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Neighborhood News
National Small Business Week - May 4-8, 2015
Taste of Adams Morgan - May 12th
Streetsense hosts another forum tomorrow April 28th
DCRA Small Business Resource Center - Get to know it!
News from ABRA
SmartBenefits Employer Seminars - May 6 and 12
Information on CADRIPlus
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Neighborhood News
1) Adams Morgan Summer Concert Series - begins May 2 - wristband discount program returns along with the hula hoops!
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We are really excited to be hosting another Summer Concert Series on
Saturdays in May and June. This will be our 7th year rocking out the plaza in
front of BB&T Bank!
The dates will be May 2nd, 9th, 16th , 30th, June 6th and 13th from 5 to 7 pm.
Here is the line up:
May 2
Jelly Roll Mortals
May 9
Dot Dash
May 16 Goin' Goin' Gone
May 30th
La Unica
June 6th
Doug Stevenson & The Spades
June 13th
Dupont Brass
Looking forward to another fantastic music series! We will have hula hoops
for kids of all ages to play with and also the wrist band discount program
returns.
Wear the bracelet. Get the discounts.
Also on May 16th
, there will be a large neighborhood-wide yard sale – the
“Mother of All Yard Sales” according to the organizers. They have agreed to
give the wrist bands to everyone who stops at one of the yard sales too. This
should double the number the people who get wristbands that day.
If you'd like to participate or have any questions regarding the concert series
or the wrist band discounts, please
respond to Kristen at
kbarden@adamsmorganonline.org
as soon as possible. Thanks!
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2) More information about Pinky Nail Salon at 2479 18th Street, NW, second floor
Pinky is Adams Morgan's newest nail salon, conveniently located in the heart
of Adams Morgan. With cuttin edge technology at affordable prices, they
strive to provide the best experience with superior guest services. Schedule
your appointment at
www.pinkysalon.com
or call 202-66-PINKY (74659). They are
open 7 days a week from 9 am to 9 pm.
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3) Sweet Science Coffee is now open inside Skynear
at 1800 Wyoming Avenue, NW
The latest addition to the landmark store Skynear Designs has opened its doors.
Sweet Science Coffee is a Brewbar specializing in rare, handcrafted coffees,
using traditional methods. The owner, Sandra Wolter, a German barista and
former TV journalist grew up in a family coffee business. She teaches home
brewing classes and plans to offer these at the Cafe as well as tastings on
Mondays and some evenings. "I'm happy to be teaming up with Skynear
because their designs pair well with the brewing devices I use, as many are
classic design pieces as well," Ms. Wolter said.
Sweet Science is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9 am to 7 pm. They offer
espresso and iced drinks, teas and sweets as well as savory pies.
Like them on FB at
https://www.facebook.com/Sweetsciencecoffee?fref=ts
202-344-5639
Sandra Wolter
swolter@sweetsciencecoffee.com
Enjoy.Being.Awake.
4)Best Practices for Social Media
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Hey all! Here comes Spring, and with it, lots of fun folks will visit our Adams
Morgan businesses, and there will be LOTS of opportunities for great
press.
Sometimes we get tongue-tied when the cameras roll, so
here is a little primer
that will help you best support your business’ press efforts.
What to say to help your business be seen at its best
“My business specializes in…..”
“I offer my customers….. which they can’t get just anywhere.”
“We go the extra mile to…. in order to make your experience with us memorable.”
“We are unique because we….”
“We look forward to a time when…”
“We are a strong community because we….”
Kind words for your neighbors whenever possible.
What you should avoid saying
Profanity.
Complaints that make you look negative – this is your 15 second opportunity to
get some great press for your business.
Negative things about customers.
Long comments, because they will pare them down & not get your complete
point across.
Things you don’t want to see in print. Be sure that you are willing to see what
you have said.
Things that are unkind, because it reflects badly on you.
Also, remember that your social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc) is the new
‘reporter’ in the industry, so bear in mind the ideas above when you post –
because real reporters read your feed
.
