July 9, 2025
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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Kick Off the 2025 AdMo Vibe Summer Concert Series with the Washington Capitals at Jubilee Plaza
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The Adams Morgan Partnership Business Improvement District is proud to announce the return of
AdMo Vibe
, the neighborhood’s free summer concert series celebrating live local music, community creativity, and the unique spirit of Adams Morgan. The 2025 season kicks off on
Thursday, July 31
with an extra special launch event in partnership with the
Washington Capitals
and
Jubilee Housing
at Jubilee Plaza—home of the new mural by
Brandon Hill
honoring Capitals’ legend Alexander Ovechkin who became the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer in April.
The initial celebration will feature a DJ set from
DJ Franky J
, giveaways from the Washington Capitals, a special appearance by Capitals mascot Slapshot, an opportunity to meet and greet with the muralist, Brandon Hill, and a short program from community leaders.
The AdMo Vibe Summer Concert Series brings neighbors together to enjoy local music and energize our public spaces. Following the initial kick-off, each Thursday concert will feature a different D.C.-based artist performing in Kalorama Park on Columbia Road at Belmont Street.
Upcoming 2025 AdMo Vibe Schedule:
Concerts run from 6:00- 7:30 PM and are free and open to all ages. Guests are encouraged to bring a takeout dinner to the park from neighborhood restaurants and explore all that Adams Morgan has to offer before and after the concert —from vibrant outdoor dining spaces and global cuisine to colorful boutiques and locally owned shops.
The 2025 AdMo Vibe Summer Concert Series is generously sponsored by
Anthony Salinas
and
Roda Car Repair
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Adams Morgan Farmers Market
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The Adams Morgan Farmers Market is open for the season on
Saturdays
from
8:30am - 12:30pm
featuring
Licking Creek Bend Farm
and
Ravenhook Bakehouse. Remie's Flowers and Plants
are back as well. Ravenhook will be featuring: Peach Ginger Pound Cake
Triple Berry Brioche; Zucchini Nut Bread (V); Summer Squash, Onion, & Parmesan Focaccia.
Come to the Adams Morgan Farmers Market for fresh picked, chemical free (and tariff free) produce. They are starting Peaches, Blueberries, Blackberries, Plums, a very short APRICOT season, along with Garlic Scapes, Squash, herbs, Basil and other seasonal goodies. Their own TOMATOES are close to harvest. Get ready for gazpacho and making sauces for the winter.
Plastic bags are no longer available from the market, so please remember your own bags!
2025 CSA Season Membership is now open.
Click here
for more information, including the membership form.
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REMINDER: Sign Up for Upcoming I-82 Campaign Events!
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From Annie Sinert, Field Organizer for the campaign to repeal Initiative 82:
We’re in the final, most critical stretch of the campaign to repeal Initiative 82 and we need all hands on deck. Right now, the most powerful way to show support is through visibility, and restaurants like yours and those you know are at the heart of this effort.
Councilmembers are watching what’s happening in their neighborhoods. That means the more campaign materials we get out across the Wards, the stronger our movement becomes. We’re calling on you to be a leader in this moment. Help us flood the city with a clear message: this industry is united.
We’re calling on restaurants across the city to make this message impossible to ignore.
We’ll deliver everything you need to make your support seen:
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🪧 Window decals
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🥡 Takeout bag stickers
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📍Buttons
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📣 Posters and more
👉
SIGN UP HERE FOR MATERIALS DELIVERY NOW
We know we’ve been asking a lot of you and we’re incredibly grateful for all of your support so far. But this is the time we need you the most. The visibility you provide in the next few days could make all the difference. Let’s make sure our message is impossible to ignore.
With urgency and gratitude,
Annie
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Longtime Adams Morgan business owner and AMPBID Board Member Linda Roth was recognized last week by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) with an honorary RAMMY award for her decades of behind-the-scenes work.
