September 18, 2024
Updates from Adams Morgan
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for the latest in DC government funding and grant opportunities for businesses.
Be prepared. Visit to
Ready.DC.gov
for preparedness information for a
variety of hazards including manmade and natural disasters.
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18th Street Steatery Pilot program
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All of the existing streateries on 18th Street, NW between Kalorama and Columbia Roads have been torn down and are currently being replaced with new modular structures that include platforms, railings, and most will have awnings for shade.
We are very appreciative of Mayor Muriel Bowser’s support to make Adams Morgan’s streateries look their best and function in the safest, most accessible, and friendliest way. Thanks for choosing our neighborhood to showcase the new streatery guidelines. We look forward to having lots more people enjoy world class, diverse dining al fresco in Adams Morgan.
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The new structures will increase the safety, accessibility, and aesthetics of streateries on the corridor
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New structures will be compliant with the new draft guidelines (to be released this fall) for a permanent streatery program and are meant to demonstrate the future of the program
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Curbside changes will also be made to increase access and mobility along the corridor
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Installation of new structures began Monday, 9/16 and will be completed by September 27
For more information, refer to
DDOT's press release
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Adams Mo
rgan Apple Festival:
Saturday, October 19
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The 11th Annual Adams Morgan Apple Pie Baking Contest and the 16th Annual Licking Creek Bend Farm Heirloom Apple Tasting returns to Adams Morgan on Saturday, October 19! The highly-anticipated community event will take place in front of The Line Hotel and directly across the street from the farmer’s market in Unity Park at Euclid and Champlain Streets NW.
The entry form for pie baking contestants went live on
our website
at noon today and the 16 competitor slots were filled within the first 15 minutes.
The form will remain open until midnight to allow for people to sign up to be alternates.
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Adams Morgan Fall PorchFest:
Saturday, November 2
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DC's favorite neighborhood music festival returns on Saturday, November 2. Our last PorchFest in May featured about 80 bands on 20 stages and despite the damp weather was a huge success and we're working on making the November edition the best yet
Make plans to be in Adams Morgan on November 2 for an amazing variety of live music, great food & drinks, specials from several dozen businesses, and yes, 18th Street will be closed to vehicle traffic.
Do you want to participate?
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If you are a musician or have a band that's interested in playing, please
fill out this form
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If you live in the neighborhood and are thinking you'd like to be a porch host, please email
Brian Barrie
for more info.
We are looking for Adams Morgan PorchFest volunteers!
The event will take place on Saturday, November 2nd. We have just launched our Call for Volunteers, which you can
find here
. For this event, we have two different volunteer positions, and each one has two shift options:
1) Headquarters Volunteer:
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First Shift: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
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Second Shift: 3.15 to 6.30 p.m.
2) Porch Volunteer
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First Shift: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
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Second Shift: 4.00 to 6:30 p.m.
Volunteers will receive a free PorchFest Volunteer t-shirt and will have access to our event green room where non-alcoholic refreshments and snacks will be served. We hope to see you there, this event could not take place without our amazing team of volunteers!
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The Adams Morgan Farmers Market at Unity Park
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Every Saturday through December
8:30am - 1:00pm
at Unity Park (Corner of Euclid St and Columbia Rd)
Celebrating more than 52 years serving the Adams Morgan community.
Peaches are almost over, pears and coming in, along with grapes, squashes, tomatoes, cantaloups, the start of fall greens, apple season is beginning and other fall goodies.
Mark your calendars for the ANNUAL APPLE FESTIVAL - Saturday, October 19, featuring the HEIRLOOM APPLE TASTING AND APPLE PIE CONTEST. More details to follow.
REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR OWN BAGS and CONTAINERS for fragile produce.
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You are invited to a Dedication and Celebration Ceremony to mark the re-opening of The Plaza at 1800 Columbia Road, NW, at 5:00 pm on Friday, September 27.
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Rainbow History Project's WorldPride 2025 Exhibit is Coming -- Help make it Happen!
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For
WorldPride 2025
, the
Rainbow History Project
is creating an exhibit on the evolution of Pride activities in DC: "Pickets, Protests, and Parades: The History of Gay Pride in Washington."
The exhibit tells the stories of the local LGBTQ Pride movement and how the pickets and protests of the 1960s led to parades and celebrations of the 2020s. The exhibit centers the voices of the event organizers and includes the critics of Pride and the intersection of Pride and other movements for equal rights and liberation.
