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September 16, 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
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DC Art All Night 2020 continues through September 26
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From visual, performing, and movement artists to culinary favorites and DC’s eclectic retail corridors—any labor of love is an artform: DC is art!
Visit
DCArtAllNight.org
for more info!
It's not too late for your business to offer specials -- send any discounts/specials you would like us to list on the
Adams Morgan Art All Night
webpage to
bbarrie@admodc.org
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FY21 Great Streets Retail Small Business Grant
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The FY21 Great Streets Retail Small Business grant application is live and can be found
here
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Applicants must submit a completed online application to
DMPED
via the Gifts Online system by Tuesday, September 28, 2020 at 4:00 PM DST.
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Great Streets Resiliency Fund
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There is also a separate grant opportunity called the Resiliency Fund, which awards between $10K-$20K, and more information from the city will be released soon, so please stay tuned. The application process is not yet open.
Click here for more information
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From Kathy Hollinger, President, RAMW
As we look for ways to expand and improve our training and workshop offerings to meet the evolving needs of our industry, I hope you will join us for our upcoming Marketing 101 Workshop: Building Consumer Confidence During COVID on Wednesday, September 30th at 2pm. The Workshop will be moderated by Aba Kwawu, President of TAA PR and the panelists include Adam Williamowsky, Director of Restaurants, Streetsense; Adam Greenberg, Chef/Owner, Coconut Club; Tia Mattson, EVP of Enterprise Marketing and Communications, National Restaurant Association; and Vanessa Rodriguez, SVP of Marketing, The Brand Guild.
The intent is to help you walk away from this Workshop with tools and a better understanding of how to market your restaurant during these unusual times with a focus on the health and safety measures you are taking, so diners feel confident in dining out/taking out.
Click here to RSVP
. This training is complementary for restaurant members.
Where to Get COVID-19 Tested.
We have received many questions about updated testing resources. Please
visit our website
which provides rapid testing options as well as testing sites through DC, Maryland and Virginia. Note: RAMW has no affiliation with any testing option or site. The state and city run testing options are subject to change, so we encourage you to make sure you are viewing the most up to date testing information, which can be found here. In DC, the Mayor is encouraging people to get tested through their primary healthcare physician, but of course, DC run testing sites always remain a good option.
Click here
for more information on where to get tested, and
click here
for resources on what to do if an employee tests positive.
We have heard from a handful of you that you have received an audit letter from the DC Office of the Attorney General (OAG). OAG launched a restaurant audit to inquire about restaurant practices and protocols regarding both sick leave and protective measures for patrons and workers. The letters went out randomly to a small sample of District restaurants from each Ward. We have been in touch with the OAG since they started sending letters, and they have told us that the goal is to obtain certain information regarding restaurant policies and practices to ensure compliance with these requirements and, if any restaurant falls short, to work collaboratively with that entity to ensure compliance. We understand the inconvenience of this as this comes at a time when you are already stretched very thin. We are trying to work with the OAG to make sure this process is as unobtrusive as possible.
2020 RAMMY Awards
The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) invites you to attend the
first virtual RAMMYS Awards
on Sunday, September 20 from 6 pm – 8 pm. Join the RAMMYS as the region honors this year’s winners and the resilient hospitality industry.
Congratulations to the Adams Morgan nominees:
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Beer Program of the Year:
Roofers Union
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Employee of the Year:
Isael Granados, Roofers Union
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Favorite Gathering Place:
Lapis
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$5,000 Black Business Fund
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Walker's Legacy
is a proud member of the Coalition to Back Black Businesses, a $10-million initiative to support Black small businesses in their COVID-19 recovery.
For the next four years, the program will provide $5,000 grants to hundreds of businesses each year, in addition to training and other resources.
Click here for more info and to apply
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DOEE webinar for restaurants, September 22
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The webinar is piggy-backing onto the DDOT/ABRA webinars, “Reimagine Outdoor Space” series for District Streateries, parklets and alleys. DDOE will present information on foodware requirements – what has changed and what hasn’t.
Reimagine Outdoor Space:
Foodware Requirements and Energy Rebates
September 22, 2:00-3:00pm
DOEE and DCSEU will present on foodware requirements (what has changed and what hasn’t) and DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU) energy rebates available to restaurants (small businesses). DCSEU is announcing a new program for small businesses which will directly help restaurants with rebates.
Click here
for more info and to register.
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New alcohol rules taking effect on October 1
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On October 1, 2020, the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2020 (BSA) will take effect.
Permanent legislation, signed by Mayor Muriel Bowser, is currently under congressional review.
Included in the legislation are provisions that will increase the permitted hours of operation for select alcohol sales, and make permanent a pilot program. Law changes and instructions for how to request approval, if required, are as follows:
Expanded Hours of Operation
On-premises retailers and manufacturers may start alcohol sales two (2) hours earlier at 6:00 a.m. daily, and off-premises retailers may offer alcohol for off-premises sales and delivery for two (2) more hours from 6:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. daily.