From the
RAMW website
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This year, The RAMMYS Honors is proud to recognize a true champion of our food scene—someone who has worked tirelessly and with enthusiasm to make sure that our restaurants’ stories are told to millions. Linda Roth, Founder and CEO of
LRA PR
, has made as much (if not even more) of an impact in our community as any chef, worker, or operator. We had the privilege of sitting down with Linda for an exploration of her unique approach to industry PR—and what lies ahead.
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DLCP Office Hours in Adams Morgan on July 24
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Thursday, July 24; 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)
The Business Resource Center of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) is here to help you accurately assess your position on the ladder to business success.
During this in-person session, staff from the DLCP Business Resource Center (BRC) will provide one-on-one assistance to help you navigate the regulatory process.
You will gain detailed insights on how to register your business entity (for example, Limited Liability Company, Corporations, Non-Profit Organizations, etc.), the basic steps for obtaining a business license, and guidance on required permits and certificates of occupancy.
This opportunity is designed for both future and current business owners seeking to operate in the District of Columbia.
Learn about the resources available in DC for your business. Hear from experts about how these resources can help you start, support, and grow your company.
Register today
for the in-person session.
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Invitation to Participate in Small Business Roundtable with Google and U.S. Chamber
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The DC Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Google and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, are reaching out to invite businesses in our corridor to participate in a small business roundtable taking place on
Tuesday, July 15 at 8:00 AM at Virginia Tech’s new Innovation Campus in Potomac Yard
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This roundtable will explore how small businesses, particularly manufacturers, are navigating foreign supply chains and considering re-shoring operations to the United States. Google is also interested in learning how small businesses are currently using or plan to use AI tools in the coming years.
Any businesses interested in participating should
RSVP by Wednesday, July 9
and you will be contacted with further details.
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Best in Business Call for Entries
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The Inc.
Best in Business awards
celebrate the projects and initiatives that were true business wins for your company over the past year. Whether it is about a new innovation, a standout marketing campaign, a creative use of AI, or a bold move that paid off, we want to hear your story.
Tell us about a successful project or business win and find your company among the winners that will be featured on Inc.com and in the pages of Inc. magazine. Hundreds of companies will be named to the Best in Business list, with even more recognized in several standout categories.
Now’s your chance to earn national—and global—recognition for the success you’ve had. Submit your project today and let the world see what makes your company the best in business.
Click here
for more info and to enter.
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Join Our July Community Listening Session - Reserve Your Spot Today!
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WACIF and Onyx Therapy Group are partnering to host a series of community listening sessions focused on your experiences with the financial industry and your relationship with money. The second session will be held at Sycamore & Oak on
Thursday, July 17
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These sessions provide a safe space for community members to share, reflect, and explore how their history and experiences with money have shaped their lives and businesses. Together, we’ll examine how financial systems create both opportunities and obstacles - and discuss ways to overcome fear, distrust, and financial harm to promote wellness and build wealth for all.
Reserve Your Spot
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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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FY25 Business Funding Opportunities
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New and ongoing funding opportunities from the DC Government:
Go to
ObviouslyDC.com
for more information on all of these programs.
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💸Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Application
Amount: Free Business Training
Deadline: Rolling
Learn more here
We look for applicants who are passionate about growing their business and creating jobs in their communities who generally meet these criteria: - Small business owner or co-owner - Business revenues over $75,000 in the most recent fiscal year - Business in operation for 2+ years -Business with 2+ employees (including the owner).
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💸$10k Grants from Verizon Small Business Digital Ready
Learn more here
Digital Ready is giving away $10k grants to deserving business owners. You can sign up for Digital Ready (for free!) and take courses to become eligible.
💸Exelon Corporate Giving Program
Amount: Variable
Learn more here
Provides grants to nonprofit organizations that demonstrate a proven track record in addressing key community needs. Funding priorities include education, the environment, arts and culture, and local programs and services.
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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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Additional Funding Opportunities:
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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 and begin at 5pm.
Our Annual Meeting is held in March. Contact
Brian Barrie
for information about attending board meetings.
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