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Bike To Work Day is Tomorrow!
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The Washington, DC region’s 20th Anniversary Bike to Work Day (BTWD) is returning this year on
Friday, May 21, 2021
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Due to COVID, things will be a bit different this year. Registrants will have to register for a specific 30 minute time slot and only 30 riders will be allowed to register for each slot, so total registration will be strictly limited. To help accommodate this, we're extending our pit stop hours -- the
Adams Morgan Pit Stop
will be open from 7:30am to 11:00am at Unity Park (in front of The LINE Hotel DC, corner of Columbia Rd. and Champlain St., NW). We will have bagels & cream cheese available for the first 100 riders.
All slots for the Adams Morgan pit stop have been claimed.
Click here
to find another available pit stop.
Rules for this year's BTWD:
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Zero-tolerance mask enforcement.
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Pre-selected check-in times for staggered arrival times, with 25-30 bicyclists per 30-minute timeslot.
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Physical distancing requirements, including six-foot distancing, one-way traffic flow, hand sanitizer stations, and appropriate signage.
BTWD promotes bicycling as a healthy commuting option that lowers commuting costs, reduces vehicle wear and tear, lessens traffic congestion, encourages healthier lifestyles, and improves air quality. The event, which comes during May’s Mental Health Awareness Month, also celebrates the powerful effect exercise has on physical and mental health.
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The AdMo Cash Mob Continues this Saturday at Tribute Collective!
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Participate in the AdMo Cash Mob in celebration of DC Small Business Month!
Don’t miss out on our final AdMo Cash Mob at
Tribute Collective
this Saturday, May 22 from 11am-3pm! Tribute is located at 1664 Columbia Road NW. Join in on the fun and enjoy up to 50% off your entire purchase (on select items)! Be sure to mention that you are part of the AdMo Cash Mob to receive the discount. Tribute is a local, responsible retail and cross-disciplinary space that carries an extensive selection of fashionable vintage and secondhand pieces. Their shop is dedicated to promoting ethical fashion and design, showcasing products created under the principles of eco-friendly, sustainable, artisanal and ethical manufacturing. Tribute supports small and independent designers from the United States, Mexico, the Middle East, West Africa and Southeast Asia.
The idea behind the AdMo Cash Mob is to get people into local businesses to shop and support them! Participants are encouraged to visit a particular business on a given day and time period (to allow for social distancing) and spend money. Throughout May, we have featured various participating small businesses in Adams Morgan. Thank you to everyone that has participated in some (or all!) of the events. Please help spread the word and join us for this final Cash Mob!
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Join us for the “Community Grid” Artist Meet & Greet on Monday, May 24
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Join “Community Grid” artists My Ly and Jaclyn Stallard on
Monday, May 24 from 2:30-4pm in BB&T Plaza
(1801 Adams Mill Rd NW) for an artist meet-and-greet! Meet the artists that created this one-of-a-kind, giant cherry blossom sculpture, interact with the art, and take some fun photos! It's one of 26 sculptures that were installed throughout DC, Virginia, and Maryland as part of Art in Bloom, a public art exhibition in celebration of the National Cherry Blossom Festival.
Don’t miss out on meeting the artists!
The sculpture will be removed in early June.
Community Grid encourages conversation and interaction as viewers are invited to identify their own location as well as the placement of monumental landmarks throughout Washington, DC. The design creatively weaves together the diversity of DC as an abstract quilt of the nation’s capital city. The DC city street map is a symbol of strength encompassing a patchwork of colors and neighborhoods that connect communities together. This recognizable and iconic city grid celebrates the coming together of people and purpose in a sacred place at a special time, the annual Cherry Blossom Festival.
Post your photos to social media, tagging @admobid and @CherryBlossFest and using hashtags #ArtInBloom#AdMoInBloom and #AdamsMorganStrong.
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Latest Guidance for Food & Beverage Businesses
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Effective 5:00 a.m. on Friday, May 21,
Mayor’s Order 2021-069
and
ABC Board emergency rulemaking
lift substantive restrictions on alcohol establishments implemented to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Unchanged guidelines are noted
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ABRA will host a virtual public information session focused on the loosening restrictions on Friday, May 21 at 10:00 a.m
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Advance registration is required
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Service Hours
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On-premises alcohol hours for sales, service, and consumption revert to the hours permitted on the establishment’s alcohol license.
Total Capacity
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Alcohol licensed restaurants, taverns, hotels, private clubs, and common carriers; manufacturers holding an on-site sales and consumption permit; and festival and temporary license holders may operate at up to 100 percent capacity indoors and outdoors.
