September 22, 2021

Updates from Adams Morgan

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For the latest info from the DC government, refer to: https://coronavirus.dc.gov/

Adams Morgan PorchFest Returns on Saturday, October 2!

Adams Morgan PorchFest returns on Saturday, October 2 with more than 60 local bands! Numerous porches, patios, and stoops will become stages for the day, drawing music-lovers from around the region into the tree-lined streets and small businesses of Adams Morgan. With over 70 separate sets of tunes in one afternoon and more porch hosts and bands than ever before, this is sure to be the biggest and best Adams Morgan PorchFest to date! Event patrons can pick up a music map and wristband at the event headquarters located at the corner of Columbia and Adams Mill Roads NW in BB&T Bank (now Truist) Plaza. After stopping by the headquarters, guests can stroll around the neighborhood for nonstop musical performances from 2-6pm, enjoy lunch, dinner or drinks at a neighborhood hangout, and shop for unique gifts at local boutiques.

If you are a musician and are interested in performing, email Tom Pipkin for more information. If you are in Adams Morgan and would like to find out about hosting performances, email Brian Barrie for more information.

We're partnering with Cultural Tourism DC again this year and they have opened their volunteer signup portal, so if you'd like to pitch in to help make this the best Adams Morgan PorchFest yet, click here !

Adams Morgan PorchFest is hosted by the Adams Morgan Partnership BID and sponsored by our generous community partner, Gifted Curators . They currently have an offer that you won't want to miss! Check out the graphic below.

Bring PorchFest attendees Into Your Business

We're bringing back the popular wristband discount program this year. It's free for Adams Morgan businesses to participate and the wristbands will be distributed for free to attendees. Participating businesses will be highlighted on the printed and digital map as well as in our social media posts. Click here to download the flyer (including sample discounts from last time) or email Brian Barrie for more information.

 Drag Queen Storytime in Unity Park on October 10

Join us monthly for a free children’s story time in Unity Park! The goal of Drag Queen Storytime is to inspire a love of reading, while teaching deeper lessons on diversity, self-love and an appreciation of others. Visit ADMODC.ORG/STORYTIME for details.

Click here to register to attend.

Upcoming Drag Queen Storytimes:

• Sunday, October 10 at 11am with Major Tom
• Sunday, November 14 at 11am with Venus

This event is in partnership with The Line Hotel DC and DC Public Library . The DC Public Library will be in attendance with additional books, information about local libraries, their famous “book bike” and more!

Frames of Fear: Addams Morgue'n

A collaborative animation showcase in time for Spooky Season!

Where do your favorite monsters shop? When the stores go dark, what creatures come to life? Join us on October 30th & 31st for the 5th Annual Frames of Fear , DC in Motion’s latest community collaboration showcase in partnership with the Adams Morgan Partnership Business Improvement District. DC in Motion is a community that strives to cater to all things motion graphics/animation in the DC area. We invited animators, illustrators, and motion designers alike to create wicked windows with anything from possessed novels flying around bookstores to zombies thrifting for fashion. Now, these visions from artists across the country will be brought to life via looped animations projected onto the storefronts and buildings in the Adams Morgan district of Washington, DC.

Event Details:

Sunset // Projections will displayed throughout Adams Morgan

Event Website: Frames of Fear V: Addams Morgue'n



Hospitality Employers Recruitment 2021

The Adams Morgan Partnership BID is happy to announce the partnership with the DC Department of Employment Services (DOES), and the Back to Work DC campaign to support the Adams Morgan BID businesses and their workforce needs. This program was specifically designed to assist our BID’s businesses with filling their immediate staffing needs.

The Back to Work DC campaign was launched in response to the District’s unemployment rate, which is affecting thousands of DC workers. This initiative allows employers to connect directly with pre-screened, job-ready candidates to address the growing employer demand for qualified workers.

By sharing open positions with DOES using the link below, businesses will receive assistance with job postings on the DC Networks system, as well as active assistance from a DOES staff member to find qualified candidates.

Back to Work DC - Hospitality Recruitment Summer 2021 (Employer Registration)

(note: the form asks for a participation date -- leave it set to the pre-selected "TBD" choice)

An overview of this program is below.

STEP 1: Business Registration and Job Posting:

• Register the business with the program and list all available job postings. There is no charge for the program, and employers will be able to easily enter job postings in the job posting summary area provided. Registered employers will receive a confirmation email as a guide through the next steps.

