DSLBD and DOES recently held a workshop to share with businesses “What Every Small Business Should Know About DC Paid Family Leave.” CHAMPS attended the workshop and below are some of the questions asked and responses given. Also, DOES noted that the benefit proposed rules have been released. The public has until September 9 to…
Looking for a book this summer that can bring perspective or insight to your professional life? Then look no further than the summer reading list brought to you by the CHAMPS entrepreneur group! For our July meeting, members brought and recommended books that influenced their personal or professional lives. Here are a few of the…
Written Statement of Julie Aaronson, Executive Director of CHAMPS, the Capitol Hill Association of Merchants and Professionals July 11, 2019 Public Oversight Roundtable on the Implementation of Law 21-264, The Universal Paid Leave Amendment Act DC Council Committee on Labor & Workforce Development I am submitting a written statement on behalf of CHAMPS, the Capitol…
CHAMPS annual meeting was held on June 12, 2019 and we recognized the accomplishments of the year. Board Chairman Brad Johnson of Johnson Law Group International announced that Jesse Heier, co-owner of Jade Fitness and City Dogs, had been voted in to join the board. DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson was the guest speaker, and…
Jesse Heier has lived in DC for nearly 30 years and on the Hill for the last 20 years. He is a graduate of American University and Johns Hopkins University. He co-owns City Dogs and Jade Fitness. Originally from Wisconsin, Jesse grew up on a dairy farm, enjoys yard work, listening to Milwaukee Brewers baseball…
A PDF of the letter can be downloaded, and the text of the letter is included here for easier viewing. April 26, 2019 Dr. Unique N. Morris-Hughes Director, DC Department of Employment Services 4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20019 Dear Dr. Morris-Hughes I am writing on behalf of CHAMPS, Capitol Hill’s Chamber of Commerce,…
From May 4 to May 12, Capitol Hill Businesses Raise Funds for DC Schools and Organizations [Washington, D.C. – May 1, 2019] — From May 4 to May 12, women-owned businesses Hill’s Kitchen, DCANTER and Summit to Soul will donate a percentage of sales to benefit schools and nonprofit organizations in D.C.’s Capitol Hill neighborhood…
CHAMPS and Eastern Market Main Street hosted DC’s Department of Small and Local Business Development at our March 23 Small Business Session. Camille Nixon, project manager for DSLBD, walked through the online DC Business Toolkit, which is especially useful for entrepreneurs and those just starting their business in DC. It is an online portal that…
Realtors, Are you looking for a way to highlight the cool neighborhood shops, dining and services near your listings? CHAMPS member and City Walker CoFounder/CEOMatt Schoemaker has developed City Walker app which can be used to embed a dynamic app on your property listings page that shows what’s in a 15 minute walking distance from…
CHAMPS is creating three committees to reinforce and strengthen our mission to advocate, connect and promote! Email julie@capitolhill.org to sign up. This is your opportunity to help shape our advocacy and education, grow our membership, and develop the promotions and events that serve your business needs and those of the broader Capitol Hill community. Please…