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CLICK HERE
for up-to-date listings of which Adams Morgan businesses are open during this crisis and what their delivery/carryout/gift card options are.
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RAMW Update Regarding Phase 2
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Phase 2 will allow for indoor dining at 50% capacity.
The Department of Health has created important
guidance documents
and the following measures should be implemented to help reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission amongst employees, patrons, and the community. Outlined below, are parts of the guidance, however the document is four pages, so we encourage you to read it in full as it touches on staff, guests, cleaning, and general protocol. Please also note that some of the Phase 2 guidance is included in the Phase 1 guidance and you are already implementing these protocols. The guidance includes:
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Service is limited to outdoor service and indoor service up to 50% capacity to seated patrons only with tables placed so that patrons are at least 6 feet apart
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Patrons may only be served at a restaurant bar, if patrons are seated at least 6 feet apart and no bartender is working behind the bar. Standing at a bar is still prohibited.
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Tables are still limited to 6 persons, preferably from the same household.
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Reservations are encouraged and customers should provide names and contact information and record time of arrival. Dining records must be saved for at least 30 days.
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Employees should wear cloth face coverings while working and wash hands frequently.
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Patrons should wear face coverings while not eating or drinking.
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Hand sanitizer must be made easily accessible at the entrance of every establishment.
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The use of single use items is strongly encouraged.
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When possible, employees must be spatially staggered to prevent congregating and to maintain 6 ft social distancing guidelines.
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Perform screening (e.g., symptom questionnaires) of employees daily, prior to entering the business, over the phone or in person.
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Enhanced sanitation and disinfectant protocol must be practiced.
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Establish a plan in the event that an employee or patron is diagnosed with COVID-19.
Click here
for the full DC guidance, and visit
https://coronavirus.dc.gov/phasetwo
for additional information.
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PPP Loan Forgiveness Workshop Materials and Video
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SCORE hosted a webinar on Tuesday, June 16 with information and insight on how to calculate PPP loan forgiveness.
Click here
for links to a video replay and transcript of the webinar, a copy of the presentation, and a downloadable PPP Loan Forgiveness Workbook.
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CISA 2020 Hurricane Webinar
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This
Thursday 6/18 from 10:30am – 12pm
the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), FEMA, and NOAA will be hosting a meeting on critical infrastructure hurricane response, with special considerations for COVID.
Free registration is available
here
.
Presentations will be by the NOAA liaison to the National Operations Center, and FEMA’s National Business Emergency Operations Center.
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Two-Part Webinar, "Basics on Market Research and Evaluation for Small Businesses," on June 25 and 30
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Join Roderick "Rod" Johnson, SBA Lender Relations Specialist, as he moderates this set of webinars to help small business owners learn how to research their market and better understand their customer base during these changing times.
Subject Matter Expert
:
Greg Payne, President and Principal Consultant of Emerging Market Enterprises
Part 1: Learning the Tools & Methods
Thursday, June 25, 2020 from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (EDT)
Part 2: Applying Your Learnings & Discussing What's Next
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (EDT)
Click Here to register
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Upcoming Online Events of Interest
New Funding, Resources & Grant Opportunities
Amber Grant Foundation
In 2020, the Amber Grant has been doubled to $4,000. Earn any Amber Grant through November, 2020, and you’ll be eligible for an additional $25,000 grant at the end of this year. Deadline: June 30, 2020
The Mom Project
We’re thrilled to announce the $500,000 Stronger Together Fund. Its purpose is simple: to support moms and the family friendly employers who believe in them by offering grants to our existing partners to help fund the extension of existing contractors or enable new full-time roles through The Mom Project. Deadline: June 30, 2020
Poise® Brand
is awarding 30 individual grants of $15,000 to help female entrepreneurs bounce back from financial hardships they’ve experienced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, 10 of which have already been filled. Now through June 30, Poise Brand is accepting applications for 20 additional grants supporting woman-owned businesses.
Glossier’s Grant Initiative
for Black-Owned Beauty Businesses ($10K, $30K, $50K). Deadline: July 3, 2020
The Red Backpack Fund
Applications now open! The Spanx by Sara Blakely Foundation donated $5 million to support female entrepreneurs in the wake of COVID-19 and teamed up with GlobalGiving to establish The Red Backpack Fund. GlobalGiving will be overseeing the fund, making at least 1,000 grants of $5,000 each to female entrepreneurs in the U.S. to help alleviate the immediate needs and support the long-term recovery of those impacted by this crisis.
Cartier Women’s Initiative
The Cartier Women's Initiative is an annual international entrepreneurship program that aims to drive change by empowering women impact entrepreneurs. Applications for the 2021 Edition of the Cartier Women’s Initiative in now open. Accepting applications until July 31st.
