strives to reduce our contributions to global climate change by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions, we must also prepare for a new climate future.
The Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) and the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) are revising
Climate Ready DC
and the Climate Action chapter of
Resilient DC
. When completed, these updated documents will create a roadmap for how District government can best ensure that District residents, businesses, infrastructure and environment can thrive in the face of climate change.
DOEE wants to hear from you to make sure the new strategies to be included in Climate Ready DC 2.0 are right. DOEE and HSEMA invite you to share your stories and thoughts by taking the survey, finding us at upcoming events, or signing up for email updates about the project on our website.
Take the
Climate Ready DC 2.0 Survey
today!
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Heat and Its Impact on Domestic Violence
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While summer brings more sunshine and social gatherings, it can also bring heightened heat-related stress and other harm-inducing factors, exacerbating potential violence for those close to you. A 2018 study titled
“Heat wave and the risk of intimate partner violence”
highlights that rising temperatures are linked to increased incidents of domestic violence
, both inside and outside the home.
Researchers are exploring how social determinants of health, such as heat, socioeconomic status and mental health, influence intrafamily violence. In summer particularly, factors like irritability from the heat, increased alcohol consumption, and having children at home can all contribute to a greater risk of violence. Understanding these dynamics is crucial to addressing and preventing domestic violence during the summer months.
Coping Strategies for the Heat
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Stay Cool Indoors: Take advantage of the AC! Enjoy free indoor activities like visiting Smithsonian museums or local libraries, many of which offer programming for kids.
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Dive into DC Public Pools: Cool off at a nearby free DC pool and encourage friends to join you.
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Find Your Calm: Practice meditation or mindfulness. Remember, it’s okay to take a break and extend grace to yourself and others.
Click here
for more information and services from My Sister's Place
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If you’re unable to qualify for conventional financing and you meet the eligibility requirements, SBA-backed loans available through approved lenders can provide funding to help you grow your business. Use SBA’s Lender Match tool to connect with a network of SBA approved banks and private lenders.
Click here
to learn more
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Empowering Prospective Home and Business Owners
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Are you an aspiring home or business owner?
Join DISB's virtual webinar for personal finance tips that will prepare you to purchase a home or business and create legacy wealth.
Thursday, July 25 at 11AM
Click here
for more info and to RSVP
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Launch Your Dream Business Bootcamp
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Saturday, July 27 · 9am - 3pm EDT
1401 Columbia Rd NW
Join LEDC in-person for an intensive, 1 day workshop covering all 4 modules of LEDC's Launch your Dream Business Bootcamp! Through this 4 course series, you will learn from our business coaches how you can refine your business idea and start your dream business. The topics are as follows:
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Designing your Business
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Getting your First Clients
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Funding your Business and Pricing your Product
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Launching your Business / Marketing Tools
Note: This session will cover all 4 courses in one day. If you prefer to join virtually, we also offer the Bootcamp once a month via Zoom over the course of 4 weeks. You can find the dates and registration for the upcoming virtual sessions on our
events page
.
Click here
for more info and to register.
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Do you have questions about intellectual property?
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Do you have questions about intellectual property? Interested or need to know more about patents, or trademarks? Come meet with staff from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to learn about resources (many of which are FREE) available to inventors, innovators and entrepreneurs!
In partnership with the USPTO, the Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD)'s SmallBiz Assist is excited to announce USPTO office hours for a limited summer run starting July 31st, 2024 at the downtown DC Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library.
Book below for an in-person 25 minute consultation held the last Wednesday of July and August during the summer.
Wednesday July 31st and August 28th 2024; 12 pm - 4:00 pm (please see registration site for available time blocks)
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St NW
Click here
to register and for more information
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Webinar: Maximize IRA Clean Energy Tax Credits for Community Development
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August 6; 2-3 pm
Find out from Ronald Newman, Senior Advisor for Inflation Reduction Act at the U.S. Department of Treasury. He will explain how community developers can get tax credits for improving the energy efficiency of buildings — and for offering clean energy loans and resources to community members. Newman has specifically tailored this webinar to focus on Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits that are particularly useful to community development organizations. He will engage the audience in Q&A, so get your questions ready.
Click here
to register and for more information.
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Webinar: AI+ Cloud - The Recipe for Businesses to Scale and Compete
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August 7; 1pm
As the agility of the cloud meets with emerging technologies like AI, growing businesses are leveraging innovative solutions to level the playing field. Join us for this special virtual event, as Inc. moderator Julianne Pepitone sits down with Oracle NetSuite’s Sam Levy and Undercover Snacks co-owner Michael Levy, delving into key strategies for growing businesses to keep pace with the competition in today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Click here
to register and for more information.
