Guest Blog – Paul Rivas and his new book on the power of study skills
NEW 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 […]
$5,000 Small Retailer Property Tax Credit Relief RECAP
On 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 […]
Guest Blog – Entrepreneur Josh Chernikoff Has Business Acquired, Offers Advice On Growing Your Business
Chernikoff’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 […]
October 18 Legislative Update
Here’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 […]
DC Health Link Education Breakfast Recap
Offering 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 […]
DC’s Small Retailer Property Tax Relief Credit – Who Is Eligible and When?
The 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 […]
DC Paid Leave Implementation Update July 2018 – New Regulations Proposed
The 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 […]
CHAMPS 2017-2018 accomplishments and annual meeting
CHAMPS annual meeting was held on June 12, and members attended to recognize the accomplishments of the year. Board Chairman Brad Johnson of Johnson Law Group International announced that Michael Warner, co-founder of DCanter, had been voted in to join the board. He also introduced Julie Aaronson, CHAMPS executive director, who spoke about the group’s […]
DCanter’s Michael Warner joins CHAMPS Board of Directors
CHAMPS is pleased to announce Michael Warner, co-founder of DCanter, has joined the CHAMPS Board of Directors. His finance background and Capitol Hill business experience make him a great addition! Michael D. Warner is the co-founder and COO of DCanter – A Wine Boutique. At DCanter, Michael manages all day-to-day operations and teaches a wide range of wine classes. […]
Initiative 77 on DC’s June 19 Ballot – What Is It?
You’ve seen the signs for and against: “Better Wages, Better Tips” and “SaveOurTips, Vote NO on #77.” But what is Initiative 77? In a nutshell, tipped employees (mostly your servers and bartenders) make $3.33/hour, versus the current DC minimum wage of $12.50/hr (increasing to $13.25/hr on July 1). Tipped employees make up the difference between […]