May 11, 2022
Updates from Adams Morgan
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to see previous updates in our newsletter archive
Check
ObviouslyDC.com
for the latest funding and grant opportunities for businesses.
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The Adams Morgan pit stop will be at Unity Park again this year where we'll again be joined by
City Bikes
and
WABA
. We'll have refreshments for riders including coffee and bagels from Tryst, bananas, water, and more. We'll also be raffling off some goodies including bicycle helmets donated by City Bikes and some Adams Morgan swag. Our pit stop regularly has one of the highest registration rates in the city and we're excited to see everyone out there again this year.
Click here
to register to ensure you get a free t-shirt at the pit stop.
Unity Park is located in front of The Line Hotel DC on Columbia Rd., NW where it intersects with Champlain St. and Euclid St. The hours of the Adams Morgan pit stop are 7:30am - 9:30am.
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Adams Morgan Movie Nights returns May 24 to the Marie Reed soccer field; lineup announced!
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One of DC's favorite annual events is back this spring with
a
great lineup of films.
The theme of this year's series is "The Road Less Traveled," featuring characters who are on a quest or journey.
The 2022 edition of Adams Morgan Movie nights is sponsored by
Gifted Curators
,
The Silva
,
Wegman's
, and
Insomnia Cookies
who will once again be donating hundreds of cookies for each screening on a first-come, first-served basis.
New this year
: Gifted Curators will be providing free freshly-popped popcorn to attendees.
Without further ado, this year's Movie Nights lineup:
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May 24:
The Princess Bride
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May 31:
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
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🌈June 7:
Queen of the Capital
*
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June 14:
Keanu
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June 21:
Encanto
*To celebrate Capital Pride we'll be showing
Queen of the Capital
, a locally-produced documentary following Muffy Blake Stephyns, government bureaucrat by day and drag queen by night. We'll be joined by the star and filmmakers for a special presentation before the show. More details on that soon.
Watch this space or the
Movie Nights
page on Facebook for other announcements and promotions. Adams Morgan Movie Nights runs on Tuesday evenings from May 24 through June 21 with a rain date of June 28. Movies are shown on the soccer field at Marie Reed School and start about 30 minutes after sunset. The field is located behind the tennis courts at the corner of 18th Street and California Street, NW.
Movie Nights: Brown Bag Movie Meals
We're looking for businesses who want to participate in our "Brown Bag to Movie Nights" program again this year.
Participating businesses will be promoted along with our movies every week. All your business needs to do is put together a carryout meal of some sort, preferably with utensils (if needed), that will be available on our movie nights (Tuesdays, 5/24 - 6/21) and let us know about it. Contact
Brian Barrie
(202-536-9515) for more info.
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Information Session:
Small Medium Growth Fund Program
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On
Tuesday, May 17 at 12:00 pm
, CNHED will partner with the Deputy Mayor of Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) to host an informational session on the
Small Medium Growth Fund
.
The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic Development (DMPED) is investing $5.4 million in the Small Medium Business Growth Fund, a program that will offer grants aimed to retain and expand district-based small businesses by supporting large scale capital improvements, large equipment purchasing, and technological advancements within retail, professional services, industrial-based businesses and manufacturing industries.
The Small Medium Business Growth Fund targets:
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Professional Services (this includes technology/life sciences companies)
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Industrial-based
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Manufacturer
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Retail
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Small Business Investment Projects (for profit & non-profit*)
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New businesses and existing businesses
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Startups participating in a DC accelerator/incubator*
Grants made to small businesses will support funding under four categories. Businesses may apply for funding in one of the following categories:
Retail
Awards up to $50,000 to support capital improvement, purchase of large equipment, and retail expansion.
Local Manufacturer
Awards up to $100,000 to support capital improvement, purchase of large equipment on commercial property with a designated industrial use.
Small Business Investment Projects
Awards up to $600,000 to support innovative projects that elevate the development of distressed and emerging neighborhoods throughout the district. Note: the project must be delivered within a 12-month timeline.
Technology Advancement
Awards up to $200,000 to support technology advancements like automation, AI, Machine Learning, VR, robotic process automations, augmented reality, systems upgrades and processes that allow businesses to scale.
