May 7, 2025
Updates from Adams Morgan
Click Here
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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The next board meeting of the Adams Morgan Partnership Business Improvement District (AMPBID) will be on
Tuesday, May 13 at 5pm via Zoom
. In addition to regular business the board will review the first draft of the FY2026 AMPBID budget.
Click here
to attend the board meeting via Zoom on Tuesday, May 13 at 5pm.
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Spring PorchFest was Huge! Thank you everyone!
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The weather was great, the bands were better, and all of you were amazing! Thank you to everyone who hosted, played, volunteered, or just came out for an amazing afternoon.
Our brand new PorchFest t-shirts designed by
Brandon Hill
are still available for purchase at
Ace Hardware
,
Because Science
,
Smash Records
, and
Urban Dwell
while supplies last.
Adam Morgan PorchFest will return on Saturday, November 1.
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Adams Morgan Movie Nights returns on May 22 celebrating Diverse Experiences in Art & Film
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This summer, as we celebrate
Diverse Experiences in Art and Film (#DEIAF)
, the Adams Morgan Partnership BID invites you to enjoy an award-winning outdoor movie series that showcases iconic musicals and bold performances.
From beloved classics to boundary-breaking stories, this year’s lineup includes West Side Story, The Birdcage, Hairspray, and Dreamgirls. These films capture the power of self-expression, identity, and creativity—perfect for a summer of community and culture. In further celebration of diverse voices, pre-show will feature information and resources to deepen our understanding of the films’ themes.
Here is the official 2025 Adams Morgan Movie Nights screening schedule:
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Thursday, May 22 – Westside Story
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Thursday, May 29 – The Birdcage (celebrating Pride)
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Thursday, June 5 – Hairspray
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Thursday, June 12 – Dreamgirls (celebrating Juneteenth)
Don’t forget to bring your own blanket and pick-up dinner from a neighborhood restaurant to enjoy during the film. Check out the amazing Movie Nights specials from Adams Morgan businesses for enjoyment before, during, or after the movie! Keep an eye on the BID’s Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more information about local business specials. Please note that alcohol and pets are not permitted on the field.
Note that our series is shorter this year due to planned construction being done on the field over the summer.
⚠️ Adams Morgan Businesses:
If you would like to offer takeout specials for Adams Morgan Movie Nights,
please fill out this form
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Bike To Work Day is Next Thursday! Register Now
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Register
for the Adams Morgan Pit Stop and plan on joining us in
Unity Park on Thursday, May 15 from 7:30-9:30am
. We'll have refreshments, giveaways, and maybe a few surprises as well. Unity Park is at the intersection of Columbia Rd., Euclid St. and Champlain St., NW in front of The LINE DC.
We'll be joined by
Upshift Workshop
who will have bicycle repair stations, free educational bike safety checks, and an info table with upcoming events and ways to get involved in their shop community. Venture X will also have a table and will be adding 3 free day passes to the raffle prizes. In addition, we'll be joined by
The Washington Area Bicycle Association
(WABA) and
Pepco
with giveaways and helpful information.
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FREE Bike Readiness Pop-Up
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Looking to get on two wheels this National Bike Month, but not sure where to begin? Missed last week's event and in-need of a bike tune-up? Join goDCgo this
Saturday, May 10
for a FREE bike readiness pop-up. From
10am-2pm
,
RideDoc
will be joining goDCgo to provide complimentary, on-site bike repairs and tune-ups (first come, first serve availability). We'll also share commute planning resources and give away bike maps and swag!
Bike Readiness Pop-Up
May 10, 2025; 10am-2pm
Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park
16th & W St NW
RSVP here
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Adams Morgan Farmers Market
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The Adams Morgan Farmers Market has started their
Saturday 8:30am - 12:30pm
schedule featuring
Ravenhook Bakehouse
. Your favorite breads and pastries are finally back.
Remie's Flowers and Plants
should be in place as well. The
Licking Creek Bend Farm
will start as soon as the strawberries are ready, maybe towards the end of May but definitely by Saturday, June 7.
