Check out the information presented by Jon Stover of Jon Stover & Associates Economic Development Consulting. The key takeaway from his presentation: chore retail – the stuff you must buy – is on the decline, while cherish retail – seeking experiences when you purchase goods, is on the rise. Consumers want an experience such as…
DetailsTwo women-led businesses partner together to grow the running community and extend Oiselle’s reach in first brick & mortar outside Seattle SEATTLE, WA — Oiselle, a leading designer and manufacturer of women’s running and athletic apparel, has formed a unique partnership with Summit to Soul, a DC-based specialty retailer serving women athletes. While the two…
DetailsLooking for a new credit card payment processor? Check out Heartland Payment Systems! CHAMPS has a revenue sharing agreement with Heartland, where CHAMPS receives a payment based on the volume of transactions. What are the benefits to you? • Heartland is a direct, fully integrated credit card payments processor offering complete platform redundancy • Local,…
DetailsNEW BOOK EMPOWERS STUDENTS WITH STUDY SKILLS TO GET MONEY’S WORTH IN COLLEGE High School Is a Waste of Time and College Is a Scam…Unless You Have Study Skills WASHINGTON (February 18, 2019) – Parents struggling to find ways to ensure their child is armed with the necessary skills to succeed in college have a…
DetailsOn November 1, Mr. Norman Evans of the DC Office of Tax and Revenue spoke to CHAMPS members about qualifications for the small retailer property tax credit and how to apply. The below notes summarize a few of the key points that merit emphasis and questions that were raised during the discussion. Mr. Evans was…
DetailsChernikoff’s company, Ashley Tutors, has been acquired by Canadian edtech company, LaunchLife By Donna Krache Joshua Chernikoff admits that he wasn’t the best student growing up. “I wasn’t really interested in learning as I should have been,” Chernikoff says. “But I was fortunate enough to have good tutors whose focus on me helped me understand…
DetailsHere’s an update on DC Council happenings and the new Office of Nightlife and Culture. DC Council Initiative 77 – The DC Council voted to overturn Initiative 77. The repeal bill passed by the same 8 to 5 margin as the previous vote (DC bills need to be voted on and pass twice before they…
DetailsOffering health insurance to employees can be accessible to DC small businesses, even those with only part time workers and little funding to put toward employer contributions. CHAMPS members received some great insights on offering health insurance during our September 6 education breakfast with Debra Curtis, Deputy Director for Policy with DC Health Link. Below…
DetailsThe Small Retailer Property Tax Relief Credit, which was announced by Councilmembers Allen and Mendelson in May, passed the Council and will go into effect this October. CHAMPS reached out to Councilmember Allen’s office for details on the tax credit, including how and when it will be implemented. DC’s Office of Tax and Revenue is…
DetailsThe DC Office of Paid Family Leave (OPFL), part of the Department of Employment Services (DOES), continues to promulgate regulations to implement the Universal Paid Leave Amendment Act of 2016. OPFL posted proposed regulations in April, and solicited comments from the public. Those comments are available here. Per OPFL’s web site, “Based on comments received, and…
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