STEP 2: DOES Targeted Recruitment:

• DOES recruitment specialists will review hiring needs and refer a list of individuals with resumes, work skills and experience. Employers should anticipate candidate referrals within ten (10) business days.

STEP 3: Interview/Hiring:

• Upon selection of candidates of the employer’s choice, employers will be able to set-up individual interviews, virtual or in-person, with the selected candidates to fill open positions.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to follow up with Stacey Johnson at Stacey.johnson2@dc.gov or Kristen Barden from the AMPBID at kbarden@admodc.org from the AMPBID.

We look forward to your participation.

Metro Pass Sales and Service Updates

Metro customers will save up to 50 percent on selected passes through October 15. For the first time ever, Metro is launching a sale that will allow riders to purchase discounted passes with unlimited trips on Metrorail and Metrobus whether you travel one day, one week, or one month.

During the sale, customers may purchase the 1-, 3-, and 7-day passes to use anytime. Monthly passes will be valid for use October 1-31.

The pass sale, coincides with fare and service changes that began on September 5, providing more buses and trains, lower prices and longer hours on weekends.

All unlimited passes allow rider to take as many trips as they want anywhere on Metrorail or Metrobus (excludes Express and Airport Express routes) including peak and off-peak periods.

Passes can be purchased now in the SmarTrip® app and then added to Apple Wallet, GPay, or your plastic SmarTrip Card online , at Fare Vending Machines located in Metrorail stations , and at the Metro Center Sales Office .

Additional information about Metro’s Pass Sale can be found at wmata.com/sale .



Reminder: ABRA Licensing Fee Payment Deadlines for Renewals Due This Month

A friendly reminder that all ABRA licensing fee payment deadlines for renewals due this month:

Category No. 1: ALCOHOL CARRYOUT+DELIVERY ENDORSEMENT

Allows on-premises alcohol establishments to sell alcohol for carry-out and delivery to consumers located in the District between 6:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m., daily. All alcohol sales must be provided in closed or sealed containers and accompanied by at least one (1) prepared food item.

DEADLINE FOR PAYMENT: No later than Thursday, Sept. 30. Endorsement is valid for 3 years. Fee is $200.

(Original pandemic-period permit was without fee.)

Category No. 2: RESTAURANT (CR/DR), NIGHTCLUB (CN), MULTIPURPOSE FACILITY (CX/DX), HOTEL (CH/DH), and OTHER LICENSES (See Online List)

Note #1: CN/DN (Nightclub) Fees Include Both Second and Third Annual Payments (Second Year Payment, originally due last year, was deferred for payment until Third-Year Payment, due to pandemic shutdown situation).

Note #2: CR/DR (Restaurant), CX/DX (Multipurpose Facility), Hotel (CH/DH), and Other Applicable Licenses (SEE list) Third and Final License Term Annual Payment, originally due by March 31, was deferred for payment until this month.

DEADLINE FOR PAYMENT: No later than Thursday, Sept. 30. Fee Amounts Vary.

View Your Renewal Notice or ABRA Online Chart here .



National LGBT Chamber of Commerce Announces $2 Million COVID-19 Relief Grant Today

The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), in association with Grubhub, has announced a $2 million COVID-19 relief grant program for “LGBTQ+-owned or LGBTQ+ ally-owned restaurants, bars, or cafés that serve food.”

NGLCC has indicated a grant-making goal of allocating 30% of the funds to qualifying businesses owned by people of color and transgender/gender-non-conforming individuals.

Grants are expected to range from “$5,000 to $100,000” according to the program announcement media release issued today.

The application process opened at today’s announcement and will close on Oct. 12. Grant awardees will be announced in November.

Information on the grants program, and the application, can be found here .

DSLBD and OLG have scheduled the next sports wagering workshop on Wednesday, September 29th at Noon .

The speakers at this workshop will be:

• Brian Vasile , is the owner of Grand Central LLC, located in Adams Morgan, the first District restaurant/bar to add sports wagering to its operations.
• Peter Alvarado is the Director of the Office of Lottery and Gaming’s Regulation and Oversight Division. He will talk about how to apply for a Class B license.
• Matteo Monteverdi is Head of Special Projects of Elys Game Technology which will serve as the management service provider to the Grand Central sports book.

Click here for more information and to register.

