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October 2008 |
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On Board
Matt Klein, president of Akridge (601 13th Street), assumes a second term as chairman of the Downtown BID Board of Directors.  Under his leadership, the BID made significant gains toward improving Downtown parks and public spaces, implementing transportation innovations, seeking housing solutions for the homeless population and making Downtown more environmentally sustainable this past year.
Klein, who joined Akridge in 1998 and is responsible for overseeing corporate planning, acquisition and development, asset management, project finance, lender/partner relations and the financial stewardship of the Akridge operating companies, has more than 20 years experience in the real estate industry.
“The Downtown BID area will continue to benefit tremendously from his vision, wisdom and experience,” says Richard Bradley, the Downtown BID’s executive director. “Matt Klein has a very unique and clear understanding of Downtown’s relationship to the city’s economy and vibrancy.”
Besides Klein, the following Board members assumed another one-year term as officers October 1:
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First Vice-Chair and Interim Treasurer, Bradley Edwards, general manager of the Renaissance Washington, DC Hotel (999 9th Street) |
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Second Vice-Chair, Peter Johnston, senior vice president and regional manager of Boston Properties (505 9th Street) |
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Secretary, Jane Taylor, marketing vice president for Washington Sports & Entertainment (601 F Street) |
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| The Downtown BID also welcomed two new members to the Board of Directors on October 1: Thor Headley, vice president of Hines (555 13th Street), and Michael McCarthy, vice president and director of acquisitions at Quadrangle Development Corporation (1001 G Street). Both began three-year terms that end in September 2011 |
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Homeless No More
 The Downtown BID’s latest Leadership Paper focuses on the timely topic of homelessness. Titled Homelessness Downtown: Moving People from the Street to Independence, the report highlights the work of a six-person homeless outreach team—the Downtown Homeless Services Team—the only non-governmental, clinically based outreach team for the chronically homeless in DC. The team engages with homeless people every day where they are in the community by building relationships, assessing their needs and connecting them to support services and housing, including helping to place more than 70 in permanent supportive housing over the past year.
The work of the Downtown Homeless Services Team is one of many efforts featured in the Leadership Paper, which also focuses on efforts among the Downtown BID, DC government and nonprofit organizations to find innovative solutions to end homelessness in Downtown and throughout the city. In addition, the paper highlights the systematic shift from the conventional social service treatment-based model to a “Housing First” model that favors moving chronically homeless persons from the streets and shelters into independent housing, and providing comprehensive services to address their needs.
The paper also details how the Downtown BID is developing an effective system to address homelessness and has identified seven elements critical to its success: outreach services, social services and mental health programs, shelters, street food programs, education, housing and funding.
The Leadership Paper is available at www.downtowndc.org/homeless.
 Walk on By
Every two years, the Downtown BID publishes a Downtown Pedestrian Study to monitor attitudes about the area’s vibrancy, safety and attractiveness. The 2008 study shows that nearly all of the attitudes that people hold about Downtown DC are positive, with an impressive 71% saying it is safe, has a variety of things to do, has great people-watching and is clean and attractive. Other aspects of “inviting” include the perception that Downtown is welcoming (68%), Downtown people are friendly (66%, a significant increase) and Downtown is an attractive place to live (64%, another significant increase).
In fact, 77% of the pedestrians surveyed this year say Downtown DC is “vibrant,” while 67% says it is “a leading urban environment.” Pedestrians’ perceptions coincide with the Downtown BID’s new branding vision of Downtown as a vibrant, inviting and smart place where people can share remarkable urban experiences.
Other survey highlights:
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More people have heard positive things about Downtown (76%, up from 55% previously) |
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More also are aware of the SAMs, with awareness of them rising to 91% from 80% |
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Fewer respondents are driving their own cars (19%, down from 32% in 2004), and more are taking the bus or Circulator or riding in car pools |
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Overall per-visit expenditure is down to $21.50, from $26.90 |
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Spending on retail is below-average at $13.30 per visit, slightly less than 2006 |
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Top pedestrian requests are again more stores, more entertainment venues and more cultural facilities |
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Two requests, “more parking garages” and “visible security,” were made by a much-smaller percentage of Downtown pedestrians this year |
Olchak Market Research of Greenbelt, Maryland, under the supervision of Gentlemen Associates, surveyed a total of 401 local pedestrians in eight high-traffic locations throughout the Downtown BID area from May 5 through May 20, 2008. Interviewers did not survey pedestrians under 18 years of age or those who live outside the Greater Washington Metropolitan area.
