News, events & happenings in Adams Morgan

Date Nights in Adams Morgan

Adams Morgan Date Nights starts on Saturday!

Click here to enter for discounts around the neighborhood and the chance to win one of five amazing date packages!

Adams Morgan Businesses: The inaugural edition of Adams Morgan Date Nights last year in February and March was a huge success, so we want to to make it even bigger and better this year! We had nearly 1,000 participants in 2019 enter to win a free date and receive discounts around the neighborhood. If your business would like to participate, please contact Brian Barrie (202-536-9515) for more information. Take a look at the lineup from last year for a better idea of what was offered and why so many people entered to win. Participating businesses will benefit from additional marketing and social media postings as we promote the event through our social media channels and paid advertising.

Valentine's Day Window Contest:

$2,000 for the winning business!

This year the Adams Morgan Partnership and The Line Hotel are sponsoring a Valentine's Day retail window decorating contest. All Adams Morgan businesses with sidewalk-facing windows in the business district are eligible to participate.

Businesses are encouraged to begin decorating their windows as soon as possible. Judging will take place on or around February 12. Winners will be announced on Valentines Day (February 14).

Judging will be based on originality, use of space, overall creativity, and other factors as determined by the judges.

Judging will be conducted by a panel consisting of residents and/or elected officials. None of the judges will have any direct affiliation with participating businesses or be members of the Adams Morgan Partnership BID. The community will also be able to vote on their favorites through an online poll on our website.

Prizes: 1st Place $2,000; 2nd Place $1,500; 3rd Place: $500

To participate in the contest, businesses must register with Brian Barrie (202-536-9515). A list of all participating businesses will be published on our website.

Adams Morgan Partnership Annual Meeting

Join the Adams Morgan Partnership’s annual meeting on Tuesday, March 10th, 2020, from 9 am to 11 am at Roofers Union, 2446 18th Street, NW. Elections will be held for six positions on the Board of Directors. Join us at 9 am for a breakfast buffet before the presentations begin at 9:30 am. RSVP by March 3 at 202.536.9515 or bbarrie@admodc.org .

Election Process

At the March 10th Annual Meeting, BID members will have the opportunity to vote for candidates for six board slots: four property owners and two business owners.

Nominations:

Each person eligible for election as a member of the Board of Directors may be nominated only by: the Nominating Committee or by a Member petition submitted to the Executive Director at least forty (40) days prior to the date of the meeting (Saturday February 1 but will be accepted until Monday the 3rd) at which such election shall be held; provided, that, with respect to a Member petition, only Class A Members may nominate Class A Directors and only Class B Members may nominate Class B Directors, and a petition shall require the signature of no less than ten (10) Members to nominate a member of the Board of Directors. Each nominee either shall be present at the meeting for which such election shall be held to consent to the nomination, or shall consent to such nomination by a written instrument delivered to the Executive Director at or prior to the time of such meeting.

The nominating committee has met and has nominated the following two people to fill the current vacancies on the board:

• Stephan Rodiger - property owner
• Linda Roth - property owner

In addition, the following current board members are seeking to renew their positions on the board:

• Jon Wilson - property owner
• Adam Crain - property owner
• Arianne Bennett - business owner
• Jonathan Wells - business owner

Any questions on this process, please call Kristen at the BID office 202-997-0783 or email her at: kbarden@admodc.org .

Annual Fundraising Drive at H.D. Cooke

H.D. Cooke Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is having their Annual Fundraising Drive. The PTO supports the school by providing funds for teacher requests, and organizing and supporting many social activities for students and parents.

This year they have a goal of raising $5,000 to provide additional support for school beautification projects and for recess and playground equipment purchases.

Click here to contribute . Your donation is tax deductible as the PTO is a registered 501c3 organization.

The support of local community means so much to them and every little bit will help them with their goal of creating a loving and welcoming environment for the diverse group of students.

Garage Art Party at The Cheshire

Join Pakke Social for a unique gallery of DC art and installations that are challenging and inspiring political action. Featuring work by Rose Jaffe, Estafani Mercerdes, Monica Jahan Bose, Xena Ni, Cesar Maxit, Absurdly Well, Dana Ellyn, Matt Sesow, Katty Huertas, Armando Gallardo, D3w and Oliver Contreras.

DC artists are helping to shape the evolution of protest movements - from Shut Down DC, the record-breaking Women’s March, street art, socially-engaged practice and humanizing people across cultures and borders - artist activists of DC are helping us to re-imagine, challenge and inspire. Let’s party with them. Beats by photojournalist Tierra del Fuego + art by some of the most creative minds in the city.

Artists participating in the show have shown work in Venice, Miami, New York, the Kennedy Center, with coverage in The Washington Post, Washingtonian, CityLab, and Guardian.

