News, events & happenings in Adams Morgan

AMPBID Full Membership Meeting, May 14

Adams Morgan Partnership Business Improvement District (AMPBID) will hold a Special All Member Meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 5pm in the Festival Center conference room at 1640 Columbia Road, NW.

At the March 12 regularly scheduled monthly AMPBID Board of Directors meeting the board voted to approve changes to the AMPBID bylaws ( those are available by clicking here ). And on April 9 the Board approved a reduction to the AMPBID tax rate . There was a quorum present at both meetings.

The proposed reduced tax rate will be $.19 per $100 of the total assessed value for all non-exempt commercial properties in the BID boundaries. Currently, the rate is $.21. The changes to the bylaws and the proposed lower AMPBID tax rate must be affirmed by the AMPBID membership at a meeting called for that purpose.

To meet those obligations, we will hold a Special All Member Meeting on Tuesday, May 14 2019 at 5 PM to ratify the bylaws and the reduced tax rate. Business and property owners should have received a proxy ballot in the mail to exercise your vote if you are unable to attend the meeting. If you have not received a proxy ballot and would like one, please contact Kristen Barden at 202-997-0783. The voting procedure is further described below.

AMPBID Special Meeting Voting Process

Quorum: In order for the voting to proceed, there must be a quorum established. A quorum requires the presence in person or by proxy, of the Members holding 25% or more of the outstanding votes in the Corporation, with the majority being property owners and representing 10% of all commercial properties (at least 21 properties) and 10% of all commercial tenants (at least 25 commercial tenants).

Voting: At the beginning of the meeting, each BID member will be offered a ballot (or ballots) based on what “class” of member they are (either a business owner or a property owner or both). Someone who is both a property owner and a business owner will be offered two ballots. Each ballot will specify the amount of votes each member is allocated. For business owner members, this is based on the number of leases that they hold (i.e. a member with one business will get one vote, a member with two businesses two votes, etc.). For property owners, this is based on the amount of BID tax that property is assessed (regardless of who actually pays the tax). For each $500 of taxes due, a property owner receives one vote. For example, a property with an annual BID tax of $1350 would generate 2.5 votes.

Per the by-laws, any properties for which BID taxes are over 60 days delinquent, may not vote at this special meeting.

For each class of member, members will vote in support of or against the changes to the bylaws AND the proposed BID tax rate reduction.

Proxies: Proxy votes are allowed. Pursuant to the BID bylaws, those interested in voting in the special meeting by proxy can either request a form from AMPBID or can develop their own form, as long as it includes the date of the meeting at which it is applicable (May 14, 2019).

DCAC Experience Auction: May 16

Show your love for DC’s most alternative arts organization by bidding on a new experience at their biennial fundraiser. The Experience Auction attracts business leaders, art collectors, bon vivants, and other patrons, all vying for these truly singular items. Proceeds go towards The DC Arts Center's (DCAC) mission to support risk-taking artwork, and emerging and under-recognized artists in Washington, DC.

Thursday, May 16, 2019. 6:30 - 9:30pm

The Kennedy-Warren Club and Ballroom

3133 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC

Click here for more info and tickets .

Bike To Work Day is Next Friday

Register Now To Get Your Free T-shirt

Spring is in the air, and with it, registration for Bike to Work Day (BTWD) 2019, organized by Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA), is open. Thousands are expected to register and participate in this year’s event on Friday, May 17 , which will feature 115 pit stops across the region with refreshments, giveaways—and the chance to win one of many new bicycles as part of a free raffle. Additionally, the first 20,000 registrants to attend will receive a free T-shirt. Register for free at: www.biketoworkmetrodc.org or by calling 800-745-RIDE (7433).

The Adams Morgan pit stop will be set up in Unity Park again this year along with partners Tryst and The Line Hotel who will be supplying refreshments, Unwind Wellness offering 5 minute massages, and City Bikes on hand to give your bike a quick tuneup.

Adams Morgan Movie Nights Celebrates Moon Landing

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, Adams Morgan Movie Nights will feature five space-themed films, including a panel discussion and stargazing, in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum.

On five Tuesday evenings from May 21 to June 18, grab a blanket, a friend, and eats from a neighborhood restaurant to watch films under the twinkling lights of the city. On select evenings, experts and staff from the National Air and Space Museum will discuss the science behind the films and set up telescopes for on-site viewing (conditions permitting). Several restaurants on the surrounding blocks will be offering special “Brown Bag Movie Meals” packaged to go that attendees can bring to the field; check the website for details.

Schedule:

May 21: Armageddon (panel from Smithsonian before movie)
May 28: Alien
June 4: Spaceballs
June 11: Apollo 11 (panel from Smithsonian before movie)
June 18: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (Family Night)

Movies are shown at dark at the Marie Reed Recreation Center at 18th and California Streets, NW. Bring your chairs, kids and neighbors for a fun evening out. Dogs and alcohol are not allowed on the turf field. The Marie Reed Elementary School PTA will be selling refreshments; proceeds benefit the PTA. Arrive early for a free cookie from Insomnia Cookies .

Adams Morgan Movie Nights are sponsored by WETA and supported by the Marie Reed Elementary School PTA and neighborhood volunteers. To volunteer at the event, please contact Brian Barrie .

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. 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 movie nights (Tuesdays, 5/21 - 6/18) and let us know about it. Contact Brian Barrie (202-536-9515) for more info.

