MidCity Business Association tag:,2007:/1 2007-07-27T17:57:28Z The MidCity Business to Business Exchange Movable Type 3.2 Tomatoes, Tomatoes Tomatoes at 14 & U Farmers Market Saturday the 28th tag:www.midcitylife.org,2007://1.24 2007-07-27T17:48:22Z 2007-07-27T17:57:28Z Tomato madness has started at the 14 & U Farmers Markets and we will have more than 30 varieties of tomatoes and some GREAT BARGAINS for people who want lots of tomatoes.... to eat, can, bake, freeze or turn into... midcitylife Tomato madness has started at the 14 & U Farmers Markets and we
will have more than 30 varieties of tomatoes and some GREAT BARGAINS for people who
want lots of tomatoes.... to eat, can, bake, freeze or turn into gazpacho. (Everyone should
have a pitcher of gazpacho in the fridge. It is so easy and so refreshiing! )

Plus many kinds of peaches, plums, nectarines, berries-- and the first of the summer
eatring apples. The drought has made all the fruit very sweet.

And eggplant, a dozen varieties of summer squash and zucchini, cucumbers, fennel,
sweet, salad and bunching onions, chard, parsley, dill, Genovese basil for Pesto, squash
blossoms, cider, cucumber, green and red cabbage for slaw , bottleneck and bunching
onions, green onions, red gold potatoes, fennel, brown eggs. apple butter, apple sauce.
blackberries. Swiss Chard. melons, canteloupes, raspberries, blackberries. Jade green
beans. Last week for those delicious yellow wax beans. Grass fed meats, homemade egg
pasta from grass range eggs, homemade pies, jams, honey, tomato sauces, croissants,
muffins, breads, gorgeous flowers....

When: NEW HOURS; Saturdays: 9-1
Where: 14&U is at the NW corner of 14th and U Streets, on the sidewalk outside the
Reeves Center

We welcome WIC and Senior Farmers Market coupons at ALL the vegetable and fruit
stands.

Robin

ps
Yes, we are pet friendly and yes, your dogs are welcome.

]]> Columbia Heights Heritage Trail Planning Meeting tag:www.midcitylife.org,2007://1.20 2007-07-27T17:24:19Z 2007-07-27T17:31:13Z This will be the last meeting of the working group before we submit our application to have a Heritage Trail in Columbia Heights . Please join us to help choose the icon and trail title that will identify Columbia Heights... midcitylife This will be the last meeting of the working group before we submit our
application to have a Heritage Trail in Columbia Heights . Please join us to
help choose the icon and trail title that will identify Columbia Heights to
the rest of DC and its visitors.
Please join us as we work to tell our neighborhood¹ s story.
We need your input, your voice, your story.

Please feel free to copy and distribute the attached flyer at your local
churches or other community organizations, and be sure to spread the word to
your neighbors!

The Washington , DC Neighborhood Heritage Trails Program is a project of
Cultural Tourism DC (CTdc) in collaboration with the District Department of
Transportation. CTdc initiated the program with two goals in mind: helping
visitors find their way around Washington¹s historic neighborhoods and
promoting community pride. Each Trail begins with the collection of stories
and photographs from neighborhood residents and organizations. Professional
historians work with the neighborhood to develop the narrative on each
subject and to create the finished Heritage Trail. The District Department
of Transportation, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic
Development, and the US Department of Transportation, funds the Washington ,
DC Neighborhood Heritage Trails Program. Additional support comes from
community associations and business groups. For more info rmation on the
Program, please go to www.culturaltourism dc.org
.

If you would like to join the Columbia Heights Heritage Trail Working Group
listserv, please go to http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/chhtworkin ggroup
. If you have info rmation,
pictures, or stories to share, please contact Working Group Chair Anne
Theisen at 202.328.2242 or aktheisen@verizon. net.


Special thanks to Columbia Heights Village for sponsoring this meeting and
to Cultural Tourism DC for translating this flyer into Spanish and to
providing Spanish language interpretation during the meeting.

