Universal Paid Leave Update – New Regulations Posted
April 2, 2018 Universal Paid Leave Proposed Rulemaking In our last update, we noted it is unlikely that changes will be made to the Universal Paid Leave measure that was enacted last year, and that DC’s Department of Employment Services (DOES) has begun implementation. On Saturday, DOES posted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would […]
Update on DC Paid Leave Implementation
Wondering what the status of the paid family leave law is in DC? Here’s an update, a refresher on the legislation, and steps that have been taken to begin implementation of the law. Chairman Phil Mendelsohn said in early February that he would not continue efforts to amend the DC Paid Family Leave Act, which […]
CHAMPS Welcomes Julie Aaronson as Executive Director
Press Release: For Immediate Release Two years ago, the CHAMPS Board of Directors undertook a comprehensive strategic planning activity designed to evaluate the needs of the Capitol Hill business community during a time of rapid growth and change in Washington, D.C. The plan resulted in Board of Directors member Betsy Poos transitioning to Executive Director. Betsy […]
New Recycling Regulations for Businesses
New recycling regulations for businesses in the District of Columbia took effect on January 1, 2018. If you are a food service business check here to make certain you are compliant with new regulations enforced from the DC Department of Energy and Environment. More Here: https://doee.dc.gov/foodserviceware
Provisions in the Final Tax Reform Act Benefitting Small Businesses
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce provided the following backgrounder to help Small Businesses understand how the Tax Reform legislation passed by Congress will affect you. Important to note, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce was an instrumental supporter of this legislation & the backgrounder is framed as such. ******** Provisions in the Final Tax Cuts and […]
Highlight your business with The Residences at Eastern Market
Are you interested in getting your business in front of the residents moving into the new building at 700 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, The Residences at Eastern Market? If yes, reach out to the Director of Resident Services Johnetta Jordan to see what is possible. The Residences at Eastern Market is the new luxury apartment homes […]
Eastern Market Main Street 2018 Grants Available
Eastern Market Main Street’s 2018 Grants for Small Businesses, Facade Improvement and Technical Assistance, are live! Grants are available for businesses within the EMMS corridor. For more details and how to apply click HERE.
A Successful 2nd Annual Holiday Sip & Shop
CHAMPS 2nd Annual Holiday Sip & Shop was a truly fun and successful evening. We saw over 175 Capitol Hill neighbors and friends come out to enjoy our local retail businesses. Next year we promise longer shopping hours and further opportunities to engage with all CHAMPS member segments.
Councilmember Charles Allen Announces 11th Annual Ward 6 Brickie Award Winners
Congrats to all the 2017 Brickie Award Winners. CHAMPS is especially proud to see CHAMPS member East City Bookshop awarded the business of the year award. Smart choice Councilmember Allen! ******* Councilmember Charles Allen Announces 11th Annual Ward 6 Brickie Award Winners East City Bookshop, John “Peter Bug” Matthews, Bailiwick Clothing, DC Diaper Bank, Andy Litsky […]