More information about the survey can be found at www.downtowndc.org/pedestrian.
 Save the Date
On Thursday, November 6, the Downtown BID will host the annual Momentum Awards, a salute to the honorees chosen for helping to create a remarkable urban environment in Downtown in 2008. This year’s awards program has changed from a luncheon to a free evening reception at the JW Marriott Hotel (1331 Pennsylvania Avenue), from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with presentations beginning at 7:00 pm. The reception will recognize projects, people and organizations that have helped Downtown become more vibrant, inviting and smart. The event is by invitation only. For more information on the awards criteria, visit www.downtowndc.org/momentum.
Street Eats
Looking for new lunchtime fare? A cluster of three vendors have arrived at 8th and H Streets NW as part of a partnership with the Downtown BID, DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA), other District agencies and the vending community to enhance vending in Downtown and offer consumers more options. Named “The Lunch Bunch,” this trio of food operators offers Downtown visitors and workers a range of tasty, convenient and eco-friendly selections from gumbo soup, tacos and barbecue to shawarmas, merquez and po' boys. Talk about variety. The vendors, part of a Downtown vending demonstration program, are: On The Fly, DC Central Kitchen’s Capital Carts and Haalcart LLC’s Delle & Campbell’s Halal Luncheonette.
The Lunch Bunch is located one block from Gallery Place and the Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture (8th & F Streets), home of the National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The vendors offer good food and quick and convenient service from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Swing by and check them out before the weather changes.
 Shopping Wonderland
Finding creative gift-giving ideas will be a cinch at the 2008 Downtown Holiday Market, which the Downtown BID produces annually in partnership with Diverse Markets Management. The outdoor market opens December 5 and runs for 19 delightful days through December 23. This outdoor winter wonderland is located on F Street between 7th and 9th Streets, right in front of the Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture, home of the National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
Shoppers will find something for everyone on their holiday gift lists. Local artisans will sell a diverse array of goods, including art, crafts, jewelry, textiles, photography, pottery, clothing, prepared food and other high quality items. So make that list, check it twice and bring it to Downtown’s premier seasonal shopping experience. For more information, keep an eye on our home page, or call 202.638.3232.
Knowledge is Power
Claire Carlin, the Downtown BID’s special events director, produces several high-profile public events for the Downtown community every year, including Arts on Foot and the Downtown Holiday Market. She also serves as operations director for the National Cherry Blossom Festival®. Now, as a prestigious American Marshall Memorial Fellow, she will join 16 others as they travel to study and examine European institutions and transatlantic economic, political and social issues in five countries over the next three weeks.
The fellows will visit Brussels, Belgium; Lubeck, Germany; Sofia, Bulgaria; Ankara, Turkey; and Copenhagen, Denmark. It’s no surprise that our event and logistics pro wants to meet with event organizers and tourism and arts council directors to experience and capture the essence of festivals, events and marketplaces in those countries. She’ll see firsthand the gathering and celebratory spaces that make for vibrant destination places. Knowing Claire, she’ll return with a gazillion ideas that will add to Downtown’s remarkable urban experience. Bon voyage, Frau Claire!
  Event Excellence
The award-winning Capital Fringe Festival and the effervescent National Cherry Blossom Festival® (NCBF) both won a spot on BizBash magazine’s first list of Washington’s Top 100 Annual Events this year. The leading trade media for the event industry listed top events under 10 categories. NCBF placed first in the Parades, Walks & Festivals category, beating out such popular Washington mainstays as the Smithsonian Folklife Festival and National Black Family Reunion, which ranked second and third, respectively. Capital Fringe, the independent performing arts festival, ranked 10th in the Arts & Entertainment Events category, just behind Artomatic and FilmFest DC.
 Bigger and Better Footprint
Arts on Foot, the kick-off event for the fall arts season in Downtown, drew an estimated crowd of 25,000 to 30,000 last month and grew to an unprecedented size this year: nearly 100 organizations, restaurants, performance companies, museums, galleries, memorials and retail venues participated. The Art Market added nearly 20% more booths, showcasing 79 visual artists in two markets; the Cooking as Art Chef Demonstration tent doubled in size; and the World Market Wine area doubled the number of wines offered for tasting and added wine seminars. Several new attractions also were a hit, including an Art Market Preview day, Performance Stage for dance and performing arts and Arts on the Carpet, which enlivened 8th Street with a cappella, improvisation, juggling and more. The Downtown BID and the Pennsylvania Quarter Neighborhood Association (1250 H Street) produce this free arts showcase.
