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dams Morgan Partnership BID Member Survey 2016
Below is a link to a survey for all members of the Adams Morgan Partnership BID. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. It will help us to provide better services to the businesses and property owners. If you would prefer to complete a paper version of the survey, please contact Brian Barrie (202-536-9515), the BID Operations Manager, to pick one up or have it delivered to you. Thank you for your time. Please complete the survey by August 12, 2016.
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undraiser for Miriam's Kitchen at Tail Up Goat
From our friends at Tail Up Goat:
(1827 Adams Mill Road NW | 202.986.9600)
Every day, while we're dishing up lamb ribs and shrubs in Adams Morgan, the chefs at Miriam's Kitchen are hovering over their own ovens in Foggy Bottom, thoughtfully crafting meals from scratch to serve those in need. The venues may be different, but the commitment to hospitality is the same - from using locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients to making every guest feel at home.
Join us on Sunday, August 21st as we come together under one roof to do what we do best in support of Miriam's work to end chronic homelessness in DC. We'll be offering a set menu at $125 per person (exclusive of tax, gratuity, and beverage), featuring tomatoes as the unifying theme with incredible summer produce generously donated by the Tuscarora Organic Growers Cooperative. We'll be joined by industry friends with Peter Pastan (Obelisk & 2 Amys), Cizuka Seki (Izakaya Seki), Sam Adkins (Sally's Middle Name), and Alex Levin (Osteria Morini) all contributing dishes alongside our own Jon Sybert and Ciji Wagner (of Tail Up Goat and Miriam's).
Everyone from servers to cooks will be donating their time, so every cent earned will go to Miriam's programming. Vegetarian alternatives will be available for all of the dishes, and we'll be offering both alcoholic and non-alcoholic pairings to accompany the meal.
Reservations go live via our website on August 1st at 11:00am.
To quote MFK Fisher: "We must eat. If, in the face of that dread fact, we can find other nourishment and tolerance and compassion for it, we’ll be no less full of human dignity. There is a communion of more than our bodies when bread is broken and wine drunk." Come celebrate that communion with us in service of a noble cause for what promises to be a very memorable night.
Hope to see you there,
Bill, Jon, & Jill
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dams Morgan Day update
Website and Fundraising page are up and running
Businesses now have a form to fill in before making their contributions through the crowdfunding page. Individual donations can also be made on the ioby page - spread the word and help them meet their first fundraising goal!
Save the Date postcards are being distributed to businesses around the neighborhood.
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ig Bus DC is looking for partners in Adams Morgan
The Big Bus trolley brings tourist to Adams Morgan every 30 minutes along 18th Street up to Adams Mill Road where it stops at the bus stop in front of BB&T Plaza. The distinctive burgundy and cream liveried buses provide the very best sightseeing experience to our over 400,000 passengers a year, while the dedicated team members deliver unique commentaries.
Business owners are encouraged to encentivise passengers exiting the bus at the Adams Morgan stop. If you have questions about this or ideas you'd like to explore, please contact Brian Barrie with the BID (202-536-9515) or Brian Curiel with Big Bus (contact info below).
BIG REASONS WHY PARTNERS CHOOSE TO BE A BIG BUS AGENT
We offer competitive commission rates to our local agents as we want you to share in the company’s success and will reward agents that are able to help us grow our business. Because of the nature of hop-on, hop-off tours, you can sell without limitation; No capacity constraints means no black-out days or time consuming availability updates. We will also provide you with a market leading tool kit to help you promote Big Bus products, including personalized copy, high quality desk signage and our promotional tour video. Additionally, we’ll keep you updated on all things Big Bus with timely newsletters, and regular service updates.
ABOUT BIG BUS WASHINGTON DC
As the authorized concessioner of the National Park Service, Big Bus Tours is the official tour of the National Mall and Memorial Parks. With their commitment to providing a premium product and great experiences, Big Bus now tours the Adams Morgan district.
BIG BUS GREEN LINE (The Washington Hilton/ADAMS MORGAN/National Zoo/etc. LOOP) SCHEDULE
First bus departs Stop #47: Washington Hilton at 9:00am.
Last full-circuit Green Loop tour departs Stop #47: Washington Hilton at 5:30pm
Frequency: Buses every 30 minutes
Full circuit tour: 50 minutes
Brian Curiel,
Sales and Marketing Manager
BrianC@bigbustours.com
T: +1 917 702 3850
C: +1 202 341 9614
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rban Dwell's Tom McMahon named SCORE client of the year
Tom McMahon, Founder of Urban Dwell (center), was presented the Washington DC Chapter 2016 Retail Client of the Year Award by Antonio Doss, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) ,Washington Area District Director (left) and Richard Rose (right) his SCORE DC Mentor.