2025 CSA Season Membership is now open.
The CSA season is divided into 4 sessions for one a week pickups:
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June-July (Wednesday or Saturday)
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August-September (Wednesday or Saturday)
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October (Wednesday or Saturday)
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November (Saturday only)
Membership fee:
Prices are unchanged from last season.
$360.00 (9 week session); $320 (8 week session)
Click here
for more information, including the membership form.
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Open House on Tuesday, May 20
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Venture X
is an innovative workspace seamlessly blending elements of hospitality, lifestyle, luxury, and convenience. Venture X caters to the diverse needs of individuals, small- and medium-sized businesses, offering various flexible workspaces.
Visit their OPEN HOUSE, tour the curated space, connect, stay and work for the day or schedule a future workday. Refreshments and lite bites will be served.
Click here
to download a flier for the event and
click here to RSVP
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Paint the World with Pride
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Let’s transform the world into a vibrant celebration of inclusivity and pride during
WorldPride 2025
and for all Prides worldwide. Whether you’re a resident, business, or organization, we invite YOU to decorate your most public-facing spaces, such as building fronts, patios, balconies, and yards, to show your Pride! Make it as colorful as you can!
Click here
to order your WorldPride merchandise and decorating kits to show the world your Pride!
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A Note from RAMW about ICE activity in DC:
We want to alert you to information RAMW and many operators have received in recent days regarding possible immigration enforcement activity in the DC area early this week. While the information is unconfirmed, we understand that the DC government is aware of the reports.
Out of an abundance of caution, we are urging restaurant operators and managers to review your rights and responsibilities in the event of an I-9 audit or workplace visit by immigration officials.
Please visit our immigration resources page
here
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There you will find critical information on:
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What to do if ICE visits your business.
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Your rights regarding entry into private business areas.
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Resources to educate staff and protect workers.
We encourage you to
bookmark
this page
and revisit it periodically, as we expect more alerts and rumors like this to circulate in the coming weeks and months — whether false alarms or legitimate.
Being prepared and informed is the best protection for you, your team, and your business. If you or your team would like support or assistance connecting with legal or immigrant rights resources, please reach out to us directly. We are here to help.
Additionally, if you see or hear of ICE officials visiting businesses in your area, please notify us immediately so we can monitor activity and keep the broader industry informed.
Thank you for your vigilance and partnership.
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Raise a Toast: Extended Alcohol Service Hours for WorldPride and FIFA Club World Cup
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The Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board (ABCA) has given the green light for extended alcohol service and sales hours during the opening week of WorldPride 2025 and the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup matches hosted in DC.
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WorldPride 2025:
Extended hours start on the evening of Friday, May 30, and end at 4 am on Monday, June 9.
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2025 FIFA Club World Cup:
For each match day (Wednesday, June 18; Sunday, June 22; and Thursday, June 26), extended hours begin in the evening and end at 4 am the following day.
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Who Can Participate?
Registered On-Premises Retailers, Manufacturers with an Onsite Sales and Consumption Permit, and Temporary Licensees can sell and serve alcohol until 4 am and operate 24 hours per day during these periods.
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How to Register:
Submit the
WorldPride 2025 and 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Form
, along with a $100 fee, by 4 pm on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Settlement Agreements and Board Orders may affect eligibility.
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Important Note:
Registration in the standard Extended Holiday Hours Program does not automatically grant extended hour permissions for this additional period, with the exception of Juneteenth (evening of Wednesday, June 18 until 4 am on Thursday, June 19). For more details, visit ABCA's
Extended Hours page
or email
AlcoholLicensing@dc.gov
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May 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Building a successful business is hard work. Finding affordable, quality healthcare coverage doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re an owner of a restaurant with several employees or a self-employed small business owner who services the hospitality industry, quality affordable healthcare coverage is available through DC Health Link.
Join the next
Broker+Business Connect Q&A session
, a virtual open forum series, brought to you by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), designed to provide a concise look at healthcare coverage options available for small businesses in the District of Columbia through DC Health Link, the District's small business health insurance marketplace. For more information about this event, please contact
coverage@ramw.org
or call 202-331-5990. For more information about DC Health Link Small Business marketplace, please visit
www.DCHealthlink.com
or call 1.855.532. LINK (5465). Follow DC Health Link on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @DCHealthLink.