 And the Beat Goes On
Pensare Design Group (1313 F Street) keeps raking in the honors, winning a third award for work on the Downtown BID’s VISion invitation and program, used to promote our 10th anniversary celebration at Sidney Harman Hall last fall. The firm received a silver Create Award in the Design - Collateral, Announcements/Invitations category from Create Communications, publisher of Create magazine. Kudos to Pensare CEO and creative director Mary Ellen Vehlow and designer Amy Billingham. The Create Awards is one of the nation’s top competitions for working creative professionals in such areas as advertising, photography, design and film.
SAM Hiatus
The SAM of the Month recognition will resume in 2009. Meanwhile, stay tuned for the SAM of the Year honorees, two SAMs who best represent what the Downtown BID’s safety, hospitality and maintenance program is all about. The recipients will be recognized next month at the Downtown BID’s annual Momentum Awards celebration. If you happen to miss the event, check our website in mid-November for the scoop on all the Momentum awardees.
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 Green Leaders
Five Downtown BID area companies and two business leaders have been named finalists in the first annual Greater Washington Green Business Awards presented by the Washington Business Journal and the Greater Washington Board of Trade. The awards recognize organizations and individuals who have incorporated environmentally sustainable practices into their businesses and community successfully over the past 18 months.
The BID would like to congratulate the following Downtown finalists:
Education/Outreach – Akridge (601 13th Street); American Society of Landscape Architects (636 Eye Street); CityDance Ensemble (1111 16th Street); and Pepco (701 9th Street)
Green Giving – John “Chip” Akridge, III, chairman, Akridge
Innovation – Arnold & Porter (555 12th Street)
Visionary – Nancy Somerville, executive vice president and CEO, American Society of Landscape Architects
 Rental Haven
It takes a village to raise a child—and house 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. The Pew Charitable Trusts, a major nonprofit charitable organization, has created a “Nonprofit Village” at 901 E Street, where 90% of the space will be leased to nonprofit groups at 10% to 15% below market rates. Comparable commercial space in the area ranges from the mid-$50s to the mid-$60s per square foot (SF).
Pew, a Philadelphia-based organization, purchased the 10-story building for $155 million in February 2008 to house its Washington staff—which has grown from 10 to 150 in eight years and will double to 300 by 2011—and provide less expensive rental options for nonprofit groups. Pew is currently renovating the building to meet LEED certification. A major tenant, the American Cancer Society, hopes to remain in the building once its lease expires in 2011.
National Treasure
The Tower Building at 1401 K Street, DC’s first Art Deco office building, has been sold for $53.9 million to Guardian Realty Investors LLC of Bethesda for $432 per SF. When construction was completed in 1929, the 14-story building was the tallest high-rise in DC. The National Register of Historic Places added the Tower Building, home to DC Coast and Lima Restaurant and Lounge, in 1995. Guardian Realty Investors acquired the building for one of its institutional funds. Guardian purchased the property from AEW Capital Management LP, a Boston-based real estate investment adviser, and sold two other Downtown BID buildings, 1000 Vermont Avenue and 1010 Vermont Avenue, in March.
Passing the Torch
J Street Development and a venture partner purchased one of DC’s vintage office buildings, 666 11th Street, last month for $41 million, or about $405 per square foot. The Doggett family sold the 109,959 SF office building, which sits atop the Metro Center station. The new owners plan to upgrade and renovate the building’s façade, entry, main lobby, common area corridors and restrooms. Doggett Enterprises, which was headed by the late patriarch Leonard “Bud” Doggett, Jr., operated out of the 11-story building for many years.
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 Soulful Delights
He’s here! Celebrity chef and two-time James Beard Award winner Art Smith opened his new restaurant, Art and Soul at the new Liaison Capitol Hill, an Affinia Hotel (415 New Jersey Avenue) last month. Joining him as executive chef is Ryan Morgan, most recently with TenPenh (1001 Pennsylvania Avenue). The menu is a blend of both chefs’ southern and Chesapeake Bay roots. For more information, visit www.artandsouldc.com. To make reservations, call 202.393.7777.
African Flair
Guess who’s coming to dinner, and lunch? Chef Morou Ouattara, formerly with Red Sage—the now-defunct restaurant that was located at 605 14th Street—plans to open an as yet unnamed restaurant and bar in the shuttered Butterfield 9 (600 14th Street) location. Morou, known for American dishes tinged with spices from his native West Africa, will continue to whip up cuisine at Farrah Olivia in Old Town Alexandria. Chef Eddie Marine, of 15 ria fame, is expected to hold down the fort at the culinary digs.
