Breakfast Breakdown: Team Trump on Taxes
President Donald J. Trump is officially the CEO of America and is rolling out his administration’s new national agenda. In his run for the White House, President Trump promised sweeping tax cuts for all Americans, but what does that really mean for you? What would the GOP's proposal for a new "destination-based cash-flow tax" mean for your business? What could it mean for economic development in the District?
Join them for our Breakfast Breakdown where they'll hear from the Mayor's Office and members of President Trump's transition team as they analyze how the new administration's planned tax reform could affect both your business and your household.
Team Trump on Taxes is the first Breakfast Breakdown in a series of talks hosted by the Washington DC Economic Partnership and K&L Gates. Each session, you'll hear from insiders who will break down the new administration's business-focused policies and outline the economic impact they may have on you.
Cost
: $65. Breakfast provided.
Date
: Tuesday, January 31st
Where
: K&L Gates LLP
1601 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
Agenda
8:00 - 8:30am: Registration
8:30 - 10:00am: Program, Q&A
10:00 - 10:30am: Networking
Upcoming Workshops & Events from the Latino Economic Development Center
Click on the courses below to register through their online system:
Business Training/ Entrenamiento para Emprendedores
DDOT Invites Public Comment on Revised Rules for Vision Zero
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) invites the public to comment on the revised rulemaking for Vision Zero. Public comments will be accepted from now through Monday, March 6, 2017.
Vision Zero is the Bowser Administration's plan to eliminate all traffic fatalities and serious injuries by the year 2024. The revised rulemaking is based on input the agency received in written comments, and hearing testimony last fall.
“The District is committed to Vision Zero and we understand that public input is essential for us to realize our goal of zero traffic fatalities and zero serious injuries,” said DDOT Director Leif Dormsjo. “We have revised the rules to reflect the input we heard from the public and look forward to enhancing our efforts to address behaviors such as excessive speeding that we know cost lives."
The revised Vision Zero proposal strikes a balance between strengthening deterrents of dangerous behavior, and establishing a new framework for penalties that are both proportional to existing fine regimes, and reflective of the fatal consequences of violations.
DDOT welcomes feedback on these newly proposed rules. Any interested person may send comments electronically to publicspace.policy@dc.gov.
Interested parties can also write Alice Kelly, Manager, Policy and Legislative Affairs Division, Office of the Director, District Department of Transportation, 55 M Street, SE, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20003.
Copies of the proposed rules are available by writing to the above address, and electronically in the DC Register (
http://dcregs.dc.gov/Gateway/NoticeHome.aspx?noticeid=6369134
).
Fourth-Quarter ABRA statements due by Monday
The Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) is reminding alcohol-licensed restaurants and hotels to file fourth-quarter statements with ABRA by Monday, Jan. 30, 2017.
Fourth-quarter statements are required to report sales and expenses for food and alcohol from October through December.
Complete details and forms are available on
ABRA's website
.
Licensees that have questions can contact ABRA Compliance Analyst Monica Clark by emailing or calling (202) 442-4438.
Metro invites public to comment on FY2018 budget proposal, fare and service adjustments
Metro is inviting the public to provide feedback on its proposed FY2018 Operating Budget, a proposal aimed at rightsizing rail and bus services to support current ridership, as well as the Capital Improvement Plan and Federal Grant Applications.
The proposed $3.1 billion budget funds key safety, service and customer initiatives critical to reversing declining ridership and building a financially sustainable future for Metro. Following the year-long accelerated track maintenance program, SafeTrack, Metro will institute a new preventive track maintenance program in Fiscal Year 2018. In addition, a new railcar "Get Well" plan will address persistent railcar problems to help further reduce delays.
Metro values the input of its customers and the Metro Board will take all comments into consideration prior to adopting the budget.
The public is encouraged to comment by 9:00 a.m. on Monday February 6, 2017:
Take a survey or provide written comment. The survey may also be downloaded, filled out and dropped in a survey collection bin near the faregates at any Metrorail station.
Provide feedback to staff at Metrorail Stations Monday January 23 – January 30. * View here for a full list of locations and times.
Attend an open house Monday, January 30, 2017, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. and public hearing starting at 5:00 p.m. Speaker registration is onsite only and will close at 9:00 p.m.