New Circulator Zoo Express Bus

The DC Circulator Zoo Express Bus is a seasonal addition to the daily service. From May 4 - September 30, residents and visitors can enjoy free trips that close the 1/2 mile transit gap between the Woodley Park Metro Station and the National Zoo. Catch the bus at the following locations:

DC Circulator stop outside of Woodley Park - Zoo / Adams Morgan Metro station.
The intersection of Connecticut Ave. N.W. & 24th Street N.W. (Main Entrance)
The National Zoo Panda Plaza bus lot.

Hours of Operation: Every 10-15 minutes, Monday – Friday: 6 a.m – 8 p.m. and Saturday – Sunday: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Adams Morgan Farmers Market Opens June 1;

Farm Visit on June 2

From our friends at Licking Creek Bend Farm:

Please visit our farm on Sunday, June 2, to meet our amazing staff and see where your vegetables and fruits are grown. Share a pot luck veggie dish, tour the farm, swim in the creek, plant and harvest, and generally enjoy a relaxing day in the country.

Click here for more information about the market and the farm visit

The Bus Transformation Project Team is Asking for Your Help

A set of more than 25 draft recommendations for improving bus service in the region were released this week on the project website , and it is critical for the project team to get input on them from the public. Visit the website to get more information, complete the survey, and find out about open house events.

Friday: DC Chamber of Commerce Small Business & Economic Development Summit

The Chamber’s Small Business & Economic Development Summit and Awards Ceremony connects and showcases organizations and companies in the Washington, DC business community. The program features a business engagement session including exhibitors, diversity suppliers and financial institutions, workshops and an award ceremony.

Friday, May 10, 2019 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Click here for more info and to register

DC Retail Summit at The Line Hotel in Adams Morgan

You are invited to the District of Columbia’s first RETAIL SUMMIT, a gathering of local retailers, entrepreneurs, and members of the small business community to discover ways we can build and grow DC’s retail economy. Presented by Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED).

Wednesday, May 15, 2019 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

The Line Hotel DC

1770 Euclid St. NW, 20009

Click here for More Information and FREE Registration

Connect with professional resources and opportunities from service providers, government agencies, and developers.
Learn about DC’s Great Streets, Main Streets, and Certified Business Enterprise programs.
Hear from and network with DC local retailers and small business owners on various industry topics relevant to our retail economy

**DSLBD Accepting Applications for Robust Retail: Citywide Grants of up to $10,000 per Business**

A robust retail sector is critical to maintaining the vibrancy of DC neighborhoods, but market realities are changing for retail businesses. Thus the Robust Retail grant(s) support existing DC-based retail businesses adapting their business model to meet changing customer demand. DSLBD encourages but does not require applicants to include Made in DC products as part of their concept for business model redesign.

DSLBD intends to award up to $10,000 per business for a total of 40 businesses from the $400,000 in available funding for spring/summer 2019. Funds must be fully expended with appropriate receipts and accounting by September 30, 2019.

Click here for more information and to apply

Nominate a Business for Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton's Small Business of the Year Award

Nominate a DC small business that has shown steady growth, commitment to the community, and a positive response to adversity.

Click here to nominate a small business (deadline is May 22)

Contact info: Kaitlin Brown, Events Coordinator and Constituent Liaison for Congresswoman Norton

District of Columbia Main District Office

90 K ST NE, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20002

New DC Business Center Features

The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) has upgraded the DC Business Center to include a new pending application review feature which will communicate, via email, any corrections that need to be made to your application and supporting documents. After corrections are made by uploading corrected documents, DCRA will receive alerts that the application can continue its review process. Once your application and supporting documents have been approved, the DC Business Center will complete its application process.

DHS Active Shooter Preparedness Workshop

Preparing employees for a potential active shooter incident is an integral component of an organization’s incident response planning. Because active shooter incidents are unpredictable and evolve quickly, preparing for and knowing what to do in an active shooter situation can be the difference between life and death. Every second counts. The event will also describe how to incorporate key elements of successful incident management into planning efforts.

June 28, 2019

Marriott Marquis Hotel, Washington, DC – Liberty Ballroom

901 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington, DC 20001

Click here for more information and to register

GWHCC Small Business Technical Assistance Program

The Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC) invites you to participate in their Small Business Technical Assistance Program . When it comes to running a business, resources, skills, and expertise are of great value. Therefore, GWHCC is offering you the opportunity to access the Bilingual Small Business Technical Assistance Program at no cost to you.

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.

Washington Post: Tasty Philippine dishes make this Adams Morgan sports bar a standout

(The Game Sports Pub)

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Washington City Paper: Best of DC, 2019

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Adams Morgan's First Place 'Best of DC' Winners Include:

Reader Picks

Funky Piece , Best Head Shop

Unwind Wellness Center , Best Med Spa

Unwind Wellness Center , Best Spa

Unwind Wellness Center , Best Therapeutic Massage

Nickos Papageorge (Blaguard) , Best Bartender

Federalist Pig , Best BBQ

Amsterdam Falafelshop , Best Falafel

Rise Bakery , Best Gluten-Free Menu

Blaguard , Best Happy Hour

The Green Zone , Best New Bar

Songbyrd , Best Place to Have Dinner with Live Music

Jack Rose Dining Saloon , Best Whiskey Selection

Staff Picks

Columbia Station , Best Place to Wind Down Your Weekend