Worldly Offerings
The creators of Oya (777 9th Street) will roll out a new Japanese restaurant, SEI Restaurant and Lounge (444 7th Street) sometime later this year. The intimate 50-seater will feature the cuisine of multi-award winning chef Noriaki Yasutake, formerly of Perry’s in Adams Morgan. Besides sushi, the menu will include Japanese fare as well as more than 50 premium sakes, available by the bottle and by the glass. Also coming soon from the same owners is Ray Restaurant and Lounge (901 9th Street), which will offer French cooking with a seafood twist.
Morning Sweetness
Co Co. Sala (929 F Street), the trendy new lounge and restaurant with the chocolate-infused menu, is now open weekday mornings to help satisfy your chocolate cravings. Among the morning picker-uppers are locally roasted coffee and espresso, pastries and, of course, house-made artisanal chocolates. Also new at the chocolate boutique are “gifts of decadence,” with as many as 16 different flavors of artisanal chocolate. Doors now open at 7:00 am Monday through Friday. Visit www.cocosala.com for more information or call 202.347.4265.
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Hurray to Safeway. Less than a month ago, the grocery chain opened the first-ever full-service store to operate in Downtown DC. The debut at CityVista, the new residential and retail community at the corner of 5th and K Streets in the Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District (CID), has made it more convenient for residents in the Downtown BID area, which lacks a major grocery store.
Last month, Safeway sponsored Arts on Foot and, like a good neighbor, was there for the Downtown Neighborhood Association (DNA) last month, providing food to residents and workers who attended DNA’s monthly meeting.
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 Waxy Birthday
Has it really been a year?! It seems like only yesterday that Madame Tussauds (1025 F Street) opened its doors in the Downtown BID area. The wax attraction observes its first anniversary this month, and to celebrate it has reduced the admission fee to $1 for all visitors beginning Wednesday, October 8th through Saturday, October 11th. There’s only one, small caveat: you must sing Happy Birthday to the live person at the box office to receive the discount ticket. An invitation only anniversary party also is planned for October 8. Happy Birthday, Madame! For more information, call 202. 942.7300.
 Chefs to the Rescue
It’s nice to have friends in high places. Just ask DC Central Kitchen (DCCK), the popular community kitchen at 425 2nd Street. The Washington Business Journal recently profiled the organization’s unique fundraiser where six local chefs have partnered with Cuisine Solutions of Alexandria to raise money for DCCK by putting customized frozen entrees in local grocery stores. The fundraising effort begins November 1 and runs through December 31, just in time for the holidays. All profits will benefit DCCK, which feeds the homeless and trains people for careers in food service.
Among the supporters is Downtown BID area chef Jose Andres of Café Atlantico (405 8th Street), Zaytinya (701 9th Street), Jaleo (480 7th Street) and Oyamel (401 7th Street) fame.
DCCK staff will prep the entrees that will sell for $10 to $19 for a two-serving portion at Chevy Chase Supermarket, Magruder’s and My Organic Market. No word yet about sales at Washington’s major grocery chains. For more information, contact customerservice@cuisinesolutions.com.
Centennial Celebration
The John A. Wilson Building (1350 Pennsylvania Avenue) marked its 100th anniversary in July as the permanent home of the DC government. Now the fun begins. Mayor Fenty, the City Council, the Historical Society of Washington and Cultural Tourism DC, will mark the anniversary with a celebration and open house on DC Flag Day, October 15. Visitors can expect an array of historical exhibits, oral histories, educational programming, expanded City Hall Art Collection and other activities.
A multi-year project is underway to bring government history into the building, and to engage DC residents and youth with interesting aspects of the city’s history. Formerly known as the District Building, the Wilson Building was dedicated on July 4, 1908 and underwent a five-year renovation, which was completed in 2001. If you have historically significant artifacts, portraits or other information, the Office of the Secretary of the Council wants to hear from you. Call Cynthia Brock-Smith at 202.724.8080.
Show Time
E Street Cinema (555 11th Street) and Regal Gallery Place Stadium 14 (701 7th Street) are still holding their own despite a nearly 5% dip in national movie attendance this year. Four years after opening Downtown, the theaters have become popular destination places. Moviegoers seem to like what they offer—independent and foreign language films, documentaries and restored classics at E Street Cinema, an art house cinema, and traditional releases at Regal Gallery Place, a megaplex. Both theaters have brought multiple movie screens and variety to Downtown.
