February 10, 2022
Updates from Adams Morgan
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to see previous updates in our newsletter archive
For the latest Covid info from the DC government, refer to:
https://coronavirus.dc.gov/
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Valentine's Day Storefront Decorating Contest
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The Adams Morgan Partnership BID is sponsoring our third annual Valentine’s Day retail storefront decorating contest. This year we have 22 businesses participating!
Prizes:
1st Place $500; 2nd Place $300; 3rd Place: $200
Judging will take place on Friday, February 11. Winners will be announced on Valentine’s Day (February 14). Businesses are encouraged to begin decorating their windows as soon as possible. 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 elected officials. None of the judges will have any direct affiliation with participating businesses or be members of the Adams Morgan Partnership BID staff.
The community will also be able to vote on their favorites through an online poll on our
website
from Friday, February 11 through Sunday, February 13.
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The Return of Adams Morgan Date Nights!
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Love is in the air in Adams Morgan, whether you’re looking to impress a first date, take your family out for a night on the town, or want to celebrate the "Galentine" in your life - Adams Morgan is the perfect place to show that someone special just how much you care.
Throughout February and March, Adams Morgan restaurants and retailers will provide date ideas for every kind of relationship and occasion.
Details are available at
ADMODC.ORG/DATE
where you can register to win one of four fabulous Date Night prize packages! Full details and entry form are available on the website.
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Save the Date! Adams Morgan Partnership Annual Meeting
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The Adams Morgan Partnership BID (AMPBID) annual meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 8 at 5pm.
We will have elections for 5 positions on the Board of Directors (3 property owners and 2 business owners). The ballot will also include a vote on revisions to the AMPBID bylaws. The revised bylaws are being mailed this week along with the ballots. Voting will start at noon on Friday, February 11 and will conclude at 6:30pm March 8 (during the annual meeting). Voting will be conducted online and the results will be announced at the end of the meeting.
BID members should receive their ballots in the mail next week. If you haven't received your ballot by next Friday, please contact
Brian Barrie
for assistance.
Candidates for property owner seats (3 available, listed in alphabetical order) are:
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Oscar Guardado – property owner (and business owner)
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Andy Nimmer – property owner (and business owner)
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Jessica Racine White – Property owner
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Linda Roth – property owner (and business owner)
Candidates for business owner seats (2 available, listed in alphabetical order) are:
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Stephanie Jacek – Le Bustiere Boutique
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Curt Large – Bedrock Billiards, Roofers Union, Big Sky
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Diana Mubarak – Little Shop of Flowers
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Darren Norris – Shibuya Eatery, Shabu Plus, Death Punch
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Scott Williams – Throughline, Inc.
For more details including information about the candidates, voting procedures, and how to attend the virtual meeting, visit:
ADMODC.ORG/ANNUAL-MEETING
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Now Open:
Bridge Fund Application:
$40 Million Fund to Assist Businesses
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The $40 million Bridge Fund will offer grants to support the recovery and long-term viability of brick-and-mortar small businesses in the restaurant, retail, and entertainment industries that have been significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Award
Awards will range from $20,000-$100,000. This program will prioritize businesses that have not received federal relief funds (Paycheck Protection Program) and microbusinesses with $2.5 million or less in revenue.
Use of Award
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Business rent/mortgage (at least 50% of the award must be applied to rent)
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Payroll and labor
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Inventory (supplies but not merchandise for sale)
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Operating expenses
Eligible businesses
The Bridge Fund will be open to businesses that meet the following criteria:
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A small business in the restaurant, retail, or entertainment sector
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Has an active DC Basic Business License and an active ABRA License, if applicable
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For-profit, small business physically located in the District of Columbia at a brick-and-mortar location
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Generated no more than $5 million in gross receipts each in 2019, 2020, and 2021
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During the period April 1, 2020 to December 31, 2021, able to demonstrate at least a 30% loss of revenue when comparing the best consecutive three-month period with the worst consecutive three-month period
Application & Deadline
Opened: Monday, January 24, 2022 at 12:00 PM/EST
Deadline: Friday, February 25, 2022 at 5:00 PM/EST
For more information on the Bridge Fund, application and eligibility
click here
.
Important:
If you need help with your application, please reach out to one of the
14 small business technical assistance (SBTA) providers here
. Many of them are funded by DC government to help support you so their fees are subsidized.
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Streateries extended to April 30th
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The
Streatery Program Extension Emergency Amendment Act of 2021
has been extended meaning the current expiration date for streateries has is now April 30.
We expect legislation to be enacted to extend the streatery program for a much longer term before the current emergency order is allowed to expire. DDOT is working on final regulations for streateries but we don't anticipate those being released until fall this year.
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A New Way to Finance Your D.C. Small Business
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The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development and SMBX, a financial marketplace that connects small business owners with everyday investors, have teamed up to offer the Rebuild Bond Program for small businesses in D.C. to raise capital from their community.
Through the Rebuild Bond Program, for a limited time small businesses can apply to issue Small Business Bonds™ with no origination fees. All businesses are encouraged to apply, especially those from communities which have historically been denied access to capital or which reside in Wards 5, 7, or 8.
Click here
to learn more and schedule your free consultation.
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COVID-19 testing at no cost
Reditus Laboratories
is offering PCR COVID-19 testing at no cost to employers or employees (billed to insurance). These take at-home test kits take less than five minutes and include a pre-paid UPS return label. Results in 48 hours. They also offer combination PCR/rapid testing solutions. The State of Illinois, Smithfield Foods, and Caterpillar trust them for their testing needs and swear by their customer service. Read
this article
on how they helped the Washington Ballet save over $150,000 in testing costs. Please contact Winston Lord at
winstonbaolord@gmail.com
or text 202-302-0520 to order tests or get more information
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Join fellow DC residents at the virtual forum to share your values, priorities, and ideas with Mayor Bowser as the FY2023 budget is developed.
Wednesday, February 16th at 6:00pm
Community Budget Engagement Forum
Watch and participate at
Budget.DC.gov
Amharic: 425.436.6380 Access code 6742430
French: 605.313.4159 Access code 828866#
The events can be streamed live on Channel 16, Twitter, and the Mayor's Live Event Page. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations, please contact (202) 442-8150 or eomevents@dc.gov. ASL and real-time captioning will be provided.
Click here
for more information and to register.
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The application period is now open for the 2022 District Sustainability Awards and the Clean Energy DC Award.
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The District Sustainability Awards highlight businesses, individuals, and organizations that are working towards a more sustainable DC. Awardees’ projects and programs support the Mayor’s
Sustainable DC Plan
, which aims to make the District the nation’s greenest, healthiest, most sustainable city.
The application period is open January 10 to March 11. For more information, contact Mary Lynn Wilhere, DOEE, (202) 535-1939, or email marylynn.wihere@dc.gov.
Click here
to enter.
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Free February One on One Phone Business Sessions and Virtual Webinars
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Introduction to Government Contracting
Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 2:00 pm
Register
Navigating Government Contracting with District of Columbia Procurement Technical Assistance Center (DCPTAC)
Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 10:00 am
Register
Foundations for a Successful Business: Module 3, The Business Plan
Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 2:00 pm
Register
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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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Adams Morgan Partnership
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