November 15, 2023
Updates from Adams Morgan
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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 Farmers Market on Saturday
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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.
FEATURING THIS WEEK low or pesticide-free:
Halloween pumpkins, napa cabbage, large apples by the pound (5 or more), (cooking and pesticide-free), stayman winesap, northern spy, honeycrisp, and 4 bean varieties:, enamame, green string beans, yellow wax beans, plus, fall greens, cabbage
(note: the above items are from last week and may not be accurate for this week's market)
REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR OWN BAGS and CONTAINERS for fragile produce.
Check out
RavenHook
at the market for a full selection of sweet and savory Thanksgiving treats including Texas Pecan Pie and Apple Crumble Pie as well as great feast additions including:
Artisan Bread Stuffing Cubes; Cranberry Walnut Bread (v); Savory Pumpkin Bread (v) (Only available by pre-order); Dinner Rolls (v); Pecan Pie Bars; Pumpkin Spice Cake and Nutty Apple Cake (v); Hand-painted Maple Leaf Sugar Cookies; Holiday Jam
Items can be purchased in person, or you can order online and see pictures of the full menu on
RavenHook's website
. You can place orders through 11pm Friday night.
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Councilmember Nadeau Ward 1 Town Hall with MPD Chief Smith
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From Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne Nadeau:
Police Chief Pamela Smith has accepted my invitation to meet with Ward 1 residents on
Tuesday, November 28, 6:30-8 pm at The Festival Center, 1640 Columbia Road NW
. Chief Smith will share crime statistics for Ward 1 and her plans for policing in the ward, including topics such as allocation of officers and resources, community policing, and more. She will also take questions from the audience. Residents may submit questions in advance online or by contacting my office: 202-724-8181. Registration is not required.
We will also live stream the meeting for those who wish to watch from home. We will not be able to take live questions from those watching online.
To submit questions, watch live, and for more info, please visit:
brianneknadeau.com/ward1-chief-town-hall
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Register for Christmas, New Year’s Extended Hours by Nov. 24
Sign-ups end for extended hours over Christmas Weekend (Dec. 22 to 25) and New Year’s Weekend (Dec. 29 to Jan 1, 2024.)
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What Is It:
District restaurants and bars enrolled in the Extended Holiday Hours Program may sell, serve, and allow on-premises consumption of alcohol until 4 am on holiday weekends.
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It’s Free:
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Once approved, establishments are eligible to participate in all following permitted holidays.
Sign-Up today
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Sign-Ups Still Open for RAMW Holidays Campaign
There’s nowhere else in the world like your restaurant, so make sure all the merrymakers know about your event spaces, specials, and catering with RAMW holiday offerings marketing.
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What Is It?
Social media posts and stories, boosted promo advertisements, e-blasts to more than 32,000 DMV diners, and more.
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How Much?
$250 includes advertising for Christmas and Hanukkah, and New Year’s Eve/Day or $100 per holiday.
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Learn More:
Sign-up today
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Culinary Grads for Hire
Congrats to the newest cohort of graduates from RAMW Allied Member
Emma’s Torch
, which provides culinary education for asylum seekers, refugees, and survivors of trafficking.
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Meet Your Next Rock Star:
Students graduate with their ServSafe food certification and more than 400 hours of training.
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You’re Hired:
Contact DMV Program Director
Bridgit Nicholson
and learn more in the attached PDF.
Reminder: Turn On Closed Captions!
The DC Mayor’s Office of Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing encourages restaurants, bars, and other businesses to turn on TV closed captions to ensure all guests can enjoy broadcasts and programs.
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It’s Free: Closed Captioning is already included in your TV. Learn more on the attached flier.
Help Serve Thanksgiving to 5,000 Members of the Community
Join our partners at Events DC and volunteer to support the
Safeway Feast of Sharing
. Various volunteer shifts available Nov. 20 to 22.
Learn more and sign-up
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District of Columbia Business Capital Program
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The District of Columbia Business Capital Program (
DC BizCAP
) is funded by the U.S. Treasury State Small Business Credit Initiative (Initiative). The Initiative, a $1.5 billion fund, was established by the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 to assist small businesses and entrepreneurs who were adversely affected by the economic recession of 2008 and the credit crisis that followed. The District of Columbia was allocated $13.2 million for District businesses. The District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) established and administers DC BizCAP to provide capital to District small businesses and entrepreneurs who continue to encounter reductions in the availability of credit and heightened requirements to obtain financing. DC BizCAP provides critical capital through three programs that provide alternatives to traditional commercial financing to facilitate private lending and investments in District small businesses.