To request a change in approved hours, licensees must submit a
Change of Hours Application
. All applications are subject to approval by the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board.
Applications received on or before September 16 will be included in the licensing agenda for the ABC Board on Thursday, October 1—the first date they may consider such applications. Applications received on or after September 17 will be considered at a subsequent hearing date.
If the ABC Board determines that a change in hours may constitute a “substantial change” in operation, the application will be subject to a public comment period.
Carry-Out and Delivery
On-premises retailers may permanently sell alcohol for carry-out and delivery between 6:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. daily—an increase of two (2) hours per day. All alcohol sales must continue to be accompanied by at least one (1) prepared food item.
To participate, licensees must register with ABRA by completing a
brief online form
. Currently registered licensees do not need to take any action to modify their carry-out and delivery hours.
Licensees are advised that a new Carry-Out and Delivery Endorsement will be required to continue such services effective April 1, 2021. Further guidance on securing the endorsement will be issued in early spring.
To help licensees and residents better understand alcohol focused provisions included in the BSA, ABRA will host a
30-minute virtual information session
on Thursday, September 24 at 10:30 a.m.
Advance registration is required
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In the interim, if you have immediate questions or concerns, please direct them to ABRA's Licensing Division or (202) 442-4423 or In the interim, if you have immediate questions or concerns, please direct them to our Licensing Division or (202) 442-4423 or
abc@dc.gov
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Reimagining Outdoor Space: Potential Revenue + Funding for DC Restaurants
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Monday, September 21, 2020 from 2pm to 3:30pm
Join DSLBD for this free virtual workshop designed to help DC-based restaurants & qualified food businesses: 1) consider whether outdoor dining could help increase their sales; and 2) locate funding and technical assistance to help with expansion. This workshop is part of a series of Reimagining Outdoor Space workshops hosted by the DC Government.
Click here
for more information and to register.
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Registration For the DC Chamber 2020 Health Policy Forum
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September 21, 2020, at 4:00 PM
For the past few years, the DC Chamber of Commerce has convened members of the business community, local health care providers, industry experts, and government representatives to discuss emerging trends and issues as it relates to the District’s healthcare sector. This year's forum, in partnership with CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, will focus on Lessons Learned from Wave 1 and Preparing for a Potential Wave 2 of COVID-19. This forum will draw a diverse audience of participants including representatives of businesses of all sizes (small and large), healthcare providers, and policy experts.
There is no cost to attend but please register by Friday 9/18.
Register here
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Increasing Revenue via Products Sales and Ecommerce for DC Hair Care + Personal Care Businesses
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Join DSLBD, DCSBDC, and LEDC for this FREE virtual workshop and coaching sessions designed to help DC-based hair salons, barbershops, braiding salons, spas and other personal care businesses:
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Consider focusing on product sales to increase revenue to offset lower in-person service sales are down;
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Learn how to use ecommerce to sell products and services; and
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Locate funding and technical assistance to help with business expansion.
Click here
for more information and to register.
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Women Food Fest is a collection of women-owned food businesses in Washington, DC hosting Women's Food Fest from September 23-30th, 2020 to help boost small businesses during COVID-19.
Women's Food Fest grew from a James Beard Foundation program called "Let's Talk DC" - a local forum bringing women food entrepreneurs together to support one another, take collective action, and help each other survive the present economic and health crisis.
To see the list of participating women-owned restaurants please visit
womensfoodfest.com
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DC Small Biz Help Workshop: Fall 2020 Calendar
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Check out this week's
DC Small Business Help Workshop Calendar
and get connected to the resources and assistance to help you sustain and grow your business during this recovery period.
This resource provides information about upcoming virtual workshops, training opportunities and entrepreneurship programs available for start-ups, new and existing small businesses in the District.
This resource calendar aims to:
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Coordinate and promote the myriad of virtual trainings, workshops and programs being offered to entrepreneurs and small businesses, and
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Centralize the information in one place to make it easier for small businesses to find a resource event that’s just right for them
Please let them know what resources, assistance and information you need to support your business. Email Evette Banfield at ebanfield@cnhed.org.
View the Workshop Calendar
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Free curbside management solution
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curbFlow is offering a free curbside management solution to restaurants and merchants in the Adams Morgan community! curbFlow sets up a small device inside the windows of storefronts and detects curb availability to let commercial and on-demand delivery drivers know where they can find the nearest available curb space for short-term pickups and deliveries. These devices are completely free to install and, in addition to faster and more orderly pickups and deliveries, result in a safer curbside for merchants, drivers, and pedestrians/cyclists. Read more about curbFlow's launch in the
Washington Post
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If you are interested in hosting one of curbFlow's devices for free, please fill out this
30-second form
and a member of the curbFlow team will be in touch. Or feel free to reach out to the curbFlow team directly at
dc@curbflow.com
, or 202.417.8895.
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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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