E Street Cinema, which showcased several DC Shorts Film Festival movies last month, now sells out most shows every weekend at its eight theaters. Regal Gallery Place, which had a “very good” summer and scored a home run with “The Dark Knight,” says attendance normally begins to dip in the fall and this year is no exception. The release next month of the James Bond film, “Quantum of Solace,” is expected to fill the coffers and keep the popcorn popping. Overall, Regal has attracted more than 3.2 million moviegoers since opening in October 2004.
Eyes on the Spy
The International Spy Museum (800 F Street) last month named Karen Corbin chief operating officer, replacing Paul Bosch, who served in the position for five years before resigning to become a Florida minister. Corbin, who has more than 20 years of broadcast and museum experience, served previously as senior vice president of programs, marketing and business development of The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia.
Courtly Company
Washington’s leading lawyers were recognized last month when the Washington Business Journal honored the winners of this year’s Top Washington Lawyers Awards. Attorneys at seven Downtown BID area law firms made the cut. The awards were divided into 16 categories, plus a category for young legal practitioners called “Young Guns.”
The Downtown BID would like to congratulate the following winners:
Government Contracts – Mark Colley, Partner/Arnold & Porter LLP (555 12th Street)
Immigration – Irene Recio, Counsel/Reed Smith LLP (1301 K Street)
Intellectual Property - Tom Perrelli, Managing Partner/Jenner & Block LLP (1099 New York Avenue)
Trusts & Estates – Beth Kaufman, Member/Caplin & Drysdale (One Thomas Circle)
Young Guns – Steve Baskin, Partner/Kilpatrick Stockton LLP (607 14th Street); Noah Brumfield, Associate/White & Case LLP (701 13th Street); and Brian Mangino, Partner/Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP (1001 Pennsylvania Avenue)
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 Dressed for Success
To boost ridership and enhance service, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (600 F Street) plans to roll out 22 new, compressed natural gas buses with a bold new cherry red-white-blue-and-silver color scheme, sleek curves and cushioned, vandal-proof seats. The new, environmentally friendly buses will replace some older models that run on diesel. Expect to see the buses on a demonstration basis around the city. One was on display at the Car Free Day Street Celebration at 7th and F Streets last month. Impressive … and huge! A couple of the buses will be added to the 5A DC-Dulles line by the end of the year; others will be scattered throughout the region.
On a Roll
Expert bikers and novices are signing up at a rapid clip for SmartBike DC, the city’s new bike-sharing program introduced in mid-August. When last we wrote, 450 users were participating in the program, the nation’s first such venture. That number has soared to more than 900—in less than two months! Bikers have taken more than 150 unique trips daily. The DC Department of Transportation (DDOT), in partnership with Clear Channel Outdoor, has located 10 kiosks throughout the city, including in the Downtown near the Gallery Place, Judiciary Square, Metro Center and McPherson Square Metrorail stations. Watch out Rennes, France, site of the very first self-service bike-sharing program. DC bikers are on a roll! For more information or to purchase a $40 annual SmartBike subscription, visit www.smartbikedc.com.
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 Road to Safety
DC is revamping the signs pointing residents, visitors and commuters out of the city in case of an emergency. Signs bearing the “Stars and Bars” identification now used along the city’s 19 evacuation routes are just a wee bit too subtle. The DC Department of Transportation (DDOT) estimates some 3,500 signs will be retrofitted with bold blue “Evacuation Route” placards which will more clearly lead people out of dodge. The signs have already gone up along Pennsylvania Avenue, the first evacuation route to be completed refurbished.
Don’t know which emergency evacuation route is near you? Check out the city’s emergency information center website at http://72hours.dc.gov. Besides finding an evacuation route close to home or work, you also can sign up to have emergency alerts delivered to your mobile device and get instructions on how to make an emergency plan and kit, courtesy of the city’s “Be Ready DC” campaign.
Pedestrian Mode
Drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians could pay out of pocket big time if a new City Council bill gets the nod from Mayor Fenty and members of Congress. The Pedestrian Safety Reinforcement Act of 2007, which Council Members Tommy Wells (Ward 6) and Marion Barry (Ward 8) co-sponsored, would raise the fines that motorists would pay for failure to follow crosswalk rules from $50 to $250. Drivers also would face three points on their licenses. To show they’re really serious about ratcheting up pedestrian safety, the Council also decided to impose a $500 fine and assess six license points to motorists who collide with pedestrians in a crosswalk or intersection. Drivers beware: getting 10 points could make you a pedestrian because with that many points you lose your license for 90 days!