For more information about donating to the exhibit, visit
RainbowHistory.org
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Through Sunday, October 6, 2024
Wednesday - Sunday 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Closing Reception
Sunday, October 6, 2024; 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Beverages and light refreshments will be provided
Here & Where? is a duo exhibition curated by Milan Warner featuring Jeffrey Berg and Sally Veach, that contrasts yet unifies topics that explore some of the internal and external environments of the human experience.
Explore the exhibit
Primary
Through October 6, 2024
Wed. - Sun. 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Artist Talk: Sunday, September 22, 2024; 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Closing Reception, Sunday, October 6, 2024; 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Beverages and light refreshments will be provided
Join us in our Nano Gallery for Primary curated by Jerry Truong and featuring Washington D.C.-based photographer Keidy Mérida. Through her macro photography, Keidy uncovers the hidden beauty in everyday life, transforming unnoticed details into striking visual compositions.
Explore the exhibit
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A Farewell to DC Circulator
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After 19 years of service to the District of Columbia, DC Circulator will be coming to an end.
The service wind down will begin on October 1, 2024, with complete elimination of service on December 31, 2024.
Service Elimination Updates:
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Rosslyn-Dupont Circle (RS-DP) route will be terminated effective October 1, 2024.
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Late-night service on Woodley Park-Adams Morgan (WP-AM) and Georgetown-Union Station (GT-US) routes will be terminated effective October 1, 2024. Service will end at 9 pm daily.
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Starting October 1, 2024 all routes will operate on 20-minute headways.
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Last day of service on all remaining routes is December 31, 2024.
Public Meeting Notice
Thursday, September 19, 2024, Virtual Webinar, from 2 pm – 3 pm
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will host a public meeting to provide information on the phase-out of the DC Circulator service.
Learn more here
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Compliance Update from The Veritas Law Firm
Termination of Class C Restaurant Settlement Agreements in DC
: Class C Restaurant alcoholic beverage licenses in DC all will require renewal prior to March 31, 2025 (the expiration date set forth on such licenses).
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More Info:
In addition to making sure to renew such licenses by such deadline (ABCA will likely send out renewal applications starting in mid-February), renewal time is also the only time in which a licensee can petition to unilaterally amend or terminate their license's settlement agreement (provided that the agreement has been in effect for four or more years).
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Timing:
From a timing perspective, to petition to unilaterally amend/terminate the agreement, you would first need to make a good faith attempt to meet with the other party or parties to the settlement agreement. Such good faith attempts may take weeks or months, and so if a licensee is considering trying to amend or terminate their settlement agreement during this renewal cycle, now is time to start preparing to meet the requirements before March's renewal deadline.
APPLY Today for Educated Eats Scholarship!
RAMW Educated Eats Foundation offers scholarships of up to $5,000 to working professionals and students?
Educated Eats Frans Hagen Scholarship
can be applied to a wide range of culinary and restaurant management courses.
Applications close September 30, 2024
APPLY NOW
Sign Up for the 2024 RAMW Holiday Offerings Marketing Campaign
Let RAMW help you market your event spaces, holiday menu offerings & large format catering options for the upcoming holiday season to our audience of Metropolitan-area diners. Sign up today for our Private/Holiday Dining campaign including:
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Social media collaborative posts and stories utilizing participant content, and boosted promo ads
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Dedicated eblasts to 32K+ RAMW opt-in diner subscribers plus 45K+ via partner networks
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Digital ads via boosted social media marketing and through partner networks, and
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Listing on dedicated page on RAMW.org with details & booking links
The participation fee is $400 per location to be included of the full Holiday Season marketing campaign or $100 per location to be included in a single holiday marketing campaign.
Deadline to
sign up for Jewish High Holidays campaign
is Monday, September 23, 2024
Complimentary Marketing Opportunities
Hispanic American Heritage Month: We're spotlighting Hispanic American Owned Restaurants, Hispanic American Chefs and restaurant workers. Send us your pictures and stories. Complete the
form
and send your pictures to
Keiristin
today.
Food & Alcohol Manager Trainings at RAMW
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Food Manager class
+ study guide + printed exam, price $150 for members
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Alcohol Awareness class
+ book + exam, price $70 members
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View Upcoming Classes & Register Here
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Training at Your Restaurant.
RAMW offers onsite training at your location for Food and Alcohol Manager training.
Click for more details
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Online Testing.
Take your Food Manager exam online at the RAMW office and receive your score and certificate immediately. ServSafe offers the Food Manager Course and a virtually proctored exam online as well.
Click to learn more or to book your session
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Anti Sexual Harassment Training.
DC requires employers who hire individuals earning tips as wages to inform their employees about their rights and benefits as detailed in the
Tipped Wage Workers Fairness Act
(TWWF). One requirement of the Act is that businesses that employ at least one tipped wage worker must receive anti-sexual harassment training by an OHR-certified trainer every two years. Visit
DC OHR for a current list
of certified trainers and make sure your restaurant is compliant.
