February 15, 2023
Updates from Adams Morgan
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to see previous updates in our newsletter archive
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for the latest in DC government funding and grant opportunities for businesses.
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IMPORTANT: Ongoing Crimes in Adams Morgan
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As many of you are aware, there has been a recent string of break-ins and thefts at numerous Adams Morgan businesses during the early morning hours over the past few weeks.
There have been over a dozen incidents -- many repeated at the same businesses -- where glass doors and windows have been broken to gain access to the business. Most of the instances appear to involve a single person going in, grabbing the cash register or POS, and quickly exiting. The situation is alarming and we are working closely with MPD, CM Nadeau's office, the Mayor's Office of Nightlife & Culture, and others to ensure that this is a top priority. MPD is taking this seriously and has promised to add more pre-dawn patrols to our streets.
What you can do
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Be diligent
-- don't leave cash in the register and try not to leave anything of value visible in the windows
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Put a sign in the window that says: "
NO CASH. SAFE IS LOCKED WITH TIMED ENTRY ONLY
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If you don't have
security cameras
, consider installing them and if your camera system is more than five or six years old, consider an upgrade -- cameras are much better and cheaper than they were just a few years ago.
Click here for information about DC Government Camera Rebate Program
that will reimburse you for the cost of cameras (but not installation) that are focused on the exterior of your home or business.
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Consider reinforcing your windows.
We spoke to a company called
Eastern Metallizing
that offers a film that is applied to the inside of the glass. It doesn't prevent the glass from breaking, but it keeps the glass together and attached to the frame helping to prevent anyone from entering through a broken window. We're told that most insurance companies consider the film to be a part of the window once it's installed and will cover the reinstallation of the film if the window needs to be replaced. The company president (Patrick Clugston) agreed to give Adams Morgan businesses a discount.
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f you have a break-in please report it to MPD
, even if it happened some time ago and you didn't report it at the time. Police resource deployment is often determined by the number of incidents in an area so it is very important that MPD knows about all the incidents in Adams Morgan
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The Return of Adams Morgan Date Nights!
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Love is in the air in Adams Morgan, whether you’re looking to impress a first date, take your family out for a night on the town, or want to celebrate the "Galentine" in your life - Adams Morgan is the perfect place to show that someone special just how much you care.
Throughout February and March, Adams Morgan restaurants and retailers will provide date ideas for every kind of relationship and occasion.
Details are available at
ADMODC.ORG/DATE
where you can register to win one of four fabulous Date Night prize packages! Full details and entry form are available on the website.
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2023 Annual Meeting and Board Elections
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Adams Morgan Partnership Business Improvement District’s (AMPBID) Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 14th, from 8:45am to 11:00am
at
Roofers Union
, 2446 18th Street NW. A breakfast buffet will be available from 8:45am and presentations will begin at 9:30 am. Contact
Kristen Barden
for more information and to RSVP. The meeting will be streamed online. More details about the meeting and elections can be found on our
website
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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).
The nominations committee has concluded their work and no further board nominations will be accepted for this election.
Postcards with information about the AMPBID Annual Meeting were mailed to all AMPBID members in January. Ballots for the election are being mailed this week. If you haven't received your ballot by Feb. 24, please contact
Brian Barrie
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Join the Mayor's Office of Nightlife and Culture for a timely and important discussion that can save lives. The Active Shooter Awareness Program (ASAP) brings safety experts into the community to cover the most essential things you should know in order to help prepare for, prevent, and survive an active shooter incident.
The presentation includes a comprehensive overview of protective actions and safety tips from the Metropolitan Police Department’s LGBTQ Liaison Unit. This is followed by an overview and demonstration of emergency first aid and trauma care, provided by DC Fire and EMS.
The best practices and skills that are presented in this program are intended to help improve survivability in the unfortunate event of targeted violence or mass shooting. Members of the DC Threat Assessment Center, MPD, and DC Fire and EMS will be available for hands-on demonstrations, conversations, and questions after the event.