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Thursday, October 9, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
DC Chamber of Commerce
Business Networking Reception
Madame Tussauds
1025 F Street
The DC Chamber of Commerce invites members of the business community to enjoy an evening of camaraderie at this monthly networking reception being held in a stress-free, fun environment. The cost to members is $40; nonmembers pay $65. For more information, contact Candice Hicks at chicks@dcchamber.org, or call 202.638-6736.
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Tuesday, October 14, 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Greater Washington Board of Trade
Green Business Awards: Pre-Awards Program and Awards Reception
Lerner Building
20 M Street, SE
The Greater Washington Board of Trade, in partnership with the Washington Business Journal, will host the first annual Greater Washington Green Business Awards to recognize those who have been successful incorporating environmentally sustainable practices into their businesses and community over the past 18 months. Tickets to the pre-awards program, held directly before the reception, will feature regional award finalists discussing how companies and individuals can become green leaders. Tickets are $75 to the pre-awards reception, $125 to the reception or $175 to both events. For more information, contact Lindsay Godwin at LindsayGodwin@bot.org.
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Tuesday, October 14, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Downtown Neighborhood Association
Monthly Meeting
Calvary Baptist Church
755 8th Street
Residents and workers are invited to this Downtown Neighborhood Association meeting to hear guest speakers from Patrol Safety Area (PSA) 101W of the Metropolitan Police Department discuss neighborhood concerns and answer questions. Discussion leaders will include Mayor Fenty and Council members Jack Evans (Ward 2) and Tommy Wells (Ward 6). To RSVP, email miles@dcdna.org. For more information, visit www.dcdna.org.
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Thursday, October 16, 7:30 am – 10:30 am
District of Columbia Building Industry Association
Annual State of the Leasing Market
National Press Club
14th & F Streets
Join the District of Columbia Building Industry Association for this morning seminar that includes panelists from the public and private sectors. Several topics will be addressed, including low demand, pressure on rents, federal spending, tenant migration and the Energy Act of 2007. The event costs $70 for members; nonmembers pay $85. A networking breakfast is included. To register, visit www.dcbia.org. For more information, contact events@dcbia.org or call 202.966.8665.
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Wednesday, October 22, 8:00 am – 11:30 am
Apartment and Office Building Association of Metropolitan Washington
RealComm Seminar: Automated Business Solutions
American Association for the Advancement of Science
1200 New York Avenue
Find out how to streamline real estate processes for maximum efficiency at this morning seminar hosted by the Apartment and Office Building Association of Metropolitan Washington. The course will explore the day-to-day business processes required to design, build, operate, transact and use commercial and corporate real estate. The cost to members is $95; nonmembers pay $115. To register, visit www.aoba-metro.org.
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Thursday, October 23, 7:30 am – 10:30 am
District of Columbia Building Industry Association
Annual State of the Sales & Acquisitions Market
National Press Club
14th & F Streets
The District of Columbia Building Industry Association will host this roundtable discussion with some of Washington’s most active and aggressive commercial market participants. Discussion topics include regional opportunities, today’s buyers, available financing and foreign investors. The cost is $70 for members and $85 for nonmembers and includes a networking breakfast. To register, visit www.dcbia.org. For more information, contact events@dcbia.org or call 202.966.8665.
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Saturday, October 25, 6:00 pm – 12:00 am
DC Chamber of Commerce
70th Annual Chamber’s Choice Awards Gala
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
2660 Woodley Road
Don’t miss the chance to mix and mingle with DC’s elite business leaders at this black-tie event that will honor the city’s top leaders and most innovative entrepreneurs. This year’s theme is “Celebrating 70 Years – 70’s Style.” The cost to members is $275; nonmembers pay $425. For more information, contact Rick Weedon at 202.624.0610 or rweedon@dcchamber.org.
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Tuesday, October 28, 8:15 am – 10:30 am
Washington, DC Economic Partnership
inDC program: What are the Opportunities in a Diverse Marketplace?
American Association for the Advancement of Science Theater
1200 New York Avenue
Join the Washington, DC Economic Partnership for a discussion on how companies can better recognize the market opportunities that exist in diverse communities and use the competitive advantage of DC’s unique marketplace to become the premier national resource for cross-cultural collaboration, business building and resource sharing. Featured speakers include Ana Harvey, President of the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Hilton Augustine, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Global Management Systems. To register, call 202.661.8670.
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