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ServSafe Workplace
courses help to equip employees and managers with training to assist with managing emerging risks and advance the positive culture of the foodservice and hospitality industries. The courses offered are
Sexual Harassment Prevention for the Restaurant Industry
and
Understanding Unconscious Bias in Restaurants
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Upcoming DC ABCA Trainings
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Registration is open for ABCA’s upcoming
virtual trainings and information sessions
—your best way to stay in-the-know about alcohol and medical cannabis laws and regulations, programs, and best practices. All sessions are free; advance registration is required.
Upcoming Training
ABC 101
- Monday, September 23; 10:00 AM
Available Recordings of Recent ABRA Training Sessions
Clean Hands for Alcohol License Applications
(Recording available)
Steps to Getting an Alcohol License
(Recording only)
ID Compliance Training
Monday, September 23; 10:00 am; Virtual
ID Compliance is a foundation course focused on preventing underage drinking by reducing youth access to alcohol through retailer education. Participants will be introduced to applicable DC and federal laws and regulations, acceptable forms of photo identification—international, federal, and state, fines and penalties for violations, and more.
FREE |
REGISTER HERE
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Building a Resilient Financial Infrastructure
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October 3, 2024; 10:00 AM
As your business evolves, it's crucial to have a resilient financial infrastructure. This session will cover risk mitigation, financial contingency planning, and the tools needed to weather economic uncertainties.
Click here
to register
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Columbia Road Bus Priority Project Construction Update
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From
Kevin Harrison
, DDOT Transportation Planner on 9/10:
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Construction is continuing on Columbia Rd NW between Connecticut Ave NW and 18th St NW.
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Phase 2 of the project (east of 18th St) should be commencing soon.
Schedule for 09/19/2024:
There will be a rolling lane closure for the 1900 and 1800 blocks of Columbia Rd, NW.
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DC Small Biz Help Workshop: Summer 2024 Calendar
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Have you heard? The new
DCSmallBizHelp.com
is here! CNHED is excited to announce the relaunch of
DCSmallBizHelp
, a one-stop resource hub to help plan, start, and grow your small business. The newly revamped website connects small businesses to various services, programs, lenders, and government agencies in the District.
Check out the upcoming training and knowledge building opportunities in
CNHED's DC Small Business Help Workshop Calendar
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FY24 Business Funding Opportunities
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New and ongoing funding opportunities from the DC Government:
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Creative and Open Space Modernization Tax Rebate
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Open for Applications
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Special Event Relief Fund
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Open for Applications
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Vitality Fund
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Open for Applications
Go to
ObviouslyDC.com
for more information on all of these programs.
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💸Foot Locker Foundation Community Empowerment Program
Award: $25,000-$100,000
Deadline: September 30th
Learn more here
LISC and Foot Locker, Inc. are launching a fourth round of grants for the Foot Locker Foundation Community Empowerment Program, which funds nonprofit community organizations offering a range of services for young people, including health and wellness, education and life skills, mentoring, and career development.
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💸Funding for Latino-Owned Businesses
Are you interested in starting or expanding your business? Our team of business coaches can provide you with one-on-one advice and training to help you manage and grow your business.
Apply online
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💸 Amazon Black Business Accelerator
The Amazon Black Business Accelerator is dedicated to helping build sustainable equity and growth for Black entrepreneurs by enabling their success as sellers.
More information
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💸 2024 Amber WomensNet's Grant
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: Rolling
Learn more here
In 1998, we gave our first Amber Grant in honor of 19-year old Amber Wigdahl, who died before fulfilling her business dreams. Today, we award three $10,000 Amber Grants each month. And three of our 36 monthly winners get an additional $25,000 Year-End Amber Grant.
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Additional Funding Opportunities:
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Small Business Resource Center
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DC APEX Accelerators help businesses
DC APEX Accelerator
offers personalized business counseling and competitive insights for navigating the government contracting process successfully.
If you already have experience working on government contracts and are looking for help to secure other contracts, we are available to help. At the DC APEX Accelerator, businesses get help with strategies to pursue state, local, and federal government contracts.
The full calendar of upcoming events can be found
here
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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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BOARD MEETINGS
The Board of Directors of the Adams Morgan Partnership Business Improvement District meets on the second Tuesday of every month (except August, October, and December).
Meetings are currently being held online as well as in-person (hybrid) and begin at 5pm.
Our Annual Meeting is held in March. Contact
Brian Barrie
for information about attending board meetings.
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Adams Morgan Partnership
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