September 7, 2022
Updates from Adams Morgan
Click Here
to see previous updates in our newsletter archive
Check
ObviouslyDC.com
for the latest in DC government funding and grant opportunities for businesses.
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Businesses: We need your 18th Street Pedestrian Zone feedback!
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⚠ Attention Adams Morgan Businesses ⚠
We need your help to make sure this program has the best possible outcome for your business.
Please take a minute to fill out this survey
to let us know about your experiences with the second Sunday (Sept. 4) of the Adams Morgan Pedestrian Zone.
Residents:
We need your input as well and we will be asking for your feedback soon.
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The DC Office of Planning is hosting a survey on their website to get the public's feedback on Streets for the People events including the Adams Morgan Pedestrian Zone. This feedback is very important to help inform future programs.
The survey can be found here.
The Adams Morgan Pedestrian Zone will return on Sunday, October 23 with more fun activities and a few surprises.
Watch this space and our social media for updates as we get closer.
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September AMPBID Board Meeting
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The next board meeting of the Adams Morgan Partnership Business Improvement District (AMPBID) will be on September 13 at 5pm via Zoom. In addition to regular business
the board will be reviewing a resolution on the
Columbia Road Bus Priority project
Click here
to attend the board meeting via Zoom on Tuesday, September 13 at 5pm.
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Adams Morgan Day coming up on Sunday, September 11
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For 44 years, Adams Morgan Day has been a family-friendly celebration with music, art and activities for all ages. Adams Morgan Day is planned entirely by volunteers, and as Washington, DC’s longest running neighborhood festival, we welcome residents and visitors alike to meet our neighborhood businesses, artists, and service organizations.
The organizers are elated to be coming back to an ALL in-person festival on Sunday, September 11, 2022.
Find more information at
ADMODAY.com
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Adams Morgan PorchFest returns on Saturday, Oct. 1!
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Everyone's favorite single-day music festival is returning to Adams Morgan on Saturday, October 1, so mark your calendars now and make plans to join us.
We're partnering with
Cultural Tourism DC
again this year and they're recruiting volunteers to help put on the show. Join the fun! Help us make Adams Morgan PorchFest an amazing experience. Check the volunteer positions and register to volunteer
here
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The Adams Morgan Farmers Market is open for the season on
Saturdays from 8:30am – 1:00pm
, rain or shine, at UNITY PARK, Columbia Rd and Euclid St. NW. The market will be open every Saturday through December.
Music at the Farmers Market
With help from a grant from the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), we have hired a musician to perform at the farmers market on Saturdays. On most days, Brandon Woody will be playing his trumpet at the market.
Click here
to read a profile of Brandon in BmoreArt.
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Verizon Small Business Digital Ready $10,000 grant opportunities now available
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Verizon Small Business Digital Ready is committed to helping small businesses grow. It’s why we set up our program to arm businesses just like yours with the tools and resources needed to thrive in today’s digital economy.
By joining our free program, you’ll get access to courses, live coaching sessions, and invaluable learning materials, as well as the potential to apply for an exclusive pool of $10,000 small business grants.
In partnership with LISC, Verizon has committed over $1M in small business grants for 2022. To unlock the application for the current round of grant funding,
register on Verizon Small Business Digital Ready
, complete any combination of two courses, coaching events, and community events, and apply by November 14, 2022. (Engagements through the Personalized Mentoring feature are not included towards grant eligibility).
Applications
are now open and will close on November 14, 2022.
All applicants will be notified about whether or not they have been selected to receive grant funding the week of November 28, 2022.
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SBA-Washington Metropolitan Area District Office Seeks Nominations for 2023 National Small Business Week Awards
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The Washington Metropolitan Area District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is pleased to accept nominations for the 2023 National Small Business Week (NSBW) awards program, part of NSBW activities scheduled April 30 to May 6.
To access forms, criteria, and instructions for submitting a nomination package,
please click here
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All nominations for award categories must be submitted online via Box Platform through the SBA’s Washington Metropolitan Area District Office portal by 3:00pm (ET) December 8, 2022.
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Investment Financing for Your DC Business - Crowdbuilding for Capital
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Are you a DC-based business seeking to:
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Explore range of FINANCING OPTIONS?
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Find and engage potential INVESTORS?
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Understand types of CROWDFUNDING and BUSINESS INVESTMENT?
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Navigate pathway to RAISE FUNDS via We Funder or other advanced financing?
CROWDBUILDING FOR CAPITAL can help!
Crowdbuilding for Capital seeks to foster equitable access to crowdfunded business investment financing for women and BIPOC DC business owners through democratization and education. All are welcome to the webinars. (3) FREE services offered are: Webinars, Coaching and Written Guides.
WEBINAR SERIES
Click Here to REGISTER
for each webinar of interest. NOTE: Eligible businesses interested in receiving coaching services should attend all four webinars.
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SEPT. 12 @ 3PM -- Overview of Business Financing Options
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SEPT. 19 @ 3PM -- Crowdfunding 101 (Kiva Info Session @ 4pm)
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SEPT. 21 @ 3PM -- Business Investment 101 (Equity & Debt)
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To be announced -- Crowdfunded Investment with We Funder
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
Crowdbuilding for Capital is a pilot is managed by the
DC Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD)'
s
District Capitalized program
,
20 Degrees
, and
DC Women’s Business Center
with funding from the
National League of Cities Institute
and support from
We Funder
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2022 DC Chamber of Commerce Retail Summit: The Future of Retailers - In-Person - September 27, 2022
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Join the DC Chamber of Commerce for the 2022 Retail Summit: The Future of Retailers hosted in partnership with DMPED. This in-person conference features panel discussions addressing what the future holds for the retail industry and opportunities for growth. Take advantage of networking opportunities & connect with local businesses during the Vendor Showcase. Featured Sessions include Cyber Safety & Continuity Planning; Retail Readiness; Legal Do’s and Don'ts; and Innovation in Marketing: Personalizing the Ever Changing Consumer Experience. The luncheon keynote will feature remarks from Mark Mathews, VP of Research Development and Industry Analysis at the National Retail Federation (NRF). Participants will also participate in a vendor showcase.
Click here
for more information and to register.
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2022 State of the District and Region Conference - Virtual - September 30, 2022
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The 2022 State of the District and Region Conference is the DC Chamber of Commerce annual conference featuring panelists and speakers including prominent business representatives and leaders, health directors, higher education administrators, workforce development leaders, regional and local elected officials. This year’s keynote speaker is Sheree Anne Kelly, President & CEO, Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. Event panels include:
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State of Business Recovery and Economic Development (Presented by DMPED)
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State of DC Health (Presented by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield)
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State of Education & Workforce Development
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State of the District and Region (Presented by Exelon)
Click here
for more information and to register.
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WEC Career and Education Fair
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Washington English Center invites you to participate in our Diversity Career and Education Fair, to be held on Friday, September 16, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Please RSVP
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The fair is open to our current adult English language students, graduates and the general public. WEC has partnered with community and professional organizations to recruit attendees and we anticipate candidates from a wide range of industries, functions and career levels to attend.
The purpose of this fair is to pair employers and community partners who have active or future employment or volunteer vacancies to fill with suitable candidates. WEC would also like to introduce students to training and study options in the region as many will need further licensing and education to break into the industries they practiced in their home countries. The hybrid model also means that we have students in 12 states outside of the DMV and 21 countries who are available for global and remote positions.
The Diversity Career and Education Fair will be held online via zoom. Additionally, if you are not available to participate in the fair, there are opportunities to join us on IG Live or visit our location in downtown Washington, DC.
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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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