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Entrée DC Food & Drink Forum
September 29, 2016
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
801 Mount Vernon Place, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Are you a business owners who wants to grow their business or get ideas to open a catering, restaurant, delicatessen, bakery or vending business?
DCRA is excited to announce its 4th Annual Entrée DC Food & Drink Forum featuring special remarks from &pizza owner, Michael Lastoria, and Danielle Vogel, owner of Glen Garden Market grocery store.
Entree DC provides an educational, inspirational, and creative environment for entrepreneurs to foster positive relationships and to receive lessons learned from industry leaders and peers.
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER & REGULATORY AFFAIRS
1100 4th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024
Phone: (202) 442-4400
Great Streets Small Business Grant applicant workshop
Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development cordially invites you to attend a special conference designed especially for prospective Great Streets Small Business Grant applicants!
Thursday, October 6th, 2016
Kellogg Conference Hotel at Gallaudet University
9:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
LEARN.
Learn about the Great Streets program and how to apply for the Great Streets Small Business Grant
Hear about agency opportunities and support from the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs' (DCRA) Small Business Resource Center
Learn about other agency opportunities and resources
CONNECT.
Connect with Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) contractors that can undertake your projected scope of work
Meet your local Main Street Executive Directors
APPLY.
Get assistance from Small Business Technical Assistance Providers
Apply what you’ve learned to the application
How the Law Impacts Your Small Business:
A Business Law Training Series for Small Business Owners
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 27, 2016 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Event Description
This eight-part course is for existing small business owners, including sole proprietors, business parnerships, general managers and owners of LLC's. Participants will learn the basics of employment law, risk management, contracts, joint ventures and accounting from experienced business attorneys of D.C.'s most prestigious law firms. "
How to Set Up Your Business
This session will focus on when it is time to transition from a sole proprietorship to a corporation and the tax treatment of various types of corporations. "
Basics of Employment Law I
This session will discuss the legal requirements of having employees, including employee versus independent contractors; wage and hour laws; wage withholding; worker's compensation and unemployment insurance. "
Basics of Employment Law II
This session will focus on hiring and firing employees; fair employment laws; unemployment insurance; and OSHA compliance. "
What's in a Contract and Why
This training session will discuss the basics of business contracts. It will review the major components of standard business contracts, why those provisions are in a contract, and what they mean to the business owner. "
Joint Ventures
This session will explain the implications of entering into a joint venture with another business; what a business should know about the other business before it enters into a joint venture and what the other business will want to know about you; also what provisions should be in any joint venture agreement and whether a business should consider a strategic merger. "
Basics of Government Contracts
This session will discuss what additional responsibilities a business must take on when signing a business contract which is funded by the District of Columbia or Federal Governments, including performing in accordance with the terms of the contract, and the additional regulatory and recordkeeping and reporting requirements. "
Risk Managment
This session will deal with the basics of insurance coverage, including general liability, worker's compensation, directors and officers insurance and business auto insurance. It will also discuss how to run a safe workplace; how to prevent a law suit and how to protect a business against potential litigation. "
Accounting and Fiscal Controls
This session will focus on how to put together appropriate accounting and fiscal control methods to make certain your business run smoothly. It will also discuss implementing processes in order to streamline compliance.
Questions:
Please contact Lauren Paley at the Pro Bono Center at 202-737-4700, ext. 3357 or DSLBD at 202-727-2241.
* Participants who successfully complete the course will be given a certificate of achievement by the sponsors, the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center, the D.C. Small Business Development Center Network and the D.C. Department of Small & Local Business Development.
Who should attend?
This course is geared to the existing small business owner, especially those in existence longer than 2 years. This course is designed for sole proprietors, business partnerships, general managers and owners of LLC's. This course will occur on 8 consecutive Tuesday evenings from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm.
Location: Winston & Strawn, 1700 K Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20006-3817
(Farragut North or West Metro Station)
Online Registration Link: http://www.dcbar.org/marketplace/event-details.cfm?productcd=7522374
(Please note that you will be asked to create a free non-member account to complete online registrations.)
Location
Winston & Strawn LLP
1700 K Street NW
(Farragut North Metro)
Washington DC 20006
Contact Information
Lauren Paley
Phone: 202-737-4700 x3357
Fax: 202-942-9752
DC's Office of Zoning Hosts the GIS Steering Committee
The new DC Zoning Regulations of 2016 (ZR16) were published in March and are now in effect. How will this impact District business, or perhaps you personally? Speakers will include DCOZ’s Chief Information Officer and GIS analysts who will present new datasets and companion web map tools to compare with 1958 data.
