November 6, 2024
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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November AMPBID Board Meeting
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The next board meeting of the Adams Morgan Partnership Business Improvement District (AMPBID) will be on Tuesday, November 12 at 5pm via Zoom.
Click here
to attend the board meeting via Zoom on Tuesday, November 12 at 5pm.
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We want to send out huge thanks to everyone for helping to make this year's Adams Morgan Fall PorchFest the biggest and best ever!
If you missed it,
here's a small collection of photos
to give you a feel for how it went.
Stay tuned for Spring 2025 PorchFest!
(date TBD, likely in May)
Adams Morgan Businesses:
We want your PorchFest feedback! Please
fill out this form
to let us know how the event went for your business.
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The Adams Morgan Farmers Market at Unity Park
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Every Saturday through December
8:30am - 1:00pm
at Unity Park (Corner of Euclid St and Columbia Rd)
Celebrating more than 52 years serving the Adams Morgan community.
Fall crops are coming in (trying to beat the nightly frost!)
We're ending TOMATOES, so get them while you can!
We'll have plenty of APPLES, PEARS, and fall goodies including
VARIOUS GREENS, WINTER SQUASH VARIETIES, PEPPERS, WINTER GREENS, AMISH JAMS, JELLIES and pickled VEGGIES
and other fall goodies.
Thanks to everyone who participated in the ANNUAL APPLE FESTIVAL.
REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR OWN BAGS and CONTAINERS for fragile produce.
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Allied Members: On the Line Deadline Sunday
Extra, Extra, read all about it! We want to spotlight you! If you have news, achievements, events, or unique stories to share, we’d love to feature them in our next newsletter.
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Stop the Press!
It’s a great opportunity to connect with fellow members and shine a light on the incredible work happening in our community.
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Dateline:
Submit newsletter entries to
Keiristin
by Sunday.
⚠️ Streatery Hearing Dec. 5 ⚠️
The District’s Public Space Committee hosts an online hearing about the proposed permanent Streatery regulations at 9 am Dec. 5.
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Sound Off:
Sign up to testify by writing to public.spacecommittee@dc.gov.
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Learn More:
RAMW and the District Department of Transportation in October hosted a webinar to review the proposed new regulations.
Watch the webinar
with password "BVQ0%s6U"
Join Cocktail Week’s 2024 Lineup of Top Restaurants
Don't miss your chance to showcase your bar program during the DMV’s most spirited celebration.
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Sign Ups Are Still Open:
Cocktail Week returns Nov. 29 to Dec. 5, spotlighting the most innovative mixologists and driving diners to your doors. Registration deadline is Nov. 10
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Why Participate?
Press opportunities, dedicated social media coverage, and featured promotion in a citywide marketing campaign to RAMW’s audience of more than 300,000 DMV diners.
Register now
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Claim Your Share of the $6 Billion Credit Card Settlement
Business owners who accepted Visa or Mastercard credit or debit cards between 2004 and 2019 may be eligible to receive a portion of a $6 billion settlement over interchange fees.
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Submit Your Claim:
Officials have extended the claim deadline to Feb. 4, 2025. Learn more and file your claim on the official
Payment Card Settlement site
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Small Retailer Property Tax Relief Credit Expanded
Also starting this week, small businesses that earn less than $3 million in annual sales can apply for a credit of up to $10,000 to offset the cost of their property taxes or rent.
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Background:
The Small Retailer Property Tax Relief Credit, established in 2018, is a lifeline for businesses, allowing eligible businesses to offset the cost of their property taxes or rent.
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What’s New?
Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen raised both the credit amount and income eligibility cap this year. Learn more on the attached brief.
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How to Apply:
Complete the Small Retailer Property Tax Relief Credit (Schedule SR) and file with either your Corporation Business Franchise (D-20) or Unincorporated Business Franchise Tax Return (D-30). Visit
MyTax.DC.gov
and click on “Forms” then “Business Tax Forms and Publications.”
Boost Your Holiday Bookings with RAMW
Drive end-of-year sales by showcasing your private dining spaces, seasonal menus, and catering services through RAMW's comprehensive holiday marketing push.
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Join the Festivities:
We'll put your offerings in front of thousands of DMV diners actively planning their holiday celebrations and corporate events.
Sign up by Dec. 2
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Small Business Grants up to $10,000 Are Available for Your Restaurant
Grubhub and The Greg Hill Foundation’s Restaurant Strong Fund has over $1,400,000 in grants available nationwide to help single-location restaurants thrive and support their communities.
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Eligibility:
Single-location restaurants can complete the application form, detailed plan on fund utilization, and provide evidence of need
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How Much:
Grant Range: $5,000 to $10,000
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Apply Now
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Applications are open through Nov.15.
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Open Enrollment Community Day & Health Fair
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Get the Coverage You Deserve with DC Health Link!
Everyone deserves access to high-quality, affordable health insurance and Open Enrollment is the perfect time for DC residents and families to get covered and stay covered through
DC Health Link
From now through January 31st, you can explore 27 private insurance plans designed to meet your unique needs and budget. With plans starting as low as $13/month, there’s no reason to wait!