Finally, you should remember to:
· Thank the reporter for thinking of you in putting together their story
· Ask for their card, or offer one of yours so you can keep in touch for
future stories
· Ask them to send you a link when the piece runs (so you can post on
your site and social media)
· Offer them a beverage, even a glass of water as they are wrapping up,
to show your hospitality
Keep the reporter’s info in a folder or binder, in case you ever want to reach
out directly to the media.
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5)BicycleSPACE to come to ANC1C meeting on May 6th
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If you would like a sneak peak of BicycleSPACE's new location at 2424 18th Street and learn about all they will be offering there, come to the ANC1C meeting on Wednesday May 6th at 7 pm at Mary's Center
www.anc1c.org
. BicycleSPACE staff will be there to meet and greet with Adams Morgan friends and neighbors.
6)DDOT proposes new sign regulations
This may be of interest to some Adams Morgan business owners and commercial property owners.
The Committee of 100 of the Federal City is asking members and friends to
Oppose DDOT’s Plan to Permit Throughout DC Jumbo High-Intensity Electronic Billboards Giant Wall-Mounted Billboards & Rooftop Signs.
DDOT proposes to radically change DC’s sign control and billboard ordinances to spread electronic advertising on the sides of buildings and rooftops throughout the city. The draft regulations are now out for public comment. The Committee of 100 urges you to oppose these radical and unwarranted changes that constitute, in effect,
the Gigantic Digital Billboard Pollution Protection Act
, bythe current deadline of
May 13, 2015
. You may view a fact sheet online here:
http://www.committeeof100.net/download/transportation/2015-04-27%20C100%20Call%20to%20Action%20Against%20Digital%20Billboards.pdf
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National Small Business Week - May 4-8, 2015
Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners.
More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year.
As part of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business
Administration takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and others from all 50 states and U.S. territories. Every day, they’re working to grow small businesses, create 21st century jobs, drive innovation, and increase America’s global competitiveness.
Read more
to find events in the DC area!
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Taste of Adams Morgan - May 12th
Taste of Adams Morgan: A Culinary Adventure Benefiting Mary’s Center !
Tuesday, May 12
–
6-9pm
Mary's Center and the Adams Morgan Partnership BID would like to invite you, friends, and family to the 3th Annual
Taste of Adams Morgan
.
Join us on
Tuesday, May 12th, from 6-9pm
, as Adams Morgan’s best restaurants will serve small plates of their signature dishes to raise funds for Mary’s Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center that provides high quality health care, education, and social services to nearly 40,000 individuals annually in the DC Metropolitan area, regardless of ability to pay.
Purchase 4 ($20) or 8 ($35) tasting tickets online at
www.maryscenter.org
or on the day of the event at one of the following locations:
A Little Shop of Flowers (2421 18th Street, NW)
El Tamarindo (1785 Florida Ave, NW)
Toro Mata (2410 18th Street, NW)
Wise Owl Club (2010 18th Street, NW)
Come stroll around our favorite Adams Morgan restaurants, try a taste of their delicious menu, have fun, and give back! No matter where you start, we guarantee you’ll finish full, happy, and with a sweet taste of kindness. You can use each of your tickets to get a pre-fixe "taste" at any participating restaurant, and feel better with each bite knowing your culinary exploration is supporting a good cause.
BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY!!!
Participating Restaurants include
(more restaurants are welcome to join - please contact Lizzett below):
· Rumba Cafe
· BUL Pojangmacha
· El Tamarindo
· Grill from Ipanema
· Johnny Pistolas
· Mellow Mushroom
· Millie & Al’s
· Pop’s SeaBar
· Potter’s House
· Roofer’s Union
· Smoke and Barrel
· Town Tavern
· Tryst DC
· The Diner
· ….and more!!!!