DC BizCAP - Collateral Support Program
The Collateral Support Program (CSP) provides funds for deposit with a participating lender (i.e. a participating bank, credit union or community development financial institution) to provide the necessary collateral to cover the borrower’s collateral shortfall. The CSP’s collateral is drawn down and returned, for use by other business, to DISB over the life of the loan. Find a list of participating lenders, loan enrollment procedures and forms and more information on the
Collateral Support Program
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DC BizCAP - Innovation Finance Program
The Innovation Finance Program (IFP) provides capital for investment in District of Columbia start-ups and emerging companies that seek financing alternatives to traditional commercial financing. The IFP provides the capital either (1) through a co-investment with an Innovation Finance Company into the small business; or (2) by investing as a limited partner in an Innovation Finance Company that shall then make an investment into that small business. Find more information on the
Innovation Finance Program
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Project Update For Your Area-Small Diameter Water Main Replacement Project
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Week of November 13
Belmont Road NW, between Columbia Road NW and 18th Street NW
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Wednesday, November 15 - Friday, November 17
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We will be performing installation of new water main at this location
Week of November 20
Belmont Road NW, between Columbia Road NW and 18th Street NW
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Monday, November 20 - Wednesday, November 22
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Next week, we will continue with installation of new water main at this location
In light of the Thanksgiving Day Holiday, there are no construction activities scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 23 - Friday, Nov. 24.
Please keep in mind that these construction activities are highly dependent upon favorable weather conditions. Questions should be directed to Director of Community Affairs Emanuel D. Briggs, (202) 787-2003 or
emanuel.briggs@dcwater.com
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Capacity Building Support Opportunity for DC Nonprofits
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Are you a DC nonprofit working in the community economic development field looking for capacity-building support to assist your organization around a specific project?
CNHED’s VISTA Strong Communities program is gearing up to select 10-12 host sites for our upcoming 2024 - 2025 AmeriCorps VISTA Program! The intent-to-apply form is now OPEN, and official applications will be available soon. Complete the form today to ensure you are the first to know when the application opens.
Submit Intent to Apply/Re-apply
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DSLBD Business to Business Service Provider Grant due 11/21
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Amount: between $5,000.00 and $50,000.00
Deadline:
November 21st @ 2pm EST
The multiple grant recipients will provide services to support other local businesses by offering business development courses, cohort management, and program marketing across several DSLBD programs such as Aspire to Entrepreneurship, Dream Pitch, Food Waste Innovation, and Just Cannabusiness.
The service areas include (details in
RFA
, Appendices B - J):
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Proposals for Storytelling and Videography Service Area
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Pitch Preparation and Pitch Coaching Service Area
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Cohort Management and Wrap-Around Support Service Area
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Pitch Day Onsite Event Management Service Area
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Pitch Micropayment Provider Service Area
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Business Classes and Workshops Service Area
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Non-Dilutive Capital Support for Regulated Cannabusiness Businesses
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Speakers Bureau Service Area
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Innovative Proposals for Services Non-Contemplated by this RFA
DSLBD intends to award grants in amounts between $5,000.00 and $50,000.00 from the $400,000.00 available for direct service provision grants.
Go the Grant Overview page for more information and to apply.
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💸 Small Business Digital Readiness Program
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: Rolling
This LISC Verizon program helps small business owners succeed in a digital world with a free online videos plus opportunities for expert coaching, peer networking, and other resources. Take only two courses and enter to win a $10K grant! Past registrants can also win, enter your account for details.
Apply online
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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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💸 Commercial Property Acquisition Fund (DMPED)
The Commercial Property Acquisition Fund will provide eligible businesses with down payment assistance of up to $750,000 or 25% of the sale price, whichever is less, for the acquisition of commercial property in the District. This year, businesses will need to complete three mandatory sessions in order to apply for the Fund. OPEN now on a rolling basis until funds are expended.
Learn more here
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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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💸 Wish Local Empowerment Program
Wish is dedicating a $2M dollar fund to give roughly 4,000 Wish Local small business grants for black-owned biz. The selected recipients will receive between $500 - $2000. This program will only be open to Black-owned stores to help promote equality and diversity.
More information
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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 February, May, August, October, and December).
Meetings are currently being held online 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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