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RAMW needs your input
If you have not already taken the reopening survey, please do so TODAY!
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to take the survey and give your needed input.
They are taking your feedback seriously as you are the experts on operating your own restaurant. Your insight is of the utmost importance as they have conversations with officials and agencies on operational burdens of measures that will be put in place to protect the health and safety of you, your staff and customers.
Information on PPP Loans
Congressional Bank is a local bank now taking PPP apps from non-customers and you will not have to open an account with them. They are prioritizing DC small businesses, and it is recommended applicants get their paperwork in ASAP before funding runs out.
Fill out the application at this link:
Congressional Bank PPP Loan App
and insert the name Lori Bettinger in the optional referral line.
Then email Lori at
lbettinger@alliancepartners.com
to let her know that you have submitted your application; you can also text her at (203) 829-2501. They are processing apps same day, so it is requested that applicants are extremely responsive to email.
It is perfectly fine to apply for a PPP through another lender, even if you already have a pending application. Whichever application makes it to the SBA first wins!
New Report:
How COVID-19 is affecting small businesses in D.C.
The economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic have been dramatic and unprecedented, as cities and countries shut down large swaths of their economies to control the spread of the virus, and consumer demand has fallen due to stay-at-home orders, rising unemployment, and general economic uncertainty.
With the economic forecast uncertain, it can be difficult to plan and strategize. But there are steps business owners can take right now that could not only preserve, but strengthen their business for the future.
This panel discussion will include:
Leadership strategies to keep your employees engaged, while managing costs and cash flow
Information on relief programs
How to balance long-term strategies with immediate business needs
Mother's Day is on Sunday, May 10 this year and it looks like we're still going to be under lockdown, so this is your opportunity to get the word out about specials you may be planning.
Please let us know if your business is planning on something special for the moms out there -- perhaps a takeout or delivery brunch, a Mother's Day sale, or maybe a special digital gift card to minimize contact with other people -- and we'll help promote it over the next two weeks.
Please send your Mother's Day specials to
Brian Barrie
.
DCRA's Small Business Resource Center (SBRC) Virtual One-On-One Sessions and Webinars for May
SIGN UP FOR YOUR FREE SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP TODAY
For existing & inspiring District businesses - the Small Business Resource Center is here for you!
SBRC ONE-ON-ONE CALL SESSION: STEPS TO OBTAINING A BUSINESS LICENSE
"Buy Restaurant Bonds" campaign encourages customers to support restaurants by gift card purchases
The Adams Morgan Partnership is trying to help restaurants and bars that have forced to close or severely limit their services by encouraging customers to purchase gift cards for future dining. We are trying to make a splash with this campaign -- modeled after the
Buy War Bonds
campaigns of WWI and WWII -- to help draw attention to our 100+ restaurants and employees that are facing an uncertain future. Please join in via your own social media accounts using the hashtag
#BuyRestaurantBonds
Please tag us in your social media posts about the operating status of your business so we can pass the information along.
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.
