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March 23, 2017

Quick Notes:

Hopefully snow season is behind us, but as a reminder, when there is a snow event, you are responsible for clearning the sidewalk in front of your business -- and when you do, please do not block the pedestrian crosswalk ramps and fire hydrants and don't pile it around the trash cans.

Also, a neighbor lost a set of keys (Honda, Toyota, and a variety of color tabbed house keys) recently -- please contact us at bbarrie@adamsmorganonline.org if you've found them and we'll get them back to their owner.

Registration is now open for the Adams Morgan Pinewood Grand Prix!

On April 29, the Adams Morgan Parnership BID will be hosting the first ever Adams Morgan Pinewood Grand Prix . For those of you not familiar with Pinewood Derbys, it's a lot of fun and is a great exercise in creativity and competition. Car kits are available for purchase at Ace Hardware , The Brass Knob , and Urban Dwell ; the kit includes a block of wood, four wheels, and four nails that act as axles. From there you're on your own to build the car of your dreams, as long as your dream car is small enough to hold in the palm of your hand.

The race will take place at Kalorama Park, with registration at 10am and the racing starting at noon. There will be fun and games for the whole family, so bring everyone out and enjoy a Spring day in the park.

Go to AdMoGrandPrix.com for a registration form and competition guidelines, and check our Facebook event page for more details as they are announced. The competition will be open to everybody, and we will also have a special division for businesses to compete against each other.

If you are a local business owner/manager, please get in touch with Brian (info below) about entering a car so you can claim AdMo Grand Prix bragging rights as the winner of our business division.

There will be a $5 suggsted donation on the day of the race that will go directly to Mary's Center .

For more details, contact Brian Barrie at 202-536-9515

Bike To Work Day registration now open

Registration for Bike to Work Day 2017 is now open! On Friday, May 19th, Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association invite you to celebrate bicycling as a clean, fun and healthy way to get to work. Riders who register for this free event will become eligible for raffle prizes and receive a free t-shirt to commemorate the event.

AMPBID will host a pit stop at Unity Park (triangle park at Columbia Rd., Champlain St., and Euclid St., NW) from 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Click Here to register for our pit stop. We will be partnering with City Bikes, BicycleSPACE, and Tryst again this year and will be raffling some great bicycle-themed prizes and will have coffee and snacks to help get your day started.

For more information, contact Brian Barrie at 202-536-9515.

We've updated our Adams Morgan video for 2017!

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Download the 2017 Cherry Blossom Transit Guide!

Allow your guests to spend more time experiencing the beauty of the cherry blossoms and the National Cherry Blossom Festival events by providing them easy-to-use transportation options and information!

We've partnered with the National Cherry Blossom Festival to bring your guests a FREE guide to the blossoms. In this guide, you'll receive:

  • Transportation options on getting to and around the National Mall and the Tidal Basin.
  • Bike routes to navigate the best path.
  • Area attraction details, including the Festival Welcome Centers.

Download the guide and distribute to your guests today!

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The #BlossomBus is back

It's hitting the streets to share in some cherry-blossom fun! This one-of-a-kind DC Circulator is our 40 foot PINK reminder that the National Mall route is the best way to get to the blossoms!

Now through April 16, enter the Spot the Bus photo contest for your chance to win great prizes! From blossom-bucks ($25 Visa® gift cards) and a $100 SmarTrip® to limited edition #BlossomBus t-shirts, we’ve got a little something for visitors and locals.

HOW TO ENTER:

Snap a photo of the #BlossomBus and share it on your preferred social media network with the hashtag #BlossomBus. Every week, a randomly selected winner will be announced on the DC Circulator’s social accounts.

Connect with us and other DC Circulator riders on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram !

ICCC Webinar on Monday, April 3

Designed for busy executives of all expertise levels, Inner City Capital Connections Program (ICCC) will position your business for long-term success. The 40-hour program spans several months to accommodate demanding schedules and delivers content in several highly interactive and effective formats.

Learn how this program can help you grow for long-term success in a webinar exclusively for Adams Morgan Businesses.

Inner City Capital Connections - DC:

Adams Morgan Partnership BID Informational Webinar

Join ICCC for a webinar on Apr 03, 2017 at 4:00 PM EDT.
Register now!

Apply or Nominate a Business to join Inner City Capital Connections

What is inner city capital connections (ICCC)?

