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November 4, 2020
Updates from Adams Morgan
Click Here
to see previous updates in our newsletter archive
For the latest from the DC government, refer to:
https://coronavirus.dc.gov
Note: Next week's newsletter will be sent on Friday instead of Wednesday.
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This year's Adams Morgan Apple Festival was a big success despite the modified format necessitated by the pandemic. We had 11 bakers compete in the Apple Pie contest and we sold the slices raising over $1100 dollars for the RCNA COVID-19 Relief Fund! The judging this year was all done by the pie consumers with each pie having its own online judging form.
The winners each receive a 2 week CSA from
Licking Creek Bend Farm
. This year's winners:
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Best Crust
: Meghan Cater (pie M)
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Best Filing
: Megan Wright (pie A)
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Best Appearance
: Meghan Cater (pie M)
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Best Overall
: Meghan Cater (pie M)
Huge thanks to our partners at Licking Creek Bend Farm, to all the contestants who worked so hard on their pies, and to the pie purchasers who took the time to vote -- over 100 votes were cast in the contest. Even when we get back to the usual 'celebrity' judging format we plan to keep the people's choice voting in the mix. See you all next year!
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Music on the Move with ADMObile:
Held over into November!
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On Saturdays the Adams Morgan Partnership is partnering with
Songbyrd Music House and Record Cafe
on a new project called
#ADMObile
. Featuring a fully decked-out vintage truck and a variety of musical performances, community members enjoy music from a safe distance while dining, shopping, and strolling through the neighborhood. We will be hosting ADMObile events this Saturday from approximately 5-7pm and the following Saturday as well (weather permitting).
The truck will make its way around Adams Morgan making stops for performances along 18th Street and Columbia Road. Performances will feature a mix of all music genres and will rotate on a weekly basis. We’d also like to give a special thanks to our community partner,
T-Mobile
, for their assistance in making these fun, socially-distanced events possible!
Be sure to follow along virtually if you can’t make it in person using
#ADMObile
at
@admobid
and
@songbyrddc
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Post-Election Day Security
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Currently MPD and the District’s Homeland Security Office do not know of any specific threat of unrest, but they are closely monitoring social media and national events so that they can quickly respond to any threats that arise. This is being viewed within DC government as an “election period” versus an “election day.” The city’s preparedness posture is that of a heightened state of alert, and that will continue through the inauguration in January.
Businesses should be alert to the situation, but DC’s Business Emergency Management Operations Center (BEMOC) is not advising the boarding up of windows, though businesses are free to do so if they choose. Refer to their
Election Resource Guide for Businesses
for more information.
Resilience Resources:
The Adams Morgan Partnership will do our best to keep members of the BID updated as the situation changes.
Please fill out this form
to ensure we have up-to-date contact information for your business or commercial property so we can keep you informed about this and other issues.
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The Holidays are Right Around the Corner!
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Join us in spreading some Adams Morgan holiday cheer.
After the year we've been through we all need a little extra holiday spirit, so this year we're stepping up our holiday game. In addition to decorating the kiosk at 18th St. and Adams Mill Rd. again, we'll also be decorating streetlights around the neighborhood with garland and constructing an interactive,
Instagramable holiday display
in BB&T Bank Plaza.
But to truly dress up the neighborhood, we need your help. Even if it's just a couple strands of lights in the window, we'd like everyone to participate in holiday decorations this year. Please
let us know
what you're planning on doing and we'll help get the word out about your lights and/or display.
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Adams Morgan Partnership Annual Survey
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How do you think we are we doing?
We've been asking for your input all of October, and if you haven't had a chance to fill out our annual survey,
click here
to do so and help us do a better job of serving the business community. In addition to the questions we ask every year, there is an additional section specifically discussing COVID-related issues. Paper copies of the survey were distributed to businesses in the neighborhood earlier this month -- if you have a paper copy you would like to return, please contact
Brian Barrie
(202-536-9515) to arrange for someone to pick it up.
Survey deadline has been extended to November 13, 2020
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Microgrants for DC Legacy Businesses
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The Bowser Administration announced that the Legacy Business Supplemental Fund will designate $3.25 million of remaining funds from the Small Business Recovery Microgrants Program to support DC legacy businesses. This supplemental microgrant will provide relief to businesses and nonprofits that previously received the Small Business Recovery Microgrant and have served District residents for at least 20 years as of March 2020. All District legacy businesses that qualify for this grant program have been contacted about next steps.
Click here
for more information.
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Comcast Rise: Resources & Tools To Elevate Your Business
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Comcast RISE
was created to invest in the success of minority-owned businesses by providing valuable and practical support.
The Comcast RISE program will initially be available for Black business owners --
the deadline to apply is November 7
. Beginning November 28, 2020, all Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) business owners will be eligible to apply for Comcast RISE.
Click here
for more information and to apply.
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Nominations Now Open For Walker's Legacy Power Awards
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Walker's Legacy is now accepting nominations for our annual Power Awards. The Power Awards is part of a national effort by the organization to recognize the achievements of notable business and community leaders.
Our annual recognition celebrates 150 multicultural women leaders across the nation who comprise our national #WLPower150 and have thrived in an array of industries including business, entrepreneurship, media, technology, real estate, and more.
Click here
for more information.
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Small Business Saturday: November 28
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Small Business Saturday is on November 28 and this year, we're bringing it online! Working in partnership with DC Shop Small and District Bridges, Small Business Saturday will be a city-wide event encouraging District residents to shop small!
Businesses are encouraged to participate by offering special sales, gifts with purchase, discounts, and more.
We're partnering with the event to make it free to Adams Morgan business owners, but you must
sign up to participate using this form
and have an online e-commerce presence (products sold online can be anything from gift cards, retail products, electronic services, and carryout/delivery food options).
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Click here
for more information and to register.
Click here
for a list of November events from DSLBD's DC Business Toolkit
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Survey: Pandemic's Impact on
Restaurants
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Please take
this quick survey
that gauges the impact of the pandemic on your operations this fall. It is CRITICAL that we are able to present an accurate picture of the state of our industry that is rooted in data.
Click here
for the DC survey.
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ABRA virtual trainings for November
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ABRA offers free virtual trainings and information sessions year round to help licensees and residents better understand alcohol and medical cannabis laws, programs, and best practices. Consider registering for one or more of our upcoming trainings to help you stay in the know.
ABC 101
Thursday, November 12 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Audience: ABC licensees and staff
ID Compliance
Monday, November 16 | 10:00 - 11:30 am
Audience: ABC licensees and staff
A complete calendar is available
online
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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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