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Thursday, May 8
Business Finance Basics
This session will help you build, manage and protect your business for years to come. You’ll learn key elements of business finance basics to manage your cash flow, explore ways to expand your business and understand insurance for your business.
Reserve Your Spot
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Energy Security Education Webinar - May 8th
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Pepco is engaging key stakeholders and customers about their industry's energy security challenges and the expected increases to customer bills. Join them on
Thursday, May 8th, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
for an “
Energy Security Educational Webinar
.” During this session, Pepco will share important information about the upcoming supply charge increases resulting from the recent PJM capacity auction. These increases are set to take effect on June 1st. They are influenced by several factors, including the retirement of generation facilities in the PJM region and the rising demand for electricity due to data centers, electric vehicles, and more. These increases are not driven by Pepco but will be reflected on the supply charges on customer bills.
Click here
to register to attend.
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Welcome to #DCSmallBizMonth!
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May is here, and that means it’s time to celebrate the small businesses that make Washington, DC vibrant, diverse, and strong.
At The Coalition, we’re proud to kick off DC Small Business Month—a month-long celebration of the entrepreneurs, support organizations, and local leaders shaping our communities and driving DC’s economy forward.
Whether you're a resident, business owner, or community partner, there are so many ways to get involved this month:
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Discover and attend events across the District
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Shop local and support your neighborhood businesses
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Share your favorites on social media using
#DCSmallBizMonth
and
#SupportSmallDC
Let’s come together to recognize the incredible impact of DC’s small businesses and help build a more connected, vibrant local economy.
Explore the Calendar and Join the Movement
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Is Your Business Compliant? Free Training May 14!
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Legal Compliance and Best Practices for Small Businesses
Small businesses face a variety of federal, state, and local compliance obligations. From business licensing and zoning compliance to employee record-keeping and work authorization verification, compliance varies based on each business’s circumstances.
Join the
DC Bar Pro Bono Center
on
Wednesday, May 14th from 10am - 12pm
for a free training to learn about the basic compliance your business should be keeping up with, the power of self-audits, and best practices for handling select federal enforcement actions related to your business and employees. Participants will also have the opportunity to collect helpful resources for their businesses and employees, and connect with local small business technical assistance providers.
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Your Weekly Small Business Workshop Calendar is Here!
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The Coalition is committed to strengthening and connecting the small business ecosystem in the District, serving as a community quarterback that collaborates across small business support organizations and entities to enhance funding, support services, resources, and information for small businesses in DC.
The DCSmallBizHelp workshop calendar is designed to connect entrepreneurs and small business owners in DC with local trainings, workshops, and other events that work to provide networking, education, and capacity building for small businesses.
Download the Full Calendar
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Join Us for the DC Revenue Bond Program Seminar!
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Join the DC Chamber of Commerce for an informative hybrid session to learn how your business or nonprofit can leverage the DC Industrial Revenue Bond (IRB) Program for capital projects, construction, and renovations. Open to all DC Chamber members.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025; 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
DC Chamber of Commerce
1776 Eye Street NW. 2nd Floor Conference
Register Here
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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:
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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 -
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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💸$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.
💸Commission on the Arts and Humanities Art Bank Program (ABP) Grant
Amount: Variable; Deadline: May 19th
Learn more here
CAH seeks grant applications from qualified artists and District nonprofit art galleries or organizations representing metropolitan artists for the acquisition of original two- and three-dimensional artwork including, but not limited to, ceramics; drawings; fabric arts; mixed media works; paintings; photographs; prints and sculptures.
💸TD Bank Charitable Foundation Capacity Building Fund
Amount: Variable; Deadline May 20th
Learn more here
Funds nonprofit organizations that provide essential services like job training, arts programs and housing assistance. Provides grants for training, talent, tools and tactics to further help their programs succeed.
💸Nathan Cummings Foundation Grants for Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice
Amount: Variable; Deadline June 30th
Learn more here
Funding is available to nonprofits committed to advancing racial, economic, and environmental justice through transformative initiatives. Proposals that demonstrate long-term impact are prioritized.
💸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 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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