Questions? Contact Lizzett Uria at (202) 420-7014 or
luria@maryscenter.org
Not familiar with Mary’s Center? Just off of 18th Street at the corner of Ontario and Kalorama, Mary’s Center’s bustling main offices have been serving the DC metro area since 1988. Entering their 25th year, with now seven locations and two mobile medical units, Mary’s Center continues to fulfill its mission of building better futures through the delivery of health care, education, and social services. They embrace culturally diverse communities and provide them with the highest quality of care. In 2015, we expect to provide nearly 40,000 individuals hailing from 110 countries with access to top-notch healthcare, education, and social services. Your gift will help to fuel our services that place our participants on the path toward good health, stable families, and economic independence. Learn more about Mary’s Center at:
www.maryscenter.org
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Streetsense hosts another forum TOMORROW April 28th from 5 to 7 pm
Please join Streetsense for the second in a series of quarterly forums exploring what it takes to build strong vibrant streets and communities.
This installment will examine fresh, creative approaches
to streetscape design and its impact on neighborhood character development.
Streetsense's second event will focus on innovative streetscape design methods and provide an opportunity for leaders of different BIDs, retailers, experts, and service providers to network and get to know one another.
Streetsense is very excited to have Chris Shaheen from DC Office of Planning and Colin Greene from HOK presenting, and think it will provide a great platform to speak from the public regulatory angle as well as private development and implementation.
This will be a beneficial forum for property owners, business owners and community members in Adams Morgan (and all throughout the DC area!).
Like the first forum, they intentionally kept costs very low to make this an accessible event for the community. AIA Potomac Valley and APA are co-sponsoring the event, offering continuing education credits through both organizations.
The link to register can be found here:
http://aiapv.org/event/vibrant-streets-quarterly-forums-part-2-community-character-development/
(scroll down to “register here”).
When: Tuesday April 28, 2015 from 5 to 7 pm
Where: Streetsense
3 Bethesda Metro Center #140
Bethesda, MD 20814
(atop the Bethesda Metro Station)
Cocktails and light appetizers will be served.
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News from ABRA
Applications Available for New Types of Licenses
Beginning Tuesday, April 21, District businesses can get a head start
submitting applications for several new types of alcoholic beverage licenses. The Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) will begin processing the applications after the Congressional review period expires for the
Omnibus Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Amendment Act of 2014
, which is projected to occur on Saturday, May 2.
As part of the new legislation, a distillery can apply for an on-site sales and consumption permit. The permit would allow a spirit manufacturer to sell their products on site in cocktails for the first time. Wineries will also be able to apply for the permit, which would allow them to sell and serve glasses of their wine to customers.
Applications for the permit are available online
.
The proposed law also allows organizers of sporting or performing art events to
apply for a new festival license
, which would temporarily permit the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages at events for up to 15 days. The license would eliminate the need for organizers to obtain several one-day permits over the course of longer events. An organizer could apply for the license every three months.
Applications may also be submitted
by bakeries that produce alcohol-infused confections, such as cupcakes. The new class C manufacturer’s license would allow bakeries to sell baked goods—with a maximum of five percent of alcohol by volume—to persons 21 years of age or older. Bakeries could also sell the products to other businesses that have alcoholic beverage licenses.
Licensees that have questions can contact ABRA by
emailing
or by calling 202-442-4423.
New Law Will Limit Alcohol Ads in Windows
ABC licensees will need to take a look at their establishment’s windows to ensure that they comply with new restrictions on alcohol ads that could take effect as early as May.
As part of a
pending law
, alcohol ads can only cover up to 25 percent of an establishment’s windows. The restrictions will apply to all alcohol licensed establishments in the District.
Investigators from the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) will begin enforcing the new law once the Congressional review period expires; however, establishments will be granted a written warning for a first-time offense of the new rule. ABRA will notify licensees of when the law officially takes effect.
Outdoor Patio Permit for Manufacturers Proposed
A proposed law could go into effect in the District that would allow breweries, distilleries and wineries to operate outdoor patios similar to restaurants and taverns.
If approved, the Manufacturer’s Sidewalk Cafe and Summer Garden Endorsement Amendment Act of 2015 would permit an alcohol manufacturer that holds an on-site sales and consumption permit to operate an outdoor patio area from 1-9 p.m., seven days a week. The proposed law would only affect manufacturer licensees in the District and would not impact brew pubs, distillery pubs or wine pubs.