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Nightclubs and multipurpose facilities are permitted to operate at 50 percent capacity—and increase capacity up to 100 percent at 5:00 a.m. on Friday, June 11, 2021.
Standing
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Patrons may stand to order or consume food or beverages, socialize, and to participate in recreational activities such as dancing, darts, axe throwing, bowling, and games of skill.
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Patrons may sit and be served at bars being utilized by bartenders and other waitstaff.
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Standing receptions are permitted.
Physical Distancing
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Physical distancing of patrons, tables, or seating is not required including at communal tables.
Live Entertainment--General
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Live entertainment is permitted without physical distancing or face covering requirements.
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Live entertainment is limited between 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. daily in registered streateries but may not be heard inside homes located in residential zones.
No Change
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Background and recorded music may be played in registered streateries at a conversational level that is not heard in the homes of DC residents that are zoned residential.
No Change
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An
Entertainment Endorsement
is required to have entertainment in a registered streatery.
No Change
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Prepared Food and Beverages
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Patrons may order alcohol for on-premises consumption indoors or outdoors without being required to purchase a prepared food item.
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Buffets, self-service stations, and “BYOB” may be offered.
Alcohol Carry-Out and Delivery
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Alcohol carry-out and delivery hours will be restored to the originally permitted 6 am -10 am daily—an increase of one (1) hour.
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Alcohol purchased for carry-out and delivery must be accompanied by at least one (1) prepared food item. This is a permanent statutory requirement.
No Change
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License holders may utilize up to two (2) additional locations for carry-out and delivery.
Advance registration is required
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No Change.
Structures
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Sidewalk cafes, summer gardens, and streateries may not have more than two (2) side flaps or walls and a roof on outdoor dining structures, tents, or canopies.
No Change
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Reservations
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Establishments must implement a reservation system for contact tracing purposes.
No Change
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Contact information from at least one person per party must be collected and maintained for at least 30-days.
No Change
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Face Masks and Coverings
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Establishments must allow their staff to wear a face covering if preferred.
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Establishments may require that patrons wear a face covering when entering the establishment unless the patron is under the age of two (2) years old or has a medical or mental health condition or a disability that prevents the patron from wearing a face covering. Signage providing guidance to patrons must be posted at entrances.
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Cloth face covering guidance
is available.
Resuming Programs
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Establishments registered in the
Extended Holiday Hours Program
may extend their hours on eligible dates including Memorial Day Weekend (Friday, May 28 - Monday, May 31). Details and applications are available online.
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Adams Morgan Farmers Market coming to Unity Park on Saturday, June 5!
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On June 5, the beloved Adams Morgan Farmers Market will begin operations at Unity Park in front of The LINE Hotel DC. Unity Park is the triangle park at the confluence of Columbia Rd., Champlain St., and Euclid St., NW. The market is celebrating its 49th year in the neighborhood. The market will be open from 8:30am - 1pm on Saturdays through Christmas.
Parking around the park will be restricted from 5am - 3pm on Saturdays for the market to allow for the vendors' trucks --
cars will be towed if they violate the parking restrictions
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Getting Back on Track:
Help is Here Educational Webinar Series
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Today!
Thursday, May 20 at 4:00pm --
Register Here
Join the U.S. Small Business Administration and Public Private Strategies Institute (PPSI) for several educational opportunities to learn more about programs that will help your business get back on track. This is part of an effort to ensure that American small businesses know about the many resources to help their businesses grow and additional resources to help their businesses thrive.
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Tuesday, May 25 at 4:00 pm
- Please join RAMW, DC Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and DC Health Link to discuss how DC residents can potentially
save thousands of dollars per year on health insurance premiums through the American Rescue Plan
, such as health insurance for as little as $2/month and no deductibles. Small businesses can also start a plan with zero percent down and no policy terminations.
Register for the free webinar here
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The Burn Center at MedStar Washington Hospital Center is partnering with RAMW to host a free webinar on
Burn Safety Education in Restaurants and Cafés
, on
Monday, June 7 at 2:00 pm
. Important information on burn safety and ways to prevent and treat first aid burns including scald, open-flame and chemical burns will be discussed.
