Weekly Recovery Check-in with DMPED: Recent Episodes
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On this page, you can find recordings for the DC business community from events hosted by the Bowser Administration and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) related to COVID-19 recovery.
April 6, 2021
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March 30, 2021
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March 23, 2021
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March 16, 2021
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March 9, 2021
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March 2, 2021
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February 23, 2021
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February 16, 2021
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February 9, 2021
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February 2, 2021
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January 12, 2021
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December 15, 2020
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December 8, 2020
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December 1, 2020
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November 24, 2020
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November 17, 2020
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November 10, 2020
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October 27, 2020
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October 20, 2020
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September 29, 2020
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September 22, 2020
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August 25, 2020
Learn about access to capital programs from the DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) that can be leveraged for business growth as well as recovery from COVID-19.
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Contributors:
John Falcicchio, Acting Deputy Mayor, DMPED
Karima Woods, Commissioner, DISB
Aaron Fenwick, Program Analyst, DISB
Shauna Yeldell, Director of Lending, WACIF
Blair O’Connell, Vice President of Commercial Lending, United Bank,
Phillip Sambol, Executive Director, Oasis Community Partners
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August 18, 2020
Learn about how the proposed amendments to the District’s Comprehensive Plan can support local business recovery from COVID-19.
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Contributors:
John Falcicchio, Acting Deputy Mayor, DMPED
Andrew Trueblood, Director, Office of Planning (OP)
Anita Cozart, Deputy Director, Community Planning & Design, OP
Colleen Hawkinson, Executive Director, Dupont Circle BID
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuKF2SZtisU
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August 11, 2020
Learn about how the District is supporting the creative economy through its 202Creates initiative and the upcoming 35th Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards.
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Contributors:
John Falcicchio, Acting Deputy Mayor, DMPED
Angie M. Gates, Director, DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment
Natalie Madeira Cofield, Entrepreneur-in-Residence/ Chief Creative Economy Officer
Ian Callender, Owner, Suite Nation
Marvin Coles, President and CEO, The Coles Group
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZVeOLCY_BE&feature=youtu.be
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August 4, 2020
Learn how the District is integrating equity into economic development opportunities and for information on real estate project solicitations.
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Contributors:
John Falcicchio, Acting Deputy Mayor, DMPED
Kenyan McDuffie, Ward 5 Councilmember, Chairman of the Committee on Business Development and Economic Development
Sarosh Olpadwala, Director of Real Estate, DMPED
Carisa Stanley, First VP of Commercial Real Estate, Amalgamated Bank and President of the African American Real Estate Professionals (AAREP)
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=821TAjKawbU
For more info, visit https://coronavirus.dc.gov/recovery-business
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July 28, 2020
Learn about upcoming business relief and funding opportunities for the business and development community including DMPED’s Great Streets program.
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Contributors:
John Falcicchio, Acting Deputy Mayor, DMPED
Sybongile Cook, Director of Business Development and Strategy, DMPED
Stephanie Thomas, Director of Great Streets and Retail, DMPED
Angela Franco, President & CEO, DC Chamber of Commerce
And former Great Streets program recipients
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GX4ZXd99iQk
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July 21, 2020
Learn about applying for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and business recovery resources from local Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs)
Contributors:
John Falcicchio, Acting Deputy Mayor, DMPED
Kristi Whitfield, Director, DSLBD Director Kristi Whitfield
Roderick Johnson, Lender Relations/SBDC Project Officer, SBA
Sonja Sanders Wells, SVP & Interim Chief Lending Officer Commercial Banking Group, City First Bank
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9p7SayGALEM
Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Jc9OIdT2BzqCJIEY6YFLnduX2IIG6ge0/view?usp=sharing
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July 14, 2020
Learn about financial empowerment programs from the Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking (DISB) and for an update from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
Contributors:
John Falcicchio, Acting Deputy Mayor, DMPED
Kristi Whitfield, Director, DSLBD Director Kristi Whitfield
Michelle Hammonds, Director, Office of Financial Empowerment and Education, DISB
David Hincapie, Economic Development Specialist, SBA
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuYrnGJRBpw
Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yjx76bLMkJ_UInKefRIurMmOEBCEzQK1/view?usp=sharing
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July 7, 2020
A procurement discussion on forthcoming Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, purchasing collectives, and the DC Community Anchor Partnership (DCAP).
