BRC Alert

Volume 1, Issue 5, July 1, 2002

Recruit Employees, Reporting Deadlines, & Workshop Dates

1. Recruit Employees at Job Fest DC on July 17
2. Create Your Customized Schedule of Business Reporting Deadlines
3. New Dates for DC Business Workshops
4. Reminder: Recycling Plan Due August 1
5. DC Business Tools Available

1. Recruit Employees at Job Fest DC on July 17

The Department of Employment Services (DOES), US Department of Labor, washingtonpost.com, and other partners will host a free job fair on Wednesday, July 17 at the Washington Convention Center. For Job Fest DC exhibitor information, please email jobsfair@group360LLC.com or call (202) 654-7007.

2. Create Your Customized Schedule of Business Reporting Deadlines

There has never been a better time to create a customized schedule of reporting requirements and deadlines to ensure your business or nonprofit remains in good standing with the District. By answering four simple questions at the District's online Business Resource Center, you can develop both a schedule and printer-friendly calendar of dates to renew your licenses, report revenue, and pay taxes. The schedule provides links to many of the required forms. The calendar can be tailored to a for-profit corporation, partnership, limited liability company, sole proprietorship, or nonprofit. Create a calendar for your business or nonprofit.

3. New Dates for DC Business Workshops

During the summer months, District agencies will conduct workshops on their online licensing, tax, and business information services. The "DC Business Tools Roadshow" will brief businesses and nonprofits on the Business Resource Center, Master Business License, and Electronic Tax Service Center.

     Ward 5
     Woodridge Branch Library
     Wednesday, July 10 at 7 pm
     1801 Hamlin Street, NE – at 18th Street, NE and Rhode Island Avenue, NE
     By Metro: Rhode Island Avenue (1.0 mile walk)

     Ward 3
     Chevy Chase Community Center
     Tuesday, July 16 at 8 am
     5601 Connecticut Avenue, NW – at McKinley Street, NW
     By Metro: Friendship Heights (0.7 mile walk)

     Ward 8
     Washington Highlands Branch Library
     Thursday, July 25 at 6 pm
     115 Atlantic Street, SW – at South Capitol Street, SW

     Ward 2
     St. Thomas' Parish
     Tuesday, July 30 at 2 pm
     1772 Church Street NW – at 18th Street, NW and Church Street, NW
     By Metro: Dupont Circle (two blocks)

     Ward 1
     Franklin D. Reeves Center
     Tuesday, August 6 at 6:30 pm
     2000 14th Street, NW, 2nd Floor – at 14th Street, NW and U Street, NW
     2nd Floor Community Room
     By Metro: U Street/African-American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo (one block)

4. Help Available to Meet August 1 Recycling Plan Due Date

The Department of Public Works (DPW) Solid Waste Education and Enforcement Program (SWEEP) reminds all commercial establishments that they must submit their "Commercial Recycling Plan" before August 1, 2002. SWEEP is available to help you identify recyclable items and submit the mandatory recycling plan. Contact William Easley at (202) 645-8245 or william.easley@dc.gov now to make sure your business is ready when enforcement begins after August 2002.

5. DC Business Tools Available

• Business Resource Center
• Basic Business License
  or call (202) 442-4311
• Electronic Taxpayer Service Center
  or call (202) 727-4TAX
• DC Business Connections
  or call (202) 661-8677
• Economic Development Map
  or call (202) 727-6365
• NET 2000 Tax Calculator
  or call (202) 727-6365
• Citizen Service Requests
  or call (202) 727-1000

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