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News, events & happenings in Adams Morgan
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Date Nights in Adams Morgan
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The inaugural edition of Adams Morgan Date Nights last year in February and March was a huge success, so we want to to make it even bigger and better this year! We had nearly 1,000 participants in 2019 enter to win a free date and receive discounts around the neighborhood. If your business would like to participate, please contact
Brian Barrie
(202-536-9515) for more information. Take a look at the
lineup from last year
for a better idea of what was offered and why so many people entered to win. Participating businesses will benefit from additional marketing and social media postings as we promote the event through our social media channels and paid advertising.
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Valentine's Day Window Contest:
$2,000 for the winning business!
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This year the Adams Morgan Partnership and The Line Hotel are sponsoring a Valentine's Day retail window decorating contest. All Adams Morgan businesses with sidewalk-facing windows in the business district are eligible to participate.
Businesses are encouraged to begin decorating their windows as soon as possible. Judging will take place on or around February 12. Winners will be announced on Valentines Day (February 14).
Judging will be based on originality, use of space, overall creativity, and other factors as determined by the judges.
Judging will be conducted by a panel consisting of residents and/or elected officials. None of the judges will have any direct affiliation with participating businesses or be members of the Adams Morgan Partnership BID. The community will also be able to vote on their favorites through an online poll on our website.
Prizes:
1st Place $2,000; 2nd Place $1,500; 3rd Place: $500
To participate in the contest, businesses must register with
Brian Barrie
(202-536-9515). A list of all participating businesses will be published on our website. More details will be available soon and flyers will be distributed throughout the neighborhood.
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Adams Morgan Partnership Annual Meeting
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Join the Adams Morgan Partnership’s annual meeting on Tuesday, March 10th, 2020, from 9 am to 11 am at Roofers Union, 2446 18th Street, NW. Elections will be held for six positions on the Board of Directors. Join us at 9 am for a breakfast buffet before the presentations begin at 9:30 am.
RSVP by March 3 at 202.536.9515 or
bbarrie@admodc.org
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Election Process
At the October 10th Annual Meeting, BID members will have the opportunity to vote for candidates for six board slots: four property owners and two business owners.
Nominations:
Each person eligible for election as a member of the Board of Directors may be nominated only by: the Nominating Committee or by a Member petition submitted to the Executive Director at least forty (40) days prior to the date of the meeting (Saturday February 1 but will be accepted until Monday the 3rd) at which such election shall be held; provided, that, with respect to a Member petition, only Class A Members may nominate Class A Directors and only Class B Members may nominate Class B Directors, and a petition shall require the signature of no less than ten (10) Members to nominate a member of the Board of Directors. Each nominee either shall be present at the meeting for which such election shall be held to consent to the nomination, or shall consent to such nomination by a written instrument delivered to the Executive Director at or prior to the time of such meeting.
The nominating committee has met and has nominated the following two people to fill the current vacancies on the board:
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Stephan Rodiger - property owner
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Linda Roth - property owner
In addition, the following current board members are seeking to renew their positions on the board:
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Jon Wilson - property owner
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Adam Crain - property owner
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Arianne Bennett - business owner
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Jonathan Wells - business owner
Any questions on this process, please call Kristen at the BID office 202-997-0783 or email her at:
kbarden@admodc.org
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Holiday Tree and Greenery disposal
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Residents in DPW-serviced households are asked to call 311 to make an appointment to schedule their tree and greenery collection for composting between December 27 - January 31. Trees and Greenery should be placed in front of residents’ homes or taken to the drop off locations where they will be composted and made available to residents at no charge. Please remove all ornaments and lights and do not place trees and greenery in bags.
If residents do not wish to participate in composting their holiday trees and greenery they can also be placed where your trash is normally collected. They will be picked up along with your trash as space in our trucks permits.
Residents of multi-unit buildings not serviced by DPW are responsible for their own tree disposal. Contact building management for details.
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Important: Survey for Nightlife Businesses
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The
Mayor’s Office on Nightlife and Culture
is conducting a study on the Economic Impact of DC Nightlife. This is the first time a study of this scope has been undertaken. Better defining the scale and impact of DC’s night time economy will help tell a compelling story of the value these businesses bring in terms of jobs, tax revenues and vibrancy. It will also help city stakeholders better-align resources to manage its impact in more constructive and effective ways. In addition to analyzing publicly available data, researchers are asking members of the restaurant, bar, club, theater and gallery communities to complete this
survey
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The survey will only take 5 or 10 minutes to fill out. It is anonymous and when it comes to your business operations only asks you to estimate the percentage of your workforce employed and revenues generated after 5PM and after 10PM. In addition, it asks you to share feedback that will help the Mayors Office of Nightlife and Culture develop a strategic plan aligned to cross cutting needs within the city. Your input on this will be invaluable in terms of helping this new agency better serve you.
The timeframe for this study is very short --
the deadline is Tuesday, January 20
. Your voice and input is incredibly important.
Please take a few moments to fill it out
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Nominate a Business to LEDC's ProBiz Program!
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Hurry: Nomination Deadline is January 17
Send in your nominations now for LEDC's ProBiz Program. Businesses in the Adams Morgan commercial corridor could receive up to 20 hours of professional consulting at NO COST! (You can nominate more than 1 business)
LEDC are looking for…
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Micro or Small Business- Brick & Mortar
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Street-facing businesses that promote foot traffic. (can be located on 2nd floor as long as they promote foot traffic)
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Ideally long-standing, minority owned businesses that have been affected by DC’s economic revitalization.
To nominate a business,
fill out this form
with the following information:
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Name of Business
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Name of Business Owner & Contact Info
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Reason for nomination
LEDC will be in touch to confirm the business you have nominated has been selected by end of January.
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Introducing DC Capital Connector
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DC Capital Connector
is a FREE online referral tool that connects DC-based small businesses with the RIGHT capital, contracts and business support services at the RIGHT time.
DC Capital Connector matches local small businesses to the RIGHT resources at the RIGHT time. We provide an intelligent lender and insurance matching platform that connects small businesses (SMBs) to DC-approved lenders, surety bonding companies & business experts based on their unique needs.
DC Capital Connector was created in partnership between the
Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking
(DISB) and
Department of Small & Local Business Development
(DSLBD).
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DC's New Building Energy Performance Standard
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DC's new
Building Energy Performance Standard
goes into effect on January 1, 2021.
This is a significant new law in which buildings over 50,000 square feet must meet a minimum threshold of energy performance or enter a five-year compliance period in which they reduce their energy usage 20% (or follow other compliance paths). Over the next 5 years, the square footage threshold will go down to 10,000 sq. ft., so this will eventually affect thousands of buildings in DC, including a large number in Adams Morgan.
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Save the date: DC Chamber of Commerce 2020 Small Business & Economic Development Summit
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Tuesday, March 24
8:00am - 2:30pm
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
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DC Small Business Workshops
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Grow your small business! The calendar DC Small Business Help Workshops compiles resources and workshops from a variety of organizations, covering leasing, business plans, entrepreneurship and more.
View the calendar
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Small Business Resource Center (SBRC) Free Workshops
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With the District expanding, residents have access to an innovative city full of opportunities for both new and established business enterprises. If you are an aspiring entrepreneur or current small business owner,
SBRC
is an essential resource for your success!
Click here for the workshop calendar and to register.
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POST YOUR EVENT ON OUR WEBSITE FOR FREE
If your business has an upcoming event happening in Adams Morgan, you can
submit it to our website here
. Submissions are moderated to ensure they are relevant to the Adams Morgan community.
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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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