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#WeDC Fest coming in September
Announcing
WeDC Fest
- a three-day conference for the innovators, entrepreneurs, investors and government leaders who make Washington, DC the nation's Capital of Inclusive Innovation. The event will feature unique programming and networking opportunities to showcase collaboration and innovation in the world’s most powerful global city.
Learn more and register today at
wedcfest.com
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Seminar: More Inclusive, Stronger Businesses
Presented by the Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC) in collaboration with the DC Office of Human Rights:
Business owners have to deal with the good, the bad and the ugly. Whether it is trying to let go of a worker or to discourage a frequent non-paying patron from entering your store, as a business owner, the way that you interact with others always has larger legal ramifications.
The D.C. Office of Human Rights will share critical information about how local civil rights protections impact your business practices. We will discuss what you are legally required to do for public accommodations and to prevent employment discrimination. Also, there will be an overview of the District's language access program that mandates business grantees of the local government to provide interpretation services for residents with limited English proficiency.
You will learn the best practices for creating a workplace that is welcoming to all. It will be an evening of fascinating discussion with real-life implications that no business owner should miss!
Free Event
Register Here
Please note that they cannot accommodate attendees that are more than 15 minutes late.
Letter from the DOH Director regarding smoking or consumption of cannabis, marijuana, or hashish in food establishments
Dated August 1, 2018, the DC Department of Health (DOH) released letter from Director LaQuandra S. Nesbitt MD, MPH addressed to DC business owners.
Click here to download the full letter
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Highlights of the letter include:
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Although the law allows home usage of marijuana, it prohibits smoking or consumption of Cannabis, marijuana, or hashish in any form in clubs, restaurants, bars, patios, cafes, rooftops, or any other type of food establishment in the District of Columbia. The penalties for violating District law are delineated in this letter.
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THC and CBD are legally considered Cannabis and hashish. Thus, THC and CBD cannot lawfully be present in a food item sold at food establishments in the District of Columbia,
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In the District, a food establishment cannot lawfully infuse Cannabis, marijuana, or hashish into a food product or sell food products that have been infused with Cannabis, marijuana, or hashish.
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DOH enforcement
: If a food product is observed or determined to be adulterated with Cannabis, marijuana, or hashish, DC Health can use “all or any combination" of the following enforcement actions for violations of the District's Food Code Regulations published in Title 25-A of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (DCMR). DC Health may:
Issue a Notice of Infraction of up to $1,000 per violation in accordance with 25-A DCMR $ 4720.3. Embargo, forbid the sale of, and destroy adulterated food in accordance with 25-A DCMR $ 4702.1. Summarily suspend the license to operate a food establishment for an imminent health hazard, in accordance with 25-A DCMR $ 4714.1, if it determines through an inspection or examination of employees, food, food source, records or other means, as specified in the Food Code Regulations, that an imminent health hazard exists, or that the food establishment has been cited for six (6) or more violations of priority items, or of priority foundation items, or a combination thereof, and the food establishment is unable to correct them while the inspector is on site during the inspection. Issue a cease and desist order using any part of its enforcement authority.
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DCRA enforcement
: If any business allows the use of, provides, sells or otherwise engages in conduct related to the illegal use of Cannabis, marijuana, and hashish at its establishment, the business may be subject to the following punitive actions by DCRA on the first offense: Revocation or suspension of all Business Licenses in accordance with D.C. Official Code § 47-2844. Revocation or suspension of all Certificates of Occupancy in accordance with D.C. Official Code $ 48-1103. Notices of Infraction (Fines); $2,034 for each occurrence in accordance with D.C. Official Code $ 47-2851.
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ABRA enforcement
: If a food establishment that has an alcohol license is facilitating or allowing the use of Cannabis, marijuana, or hashish in its establishment, ABRA may: Initiate an enforcement action under D.C. Official Code $ 25-823 for violating District law or allowing unlawful conduct to occur on the premises. A violation could result in a fine ranging between $1,000 and $30,000, depending on the licensee's violation history. The alcohol license could also be suspended or revoked. Initiate an enforcement action under D.C. Official Code 8 25-822, which may result in the mandatory revocation of the establishment's alcohol license. Determine the license holder is unfit for licensure under D.C. Official Code $ 25301, which may prevent the licensee from renewing any alcohol licenses they may hold and prevent the issuance of new alcohol licenses to the licensee.