]]> Incident at Nana tag:www.midcitylife.org,2007://1.23 2007-07-24T14:14:58Z 2007-07-27T17:53:19Z I wanted to let everyone know that a robbery occurred yesterday at nana. At 2pm, a male entered the shop and proceeded to pile clothes on the counter that were "birthday gifts for his wife and aunt." our manager... midcitylife I wanted to let everyone know that a robbery occurred yesterday at
nana. At 2pm, a male entered the shop and proceeded to pile clothes on
the counter that were "birthday gifts for his wife and aunt." our
manager helped him with collecting some of the pieces when he pulled
a knife & demanded the clothing be put in shopping bags. He then
grabbed more merchandise on his way out of the shop. he was a black
male, dark complected, with a slight mustache, approx. 40 years of
age, approx. 5'9" wearing a striped polo shirt, NY Yankees baseball
cap, jeans, and a silver backpack. our manager was not physically
hurt but very shaken up. the police responded quickly when called. i
don't really care about the merchandise, i'm just grateful our
manager was not hurt.

this incident has made me re-evaluate what safety measures we have &
will need to make the shop a safer place to work. i thought i'd pass
the information along so you might be able to also at your own
business before an incident. if anyone has suggestions, i'd love to
hear them.

please be safe everyone.

warm wishes,
jackie

]]> 2nd Annual U Street Corridor Development Showcase tag:www.midcitylife.org,2007://1.26 2007-07-20T18:25:54Z 2007-07-27T18:32:58Z Saturday, August 4, 2007 12 pm- 5pm 1436 U St., NW Outside the M.A. Winter Building An opportunity for visitors and residents of U Street to learn about development projects planned for the area, directly from developers, public officials,... midcitylife
Saturday, August 4, 2007
12 pm- 5pm
1436 U St., NW
Outside the M.A. Winter Building

An opportunity for visitors and residents of U Street to learn about development projects planned for the area, directly from developers, public officials, and community groups.

Hosted by the Cardozo-Shaw Neighborhood Association
www.csnadc.org

]]> Roadwork Associated with View 14 at 14th and Florida Ave tag:www.midcitylife.org,2007://1.21 2007-07-20T07:31:00Z 2007-07-27T17:40:35Z Beginning early next week, there will be roadwork on the northbound side of 14th Street , between Florida Avenue and Belmont Street . We will be installing a new water main in front of the View 14 site. The... midcitylife
Beginning early next week, there will be roadwork on the northbound
side of 14th Street , between Florida Avenue and Belmont Street . We
will be installing a new water main in front of the View 14 site. The
existing water main is located in the sidewalk very close to our site,
and DCWASA has requested that we install a new line in the street.

The roadwork will last approximately 4-6 weeks. Work will occur
during daytime hours. Most of the work will be in the curb lane, but
there will be periods when the work extends further out into the
street and traffic patterns will be adjusted accordingly.

When work involves the interruption of pedestrian foot traffic, the
work will occur at night.

If you have any questions, please contact Jon Kardon at Level 2
Development, at (202) 483-1110 ext. 510 or by email at
jkardon@level2devel opment.com

]]> DC Smoking Ban Hardship Waiver Applications Being Accepted tag:www.midcitylife.org,2007://1.25 2007-07-20T07:26:09Z 2007-07-27T18:06:09Z D.C. hospitality and nightlife establishments experiencing depressed revenues equal to or in excess of the required 15% economic loss as a result of the mandatory smoking ban should consider submitting an application for an Economic Hardship Waiver. For further... midcitylife D.C. hospitality and nightlife establishments
experiencing depressed revenues equal to or
in excess of the required 15% economic loss
as a result of the mandatory smoking ban
should consider submitting an application for
an Economic Hardship Waiver.


For further information on qualifying for an
Economic Hardship Waiver and to review the
application requirements, go online and visit
the Restaurant Association Metropolitan
Washington (RAMW) web site at the following
direct link:

http://RAMW.org/content.php?m=4&sub=43&id=309


For additional information or if you have any
questions, please contact Patrick Horn at RAMW:

Patrick Horn
Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington
Email:
- or -
Office: 202.331.5990

]]> Liquor license renewals tag:www.midcitylife.org,2007://1.22 2007-07-06T09:34:00Z 2007-07-27T17:45:05Z Renewal of liquor licenses will be reviewed at the August 2nd ANC1B meeting for the following: Queen Makeda, 1917 9th St., renew CR01 (Moss) Cafe Nema, 1334 U St., renew CR01 (Spalding) Madjet Restaurant, 1102 U St., renew CR01... midcitylife
Renewal of liquor licenses will be reviewed at the August 2nd ANC1B
meeting for the following:

Queen Makeda, 1917 9th St., renew CR01 (Moss)
Cafe Nema, 1334 U St., renew CR01 (Spalding)
Madjet Restaurant, 1102 U St., renew CR01 (Spalding)
Prince Hall Masons, 1000 U St., renew CR04 (Spalding)
Ras Ethiopian, 1914 9th St., renew CR01 (Spalding)
Yegna, 1920 9th St., renew CR01 (Spalding)

Comments on these should be addressed to the appropriate single member
district Commissioner (Moss or Spalding). Information on all 1B
Commissioners is available at our site www.anc1b.org.

]]> "First Mondays" Monthly Mixer Feb. 5 at Ben's Chili Bowl tag:www.midcitylife.org,2007://1.19 2007-02-01T22:45:18Z 2007-02-01T22:48:14Z MidCity Business Association's "First Mondays" Monthly Mixer: When:Monday, February 5th, 6–9 PM Where: Ben's Chili Bowl – 1213 U Street, NW Why: To mix and mingle with business representatives, residential neighbors and community leaders, while experiencing a new MidCity venue... admin MidCity Business Association's "First Mondays" Monthly Mixer:

When:Monday, February 5th, 6–9 PM
Where: Ben's Chili Bowl – 1213 U Street, NW
Why: To mix and mingle with business representatives, residential neighbors and community leaders, while experiencing a new MidCity venue each month.

The Monday MidCity Mixers are an informal social and business get-together for people taking part in the renaissance of MidCity. In a fun-loving party atmosphere, we enjoy food and drink and make mutually beneficial connections with others from our community. MidCity Mixers are THE place for business owners to network. The mixers are also open to anyone who lives, works or plays in the MidCity neighborhood. Each month on the first Monday of the month, the Mixer is hosted by a
different business in MidCity. If you'd like to be a host or participate in anyway, please feel free to call the MidCity office at 202-588-5606.

]]> Jackie Flanagan takes over Third Thursday Shopper Social tag:www.midcitylife.org,2006://1.18 2006-12-05T00:11:57Z 2007-02-01T09:46:21Z Jackie Flanagan, owner of Nana, is now officially running the Third Thursday Shopper Social, beginning with the December 21, 2006 event.... admin Jackie Flanagan, owner of Nana, is now officially running the Third Thursday Shopper Social, beginning with the December 21, 2006 event.

]]> October 2 'First Mondays' Monthly Mixer tag:www.midcitylife.org,2006://1.15 2006-09-27T23:20:22Z 2006-09-28T01:30:52Z MidCity Business Association's "First Mondays" Monthly Mixer: Who: MidCity Business Association What: MidCity’s “First Monday” Mixer When: October 2, 2006, 6–9 PM Where: Mocha Hut – 1301 U Street, NW – The Ellington Building Why: To mix and mingle with... admin MidCity Business Association's "First Mondays" Monthly Mixer:

Who: MidCity Business Association
What: MidCity’s “First Monday” Mixer
When: October 2, 2006, 6–9 PM
Where: Mocha Hut – 1301 U Street, NW – The Ellington Building
Why: To mix and mingle with business representatives, residential neighbors and community leaders, while experiencing a new MidCity venue each month.

October Special Guests: The Green Team

Meet the newly hired “Green Team” Safety, Maintenance and Ambassador Team Members. The Green Team is a community collaboration that enhances the quality of the experience of living, working and visiting Washington DC, that connects its residents to opportunity. The MidCity Business Association championed a $350,000 appropriation from the DC Government that will ensure that there are Safety, Ambassador and Maintenance services in MidCity five days a week. Please come out and meet the workers and let them know how much you appreciate their presence.. Read more here.

Green Team “Launch” Press Conference is scheduled for October 6th at 9th & U at 10:30am – we encourage you to attend and to send letters of support for the program and if any of you remember this program when it operated in 2004, please comment below with your testimonial about the program.

About Mocha Hut

With two locations in the District, the Mocha Hut is a neighborhood hangout where you'll find freshly brewed coffee, a light menu and a real sense of community. Events are held regularly at the U Street location, including poetry readings and live music. Warm, earthy colors anchor the walls and local art is often on display. There's also Wi-Fi access for those who like to work or study in proximity to unlimited caffeine.

