February 16, 2022
Updates from Adams Morgan
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to see previous updates in our newsletter archive
For the latest Covid info from the DC government, refer to:
https://coronavirus.dc.gov/
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Valentine's Day Storefront Decorating Contest Winners
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Thank you to all 21 Adams Morgan businesses that participated in this year's contest! We had some amazing entries, but unfortunately we could only give out three prizes. This year's winners:
1st Place:
Life of Riley
2nd Place:
Copacabana
3rd Place:
Duplex Diner
Big thanks to our judges and to everyone who voted for their favorites online.
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The Return of Adams Morgan Date Nights!
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Love is in the air in Adams Morgan, whether you’re looking to impress a first date, take your family out for a night on the town, or want to celebrate the "Galentine" in your life - Adams Morgan is the perfect place to show that someone special just how much you care.
Throughout February and March, Adams Morgan restaurants and retailers will provide date ideas for every kind of relationship and occasion.
Details are available at
ADMODC.ORG/DATE
where you can register to win one of four fabulous Date Night prize packages! Full details and entry form are available on the website.
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Save the Date! Adams Morgan Partnership Annual Meeting
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The Adams Morgan Partnership BID (AMPBID) annual meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 8 at 5pm.
We will have elections for 5 positions on the Board of Directors (3 property owners and 2 business owners). The ballot will also include a vote on revisions to the AMPBID bylaws. The revised bylaws were mailed last week along with the ballots.
If you haven't received your ballot by Friday, please contact
Brian Barrie
for assistance
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Voting will start at noon on Friday, February 11 and will conclude at 6:30pm March 8 (during the annual meeting). Voting will be conducted online and the results will be announced at the end of the meeting.
Candidates for property owner seats
(3 available, listed in alphabetical order)
are:
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Oscar Guardado – property owner (and business owner)
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Andy Nimmer – property owner (and business owner)
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Jessica Racine White – Property owner
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Linda Roth – property owner (and business owner)
Candidates for business owner seats
(2 available, listed in alphabetical order)
are:
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Stephanie Jacek – Le Bustiere Boutique
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Curt Large – Bedrock Billiards, Roofers Union, Big Sky
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Diana Mubarak – Little Shop of Flowers
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Darren Norris – Shibuya Eatery, Shabu Plus, Death Punch
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Scott Williams – Throughline, Inc.
For more details including information about the candidates, voting procedures, and how to attend the virtual meeting, visit:
ADMODC.ORG/ANNUAL-MEETING
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Free mural by world-renowned artist Ron English
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Here's an exciting opportunity for a property owner and for the neighborhood to get a free Ron English mural!
Ron English
, “The Godfather of Street Art” will be featuring a documentary film '
Living in Delusionville
' at the
DC Independent Film Festival
on March 4 at Landmark's E Street Cinema at 7:30pm. In addition to screening the film, the artist would like to donate a mural to be painted on a wall in Adams Morgan.
If you have an available wall -- preferably ground level -- and are interested in more information, email
Susana Baker
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Now Open:
Bridge Fund Application:
$40 Million Fund to Assist Businesses
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The $40 million Bridge Fund will offer grants to support the recovery and long-term viability of brick-and-mortar small businesses in the restaurant, retail, and entertainment industries that have been significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Award
Awards will range from $20,000-$100,000. This program will prioritize businesses that have not received federal relief funds (Paycheck Protection Program) and microbusinesses with $2.5 million or less in revenue.
Application & Deadline
Opened: Monday, January 24, 2022 at 12:00 PM/EST
Deadline: Friday, February 25, 2022 at 5:00 PM/EST
For more information on the Bridge Fund, application and eligibility
click here
.
Important:
If you need help with your application, please reach out to one of the
14 small business technical assistance (SBTA) providers here
. Many of them are funded by DC government to help support you so their fees are subsidized.
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Tuesday, February 22 at 12:00pm via Zoom
The Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic Development (CNHED) is renaming February to "Black Futures Month," a celebration of up-and-coming Black leaders, experts, and professionals, in honor of Black History Month.
Join us and a panel of young Black leaders as they share their career adventures, challenges, and goals at our inaugural "Black Futures Month" event. Panelists will discuss how we can move ahead together and the steps we need to take to continue to make space at the table for rising Black leaders as society begins to focus on elevating, empowering, and supporting the next generation of young and Black leaders.
Click here
for more information and to register.
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Spring 2022 classes starting soon! Limited spots. Apply today!
This local FREE online program for WOMEN will give you the training and skills you need to launch and operate your business successfully!
Entrepreneur Training for Success (ETS) is a 3-month intensive course in business, workforce, life, and leadership skills. Taught over 60 hours, ETS strongly emphasizes the fundamentals of micro-entrepreneurship, combined with the basics of financial literacy.
Click here
for more information and to apply.
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Get Your Employees on Two Wheels!
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goDCgo
has teamed up with
Capital Bikeshare
to offer DC employers a special promotion to join Capital Bikeshare’s Corporate Membership program! From now until March 31, 2022, DC Employers who sign up will receive:
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Up to 5 FREE Capital Bikeshare annual memberships (dependent on company size)
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goDCgo Capital Bikeshare 101 presentation to inform your entire company on their new benefit and how to use Capital Bikeshare.
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goDCgo swag bag full of goodies
What is the Capital Bikeshare’s Corporate Membership program?
Capital Bikeshare’s Corporate Program lets you subsidize the cost of Capital Bikeshare annual memberships for your employees at a discounted rate.
Why Offer Capital Bikeshare?
With more than 5,200 bikes and 600 stations throughout the region, Capital Bikeshare provides a convenient, affordable, fun, and healthy option for employees to get to work and around the District. Offering this benefit also gives you a leg up when it comes to recruiting and retaining employees.
Help spread the joy of bikeshare this spring —
enroll today
and get your employees on two wheels tomorrow!
Click here
for more information.
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The application period is now open for the 2022 District Sustainability Awards and the Clean Energy DC Award.
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The District Sustainability Awards highlight businesses, individuals, and organizations that are working towards a more sustainable DC. Awardees’ projects and programs support the Mayor’s
Sustainable DC Plan
, which aims to make the District the nation’s greenest, healthiest, most sustainable city.
The application period is open January 10 to March 11. For more information, contact Mary Lynn Wilhere, DOEE, (202) 535-1939, or email marylynn.wihere@dc.gov.
Click here
to enter.
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Free February One on One Phone Business Sessions and Virtual Webinars
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Introduction to Government Contracting
Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 2:00 pm
Register
Navigating Government Contracting with District of Columbia Procurement Technical Assistance Center (DCPTAC)
Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 10:00 am
Register
Foundations for a Successful Business: Module 3, The Business Plan
Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 2:00 pm
Register
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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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