Click here
for more information and to register.
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Great Streets Retail Small Business Grants now open; Awards up to $80,000
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Great Streets
is the District’s commercial revitalization initiative designed to support existing small businesses, attract new businesses, increase the District’s tax base, create new job opportunities for District Residents, and transform 13 emerging corridors into thriving and inviting neighborhood centers. Learn more at
greatstreets.dc.gov
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Grants can be used for a variety of improvements, including storefront renovations, equipment purchases and technology enhancements to support e-commerce.
Applications are now open and will be accepted until February 24 at 5pm.
Click here
to view the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
All businesses within the
boundaries
of the Adams Morgan Partnership BID are in a Great Streets Corridor.
Click here
for more information about other qualifications.
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Commercial Property Acquisition Fund RFP is now open
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The
Commercial Property Acquisition Fund
(CPAF), which 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 is now accepting applications. This year businesses will need to complete the
Commercial Property Acquisition 101 course
in order to apply for the Fund.
Status: OPEN now on a rolling basis until funds are expended
Robust Retail 2023 Grant (DSLBD)
The 2023 Robust Retail Citywide grant(s) support existing DC-based retail businesses in maintaining operations and viability during the current small business crisis. DSLBD intends to award up to $5,000 per business to approximately 100 businesses from the $500,000 in available funding for the Fiscal Year 2023.
CLOSES:
April 10, 2023, at 2:00 PM.
Learn more at
https://dslbd.dc.gov/robustretailgrant
Locally Made Manufacturing Grant (DMPED)
The Locally Made Manufacturing Grant program supports local businesses that are located in a Great Streets corridor that engage in light manufacturing by providing funding for capital or tenant improvements of commercial property with a designated industrial use. This grant is intended to grow the District’s local business economy, bolster manufacturing, and strengthen supply chains within the city.
Click here
to view the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA).
Request for Application (RFA) Release Date: Monday, January 30, 2023
Neighborhood Prosperity Fund (DMPED)
Neighborhood Prosperity Fund (NPF) incentivizes community development, economic growth, and job creation by leveraging local funds to provide gap financing for projects that attract private investment to distressed communities. Grant funds support architectural and engineering costs, construction costs, tenant improvements, historical preservation building improvements to maintain compliance with applicable laws, development analysis, rent abatement and/or tenant concessions for up to 3 years to stabilize market rent.
Click here
to view the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA).
Request for Application (RFA) Release Date: Monday, January 30, 2023.
[see below for details about an information session]
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Neighborhood Prosperity Fund Info Session
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CNHED is partnering with the Deputy Mayor of Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) for an informational briefing about the Neighborhood Prosperity Fund and Locally Made Manufacturing Grant on
Thursday, February 16 from 10:00 – 11:00 am
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Click here
for more information and to register.
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Save the date! Join us 2 pm March 1 for the RAMW Policy Summit
(Virtual Event) and release of 2023 Legislative Agenda.
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Hear from RAMW President and CEO Shawn Townsend and our Government Affairs team about our 2023 priorities.
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Joining us will be our partners from the National Restaurant Association, Maryland Restaurant Association, and Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association. Register now.
DDOT Office Hours
: At 4 pm tomorrow officials hold their second virtual office hours for restaurants with Temporary Sidewalk Table Service permits who plan to apply for Sidewalk Cafe permits.
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Reminder
: Temporary sidewalk table permits, introduced at the start of the pandemic, expire May 31. Contact
kimberly.vacca@dc.gov
to register.
Save on Energy and Get Tax Credits
: At 3 pm on February 27, join us for a 30 minute webinar with our partners at Electric Advisors to find out How Energy Choice Can Improve Your Bottom Line.
Register today
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Wanted: Your Honest Feedback
. Your perspectives and thoughts are the foundation of our advocacy work. If you already haven’t, please take the
February member survey
today. It takes about 15 minutes.