Don’t miss out —
enroll today
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Open Enrollment Community Day & Health Fair
Wednesday, November 13th 10:30 am - 2:00 pm
The Carlos Rosario Sonia Gutierrez Campus
514 V Street, NE
Register Here
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Workshop at Venture X - Adams Morgan!
Register here
to join the workshop happening tomorrow, Thursday November 7th starting at 5:30 pm at
Venture X - Adams Morgan
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This is a problem-solving and networking event, sponsored by Women in Health - DC, and professionally facilitated. Each participant will be guided to new perspectives, realizations, and solutions tailored to their individual situation. Light refreshments and raffle prizes!
Full details here
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Now Open: DC Parking Cashout Law Reporting
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The DC Parking Cashout Law reporting dashboard is now open! All District employers with 20+ covered employees must report their compliance with or exemption from the law by January 15, 2025.
If you've never reported before, you’ll need to determine if you qualify for an exemption or if you need to choose and implement one of the compliance options below.
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Clean Air Transportation Fringe Benefit
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Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan
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Clean Air Compliance Fee
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**BONUS OPTION: Discontinue free, reimbursed, or subsidized parking. This will remove the criteria that requires you to comply with the law and you can then report an exemption! Find a full list of exemptions on
goDCgo's website
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If you reported before, you must do so again this year.
Find more information on
goDCgo's website
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Have questions about the DC Parking Cashout Law?
Stop by goDCgo's virtual office hours on Wednesday, November 6 from 11am-1pm. Their team will be available to answer specific questions about the law and point you towards resources. Once you've registered, you can drop in at any point during the two-hour timeframe to chat with the team!
Come Prepared!
Please note we will not be giving a presentation during these office hours, only answering questions from employers. You should familiarize yourself with the DC Parking Cashout Law by viewing the resources on the
website
before attending. If you would like one-on-one help with implementing a Clean Air Fringe Benefit or creating a TDM Plan, please
schedule a meeting
with the Employer Services team.
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Inauguration Extended Hours
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Registration is now open for eligible businesses to register for extended alcohol service hours during the 60th Presidential Inauguration Week starting the evening of Tuesday, January 14, 2025, and ending at 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21. Inauguration Day is Monday, January 20.
Click here for more information
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Guide to Small Business Financing
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CNHED created the Guide to Small Business Financing to help small business owners in the District navigate the various local lenders (i.e., financial institutions including banks, CDFIs, MFIs) and loan products to find the best financing options for their business. There is a wealth of information on lenders and loan products available to support small businesses, and this guide aims to consolidate that information and provide key tips on how small business owners can research, compare, and apply for these financial resources.
Click here
for more info and to download the guide.
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DCSmallBizHelp.com + Fall 2024 Calendar
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Have you heard? The new
DCSmallBizHelp.com
is here! CNHED is excited to announce the relaunch of
DCSmallBizHelp
, a one-stop resource hub to help plan, start, and grow your small business. The newly revamped website connects small businesses to various services, programs, lenders, and government agencies in the District.
Check out the upcoming training and knowledge building opportunities in
CNHED's DC Small Business Help Workshop Calendar
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Take Control of Your Profits: Exclusive Workshop + $10K Grant Opportunity!
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Ready to boost your profits and pay yourself what you deserve? Join LISC for an interactive, action-packed workshop with Lika Torline, founder of In the Weeds Premium Botanical Products. Lika has grown her business from a $150 investment into an award-winning brand, and she’ll share her expertise to help you:
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Analyze your 2024 financials
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Conduct a cost analysis to increase profits
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Implement strategies to pay yourself the salary you deserve
Virtual Session:
Tuesday, November 19 at 1:00 PM ET
Click here
to register and for more info
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Commercial Leasing: Avoiding Pitfalls and Landmines
November 8, 2024, 12:00pm
Finding a commercial space can be difficult! In this webinar, you will develop an understanding of the following:
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What are the important Terms & Issues in a commercial lease.
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The Process used in Negotiating a commercial lease.
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How to develop strategies that can mitigate risk in a commercial lease.
Click here
to register and for more info
Mastering Cash Flow Management - Uncover Hidden Business
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Cash flow management is the lifeblood of a growing business, but it can be a significant challenge for entrepreneurs. Join our expert presenter, Jennifer Dawn, to learn how to master your cash flow.
In this webinar, you'll learn:
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How to trim expenses without sacrificing quality
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How to optimize the cost of goods sold to increase profit margins
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How to manage liabilities, freeing up cash and accelerating financial health
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How to optimize your COGS
Click here
to register and for more info
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FY24 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
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FY 25 application is estimated to open on or before November 8, 2024
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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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💸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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💸 2024 Amber WomensNet's Grant
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: Rolling
Learn more here
In 1998, we gave our first Amber Grant in honor of 19-year old Amber Wigdahl, who died before fulfilling her business dreams. Today, we award three $10,000 Amber Grants each month. And three of our 36 monthly winners get an additional $25,000 Year-End Amber Grant.
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Additional Funding Opportunities:
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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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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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