ICCC is an executive education and training program with the goal of promoting economic prosperity in underserved communities.

  • It helps established urban small businesses create and maintain sustainable growth and, in turn, create more good jobs where they are needed most.
  • It is the country’s only program that educates inner city businesses about different forms of capital and then connects them with potential capital providers.

Nominate

Your thoughtful and timely nominations help us reach more businesses and more communities around the country. Learn more about the nomination process in the ICCC Nominator Kit . Nominations must be submitted at least 5 weeks prior to the opening seminar in the region you are nominating for. Check the 2017 schedule of opening seminars here. Nominate for the 2017 ICCC program

Apply

Small business is a powerful force in our economy. Our research found that the addition of just over one new job per small business could eliminate urban unemployment! Join other inner-city businesses on the path to long-term growth so that you can remain a source of job creation and strength for your community.

Applications for the DC program are due by March 31. Apply for the 2017 ICCC program

Eligibility

A business must meet all of the following criteria in order to be eligible for participation in ICCC*:

  • Be an independent for-profit or not-for-profit corporation, partnership or proprietorship
  • Meet one of the following requirements:
    • Have its headquarters or more than 51% of its physical operations located in an economically distressed area
    • Have more than 40% of employees residing in an economically distressed area
  • Have been in operation for two years or more. ICCC does not accept start-up companies.

For questions regarding the nomination process or eligibility, please contact ICCC at 617-238-3019 or iccc@icic.org

*On a case-by-case basis, ICCC will consider businesses that do not meet all of the specified criteria on the recommendation of a nominator.

The program is offered at no cost to all accepted participants.

Participants are responsible for travel and lodging related to the in-person seminar and culminating conference.

Read more about ICCC’s regional and national impact in the 2016 Impact Report .

Save the Date: GWHCC Annual Business Expo, April 17

From the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce:

Join us at our biggest event of the year and connect with the region’s leading minority-owned businesses. Last year, we brought together 1,880 attendees, 172 exhibitors, and 97 Sponsors and Partners. This year will be even bigger and better, so mark your calendars!

Some of Our Expo Sponsors

Thank you to our presenting sponsors and partners: Gelberg Signs, Erie Insurance, DC Health Link, Events DC, DHCD and MOLA.

How You Can Become a Sponsor

Would you like to become a sponsor? Please contact Alma Alfaro-Laska at aalfaro-laska@gwhcc.org .

If any Adams Morgan business wants to have a booth, please contact Kristen Barden (202) 997-0783 and AMPBID will pay the registration fee.

Hear from industry leaders on our following panels:

  • Workforce Development Initiatives
  • Social Media: Dos and Don’ts
  • Certification Boot Camp
  • U.S. vs Western Hemisphere Future Trade Strategies
  • Job Readiness
  • The How-To's of Attracting a Diverse Workforce
  • Branding and Pitching your Business
  • Government Contracting: The Inside Scoop
  • The Key Role of Technologies in Today’s World

Special New Member Offer

Become a member of the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and receive a 50% discount on your Expo booth. Click here to learn more about our special and become a member .

Attend ABRA ID Compliance Training

ABC licensees and their staff are invited to attend ID Compliance Training hosted by the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) from April 21-23, 2017. Training topics will include:

  • Preventing sales of alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated persons;
  • Techniques for properly verifying IDs;
  • Tips for spotting fake IDs; and
  • Information on ABRA compliance checks.

Attend one, two-hour training session.

Friday, April 21, 2017:

9-11 a.m.
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
3-5 p.m.
Saturday, April 22, 2017:

9-11 a.m.
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
3-5 p.m.
Sunday, April 23, 2017:

9-11 a.m. (Korean Interpreter Available)
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (Spanish Interpreter Available)
3-5 p.m.


RSVP for training by contacting ABRA Operations Manager Jackie Richardson by Monday, April 17, 2017:

Email -  (202) 442-4446


Training will be located in the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Hearing Room:

2000 14th St., NW, Suite 400 South, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20009.

Help Us Help You With Social Media

Being successful on social media is all about getting your message in front of as many eyeballs as possible, and the best way to do that is to have your posts shared by others to reach people who have yet to find you on their own. Please follow our AMPBID social media accounts (below) and if you tag us in your Adams Morgan specific posts, we'll do our best to like and retweet them to our followers. Contact Brian (bbarrie@adamsmorganonline.org) for more info.

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