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Youth, Vendors, Revitalization, Financing, Recycling, Metro, & Contracts
1. Corporate Sponsors Needed to Employ DC Youth This Summer District-based employers can become a "Youth Champion" by hiring or sponsoring a young worker this summer. In past years, the local business community has strongly supported the Department of Employment Services' (DOES) Summer Youth Employment Program by hiring or sponsoring a youth. This summer, thousands of young men and women between the ages of 14 and 21 will be seeking employment. Mentoring a youth through a summer job can be a powerful investment in the District's workforce and an asset to DC businesses. Companies may hire a young person to work in their business, or they may make a $1,000 donation to sponsor a youth. The donation will enable DOES to place the young worker in a nonprofit or public organization for five weeks during the summer. The work experience and this small salary will make a world of difference to these young men and women. For additional information on hiring or sponsoring a youth, call DOES at (202) 698-3492.
2. Vendor Procurement Codes Expanded The Office of Contracting and Procurement reminds vendors that it has transitioned to using more detailed commodity code descriptions for goods and services supplied to the District of Columbia. Effective immediately, vendors should use the seven-digit Class-Item-Group format version of the National Institute of Government Purchasing (NIGP) 13th Edition of Commodity/Services Codes. Previously, vendors used the five-digit codes. Vendors can access the NIGP Codes through a searchable online database on the OCP Website by selecting NIGP Codes.For additional information, call OCP at (202) 727-0252, Monday through Friday, 8:15 am to 4:45 pm.
3. Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Released Mayor Williams has unveiled his comprehensive strategy for neighborhood revitalization, Neighborhood 10. Based on the input provided by city residents through Neighborhood Action, Neighborhood 10 builds upon the Strategic Neighborhood Action Plans (SNAPs) to provide targeted neighborhood assistance through 10 different strategies:
These strategies are based on four principles that will create strong and healthy neighborhoods: Empower and Engage Citizens; Align Government Action with Citizen Priorities; Strategically Invest Scarce Resources to Demonstrate Meaningful and Visible Impacts; and Enhance Unity of Purpose and Democracy. Several of the strategies will directly impact the District's business environment. One in particular—Enhancing Neighborhood Commercial Centers through the reSTORE DC Initiative—is specifically directed towards commercial district revitalization. Visit reSTORE DC.
4. Seminar Presents Below-Market Interest Financing The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) has announced a free seminar to connect businesses with below-market interest financing opportunities. The free seminar, "Financing Your Business with Enterprise Zone Bonds," is scheduled for Wednesday, May 7, 2003. The seminar is part of the city's effort to connect business with financial resources, and create neighborhood-based commercial and residential development. During the seminar, bond attorneys, financial analysts, bankers, and DC Revenue Bond Program staff will discuss the mechanics and financial benefits of tax-exempt bond financing. For information and instructions on how to RSVP for the seminar, read the press release.
5. Recycling Office Invites Questions from Businesses The District has moved one step closer to a full citywide recycling program. Last year's announcement by Mayor Anthony Williams to enforce the District's recycling regulations, including a new education and enforcement program for the commercial sector, is nearing completion. Commercial Recycling Inspectors have been hired and trained to provide technical assistance to commercial establishments as well as education services to help businesses comply with recycling regulations. During this new phase promoting commercial recycling, the District has committed to educate businesses before any enforcement occurs. The process began with small working models, relating to a variety of business types, in order to develop a basic template that could be applied to a majority of business situations. Shortly, the Office of Recycling will send out an information package to known recycling and waste haulers in the DC metropolitan area. The package will include important details about recycling compliance measures under the District's regulations as well as an "Application for Registration" to haul recyclables in the District. Businesses are encouraged to call the DC Office Of Recycling at (202) 645-8245 to discuss details about building compliance, obtain a packet with recycling regulations and related documentation, or ask any other questions regarding commercial recycling regulations.
6. Metro Offers Commuters Emergency Preparedness Tips Metro is partnering with the American Red Cross of the National Capital Area, the US Department of Homeland Security, and the US Department of Transportation/Federal Transit Administration to provide customers with emergency preparedness tips--particularly for emergencies that may impact commuters. See the emergency preparedness brochure developed by the partnership at as well as Metro's emergency preparedness page.
7. Free Monthly Workshops Conducted on Federal Contracts The US General Services Administration (GSA) conducts a free monthly workshop to encourage and support small businesses interested in obtaining a GSA Federal Supply Schedules contract. The workshop is conducted on the third Tuesday of each month. To register or for more information, visit the GSA website.
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