Level Up with Live Learning on Verizon Small Business Digital Ready

As you may know, the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready portal has just launched, and LISC is proud to be working with Verizon to give small businesses the tools to thrive in today’s digital economy. Sign up now!

When you register for Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, you’ll have access to a range of Live Learning events to help support your individual business needs. These include Ask the Expert interactive sessions connecting you with industry leaders on topics from social media to employment law and everything in between. During these deep dive sessions, you’ll have a chance to ask questions to the experts themselves.

Don’t miss the next two Ask the Expert sessions, this coming Friday, September 24th:

• “Driving More Traffic to your Website” – 12PM ET
• “Access to Capital” – 5PM ET

Webinar: Developing Financial Projections for Your New Small Business

September 23, 2021, 12:00pm

You’re starting or have started your new small business. Great!! But, you’re worried about what your sales will be, or if you can make a profit and how you will manage your cash flow. If you need help in any of these areas, this webinar is for you! We’ll review calculating your startup costs, projecting sales, creating a projected profit and loss statement and cashflow statement.

All registrants will receive access to webinar materials in advance, and link to the recorded webinar after the live event.

This webinar is part of SCORE’s Small Business Essentials (SBE) Webinar Series. The series is designed to prepare anyone who is considering starting a business to make the decisions and plans you need to successfully launch your business. All webinars are taught by experienced certified SCORE Mentors.

Click here for more information and to register.

State of the District and Region Conference

Friday, October 1 from 9AM-1:30PM

As the District of Columbia and the region move past the pandemic, our business community is seeking support and answers to rebuild our economy. Our conference features panelists and speakers including prominent business representatives and leaders, health directors, higher education administrators, workforce development leaders, regional and local elected officials. This year’s event will include a keynote speaker plus four panels:

• State of Business Recovery and Economic Development (Presented by DMPED)
• State of DC Health (Presented by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield)
• State of Education & Workforce Development
• State of the District and Region (Presented by Exelon)

Register Now

DC Circulator Fares to be Reinstated Effective October 1

Capital Bikeshare Turns 11!

Join us in wishing the District's first bikeshare a happy 11th birthday! Beginning October 1, Capital Bikeshare will update its prices for membership, user fees, and eBikes for the first time since 2016. Though membership and user fees will slightly increase, discount memberships will still be available for students, participating businesses, and low-income residents. And the good news is, users will now get 45 minutes of FREE ride time instead of 30 minutes! F ind your nearest Capital Bikeshare system to get on two wheels.

As the National Small Business Week begins, Walker’s Legacy Foundation has launched its signature business development program, Women Who Enterprise (WWE) in multiple U.S. cities. This 3-month accelerator targets early-stage women of color entrepreneurs and address the unique challenges and barriers faced by women of color entrepreneurs. For the last 12 years, the collective brand of Walker’s Legacy has led the charge and serves as a national model to inspire, engage and equip women-led businesses along their entrepreneurial journey.

All accelerator programs begin November 6 and will be conducted virtually due to the pandemic.  Women of color business owners who have a registered business in Washington, DC can apply online. Applications close October 4 at 11:59 PM EST .

For more information and to apply, please visit https://www.walkerslegacy.org/accelerators .

DC Business Funding Alert

• KKR Small Business Builder Grant . 5 to 50 employees. Closes 10/15
• SBA's COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan . Borrower-friendly small business capital. File ASAP. SBA making loans until funds exhausted or 12/31.
• Kiva Crowdfunding 0% Interest Loans via DC Kiva Hub @ DSLBD 0% interest. No fees. All stages. Businesses typically shut out of financing are welcome.

Find other funding options via DCBusinessToolkit.com

• Grants Roadmap
• Loan Financing Roadmap
• Contracting Roadmap



Invitation from the Editor-in-Chief of CO— by U.S. Chamber of Commerce

As Editor-in-Chief of CO— by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce , it's been my pleasure to host small business owners like you across the last year and a half for our virtual events, workshops, and town halls. We know that businesses like yours fuel the American economy, and we are here to give you the tools to do just that.

I'm excited to invite you to join me for our second annual CO— Big Week for Small Business , hosted virtually October 20-21, 2021. We'll feature interactive workshops, high-powered discussions, and cutting-edge advice on those issues most important to businesses at all levels. We hope that you will walk away with the skills you need to overcome obstacles, chart a path to success, and emerge stronger than before.