The law was proposed by Mayor Bowser on Thursday, April 3 as part of the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Support Act of 2015. The Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration will keep licensees informed if the bill is passed by the District of Columbia Council.
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Quarterly Statements Due April 30
ABC licensees of hotels and restaurants are due to file first-quarter statements with the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) by Thursday, April 30. Statements need to include the following from January 1, 2015 through March 31, 2015:
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Gross sales receipts for food and alcohol, and
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Total expenses for the purchase of food and alcohol.
Quarterly statements may be submitted
online
or by using a
printed form
. Complete details are available on
ABRA’s website
. Licensees that have questions can contact ABRA Compliance Analyst Monica Clark by
emailing
or by calling (202) 442-4438.
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SmartBenefits Employer Seminars- May 6 and 12
Are y
ou thinking about offering pre-tax or subsidized transit benefits to your employees but don’t know where to start? Join
goDCgo
at Metro’s free seminars and learn how SmartBenefits can make commutes easier, save money for your organization and your employees, and help you comply with
DC’s Commuter Benefits Ordinance
.
An RSVP is required to attend the free employer seminars and receive in-person assistance from SmartBenefits account representatives. Register by
clicking here
. We look forward to seeing you in May!
SmartBenefits Employer Seminars
May 6, 2015
9am - 11:30am
- or -
May 12, 2015
9am - 11:30am
Location:
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Headquarters
600 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
SmartBenefits is a versatile and valuable benefit for both employers and employees. It's an IRS-compliant, web-based program that lets employers assign the dollar value of employees' monthly commuting benefit directly to reusable, rechargeable plastic SmarTrip® cards, which can be used for parking, rail, van pool and bus travel throughout the D.C. metropolitan region. It can be offered as a direct employee benefit, a pre-tax deduction, or a combination of both - it's as flexible as your needs, and available online 24/7.
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Information about CADRIplus (not an endorsement just sharing info)
CADRPlus (
www.getcadrplus.com/moreinfo)
is a bundled services option for individuals/employers. This is an option that is a non-insurance product and can be used to supplement an HSA account; or someone who has no insurance and would like to speak to a licensed, certified doctor in their state and get a prescription, if necessary for many issues that do NOT necessitate the Emergency Room! (upper respiratory, sinus, ear ache, sore throat, etc.)
If you're travelling, and you left your prescription at home, perfect way to call a doctor and get a refill (if applicable)...You
might have a high deductible HSA account -- this is a perfect companion.............. many applications.
Marilyn Mitchelll, an Adams Morgan resident, is a brand ambassador for this product in Washington, DC.
The CADR (Call A Doctor piece) is Teledoc, an award-winning telemedicine service that has been in business for
11 + years; NCQA certified; and allows an individual to speak to a licensed, board certified medical doctor with at
least 5+ years of experience - by phone or internet. The average wait time is 14 minues! You can use the service 23/7/365 for a small monthly fee. You will talk to a medical doctor; not a physician's assistant; LPN, etc. when you go around to drop-in clinics. Don't need to sit with sick people for hours; don't have to wait days to see the doctor....
Teledoc usually markets to very large companies; insurance companies; federal/state governments, etc.. CADRPlus
has taken this concept to the small business/individual market. Save time, money for the whole family. You have a choice. The employee loves because it cuts down on absenteeism; insurance expenses, builds confidence with employers, etc.
The "plus" side of the company focuses on: cutting prescription costs; reduce lab costs; behavioral health consults
(Licensed Social Worker)............. all for a low monthly fee. Most people are paying more for their insurance, if they
have insurance -- and this bundle will same them hundreds if not thousands of dollars! ; and it's convenient.
Marilyn is available for any questions. Many people walk around without insurance. CADRPlus can help.
Marilyn A. Mitchell
www.getcadrplus.com/moreinfo
202.549.0743
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