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MPD enforcement
: If a food establishment is facilitating or allowing the use of Cannabis, marijuana, hashish, THC or CBD in its establishment, individuals may be subject to the following penalties: Arrest or fine the individuals observed consuming Cannabis, marijuana, hashish, THC or CBD, or in possession of the Cannabis, marijuana, or hashish not permitted by law. Intentional or knowing possession of more than two ounces of marijuana - misdemeanor with a penalty of up to 180 days incarceration, a fine of not more than $1,000, or both.
Click here to download the full letter
Registration is now open for Entrée DC
Join the DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) and the Washington DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP) for the sixth annual Entrée DC event on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
Entrée DC is a yearly event that connects the food and beverage industry with DC public and private sector resources. Connect with budding entrepreneurs, thriving businesses and industry giants in the District's hospitality industry. Hear from leaders in the field about how to market, grow and expand your business. Sit down with permitting specialists to learn the ins and outs of regulation and find the right suppliers for your food and beverage industry needs.
Register Here
Click Here for the full calendar
Finance 101 for Startups
Presented by DC Score
Description
: This half day course helps small business owners understand accounting and finance.
The course will give business owners a solid grounding in finance so they can properly manage their
business by looking at the numbers. The course includes hands on exercises to help ensure you
understand financial management. Please bring a calculator with you when attending this course.
Wednesday, August 22
Time
: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location
: 5335 Wisconsin Avenue, NW. Ste. 640
Cost
: Fee
Register
:
Register Here
Contact
: workshop.scoredc@scorevolunteer.org, 202.619.1000
Let's Pitch Party and Networking MIxer
Presented by DC Women's Business Center
Description
: The networking mixer is a great opportunity for business owners to gain experience,
learn how to pitch their business in front of a live audience, and receive valuable feedback from a
panel of small business experts. Participants will learn what goes into a pitch that will prepare them to
market their products and/or services. Not ready to pitch? Join us as a spectator and network with
fellow business owners.
Thursday, August 23
Time
: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location
: 740 15th Street, NW, 3rd Floor (Training Room)
Cost
: Fee
Register
:
Register Here
Contact
: Elizabeth Beauchamp, info@dcwbc.org
What Do Free Rides and Bike Angels Have In Common?
So many exciting things are happening in the Capital Bikeshare world this August! As if bikeshare wasn't already the most convenient and accessible transportation option in the District, the addition of the Capital Bikeshare app provides even more ease and flexibility to the system than ever before.
Now, Capital Bikeshare is offering even more reason to use the app. Any rider who is new to the CaBi app will receive their first ride FREE. What's not to love? Learn more and
download the app here
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In even more great CaBi news, Capital Bikeshare has just launched a thrilling new program to reward its loyal members. The new
Bike Angels program
rewards riders who improve the availability of bikes and docks for others riders.
Every Bike Angels point you earn is added to your monthly and lifetime point totals. You can redeem points for free passes for a friend or extend your monthly membership by a week. Sign up to be a Bike Angel today!
BECOME A BIKE ANGEL
ABRA Licensees with Annual Payments Due: Update your Contact Info
Taverns, nightclubs and class B retailers and wholesalers that pay for liquor licenses on an annual basis are due to make payments to the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) by Monday, Oct. 1.
Payment notices will be mailed out to licensees no later than Aug. 15.
In order to receive your payment notice, please make sure that ABRA has your most updated and accurate contact information. If you have a changed mailing address, email address or phone number, please fill out and submit a contact information update form as soon as possible to let us know.
Payment may be mailed or delivered in person to ABRA's office at:
2000 14th St., NW, Suite 400 South, Washington, DC 20009
Licensing fees should be paid on time. Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 2, a late fee of $50 per day will be assessed for any late payments, which may not exceed the cost of the license.
Licensees that have questions can contact ABRA by
email
or by calling (202) 442-4423.
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