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ard 1 Heritage Guide released
The DC Historic Preservation Office announces the release of the fifth ward-specific heritage document, Ward 1 Heritage Guide: A Discussion of Ward 1 Cultural and Heritage Resources.
Defined by its rich and readily apparent architectural and cultural history, Ward 1 is a cultural melting pot, embracing immigrants from all parts of the world. As the modern heart of the city’s Latino and Ethiopian communities, Ward 1 is also the home of many of Washington’s African-American and Asian-American businesses, landmarks and cultural resources.
A high concentration of historic resources, including all or parts of 12 designated historic districts and nearly 80 individually listed landmarks are found in Ward 1. Most of these are residential neighborhoods while a few encompass cultural and institutional landscapes such as Rock Creek Park, the National Zoo, and the McMillan Park Reservoir. Archeological sites at Kalorama Park, Piney Branch Quarry, and Meridian Hill also relate historic and prehistoric information on lifeways and trends within what would become one of the city’s most vibrant wards.
The colorful 56-page guide is accessible and may be downloaded from
this link
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#FindYourPark with the DC Circulator
Six Routes Servicing Seven Parks
Join us as we explore the District’s national parks. We’ve teamed up with the National Park Service (NPS) in support of #FindYourPark, a nationwide campaign that encourages the public to rediscover our country’s national treasures!
It’s not just about finding your park, it’s how you get there. With six routes servicing seven parks, the DC Circulator is a great way to discover the District’s national parks. Buses come every 10 minutes and trips only cost $1.
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Do you have a favorite Green Business?
If you live or work in the District of Columbia, you may nominate your favorite sustainability champion, green business, or nonprofit partner for the 2016 District Sustainability Awards.
Send us 2 or 3 sentences describing their sustainable activity or project. Please be as specific as possible in your description (e.g., Company ABC installed a green roof and solar panels). DOEE will post the names of the individuals, companies, and organizations that have submitted an application and have made it through the first review process and on September 1, we will ask for your vote to pick the winner!
How Are Your Employees Getting to Work During SafeTrack?
Have you heard the latest buzz at the watercooler? The first Red Line
SafeTrack
surge will begin next week between Takoma and Silver Spring. Don’t let this single-tracking disruption interrupt your employees' schedules or business operations.
Help your employees navigate SafeTrack so your bottom line and your commitment to employees’ well-being are never compromised:
Hold a free goDCgo commute options presentation.Conduct a survey with goDCgo to learn where new resources and practices are most needed.Host an
Everyday Biking Seminar
(free for Capital Bikeshare corporate partners).Share the Commuter Connections’
free Ridematching Database
link and information.Implement or revamp
telework
and flexible scheduling policies.Distribute transportation app information, including
RideDC Trip Planner
,
Google Maps
and
Sluglines
.
Contact goDCgo for assistance
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES &
FUNDING RESOURCES
Is your business eligible for capital improvement grants, tax rebates, flexible loans, wage reimbursements, or other financial incentives from the Government of the District of Columbia or community lenders?
On August 3, learn about the incentives and resources available for businesses that are opening in, relocating, or expanding to Washington, DC. From the Great Streets program to the Qualified High Tech Companies (QHTC) incentive package and the Revenue Bond program, the District provides an array of benefits established to help reduce the cost of doing business in DC.
Join the Washington DC Economic Partnership and our distinguished panel of speakers to discuss available incentives, eligibility criteria, and how to access these local initiatives.
Special discount: Use code PARTNERWDCEP for 50% off!
Register today
to learn how to protect your small business or tech startup.
Veteran discount available. Contact
Erica Moore
for more information.
WHEN + WHERE
Wednesday, August 3
Networking: 8:30 to 9AM
Learn: 9 to 10:30AM
Venable, LLP
575 7th Street, NW, 8th floor
Washington, DC 20004
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Sybongile Cook
Great Streets Director
Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic Development
Ms. Cook will help you determine if you are, or could be, eligible for the Great Streets Small Business Capital Improvement Grants or the Qualified High Tech Company incentives.
Jeremy Cullimore
Director of Communication & Outreach
Washington Area Community Investment Fund
Mr. Cullimore will discuss how WACIF supports DC-area small businesses through flexible financing & loans.
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