In addition to a standard selection of coffee and espresso drinks, Mocha Hut offers assorted baked goods and a menu of sandwiches with names that pay homage to the city. The Ellington, a nod to both the Duke and the building where the U Street Mocha Hut resides, combines roast beef, swiss cheese, red onion and horseradish on sourdough. Mocha Hut also serves breakfast all day, including fluffy pecan waffles, croissant and bagel sandwiches, frittatas and a variety of egg plates. -- Amanda McClements (AOL City Guide)

]]> The Green Team tag:www.midcitylife.org,2006://1.17 2006-09-26T19:23:51Z 2006-10-02T18:35:10Z The Green Team is a community collaboration that enhances the quality of the experience of living, working and visiting Washington DC, that connects its residents to opportunity. The MidCity Business Association championed a $350,000 appropriation from the DC Government that... admin The Green Team is a community collaboration that enhances the quality of the experience of living, working and visiting Washington DC, that connects its residents to opportunity. The MidCity Business Association championed a $350,000 appropriation from the DC Government that will ensure that there are Safety, Ambassador and Maintenance services in MidCity five days a week. Additional funding and in-kind support is being sought, in order to expand and sustain the program, from numerous sources including local and national retailers; foundations; government programs; developers; educational institutions and training programs; private donors, property owners and businesses. These are all alternative funding sources for providing and expanding upon the types of services normally provided by Business Improvement Districts.

There are five goals that are at the foundation of the Green Team program:
- Create a safe, beautiful and hospitable business district in the heart of historic DC;
- Improve economic status of Green Team members and help stabilize family system;
- Enhance range of educational / career opportunities by connecting to opportunities;
- Sustain and stimulate economic investment in historic business corridors;
- Develop funding to sustain and grow the program to meet expanding community needs

The primary source of funding is through the Neighborhood Investment Funds (NIF) through the Office of the Deputy Mayor of Planning and Economic Development, with the support of Councilmember’s Jack Evans and Jim Graham. The program is being operated by the Columbia Heights Shaw Family Support Collaborative with the MidCity Business Association and the Shaw Main Streets providing oversight in their respective service areas.

]]> September Monday Mixer cancelled tag:www.midcitylife.org,2006://1.16 2006-08-31T16:44:56Z 2006-09-26T13:41:27Z Greetings Friends; Due to the Labor Day Holiday which falls, coincidentally, on the same day as our MidCity Monday Mixer; and because many of our businesses will be closed and most of us out of town, we regret to inform... admin Greetings Friends;

Due to the Labor Day Holiday which falls, coincidentally, on the same day as our MidCity Monday Mixer; and because many of our businesses will be closed and most of us out of town, we regret to inform you that September’s Mixer is cancelled. We absolutely hate to do this since for the past 16 months we’ve partied rain, shine, or holiday. We make the exception here and hope it will never happen again.

However plan to be at the October 2nd Mixer hosted by the incredible Mocha Hut on U street! And keep on your calendar:

November 6th at City Paws on 14th with food provided by Rice.
December 4th at Simply Home on U street.

Be looking early 2007 to be at Results the Gym, Future Green and DragonFly.

As always, thanks for being a part of the most exciting neighborhood in the city.
Support Local Business!

Much success,

Linda Welch

]]> August 7 'First Mondays' Monthly Mixer tag:www.midcitylife.org,2006://1.14 2006-08-01T21:59:23Z 2006-10-05T13:24:05Z MidCity Business Association's "First Mondays" Monthly Mixer: The MidCity BA’s "First Mondays" Monthly Mixer for August 7 is being held at Etete Ethiopian Cuisine, 1942 9th Street NW, with free buffet and cash bar. Who: MidCity Business Association, sponsored by... admin MidCity Business Association's "First Mondays" Monthly Mixer:

The MidCity BA’s "First Mondays" Monthly Mixer for August 7 is being held at Etete Ethiopian Cuisine, 1942 9th Street NW, with free buffet and cash bar.