Saturday, Feb 1st; 8:00 PM TO 11:00 PM

The Cheshire in the alley behind 2412 18TH ST NW

Competition for Robust Retail Grants is Now Open

The DC Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) is accepting applications for the Robust Retail grants which will award up to $10,000 to 40 retail business owners with stores anywhere within the District of Columbia. Home-based businesses and nonprofit organizations are not eligible for this grant.

This grant is targeted to retail businesses which might be struggling to stay open, trying to grow, and/or trying to adapt their business model to meet market changes. The grant can be used for any type of expense made between April 1 and August 31, 2020, except an expense which has been funded by a Great Streets grant.

This grant has a rolling deadline of January 15 to March 15. Grants will be awarded during the open deadline period so don’t wait until March 15th to apply, because all the funds could be gone by then. You must have a District of Columbia business license, a Dun & Bradstreet number, and an ARIBA supplier number in order to apply.

Click here to register for one of the upcoming information sessions about this grant. You can ask questions until March 11 by sending an email to inno.ed@dc.gov .

You can access the online application here .

Restaurants needed to host interns for DCPS internship program

Important: Survey for Nightlife Businesses

The Mayor’s Office on Nightlife and Culture is conducting a study on the Economic Impact of DC Nightlife. This is the first time a study of this scope has been undertaken. Better defining the scale and impact of DC’s night time economy will help tell a compelling story of the value these businesses bring in terms of jobs, tax revenues and vibrancy. It will also help city stakeholders better-align resources to manage its impact in more constructive and effective ways. In addition to analyzing publicly available data, researchers are asking members of the restaurant, bar, club, theater and gallery communities to complete this survey .

The survey will only take 5 or 10 minutes to fill out. It is anonymous and when it comes to your business operations only asks you to estimate the percentage of your workforce employed and revenues generated after 5PM and after 10PM. In addition, it asks you to share feedback that will help the Mayors Office of Nightlife and Culture develop a strategic plan aligned to cross cutting needs within the city. Your input on this will be invaluable in terms of helping this new agency better serve you.

The timeframe for this study is very short -- the deadline is Friday, January 31 . Your voice and input is incredibly important. Please take a few moments to fill it out .

How to Avoid Wage and Hour Penalties

As an employer it is critical that you review HR policies and employee classifications to ensure you are properly managing employees. Attend this session to find out how to avoid labor law violations and employee lawsuits.

Topics include: proper classification of employees, keeping accurate records on employee earnings, paying wages and taxes on time, and more.

Friday, February 21

DC Chamber

1133 21st St. NW, Suite M200

11:30am to 1:30pm

Registration is required (and free) and includes a light lunch.

Click here for more information and to register.

Safe Bars is hiring trainers

Safe Bars trains people who work in bars, restaurants, and clubs in active bystander skills to stop sexual harassment – and worse. They are looking for people who:

• understand bystander intervention as one strategy for ending oppression,
• have some teaching, training, or facilitation skills,
• are “people people”: empathetic, compassionate, good listeners,
• are open to learning about trauma, and
• are reliable: Show up on time and prepared.

Native Spanish speakers, people of color, LGBTQ+/non-binary people, and people with disabilities encouraged to apply. Also a plus: daytime flexibility, availability to travel, or current or past work in the hospitality industry. These are flexible, part-time engagements; all trainers work when they’re available. Apprentices start at $25 per teaching hour and current top pay is $70 per teaching hour.

If you’re interested, please email lauren@safebars.org a copy of your resume (or a list of your work experience) and one paragraph on why you want to do this work by February 7 . Training will take place February 16 and 17.

Small Business Open House

The DC Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) invites all District-based small businesses to join them for a special Small Business Open House event.

This event will give District-based businesses and Certified Business Enterprises (CBEs) the opportunity to meet the DSLBD team, learn more about the agency's programs and resources and network with peers. DSLBD leaders will be on-hand to engage with attendees and discuss ways your business can engage with DSLBD at any point in your small business journey.

EVENT DETAILS

441 4th Street, NW

1st Floor, Old Council Chambers

February 12, 2020; 10 AM - 12 PM

Click here to register (free)

Save the date: DC Chamber of Commerce 2020 Small Business & Economic Development Summit

Tuesday, March 24

8:00am - 2:30pm

Walter E. Washington Convention Center

DC Small Business Workshops

Grow your small business! The calendar DC Small Business Help Workshops compiles resources and workshops from a variety of organizations, covering leasing, business plans, entrepreneurship and more.

View the calendar .

Small Business Resource Center (SBRC) Free Workshops

With the District expanding, residents have access to an innovative city full of opportunities for both new and established business enterprises. If you are an aspiring entrepreneur or current small business owner, SBRC is an essential resource for your success!

Click here for the workshop calendar and to register.

POST YOUR EVENT ON OUR WEBSITE FOR FREE

If your business has an upcoming event happening in Adams Morgan, you can submit it to our website here . Submissions are moderated to ensure they are relevant to the Adams Morgan community.

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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(including Grand Central and The Blaguard)

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 (Including The Imperial and A Rake's Progress)

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