Applications open until Friday, May 27, 2022 at 4:00 PM EST
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Robust Retail Citywide Grant
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The Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) is excited to announce that we will be accepting applications for the 2022 Robust Retail Citywide Grants. A robust retail sector is critical to maintaining the vibrancy of DC neighborhoods, but due to market realities of the past years, retail businesses are under threat of business decline and closure. The 2022 Robust Retail Citywide grant(s) support existing DC-based retail businesses in maintaining operations and viability during the current small business crisis.
DSLBD intends to award up to $7,500 per business
to approximately 78 businesses from the $588,000 in available funding for the Fiscal Year 2022. This grant will be operated as a reimbursement grant, awarded via lottery, to DC retail businesses that have met all eligibility requirements by the final deadline. Businesses that received a Robust Retail Citywide award in FY2021 are not eligible to apply.
Click here
for more information.
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From Kathy Hollinger, president, RAMW
In DC, two changes come to DC payroll this summer: First,
on July 1 the minimum wage will increase to $16.10, and the minimum wage for tipped workers will rise to $5.35.
(The Increase comes from rules tying DC’s minimum wage to inflation.)
Also on July 1, DC’s Paid Family Leave Program expands paid leave to 12 weeks and cuts the tax rate for employers from 0.62% to 0.26%. The change comes from the District CFO’s finding that employers’ contributions far exceed the costs to maintain the program. We mentioned this in a previous email, but Mayor Bowser had indicated, via her budget process, that there was intention to push the onset date further into the Fall. The final determination is that this change begins July 1.
At last Tuesday’s DC Legislative Meeting,
the Cannabis Employment Protections Act was unanimously passed on first reading
. The law would prohibit employers from firing, failing to hire, or taking other actions against individuals for cannabis use. There are some exceptions to the rule, including safety-sensitive construction workers and individuals with jobs requiring a commercial driver’s license.
Also
unanimously passed on first reading was the Medical Necessity Restroom Act
. Under the program, the DC Department of Health can issue cards to individuals who are pregnant or with certain medical conditions that permits them to use the bathroom in restaurants and retail businesses that otherwise prohibit non-customers from using the facilities.
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Applications Now Open for the 'Mayor Muriel Bowser Presents the Encore Program'
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The Encore Program engages and supports DC’s creative community by funding creative events in all 4 quadrants of the District of Columbia. The purpose of the Encore program is to employ and invest in local talent, event producers, entrepreneurs, creatives, content makers, and District businesses that help sustain the creative economy in Washington, DC and contribute to the vibrancy of our great city.
Learn more about and apply at
theencoredc.com
.
Application deadline is May 24.
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ABRA License Renewal Deadline Extension and Training Sessions
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The Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board extended the deadline for the current alcohol license renewal cycle to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Late fees will start to accrue on Wednesday, June 1.
The current renewal cycle applies to some on-premises retailers (restaurants, hotels, private clubs, and multipurpose facilities only); common carriers (trains and boats); and caterers.
Applications must include all required documentation, including Certificates of Clean Hands for the business and each individual associate with the license with the application, and be accompanied by payment.
Certificates of Clean Hands are issued by the District’s Department of Tax and Revenue and may be requested at
mytax.dc.gov
.
Please direct questions about alcohol licenses to abc@dc.gov and questions about Certificates of Clean Hands to
cleanhands.cert@dc.gov
.
No late fees will be assessed for renewal applications during this grace period.
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Free May Events from DCRA
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Speak One-on-One with a Lawyer for Free!
Wednesday, May 25, 2022; 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm (By appointment)
Register:
dcrasbrc.ecenterdirect.com/events/57484
Webinar: Foundations for a Successful Business: Module 3, The Business Plan
Thursday, May 26, 2022; 2:00 pm
Register:
dcrasbrc.ecenterdirect.com/events/56322
SBRC One-On-One Call Session: Steps to Obtaining a Business License
Monday - Friday; By appointment between 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Register: dcrasbrc.ecenterdirect.com/events
SBRC One-on-One Call Session: "Talk Business After Hours"
Monday and Thursday; By appointment between 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Register:
dcrasbrc.ecenterdirect.com/events
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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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