June 5, 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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Adams Morgan Movie Nights features Battle of the Sexes on Tuesday, celebrating PRIDE
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We are thrilled to announce the return of the award-winning, six-week movie series:
Adams Morgan Movie Nights
! Enjoy free movies every Tuesday evening through June 25 at the Marie Reed Elementary School Soccer Field at 18th Street NW and California Street NW. Movies will kick-off just after sunset at approximately 8:45pm. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to get a prime spot on the field which boasts tiered, amphitheater-style seating.
The remaining Adams Morgan Movie Nights screening schedule:
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Tuesday, June 11:
Battle of the Sexes
[Pride Night]
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Tuesday, June 18:
Race
[Juneteenth]
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Tuesday, June 25:
Space Jam
[Family Night]
Don’t forget to bring your own blanket and pick-up dinner from a neighborhood restaurant to enjoy during the film. Check out the amazing Movie Night specials from Adams Morgan businesses for enjoyment before, during, or after the movie! Also, be sure to arrive early for a free cookie from
Insomnia Cookies
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A special thanks to our generous community sponsors including
Wegmans
,
Gifted Curators
,
John Marshall Bank
,
Kristi Muldoon Stevens
, and
Anthony Salinas
for helping to make Adams Morgan Movie Nights possible.
Due to DCPS rules, pets and alcohol are not allowed on the field.
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Attention Adams Morgan businesses:
If you would like to offer a special on the Movie Nights website (food or other), please
fill out this form
or email
Brian Barrie
for more information.
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Adams Morgan PRIDE Storefront Contest
Online voting starts Friday
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This year the Adams Morgan Partnership is sponsoring our first ever Adams Morgan PRIDE Storefront Design Contest. Participating businesses throughout the neighborhood will be competing for cash prizes, including $1,000 for the first place finisher. Judging will be conducted both by a panel of residents and special guests as well as through online voting. The in-person judging will be conducted on Friday afternoon and the online voting will be open from noon on Friday, June 7 through Midnight on Monday, June 10.
Winners will be announced at Pride Night at Adams Morgan Movie Nights on Tuesday, June 11.
To participate in the online voting, go to the
contest page on our website
starting Friday at noon.
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June AMPBID Board Meeting
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The next board meeting of the Adams Morgan Partnership Business Improvement District (AMPBID) will be on
Tuesday, June 11 at 5pm
via Zoom. In addition to regular business, we'll likely be voting on the proposed budget for FY2025.
Click here
to attend the board meeting via Zoom on Tuesday, June 11 at 5pm.
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Upcoming Events at Venture X
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Pride Parade Prep; Friday, June 7
In preparation for the
Capital Pride Parade
on Saturday (6/8), stop by
Venture X
to pickup a set of rainbow beads, take photos in front of our storefront Pride mural and enjoy a sweet treat!
National Sushi Day; Tuesday, June 18, 5:30-7pm
In honor of National Sushi Day Venture X will be hosting a community happy hour. Enjoy a drink and sushi tasting before heading over to ADMO Movie Night! More details to come.
Please RSVP
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ADMO BID Coffee Hour; Thursday, June 20, 3:30-5pm
The Adams Morgan Partnership BID is excited to welcome the business community to coffee hour for a new, free and casual way to connect. Join us at Venture X to share news, chat with the BID, ask questions, and meet your neighbors/fellow businesses.
RSVP
requested but not required. Walk-ins are welcome.
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Vote now
for the Washington City Paper's
Best of DC 2024
Voting ends on Monday, June 10
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The public's support means the world to your favorite Adams Morgan businesses and
voting for them
helps get the word out to the whole DMV about how great they are. Businesses need your support now more than ever and voting for them is a quick, easy, and free way to show your support.
And while you're at it, don't forget to vote for your favorite DC BID (that's
us
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If you feel our organization and events deserve it, please consider voting for:
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Best BID/Main Street --
Adams Morgan Partnership BID
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Best Film Festival --
Adams Morgan Movie Nights
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Best Music Festival --
Adams Morgan PorchFest
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Best Neighborhood Music Series --
AdMo Vibe
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Best Place to Experience Local Music --
Adams Morgan
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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.
The market will be having a special sale of vegetable plants that they want you to know about - at a special price of $2.00/plant.
Including:
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TOMATO PLANTS:
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Roma
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Brandywines (heirlooms)
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Yellow Cherry Tomatoes
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Big Boy
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Amish Paste (heirloom)
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Early Girl
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Watermelon (Sugar Babes)
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Black (Purple) Eggplant
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Red Bell Peppers (King Arthur)
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.....and more
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Columbia Road NW Bus Priority Project – Pre-Construction Information Session
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The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will host a virtual public meeting to share information about the Columbia Road NW Bus Priority Project on June 13, 2024 at 6 p.m. The project is scheduled to begin construction in July 2024. The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
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Project Background
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Summary of Public Feedback
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Design Refinements
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Construction Schedule
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Project Evaluation
For more information about this project please
click here
or contact the project manager, Kevin Harrison, at
kevin.harrison@dc.gov
or 202-848-8829.
Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:00 PM
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING:
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Join link
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Webinar number:
2319 424 8056
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Webinar password:
YAumRpJy843 (92867759 when dialing from a phone or video system)
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Join by phone:
+1-202-860-2110 United States Toll (Washington D.C.) 1-650-479-3208 Call-in toll number (US/Canada)
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Access code:
231 942 48056
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SWIMMING Public Art Project Opens June 7 At Marie Reed Plaza
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Bangladesh-American artist and climate activist Monica Jahan Bose will bring a massive art installation to Adams Morgan from June 7-20th. Featuring 22 blue Bangladeshi saris arranged to evoke a swimming pool and a huge wave, the SWIMMING public art project brings together communities in Washington DC and Bangladesh, speaking to the healing properties of water and swimming and inequities in access. Located at Marie Reed Plaza, the exhibition will be open 24/7 and visitors will use their phones to access a "VideoSoundwalk" with poetry and songs by the participants. The project explores the deep and essential connections we have to water as our world faces increased flooding, drought, and rising sea levels due to climate change. There will be multiple exciting events, including poetry slams and performances, film screenings, and site visits/artist talks. A short film about the project will be previewed as part of the Adams Morgan Movie Nights on June 11 and 18.