Register for the free webinar here
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2021 Social Media Strategies that Attract and Convert the Right Customers
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May 26, 2021 at 12:00pm --
Register Here
2020 caused major changes in the way we reach, influence, and convert customers, revealing that social media is your bread and butter to business survival more than ever. But it changes so rapidly with new customer preferences, new platforms, existing platform changes, and the discovery of new best practices. Adapting to these changes NOW will be key for growth moving forward. Join us as presenter, Maureen Edwards, award-winning international marketing specialist, inventor, and entrepreneur as she takes a deep dive to cover:
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The 2021 changes in Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn that have major impacts on your business (for good and bad)
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The top social media best practices that allow you to generate leads, build brand loyalty, and drive revenue
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The hottest NEW social media platform that could be a game-changer in your business
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Small Business Scavenger Hunt! May 10-22
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Join CNHED and the District's many Main Streets and BIDs in a two-week-long scavenger hunt extravaganza! The hunt will center around neighborhoods in all eight Wards and include fun missions that get you out into the city. Activities may include taking a picture in front of a local small business, finding a neighborhood landmark, or patronizing a coffee shop. The scavenger hunt will be facilitated through the Goosechase app and is free to participate. The team or individual who wins the most points will win a $150 gift card to a local small business. There will also be two runner-up winners who will be awarded $50 gift cards.
Click here for more info
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Small Business Gift Card Giveaway
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To support small businesses this #DCSmallBusiness month, we are doing a gift card giveaway! Small businesses and DC residents are encouraged to participate! Individuals are eligible to win a $100 gift card while DC businesses are eligible to receive $500 in gift card sales for their business! To enter as a resident or a small business, simply
fill out this form
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Heart of DC Haiku Contest
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Prior to COVID-19, CNHED and its partners officially welcomed the start of DC Small Business Week with a celebratory kick-off event but this year we decided to find a safer, creative, and poetic way to launch what is now a month-long, virtual event with a
Small Business - Heart of DC Haiku Contest
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May/June ABRA Virtual Trainings
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Registration is open for ABRA’s May/June virtual trainings and information sessions—your best way to stay in-the-know about alcohol and medical cannabis laws and regulations, programs, and best practices. All sessions are free; advance registration is required.
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Rodent Abatement
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Tuesday, May 25 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Audience: Current and prospective alcohol licensees and staff, and DC residents
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Steps to Getting an Alcohol License
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Tuesday, June 8 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Audience: Prospective ABC licensees and current alcohol licensees considering a change in their business operations
Available session recordings include:
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Help Improve DC Circulator Service!
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DC Circulator’s mission is to deliver affordable, comfortable, and efficient bus service that connects people to business, culture, and entertainment throughout the District.
To support this mission, DC Circulator adopted its first Transit Development Plan in 2011 and has since regularly updated it every three years. The most recent version, the 2020 Transit Development Plan, is available now for public comment.
Visit
DCCirculator.com/TDP2020
to give feedback on their new proposed signage, service extension, and new potential route.
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DCRA Small Business Resource Center Free Workshops & Training
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Through the
Small Business Resource Center (SBRC)
, you can access trainings, workshops, seminars, one-on-one technical and educational assistance, and other services at no cost. Our one-on-one counseling sessions include individualized business planning, management, marketing, sales, procurement, strategic planning, and first-hand access to financing resources.
Click here
to view the calendar
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DEPARTMENT OF SMALL AND LOCAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND PRELIMINARY FINDING ON THE RECERTIFICATION OF THE ADAMS MORGAN PARTNERSHIP BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to section 19 of the Business Improvement Districts Act of 1996, effective May 29, 1996 (D.C. Law 11-134; D.C. Official Code § 2-1215.18) (“Act”), the Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) will hold a public hearing on the recertification of the Adams Morgan Partnership Business Improvement District.
The public hearing will be held at 2:00 pm on
Monday, June 21, 2021 in Suite 850N, 441 4th Street NW, Washington, D.C.
DSLBD Director Kristi Whitfield has informed the Adams Morgan Partnership Business Improvement District that the filing criteria set forth in D.C. Official Code § 2-1215.18 have been met and their application is otherwise in conformity with the Act.
The BID application is available for review by the public during normal business hours on weekdays at 1640 Columbia Road, N.W., in the offices of the Adams Morgan Partnership Business Improvement District; and by the public online at:
https://dslbd.dc.gov/page/notice-public-hearing-and-preliminary-finding-recertification-adams-morgan-partnership-business
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DSLBD invites the public to testify at the public hearing. Witnesses should bring a copy of their written testimony to the hearing. Additional written statements may be submitted by e-mail to
Lincoln.lashley@dc.gov
or mailed to: Lincoln Lashley, DSLBD, 441 4th Street, NW, Suite 850N, Washington, DC 20001.
The public hearing record will close ten business days following the conclusion of the hearing, or Tuesday, July 6, 2021 before 5:00 p.m. Persons submitting written statements for the record should observe this deadline.
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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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