Stay tuned for announcements on this program, including additional sessions like small group workshops, top-tier business keynotes, and ways to engage with our partners and content. In the meantime, please don't hesitate to reach out to me and the team at COEvents@uschamber.com with any questions.

See you there.

All best,

Jeanette Mulvey

Editor-in-Chief

CO— by U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Please take the Fall 2021 COVID Employer Survey

It should take less than 10 minutes

Your answers will be kept confidential and only be viewed by the survey and research team. The survey will ask you to estimate your organization’s return to worksite timelines, COVID-related policies, projected business trends, and employee transportation trends. We understand that many of the items in question may be fluid, so please provide your best estimates as of the time of taking the survey. We would appreciate if you can please complete the survey by September 30, 2021.

Important Announcement About COVID Relief for Small Businesses

The SBA has improved the COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program to better meet the needs of small businesses, especially those hardest hit industries and smallest entities that still need relief.

• The SBA has increased the amount of funding that can be borrowed from $500,000 to $2 million for qualified applicants.
• They have authorized COVID EIDL funds to be used to pay and prepay commercial debt and make payments on federal business debt in recognition of the financial reality many small businesses are facing during this crisis.
• They have also made sure that small businesses have time to recover from COVID-19 impacts by further deferring payments – so you won’t need to start repaying these loans for two years after your loan origination date.
• In addition, to help ensure our smallest businesses can access this crucial capital, SBA created a one-month exclusive window for businesses requesting $500,000. During this time, approvals and disbursements will focus 100% on loans $500,000 or less until October 8th, upon which approvals and disbursements will be opened up to all loan sizes.
• Finally, to ease the COVID EIDL application process for small businesses, the SBA has established more simplified affiliation requirements to model those of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund.
• They have increased COVID EIDL application processing capacity from an average of 2,000 to more than 37,000 applications per day.

The SBA will continue to accept applications for the COVID EIDL program until December 31, 2021 or until funds run out. We encourage you not to delay and apply today .

Please note all business owners who have received previous loans through the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF), or Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) can still benefit from COVID EIDL. For no-cost assistance for the COVID EIDL program, and every other SBA program, click here and connect with a local resource partner near you.

Save the Date: SBA Hosts Hispanic Heritage Month Online Discussion on October 14 at Noon

Did you know that there are over 4 million Hispanic-owned businesses in the U.S., making them the fastest-growing segment of U.S. small businesses? Earlier this week, SBA Administrator Guzman, the fourth Latina Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the highest-ranking Latina serving in President Biden’s Cabinet, released a statement to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month.

The SBA will also host an online panel discussion for Hispanic Heritage Month on October 14, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. ET. Additional details including the registration link will be available soon.

And in case you missed it, earlier this week, the SBA and others celebrated National Small Business Week 2021. The event included a Virtual Summit which featured webinars and panel discussions on bouncing back from the pandemic, trends transforming the workforce, tips for selling online, how to integrate brick-and-mortar and eCommerce and email marketing best practices for small businesses. The event also featured guest speakers like Jennifer Lopez, Mark Cuban, José Andrés and others. Watch the recorded events .

Become a Mentor

Want to make a difference empowering women through your leadership, business, and professional skills?

Become a (virtual) Mentor for Aspiring Female Entrepreneurs & Micro-Business Owners at Empowered Women International , a program of the Latino Economic Development Center!

• SHARE- Share your business knowledge & expertise.
• CONNECT- Connect with a growing network of Professional women & business owners.
• EMPOWER- Be part of our mission to empower women through the tool of Entrepreneurship.

Volunteer Mentors are vital to the success of female entrepreneurs. They provide guidance, support, and encouragement to women students to help them develop and launch micro-businesses.

This Fall, EWI is hosting their Entrepreneur Training for Success program ONLINE! They are looking for female entrepreneurs and professionals in the community to share their time and expertise. (Spanish speakers a plus!)

For more information about how you can get involved, contact Alexandra Boycheck, Regional Program Manager, by email at: aboycheck@ledcmetro.org .

Submit your events and specials!

List your Adams Morgan events and business specials on our webpage for free! Click here to go to the event submission form, fill it out completely, and click on "submit event." Event submissions are reviewed to ensure the events either take place within the Adams Morgan business district or are being put on by an Adams Morgan business, and once approved should appear on the website within 48 hours.

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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