Key dates:
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Opening Event:
Rescheduled for Friday, June 7, 2024, 5 - 8 pm
, with dedication, poetry slam, and live streaming (starting at 6pm)
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Artists/curator walkthrough tour:
Saturday, June 8, 2024, 3 - 5 pm
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Walkthrough tours and film screenings:
on Tuesdays, June 11 & 18, 2024, 7:30 pm tour followed by short film as part of Adams Morgan Movie Nights (at dusk)
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Performance:
Saturday, June 15, 2024, 5 pm
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Location: Marie Reed Plaza, 2201 18th St NW
All events free and all dates are weather dependent. See updates at
http://storytellingwithsaris.com/events/
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New Date for The Mother of All Yard Sales: June 15
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After a rain cancellation on May 18, there is a new date for Adams Morgan's annual "Mother of All Yard Sales," and it's June 15!
Do you have stuff you want out of your house, spring cleaning-style? Sign up to sell stuff at The Mother of All Yard Sales on June 15. After the sale, a charity truck benefiting neighborhood favorite Mary’s Center will scoop up your unsold items if you desire.
Signing up to sell stuff is free and easy. Please just email
joshuadavidgibson@gmail.com
with this info, in this format:
Name:
Address:
Email:
Phone:
Want a charity truck pickup?
(If yes, you must follow the truck instructions below)
To get a charity truck pickup this year, you must:
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Go to https://www.mcdonationpickup.org/schedule-a-pick-up/
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Fill in your info
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In the "Donation Description" section, please write “June 15: The Mother of All Yard Sales"
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Go by Bike & Win Cool Prizes!
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goDCgo is starting the summer off with a bang and encouraging DC residents to get on two wheels! Throughout June, we will be giving away tons of fun prizes to those that pledge to go by bike this summer. Plus, we’ll be hosting our first Bike Fest! Share what we have planned this summer with your residents to get them on two wheels!
Pledge to Go by Bike
Show your commitment to biking by taking goDCgo’s Pledge to Go by Bike all summer long! Those who pledge will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a $50 Conte's Bike Shop gift card or a brand-new bicycle. The first 50 people to pledge will also receive a free annual Capital Bikeshare membership!
Take the Pledge
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Attend Bike Fest
On June 23 from 3pm-7:30pm, join goDCgo, bike shops, and local bike organizations for Bike Fest! We're celebrating biking with tons of activities, including a group bike ride, Youth Learn-to-Ride Class, FREE bike maintenance and repair, bike demos, bike decorating, and snacks and refreshments. We're also giving away 2024 DC Bike Maps, biking resources, bike repair kits, bike lights, and more!
Register for Bike Fest.
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This event aims to explore strategies to ensure an adequate supply of mental health, specialty, and primary care providers to meet the needs of all communities in the District, identify actionable steps to advance our efforts in eliminating health disparities within the District of Columbia, and discuss methods to foster effective partnerships within the District’s health ecosystem.
Click here
for more information and to register.
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Looking for the Top 100 Small Businesses in America
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One business will be awarded $25,000
Applications are open for the CO—100! Now is your chance to join this exclusive group of outstanding small businesses. Share your story — apply today.
They are looking for impressive growth strategies, innovative products and services, and an unwavering dedication to serving local communities.
The CO—100 is an elite group of small businesses driving innovation and growth in their communities and around the world.
Share Your Story
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Workshop: Earned Revenue 101 for Nonprofits:
A Fast-Paced, Proven Process to Financial Sustainability
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June 6, 2024 @ 12:00PM
This dynamic workshop offers a look into the world of earned revenue for nonprofits, presenting a fast-paced, proven process to unlock new financial opportunities. They will explore the essentials of identifying, developing, and capitalizing on earned revenue streams, from service fees to social enterprises. The workshop introduces participants to a streamlined, effective methodology for integrating earned revenue strategies into their funding mix, aimed at reducing dependency on traditional donations and grants. Attend the workshop to discover how your nonprofit can achieve financial resilience and independence through earned revenue.
Click here
for more info and to register.
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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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Open for Applications
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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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💸Accion Opportunity Fund
The Accion Opportunity Fund grants small business loans ranging from $5,000-$250,000, along with educational resources, coaching, and support networks in both English and Spanish. This program offers mentorship programs, microloans, and a hubzone program for small business owners’ financial needs.
More information
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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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DC Small Biz Help Workshop Calendar
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Click here
for the full June calendar
Thursday, June 6; Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Creating a Quick Business Plan
Presented by Score Washington DC
Register
This webinar is part of SCORE's SBE Webinar Series that helps aspiring entrepreneurs to make the right decisions to successfully launch their business. Participants will learn how to write a "Value Proposition" and use the "Lean Canvas" to capture key ideas, concepts, and strategies about your business.
Thursday, June 6; Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Developing Your Business Story
Presented by Score Washington DC
Register
In this workshop, the presenters will delve into the art of crafting genuine stories that are tailored for media and social platforms. Attendees will be taught how to use a business story as a potent tool for problem-solving, connecting with their audience, and showcasing the true worth of their product or service.
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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.
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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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Adams Morgan Partnership
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