Who: MidCity Business Association, sponsored by Branch, Banking, & Trust Company (BB&T)
What: MidCity’s “First Monday” Mixer
When: August 7, 2006 - 6:00–9:00 PM
Where: Etete Ethiopian Cuisine, 1942 9th Street
Why: To mix and mingle with business representatives, residential neighbors and community leaders, while experiencing a new MidCity venue each month.

Sponsored by: Branch, Banking & Trust, Company (BB&T):
The “First Monday” mixers are made possible through the generous sponsorship of BB&T, a full service bank serving a multitude of the needs of the residents and businesses of MidCity and its many neighborhoods. The local branch for BB&T is at 1316 U Street, NW, one block west of the U Street Metro entrance. To learn more about BB&T visit: www.bbandt.com

Hosted by: Etete Ethiopian Cuisine
Etete is a family owned restaurant specializing in Ethiopian soul food: authentic Ethiopian dishes.

]]> July 3rd First Mondays Monthly Mixer tag:www.midcitylife.org,2006://1.8 2006-06-24T21:35:12Z 2006-09-25T03:28:49Z MidCity Business Association's "First Mondays" Monthly Mixer: The MidCity BA’s "First Mondays" Monthly Mixer for July 3rd is being held at Viridian, 1515 14th Street NW. Who: MidCity Business Association, sponsored by Branch, Banking, & Trust Company (BB&T) What: MidCity’s... admin MidCity Business Association's "First Mondays" Monthly Mixer:

The MidCity BA’s "First Mondays" Monthly Mixer for July 3rd is being held at Viridian, 1515 14th Street NW.

Who: MidCity Business Association, sponsored by Branch, Banking, & Trust Company (BB&T)
What: MidCity’s “First Monday” Mixer
When: July 3, 2006 - 6:00–9:00 PM
Where: Viridian, 1515 14th Street NW
Why: To mix and mingle with business representatives, residential neighbors and community leaders, while experiencing a new MidCity venue each month.

Sponsored by: Branch, Banking & Trust, Company (BB&T):
The “First Monday” mixers are made possible through the generous sponsorship of BB&T, a full service bank serving a multitude of the needs of the residents and businesses of MidCity and its many neighborhoods. The local branch for BB&T is at 1316 U Street, NW, one block west of the U Street Metro entrance. To learn more about BB&T visit: www.bbandt.com

Hosted by: Viridian
A fabulous restaurant with outdoor seating located right on 14th Street; Open for lunch, dinner and brunch. Come in and see the incredible art that graces the walls of this elegant and hip restaurant while enjoying some of the best food around.

]]> June 5th First Mondays Monthly Mixer tag:www.midcitylife.org,2006://1.9 2006-06-01T17:15:40Z 2006-08-01T19:47:52Z MidCity Business Association's "First Mondays" Monthly Mixer: Hello MidCity Business Owners and Employees: The MidCity BA’s "First Mondays" Monthly Mixer for June 5 is being held at Duffy's Irish Restaurant and Pub, 2106 Vermont Avenue NW. Who: MidCity Business Association,... admin MidCity Business Association's "First Mondays" Monthly Mixer:

Hello MidCity Business Owners and Employees:

The MidCity BA’s "First Mondays" Monthly Mixer for June 5 is being held at Duffy's Irish Restaurant and Pub, 2106 Vermont Avenue NW.

Who: MidCity Business Association, sponsored by Branch, Banking, & Trust Company (BB&T)
What: MidCity’s “First Monday” Mixer
When: June 5, 2006 - 6:00–9:00 PM
Where: Duffy's Irish Restaurant and Pub, 2106 Vermont Avenue NW
Why: To mix and mingle with business representatives, residential neighbors and community leaders, while experiencing a new MidCity venue each month.

We look forward to seeing you Monday night.

Linda Welch, President
MidCity Business Association

Sponsored by: Branch, Banking & Trust, Company (BB&T):

The “First Monday” mixers are made possible through the generous sponsorship of BB&T, a full service bank serving a multitude of the needs of the residents and businesses of MidCity and its many neighborhoods. The local branch for BB&T is at 1316 U Street, NW, one block west of the U Street Metro entrance. We will be celebrating the partnership between MidCity BA and BB&T at our February Mixer, which will be held at the Cue Bar at 1115 U Street, NW. To learn more about BB&T visit: www.bbandt.com

July Mixer: The Viridian, 1515 14th Street NW

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