Guest Speakers:
Steve Glaude-President & CEO of Coalition for Nonprofit Housing & Economic Development (CNHED)
Marissa McKeever- Director of Government and Community Affairs at Sibley Memorial Hospital at John Hopkins Medicine
Shinar Little-Local business that has participated in DCAP
Contributors:
Sybongile Cook, Director of Business Development, Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development
George Schutter, Chief Procurement Officer, DC Office of Contracting and Procurement
Jay Melder, Assistant City Administrator
Milton Goodman, Manager, DSLBD’s DC Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np-lGqFAI7o
Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AM7Go1iwMP0TYY8CFUADgPKH6U2MiQPN/view?usp=sharing
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Learn about District programs that support the preservation of existing employees and tools for recruiting new talent.
Contributors:
John Falcicchio, Acting Deputy Mayor, DMPED
Dr. Unique Morris- Hughes, Director, Department of Employment Services
Sybongile Cook, Director of Business Development and Strategy, DMPED
Ryan More-Lee, Unemployment Insurance Tax Chief, DOES
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Discussion on how to approach lease negotiations & effectively utilizing Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Funding.
Special Guests:
Darryl Maxwell-DC Bar Pro
Marla Bilonick - Executive Director of the Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC)
Contributors:
John Falcicchio, Acting Deputy Mayor, DMPED
Kristi Whitfield, Director, DSLBD Director Kristi Whitfield
Tatiana Torres, Director, External Engagement
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Discussion with local small businesses on their experiences on how they are using the DC Small Business Microgrant Program relief and Great Streets grant program to support their recovery.
Guest Businesses:
El Torogoz Restaurant
PINKEY'S E.A.T.S
Studio-Elan
Mazher Snackbar
Contributors:
John Falcicchio, Acting Deputy Mayor, DMPED
Sybongile Cook, Director of Business Development and Strategy, DMPED
Dr. Unique Morris- Hughes, Director, Department of Employment Services
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Phase One Update on Outdoor Dining
Contributors:
John Falcicchio, Acting Deputy Mayor, DMPED
Arian Gibson, Program Manager, DC Health
Preetha Iyengar, Supervisory Epidemiologist, DC Health
Jeff Marootian, Director, District Department of Transportation (DDOT)
Shawn Townsend, Mayor’s Office of Nightlife and Culture
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An update from the U.S. Small Business Administration and a discussion about business recovery efforts such as Educational and Academic Retail Shops (EARS) Pilot, and how the DC business community is navigating the COVID-19 environment.
Guest Presenter: Roderick Johnson, Lender Relations Specialist, SBA
Guest Businesses:
Politics and Prose
Mahogany Books
Labyrinth Games and Puzzles
Solid States Books
Contributors:
John Falcicchio, Acting Deputy Mayor, DMPED
Kristi Whitfield, Director, DSLBD Director Kristi Whitfield
Sybongile Cook, Director of Business Development and Strategy, DMPED
Tatiana Torres, Director, External Engagement
For more info, visit https://coronavirus.dc.gov/recovery-business
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Discussion on pivoting your business and finding and finding inspiration during COVID-19.
Guest Presenters:
Call Your Mother
Compass Coffee
Black Squirrel Company
Ben’s Chili Bowl
Contributors:
John Falcicchio, Acting Deputy Mayor, DMPED
Kristi Whitfield, Director, DSLBD Director Kristi Whitfield
Dr. Unique Morris- Hughes, Director, Department of Employment Services
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Updates on COVID-19 economic recovery for the DC business community.
Guest Speaker:Dr. Andre Perry, Fellow, Brooking Institute and Author of Know Your Price: Valuing Black Lives and Property in America’s Black Cities
Contributors:
John Falcicchio, Acting Deputy Mayor, DMPED
Kristi Whitfield, Director, DSLBD Director Kristi Whitfield
Dr. Unique Morris- Hughes, Director, Department of Employment Services
Ashley Emerson, Executive Director, Mayor’s Office of African American Affairs
Presentation Available Here: bit.ly/3f8uMCP
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Discussion on Payroll Protection Program (PPP)
Guest Speakers:
Daniel Martini, VP of Congressional Relations and Public Affairs, American Bankers Association
Corey Griffin, Chairman, Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce
Contributors:
John Falcicchio, Acting Deputy Mayor, DMPED
Kristi Whitfield, Director, DSLBD Director Kristi Whitfield
Kenyan McDuffie, Ward 5 Councilmember
Presentation here: https://bit.ly/2VUDvj8
Updates on COVID-19 economic recovery efforts.
Guest Speaker:Jeff Finkle, President and CEO, International Economic Development Council
Contributors:
John Falcicchio, Acting Deputy Mayor, DMPED
Kristi Whitfield, Director, DSLBD Director Kristi Whitfield
Sybongile Cook, Director of Business Development and Strategy, DMPED
Ahnna Smith, Executive Director, DC Workforce Investment Council
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