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December 15, 2016

Information about the proposed Paid Family Leave Bill and the serious impact it would have on small businesses

Ward 1 small business owners are encouraged to call Councilmember Brianne Nadeau to express their concerns about the potentially significant impact this bill would have on their ability to remain viable. The phone number for Nadeau's office is (202) 724-8181. The vote is on Tuesday, 12/20, so calls on Friday, 12/16 and Monday, 12/19 would be most valuable.

Business owners are encouraged to use the following talking points to make their case:

  • We are fully supportive of paid family leave, however the burden should not solely rest on the backs of the business community, more specifically the small business community.
  • We implore you to reconsider the current funding model and reject the bill in its current form as it significantly impairs the small business operators trying to maintain our history, commitment and presence in Ward 1.
  • We ask that we explore ways in which we can create a better program with the same results under a different funding model that better serves the majority of district residents, instead of a model that offers benefits to those not living in the district.

If you are interested in participating in a conference call to hear more about Paid Family Leave and how the proposed legislation could harm your business, please let us know. We will be having a conference call on Friday at 11 a.m. to discuss the details. Contact Kristen Barden at 202-997-0783 for more information.

#AdMoThanksObama

The election is over and as the dust is settling and the future is uncertain, we've decided that now is the perfect time to look back over the last eight years and give the Adams Morgan community a chance to show their appreciation to the Obamas and welcome them to the neighborhood.

We have taken over three sides of the message board kiosk in front of BB&T Bank at the corner of 18th St. and Columbia Rd., NW and have installed chalkboards with chalk to encourage people to stop and scribble a few words or even draw a picture.

We can't promise that the Obamas will see everything on the board, but we'll be photographing it regularly and sharing those images online so that the rest of the city/country/world can see what we're doing and perhaps share their thoughts as well.

The chalkboards will remain in place for the month of December. Once it is completed, the project will be donated to the DC Historical Society.

Is your business planning something special for the New Years Eve?

We're compiling a list of Adams Morgan NYE Events to help promote everyone's big night events.

Contact Brian Barrie via email or call 202-536-9515

Is your business planning something special for the inauguration?

Let us know and we'll help you promote it.

Contact Brian Barrie via email or call 202-536-9515

What You Need to Know About Phase II of the DC 'Foam Ban'

from our friends at the DowntownDC BID

By Scott Pomeroy

The second phase of the D.C. "Foam Ban” is scheduled to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2017 making it a new requirement for all food service products in the District to be either compostable or recyclable.

In 2016, the District banned the use of expanded polystyrene, commonly known as Styrofoam (TM), by all businesses and organizations in the District that provide food or drink to employees, guests, members or customers. This regulation applied to everything from churches, offices and food trucks to fast-food and fine dining restaurants.

The second phase of the “Foam Ban” will still prohibit the use of polystyrene in the District, but adds a new requirement for food service products to be compostable or recyclable, as defined by the Mayor’s List of Recyclables and Compostables.

The regulations are an effort by the District government to rid D.C. of foam litter, which is often carried by wind or washed by stormwater into the District’s waterbodies, where it breaks into small pieces that are difficult to remove from the environment and to which toxic pollutants may adhere. These particles may be eaten by wildlife, resulting in bioaccumulation of pollutants through the food chain. Prior to the ban in 2016, foam litter was the most common form of trash found in the Anacostia River and was proven to be directly harmful to local wildlife and the environment.

See the full article here

Adams Morgan Farmers Market continues through Saturday, 12/24

Adams Morgan Farmers Market

8:00am – 1:00pm
18th Street and Columbia Road
Rain, shine, snow, sleet, hail!

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DDOT Announces Call for Nominations for Inaugural goDCgo Ambassador Awards

(Washington, DC) – The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) today announced that nominations are open for the 2017 goDCgo Ambassador Awards. This new program is designed to recognize District of Columbia organizations that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to implementing commuter benefits and sustainable transportation programs for their employees.

“The goDCgo Ambassador Awards program is an opportunity to salute businesses in the District who are going above and beyond to assist employees’ in their commute, said Leif Dormsjo, DDOT Director. "Reducing single-occupancy vehicle use is key to helping us achieve the vision to make the District, in one generation, the healthiest, greenest and most livable city in the United States.”

There are five nomination categories: DC Commuter Benefits Law All Star, Bike-Friendly Workplace, Carpool/Vanpool Award, Telework/Flex/Alternative Schedule Award and Most Innovative Commuter Benefits Program.

All nominations must be received by Friday, February 3, 2017. Winners will be selected by a committee of transportation industry thought leaders and announced in March 2017.

To nominate a business or for more information on the goDCgo Ambassador Awards, please visit info.goDCgo.com/AmbassadorAwards.

Deadline to register for Inaugural Week is Jan. 9, 2017

The Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) is informing licensees that eligible restaurants, taverns, nightclubs, hotels and multipurpose facilities can register with ABRA to participate in extended hours during Inaugural Week.

Under the law, eligible on-premises establishments can apply to ABRA to sell and serve alcoholic beverages until 4 a.m. and operate 24 hours a day during Inaugural Week (§ 25-723), which is from Jan. 14-22, 2017 and includes two weekends.

In order to participate in Inaugural Week, a licensee must submit a registration form to ABRA along with a public safety plan by Monday, Jan. 9, 2017. The daily fee to register is as follows and is based on license class:

  • $100 for a restaurant with a class C license (CR);
  • $100 for a tavern with a class C license (CT); and
  • $50 for all other on-premises license classes.

It is important to note that on-premises retailer licensees are only eligible to participate in the Inaugural Week extension of hours if the licensee does not have a settlement agreement that restricts closing hours.

In addition, a licensee would only be eligible to operate 24 hours a day as well as sell and serve alcohol until 4 a.m. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, occurring on Jan. 16, 2017, if the licensee is also registered to extend hours on Jan. 16, 2017 as part of Inaugural Week. The holiday is not included in the Extended Holiday Hours program.

Once a licensee is registered for Inaugural Week, ABRA will provide the licensee with an inaugural license, which must be posted in a visible location at the establishment for the nine-day period.

Under the law, an establishment's permitted hours of entertainment cannot be extended under an inaugural license. As a result, an establishment would need to obtain approval for a separate one-day substantial change application in order to extend entertainment hours. In addition, the law does not alter the two-hour kitchen requirement for restaurants. As such, restaurants serving alcoholic beverages until 4 a.m. will be required to serve food until 2 a.m.

Any licensee that does not want to participate in the extension of hours during Inaugural Week is not required to do so. Licensees that have questions regarding the registration process can contact ABRA’s Licensing Division by emailing or calling (202) 442-4423.

Complete Inaugural Week details are available on ABRA's website .

Get There on Time: Transportation Options During the Holidays

The holidays are a time of increased hustle and bustle as families visit the DC metro area to reunite with loved ones. Make it easy for them to spend time together by sharing the following holiday service schedules:

Capital Bikeshare: Open every day throughout the holiday season 24/7.

DC Circulator: Operates on a winter hours schedule, with buses every 10 minutes. Service is unavailable on Christmas Day.

Metrobus: Operates on Sunday Service Schedules on Christmas Day.

Metrorail: Operates on Sunday Service Schedules on Christmas Day.

If you or your guests need help navigating the city, challenge us with your or their commute. Send us the specifics of your trip and we'll tell you the best way(s) to get from A to B.

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