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In honor of Black History month
, after completing the survey you will be entered into a drawing for your choice of thank you gift crafted by a local Black-owned business. A total of 10 survey respondents will be drawn at random and have their choice of one of the following:
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2 Bottles Michael Lavelle Wines
, Founded by Howard University Alumni
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1 Case Soul Mega Worldwide Pale Ale
, Local Black-Owned Brewing Company Founded by Howard University Grads
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1 Case Coffee and Tea by Blue’s Coffee & Tea Co
, Black Family-Owned Coffee and Tea Company in the DMV
Thanks to all of you who have already completed the survey and entered into drawing.
Take the Survey Today!
RAMW Spring Wine Fling
This year's promotion is Two Glasses, Two Courses, One Price!
Participating restaurants will offer a two-course dinner menu, at the $55 promotional price point, with each course paired with a glass of wine of your choosing.
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You choose the App + Entree combination from your menu or create a special dish. Wine-inspired menus and dishes are encouraged but not required.
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Pair wine options with each course
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Offer the pairing at the SWF Price Point: $55 per person (excluding tax/gratuity)
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Available for Dinner service only
Spring Wine Fling will start on the first day of Spring, Monday, March 20, and run through Friday, March 31, 2023.
FEE TO PARTICIPATE
: $150 per restaurant
The deadline to register is Friday, March 10, 2023.
REGISTER TODAY
to be showcased as part of this fun promotion featuring a great lineup of advertising and marketing to give you increased visibility to our engaged audience of diners.
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Gear up your business for success
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With Verizon Small Business Digital Ready’s free learning program, you can achieve all your objectives and ramp up your business know-how with exclusive community events, courses, 1:1 reviews, and more.
What’s In Store For You This Month?
Check out the
full calendar
including:
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Group Coaching Sessions: Get your burning questions answered by experts on a range of small business topics such as finance and marketing in this interactive Q&A workshop
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1:1 Reviews: Work through your small business challenges in an intimate 1:1 workshop
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Office Hours: Review course materials and program resources with a coach
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Community Connect: Meet other small business owners and build your network in our brand-new Community Connect events
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President's Day Office Closure, Extended Hours
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ABRA’s office will be closed on Monday, February 20 in observance of President's Day, and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 21.
Extended Holiday Hours
During President's Day Weekend, alcohol establishments enrolled in the
Extended Holiday Hours Program
may sell, serve, and allow on-premises consumption of alcohol until 4:00 a.m. and operate 24-hours starting Friday, February 17 and ending at 4:00 a.m. on Monday, February 20.
Licensees may confirm their enrollment by locating their establishment’s name on the
Extended Hours Eligible Establishments | 2023 President's Day Weekend
roster. If you believe your establishment was omitted by error, email
abc@dc.gov
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The next eligible holiday is:
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DC Emancipation Day Weekend | Friday, April 14 - Monday, April 17. Registration Deadline: Friday, March 17
There is no fee to participate in the Extended Hours Program. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and once approved, establishments are eligible to participate in all following permitted holidays. Board Orders and Settlement Agreements apply to enrolled and prospective registrants.
Additional details are available on ABRA’s
website
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Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon returns on Saturday, March 18
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The Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon will once again make its way through Adams Morgan this year. As in previous years, the runners will enter the neighborhood via the Ellington Bridge and Calvert Street, continuing to the corner of Adams Mill Rd. and Columbia Rd. where they will turn left (east). The course continues east on Columbia Rd. before turning right on to Harvard St. and on into Columbia Heights.
Most road closures and detours on Saturday will be in effect between the hours of 7:00am and 2:00pm. Streets will reopen on a rolling basis as soon as the last participant has passed and all course support materials have been removed. Please review the
road closure grid
and
course map
for more information. Residents and businesses located near the race course are urged to plan ahead and be aware of road closure schedules and alternate access routes.
Click here
for more information about road closures.
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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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