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Enhancing DOB's Housing and Basic Business License Inspection Process
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The DC Department of Buildings (DOB) is excited to announce new updates to our
housing and property maintenance code inspection request form
and our
basic business license (BBL) inspection request form.
As part of DOB’s role as a catalyst for responsible economic development, we ensure all buildings in the District are maintained in safe and habitable conditions. Unsafe and unhealthy buildings are dangerous to human life and hurt the sustainability and resilience of the built environment.
DOB also partners with the community by inspecting rental housing, both when a property owner applies for a license to rent the property, and per the request of a tenant.
New enhancements to the housing and property maintenance code inspection request forms include:
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User-friendly interface to report housing complaints
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Guided and simplified customer flow to validate housing complaints and basic business license activity
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Neighborhood search tool to confirm location, even if you don’t know the exact address
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Automatic assignment of inspectors at the point of the form being submitted, allowing for shorter wait times for inspections to take place
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Ability to upload multiple photos and videos directly to the assigned inspector
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Option to choose a date for the inspection and reschedule an inspection
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Extended Hours for Olympic Games, Art and Dine All Night
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On July 15, 2024, Mayor Muriel Bowser signed emergency legislation permitting select alcohol license types to register with ABCA to serve alcohol until 4:00 a.m. and operate 24-hours during these
special events
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2024 Summer Olympics | July 26-August 11
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2024 Paralympic Games | August 28 – September 8
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Dine All Night | September 19-September 29
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Art All Night | September 27-September 28
ABCA is permitting eligible alcohol venues to submit registration forms with a non-refundable $100 registration fee starting today until the deadlines listed below. There are two separate registration forms with two separate $100 fees for all four events:
The legislation also permits venues registered as an Art All Night and Dine All Night participant through DC’s
Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD)
to offer entertainment until 11:00 p.m. outdoors and until 2:00 a.m. indoors during those dates that they are registered with DSLBD to participate.
Additional details, including the emergency legislation authorizing the extension of hours, and applications are available on
ABCA's website
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DC Small Biz Help Workshop: Summer 2024 Calendar
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Have you heard? The new
DCSmallBizHelp.com
is here! CNHED is excited to announce the relaunch of
DCSmallBizHelp
, a one-stop resource hub to help plan, start, and grow your small business. The newly revamped website connects small businesses to various services, programs, lenders, and government agencies in the District.
Check out the upcoming training and knowledge building opportunities in
CNHED's DC Small Business Help Workshop Calendar
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One such incredible opportunity is the
Minority Impact Accelerator (MiPA)
, hosted by DE Global One. This 16-week cohort based program provides B2B and B2C founders with access to over $20,000 in resources, services, private sessions, premium office space in the District, funding opportunities, and more!
The program begins on August 5
and is now accepting
applications
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FY24 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
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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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💸Famous Amos Ingredients For Success Entrepreneurs Initiative
3 WINNERS | $150,000 IN AWARDS
Deadline: August 4
Learn more here
Ferrero North America’s Famous Amos® and the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (“USBC”) are partnering to launch the Famous Amos Ingredients for Success Entrepreneurs Initiative, an annual national program in its fourth year that provides a total of $150,000 in capital awards, mentorship, and educational resources to Black early-stage businesses.
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💸Queer to Stay: Resources for LGBTQ+ Business Owners
Amount: Free Business Coaching
Apply by August 31st
Learn more here
This program is designed to support LGBTQ+ small businesses, especially those owned by and designed for LGBTQ+ people of color, women and the transgender community.
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💸Boundless Future Foundation: EmpowerHer Grants
Award: Variable
Deadline: August 31st
Learn more here
Financial and leadership resources for aspiring female entrepreneurs building businesses to solve today's biggest social issues so they can have a boundless impact in society.
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💸Fast Break for Small Business
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: September 13th
Learn more here
In collaboration with the NBA, WNBA, and NBA G League, offers small business owners and entrepreneurs the chance to win a $10,000 grant and/or up to $500 in LegalZoom products and services.
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💸Foot Locker Foundation Community Empowerment Program
Award: $25,000-$100,000
Deadline: September 30th
Learn more here
LISC and Foot Locker, Inc. are launching a fourth round of grants for the Foot Locker Foundation Community Empowerment Program, which funds nonprofit community organizations offering a range of services for young people, including health and wellness, education and life skills, mentoring, and career development.
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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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💸 2024 Amber WomensNet's Grant
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: Rolling
Learn more here
In 1998, we gave our first Amber Grant in honor of 19-year old Amber Wigdahl, who died before fulfilling her business dreams. Today, we award three $10,000 Amber Grants each month. And three of our 36 monthly winners get an additional $25,000 Year-End Amber Grant.
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Additional Funding Opportunities:
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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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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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