Metro Headquarters Building
600 Fifth St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
(via Metrorail: Gallery Place or Judiciary Square)
*Note that dates may change due to weather and check wmata.com/budget for any schedule changes.
Several key initiatives are being considered including:
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Increase in Metrorail rush hour and non-rush hour fares
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Increase in regular and express Metrobus fares
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Replace 1-day rail pass with new 1-day unlimited rail/bus pass
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Adjust train service during weekday rush hour
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Reduce train service during non-rush hour and weekends
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Eliminate or modify bus routes in the District, Maryland and Virginia
The proposed budget seeks to close a $290 million budget gap with shared sacrifice between state and local governments, Metro personnel and customers. The proposal calls for the District, Maryland and Virginia to contribute a total of $130 million more than they did last year. Metro is also proposing $50 million in cost savings by eliminating positions and taking other cost cutting actions. Fares for riders would go up between $0.10 and $0.25 for rail and bus trips, while service is rightsized to fit current ridership levels.
To view the full dockets and for more information about the operating budget, visit wmata.com/budget.
The survey results, along with written statements and public hearing comments will be part of the official public hearing record and submitted to the Board for consideration and approval.
Metro's fiscal year 2018 budget and any approved changes would take effect in July.
Additional Information
The location for public hearing and outreach locations are wheelchair accessible. Any individual who requires special assistance such as a sign language interpreter or additional accommodation to participate in the public hearing, or who requires these materials in an alternate format, should call 202-962-2511 or TTY: 202-962-2033 as soon as possible in order for Metro to make necessary arrangements. For language assistance, such as an interpreter or information in another language, please call 202-962-2582 at least 48 hours prior to the public hearing date.
How to register to speak
Speaker registration is onsite only and will close at 9:00 p.m. All organizations or individuals desiring to be heard with respect to these dockets will be afforded the opportunity to present their views and make supporting statements and to offer alternative proposals.
Public officials will be heard first and will be allowed five minutes each to make their presentations. All others will be allowed three minutes each. These limits apply regardless of whether the speaker is addressing one or more dockets. Relinquishing of time by one speaker to another will not be permitted.
Please note that all comments received are releasable to the public upon request, and may be posted on WMATA's website, without change, including any personal information you provide.
Learn the Process of Starting a Business at the DC Public Library
Date
: Monday, January 30, 2017
Time
: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location
: Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library – 3660 Alabama Avenue SE, Washington, D.C. 20020
To Register
:
http://dcbiz.ecenterdirect.com/events/43010
During these FREE monthly sessions, the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) will partner with District government agencies to educate customers on how to start a new business in the District of Columbia. The following topics will be discussed:
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Business Licensing
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Corporate registration
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Certificates of Occupancy (C of O)
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Home Occupancy Permits (HOP)
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Grant Opportunities
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Vending
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Farmer markets
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Certified Business Enterprises (CBE)
Morning Fix with DSLBD Director Ana Harvey
Calling all small and local businesses!! Did you know that last fiscal year, the DC government spent more than $600 million of its expendable budget contracting with small business enterprises (SBEs)? This fiscal year, the District is committed to spending at least $564 million with SBEs.
Want to learn more about resources for small businesses and contracting opportunities for small enterprises?
Join the DC Chamber of Commerce on January 31 2017 at 9:00am as we host Ms. Ana Harvey, Director of the District Department of Small & Local Business Development. There is no cost to attend for DC Chamber members, but all attendees must register in advance.
Register online for this opportunity to learn more about DSLBD's certification process, Business Opportunities and Access to Capital; ExportDC resources; Commercial Revitalization Initiatives; and Agency Priorities for the year.
For additional information on SBE spending opportunities check out www.cbeconnect.dc.gov
Register Here
Date
: January 31, 2017 Location: DC Chamber of Commerce
Time
: 9:00am-10:30am 506 9th St. NW
Member Price
: FREE Washington, DC 20004
Non-member
: $25 Contact: ewadlington@dcchamber.org
Morning Fix with Office of Planning Director Eric Shaw
Register Here
Date
: February 8, 2017 Location: DC Chamber of Commerce
Time
: 9:00am-10:30am 506 9th St. NW
Member Price
: FREE Washington, DC 20004
Non-member
: $25 Contact: ewadlington@dcchamber.org