Free COVID-19 Financial Relief Brief Legal Advice for Non-Profits & Small Business
DC Bar Pro Bono offers free 45 minute phone consultations.
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Spectrum For Success: Best Practices For Building A Better Business
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Join LEDC for the Spectrum for Success free workshop series!
This 5-class course will cover a full spectrum of best practices to help your business thrive, whether you are an entrepreneur or an established owner. As participation in the full series is recommended, it is also an opportunity to organically grow your network and develop professional connections with your fellow participants.
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June 23 - Incentives & Uncovering New Business Opportunities
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June 30 - Marketing & Digital Presence
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July 7 - The Client Journey & E-Commerce
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July 14 - Systems & Business Management
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July 21 - Financial Management Mechanics
This series is free of charge. All workshops will be offered as online webinars, and be accessible through your computer or smartphone.
All workshops will be hosted on Tuesdays, from 4pm-6pm.
LEDC will provide a certification to those who participate in at least 4 workshops. This course will be offered in English. Para reservar para el serie en español,
haga clic acá
.
Click Here for more information and to register
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DC Water - Virtual Town Hall
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Please click
here
to join the Ward 1 Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at 6:30pm.
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The District of Columbia missed out on receiving more than $750 million in support from the CARES Act by being treated as a territory rather than a state. The Federal City Council (FC2) and its coalition is working to secure this much-needed funding and to ensure adequate support for the District for the purposes of relief going forward. While this issue primarily affects the District, it is of critical importance to the region as a whole and our ability to recover from this crisis. Significant progress has been made in the House. The recently passed HEROES Act included funding that would both treat the District as a state moving forward and make the District whole from the CARES Act.
At the end of May, the FC2, along with more than 425 members of the Business Community of the Metropolitan Washington region, signed a
joint letter
urging Senate leadership to include a retroactive fix for DC's funding shortfall in the CARES Act and to ensure the District received adequate support in future legislative action. Since then, the Senate’s efforts have picked up amid calls for further federal support and as they put together their own version of the next state/local support bill.
The FC2 is working to send a strong signal of broad support for this funding while it is debated in the Senate. With heightened tensions between the local and federal government, the need to show diverse constituent support for local funding is more important now than ever. To this end, the FC2 is working to show the continued support of businesses and individuals for this funding.
FC2 invites you to support these efforts in two ways:
1) For individuals:
The FC2 has built a tool that will allow individuals to reach key members of Congress by sending letters. The letters urge quick action on the next state and local funding package, as well as equal treatment for the District.
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Participate using
this link
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Share
this link
broadly with friends, family, colleagues and employees who would also like to support these efforts.
2) For businesses:
Last month, the FC2 sent a letter on behalf of more than 425 regional businesses in support of funding for the District. FC2 would like to publicly show this support on a website that has been launched to support this work. If you signed onto the letter (or even if you haven’t), and are willing to lend your name to the site, please fill out
this 1 minute form
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Take the
Reduce Energy Use DC
Pledge
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As part of a united effort, more than 20 environmental, business, community groups and the District Department of Energy and Environment have come together to launch a new initiative to educate District residents on ways they can use energy more efficiently, take steps to reduce energy use at home, and save money while helping fight climate change. The new initiative “Reduce Energy Use DC,” asks residents to take a pledge and provides those that sign up with tips on easy ways to save and lower their energy bill.
Click here
for more information and to take the pledge for a chance to win a $300 credit on your electric bill.
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Nominate a Business for the US Chamber of Commerce Dream Big Awards --
Deadline is Friday
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Whether it be providing direct assistance to communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, or creating meaningful jobs to foster local economies, small businesses are a beacon of hope in a challenging and unprecedented time. There are only three days left to nominate a small business for the 2020 Dream Big Awards.
Nominate a business by this Friday, June 19, and encourage them to apply!
NOMINATION FORM
The nomination form closes on Friday, June 19.
Award Categories:
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Emerging Business Achievement Award
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Green/Sustainable Business Achievement Award
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Minority-Owned Business Achievement Award
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Veteran-Owned Business Achievement Award
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Woman-Owned Business Achievement Award
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Young Entrepreneur Award
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Community Support and Leadership Award
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#AdamsMorganStrong video launched to highlight Adams Morgan businesses, raise money for Adams Morgan Day
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We've put together a short music video highlighting dozens of our 240+ small businesses that need your help during these difficult times so that we can have more laughs, more meals together, more fun, and more time TOGETHER. Consider making a donation at
admodc.org/support
to support Adams Morgan Day. We will send you a free #BuyRestaurantBonds poster with a $50 donation or all five of them with a $200 donation.
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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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