OCTO will provide brief announcements on front line projects and the new open data policy as it is now. Please review the District of Columbia Data Policy 0.1 (Draft) and share your thoughts during our meeting. The rest of the meeting will be devoted to round table discussions with a focus on GIS activities related to ZR16. Be prepared to share your ideas and have an opportunity to learn about high level changes to zoning in DC. Bring your questions!. Click here to read more information about the DC GIS Steering Committee or contact
DCGISSteering.Committee@dc.gov
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Many of you cannot attend in person. Therefore, DCOZ is offering the meeting using WebEx as well. You will be able to view presentation materials, hear discussions and submit comments. Individuals from District agencies, private organizations, business owners, civic hackers, and learners of all persuasions are welcome. Please feel free to forward this invitation to others who would benefit.
IN PERSON ATTENDANCE:
DC Office of Zoning
441 4th Street NW
11th Floor, Conference Room 1114
Washington, DC 20001
Metro: Judiciary Square on Red Line
JOIN WEBEX MEETING
https://dcnet.webex.com/dcnet/j.php?MTID=m17054d4bf13f1ea68fde4078ffb0eb9a
Meeting number (access code): 739 010 800
Meeting password: gissc
JOIN BY PHONE
1-877-668-4493 Call-in toll-free number (US/Canada)
1-650-479-3208 Call-in toll number (US/Canada)
Can't join the meeting?
https://help.webex.com/docs/DOC-5412
Attend Books and Records Training on Sept. 27, 2016
The Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) invites hotel and restaurant licensees to attend Books and Records Training on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016. Training will cover:
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Food sales requirements
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Food sales reporting
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Quarterly statement filings
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Books and records tracking
Attend one of ABRA's training sessions on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016:
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9-11 a.m. (Spanish interpreter available)
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2-4 p.m. (Korean interpreter available)
RSVP for training by contacting ABRA Compliance Analyst Monica Clark by Friday, Sept. 23, 2016:
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Email
or call (202) 442-4438
Training is free of charge.
Training Location
2000 14th St., NW
Suite 400 South, 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20009
D.C. Nightlife Hospitality Association (DCNHA) training
TWO-DAY HOSPITALITY SECURITY TRAINING
HOST Security Training: Mon-Tues, Oct. 10-11
National Hospitality Security Certification Program in D.C.
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BAR, RESTAURANT, AND NIGHTCLUB VENUE TRAINING
Security Training Provided by: DCNHA Affiliate Member NSC
Sign-Up Now for Additional Early Registration Discounts!
Valuable training for all venues, all operation/security staff
– Review of D.C. Alcohol Regulations
– Best Practices for Safe Operations
– Designing Security Plans
– Prevention and Proper Handling of Incidents
– Reducing Alcohol Service and Security Liabilities
– "Fake ID" Awareness and Enforcement
– Sexual Assault Prevention
– Terrorism and Active Shooter Awareness
– PLUS Additional Essential Operational and Security Topics
...Staff certification can result in lower venue insurance rates
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NSC 2-DAY SECURITY CERTIFICATION TRAINING for Bar, Restaurant, and Nightclub Venues
DCNHA Affiliate Member and the nation's leading premise liability consulting company NSC is conducting the next two-day National HOST Security Hospitality Certification Training Program in D.C. on:
Monday, Oct. 10 – Tuesday, Oct. 11
5:00 – 11:00 p.m. (both days required)
DCNHA Member establishments receive a 20% discount for each person enrolled in the training program (as an additional discount on the Early Registration fees available through Sept. 26)
Not yet a DCNHA Member? Contact us for Membership information.
> DCNHA Members save $19.80 off current $99 per person Early Registration rate for 1-4 attendees ($79.20 per person)
> DCNHA Members save $17.80 off current $89 per person Early Registration rate for 5+ attendees ($71.20 per person)
NOTE: Early Registration additional discounts available through Sept. 26 only. After Early Registration ends, DCNHA Members will save $23.80 off $119 per person rate for 1-4 attendees ($95.20 per person) and $21.80 off $109 per person rate for 5+ attendees ($87.20 per person).
For additional information:
DCNHA Affiliate Member Nightclub Security Consultants (NSC) is conducting a two-day National HOST Security Training and Hospitality Security Certification Program in D.C. on Monday, October 10, and Tuesday, October 11. This nationally-recognized, well-regarded, and highly-recommended staff training program is appropriate for all license classes, venue types, and venue sizes – including bars, restaurants, and nightclubs – and for both security personnel and management team leadership, as well as operators and managers.
The sessions run from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. each day and will be held at DCNHA Member establishment and training session host Shadow Room, at 2131 K Street NW. Participants must attend both training days for certification.
This bar, restaurant, and nightclub security training program has been reviewed by the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA), and the District's Office of the Attorney General (OAG). NSC has trained over 800 local bar, restaurant, and nightclub security staff and managers over the past 5 years using the HOST Security training program and helping operators lower their overall liquor liability. Staff certification can also result in lower insurance rates.
Hospitality Operations Security Techniques (HOST) training is a comprehensive program designed specifically for all hospitality establishments – including all bars, restaurants, and nightclubs – and is designed for all operational and security staff, managers, and operators.
The program covers a wide array of Security Plan Topics essential for your establishment's operations and staff communications. The training will also teach venue employees the laws, rules, and best practices in security.
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