Adams Morgan Business news

Reminder: DDOT hosts semi-annual Circulator Bus open house TOMORROW

MPD's Third District's CAC hosts candidate debates - February 27th and March 27th

DC Fashion Foundation event - March 7th

Plan ahead for Rock and Roll Marathon - March 15th

GWHCC Annual Expo - March 19th !

Second Annual Taste of Adams Morgan - Tuesday, April 29th

Adams Morgan Business news

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1) Skynear Design Gallery at 2122 18th Street, NW is hiring: Skynear is looking for a design sales associate - part time and full time. Call 202-797-7160 or email: mail@skyneardesigns.com for more information

2) This is the final week for 10-40% savings on unique architectural antiques at The Brass Knob Architectural Antiques (hardware, lighting, stained glass, fireplace mantals and many more unique decorative items) at 2311 18th Street, NW as they celebrate 32(!) years in business. http://www.thebrassknob.com/

3) Reminder about snow removal: Please shovel the snow on the sidewalks in front of your business within 24 hours of the snow ceasing to fall. The AMPBID Clean Team will continue to maintain the crosswalks, the area around the fire hydrants and other public spaces but each business owner needs to clear the sidewalk in front of their business. In the event, that you have extenuating circumstances (are closed for a few days and the like) and are unable to do so with 24 hours, please let us know. Thanks!

Reminder: DDOT hots semi-annual Circulator Bus open house TOMORROW

This is DDOT’s regular ‘check-in’ meeting with the public. DDOT will have a brief presentation on the system’s operations for the last year, and tables will be set up open-house style to discuss the National Mall service planning as well as tee up the upcoming Transit Development Plan Update.

·         Here is a write-up in the Post from Dr. Gridlock: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dr-gridlock/wp/2014/02/21/d-c-to-discuss-future-of-circulator-bus-service/

·         Press release on DDOT’s website: http://ddot.dc.gov/event/ddot-host-semi-annual-circulator-forum-february-25-2014

·         Press release on the Circulator website: http://dccirculator.com/Home/RiderInformation/NewsandPressReleases/tabid/101/newsid428/51/mid/428/Default.aspx

What: Semi-Annual DC Circulator Public Forum

When: Tuesday, February 25, 2014; 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: Eastern Market - The North Hall; 225 7th Street, SE

Help us get the word out, and we hope to see you there!

MPD's Third District's CAC hosts candidate debates - February 27th and March 27th

THIRD DISTRICT CITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL CANDIDATES FORUMS

Mayor and Chairman

WHEN: Thursday, February 27, 2014

WHERE: 3rd District Headquarters - 1620 V Street, NW

TIME: 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

INVITED PARTICIPANTS

MAYORAL CANDIDATES

Carlos Allen

Muriel E. Bowser

Jack Evans

Vincent C. Gray

Reta Lewis

Vincent Orange Andy Shallal

Tommy Wells

COUNCILCHAIR CANDIDATES

Calvin H. Gurley

Phil Mendelson

At-Large and Ward One Councilmember

WHEN: Thursday, March 27, 2014

WHERE: 3rd District Headquarters - 1620 V Street, NW

TIME: 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

INVITED PARTICIPANTS

AT-LARGE CANDIDATES

Nate Bennett-Fleming

Anita D. Bonds

Pedro Rubio

John F. Settles, II

Kevin Valentine Jr.

WARD ONE CANDIDATES

Jim Graham

Brianne K. Nadeau

Important Note – Membership Dues for 2014 are due now.

$5.00 - general membership $3.00 - senior citizens (60 years and older)

$3.00 - student (16 years or older)

Please share this notice with your neighbors and friends in MPD's Third District.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Stanley Mayes

3D CAC Chair

3dcitizensadvisorycouncil@gmail.com

(202) 328-1368

Marco Santiago

MPD 3D Outreach Coordinator

marco.santiago@dc.gov

(202) 671-6604

DC Fashion Foundation event: March 7th

The DC Fashion Foundation invites you to join them to discuss and share insight on the opportunities, strengths, and challenges for the fashion business in Washington, D.C.

Cultural Couture presents Networking and Conversations

Plan ahead for the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon - March 15th

Please save the date for the Rock ‘n’ Roll USA Marathon & CareFirst Rock ‘n’ Roll USA Half Marathon on Saturday, March 15, 2014.

The race starts on Constitution Avenue at 14th Street and finishes at RFK

Stadium. You may visit our website to download course information and

explore the course with our new interactive road closure map.

Information on access lanes, alternate routes, meter points, and no

parking zones is also available on the website.

Rock ‘n’ Roll USA Marathon & CareFirst Rock ‘n’ Roll USA Half Marathon
Saturday, March 15, 2014
http://runrocknroll.competitor.com/usa/road-closures

GWHCC Annual Expo - March 19th!

GWHCC (the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce) is now in the process of preparing for the Fifth Annual GWHCC Business Expo and we would like to invite you to participate and help make this Expo bigger than ever!

This year, the Expo will bring together government agencies, corporations, embassies, non-profits, and small businesses for learning and networking with the local Hispanic business community. We are anticipating 130 exhibitors and over 1,500 attendees.

What to expect at the this year’s Expo:

1.       Meet with Hispanic Businesses

2.       New workshop topics

3.       Business Matchmaking sessions

4.       International Business Opportunities

5.       Networking, Networking, Networking

The Adams Morgan Partnership BID sponsored two booths that were shared by 4 businesses at last year's EXPO and showcased their businesses and built connections.

We will pay for shared booths for up to 3 businesses per booth for up to 12 businesses or 4 booths. There are 2 businesses going so far.

If you would like to take advantage of this great opportunity feel free to contact Kristen at 202-997-0783 or kbarden@adamsmorganonline.org .

Second Annual Taste of Adams Morgan - Tuesday April 29th

Taste of Adams Morgan

Interested in attracting new patrons to your business and raising money for a worthwhile cause?  Then we have the event for you!

Mary’s Center and the Adams Morgan Partnership Business Improvement District (AMPBID) would like to invite the restaurants of Adams Morgan to participate in the Second Annual Taste of Adams Morgan set for Tuesday, April 29th, from 5:30-9pm.

Last year’s event raised over $3,500 and we need YOU to make this year’s event an even greater success!

Similar to last year, Taste of Adams Morgan will provide city-goers with a chance to sample from Adams Morgan’s best restaurants while supporting their neighborhood and Mary’s Center, in the process.

Tickets will be available for purchase online as well as the day of the event with proceeds going to Mary’s Center.  Each ticket may be redeemed for one pre-fix “taste” at the participating restaurants, so with tickets in hand, attendees can stroll down 18th Street at their leisure, ready to whet their whistles and partake in some of the best dishes that Adams Morgan has to offer.

Not familiar with Mary’s Center?

Just off of 18th Street at the corner of Ontario and Kalorama (we are neighbors!), Mary’s Center’s bustling main offices have been serving the DC metro area since 1988.  Entering our 26th year, with now six 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.  We embrace culturally diverse communities and provide them with the highest quality of care, regardless of ability to pay.  Learn more about President/CEO Maria Gomez and Mary’s Center on our website: www.maryscenter.org .

Interested in participating in Taste of Adams Morgan ?  For more details, please contact Monique Perry at mperry@maryscenter.org or call (202) 420-7113.