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March 30, 2015
Navigating the health care maze can seem like 10,000 questions. In this post, I have addressed a number of questions that face small business owners every day.
How does an employer choose the correct plan for employees? What options are available and which ones fit the needs of all of the employee’s healthcare consumption? Are high deductible plans worth it? Your employees range from age 20 to 60 plus with different aged dependents too. Some employees only need coverage for themselves and others need to cover dependents. Do you offer one plan, two plans or possibly...
March 15, 2015
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: March 9, 2015
Contact: Adam Hudson: (202) 527-5622; adam.hudson@dc.gov
Linda Wharton Boyd: (202) 351-9777; linda.wharton-boyd@dc.gov
Special Enrollment Offered to Uninsured District Residents Facing IRS Tax Penalties
Individuals and Families Can Sign Up from March 15 Through April 30, 2015
Washington, DC – Today, the DC Health Benefit Exchange Authority (HBX) adopted a unanimous recommendation from its Standing Advisory Board to allow a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for District residents who may be subject to a...
January 23, 2015 to February 1, 2015
RAMW member restaurants welcome auto enthusiasts with Auto Show specials and promotions
Washington, DC - Events DC and the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington along with its members are excited to welcome the 2015 Washington Auto Show from January 23 – February 1, 2015.
The annual show marks a new era for Washington, D.C.‘s largest public show. With its doubled time frame, from five to ten days, it’s an even bigger experience for fans and attendees. The 2015 Washington Auto Show will deck the Walter E. Washington...
December 17, 2014
Major Legislative Victories for DC Restaurants & Bars
Today the Council of the District of Columbia voted on B20-0902 – Omnibus Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Amendment Act of 2014. There were two major victories for RAMW and our members today! These victories would not have been possible without your support, calls and letters to the Council. Thank you for responding to our calls to action. Your mobilization helped ensure that we were able to:
Hold the line with regards to penalties for repeat offenders. The Council did not increase fines for repeat offenders...
December 8, 2014
12 Days of Tips with Jackie Ludden | Project Director for the RAMW/DC Health Link Partnership
12/8 How to prepare for Individual, Family and Small Business coverage by Jan 1, 2015?
In order to prepare for January 1, 2015 coverage, individuals, families and small businesses will need to have all paperwork including census and plans chosen by no later than December 15, 2014.
12/9 Mobile Apps
The DC Health Link mobile apps are free and available for Apple devices through the Apple App Store and Android devices through the Google Play store. Download towards better health...
November 4, 2014
DC Health Link, the District’s go-to online marketplace to shop for health insurance, will be offline this week to make updates to its portal. This upgrade comes in preparation for the start of open enrollment for individuals and families - which will be November 15, 2014 through February 15, 2015.
Here are some changes you can expect to see on the site when DC Health Link goes back online this Friday, November 7:
Automatic Renewal – DC Health Link will automatically renew individuals and families who enrolled in a health plan through the health exchange in 2014...
October 31, 2014
Starting on January 1, 2015 Commercial Loading Zones Will Require a Permit or Meter Payment in DC
To unload/load in a commercial vehicle loading zone you must display a permit or pay-by-cell.
Ways to Pay:
1. Annual or Daily Permit
Allows parking at commercial vehicle loading zones during designated hours for up to two hours, and parking in an available metered space between 10am-2pm.
2. Pay-by-cell
If you choose not to purchase a permit, all loading zones will accept payment through ParkMobile. Follow the instructions on the loading zone signage to pay for the space.
Starting...
October 15, 2014
Are you in compliance with the DC Department of Health 2012 Food Code?
DC Department of Health is now enforcing the 2012 DC Food Code Regulations (click here for code). There are significant changes within the code and it is important you read the new code to make sure your restaurant is in full compliance. Full compliance with the 2012 Food Code is not only crucial to the success of your business, but also to the success of your DOH inspections.
Helpful tips for successfully completing DOH inspections:
1. Make sure you are in full compliance with the 2012 DC...
October 8, 2014
Once again this year, Hill Country Barbecue Market will be celebrating Thanksgiving with a special holiday feast at the restaurant on Thursday, November 27th with seatings from 12pm – 8pm. The family-style dinner will feature an extensive selection of Hill Country favorites, with main dishes like Pit-Smoked Turkey with Pan Gravy, our signature Beef Brisket, Pork Spare Ribs, Market Chicken and Hill Country Smoked Sausage. Mouthwatering sides include Texas Toast Stuffing, Sweet Potato Bourbon Mash, White Shoepeg Corn Pudding, Longhorn Cheddar Mac & Cheese, Cornbread with Ancho-Honey...
October 6, 2014
Have you ever wished the right health care search tools could be right in the palm of your hand? Now, registering for health care has never been easier thanks to new DC Health Link mobile apps for iOS and Android devices. DC Health Link is the premier marketplace for individuals, families and small business owners looking to shop and enroll in quality health insurance, and the apps provide a quick and savvy approach to finding key services for people on the go!
Available services are also offered on DC Health Link’s website that include: finding an insurance broker,...
October 1, 2014 to October 17, 2014
New Weekend Late Night Menu
Pearl Dive Oyster Palace and Black Jack are launching a new late night menu on Friday October 3rd, which will be served from 11:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights both at Black Jack and downstairs at Pearl Dive. The menu will include:
Fried Pickles with Jalapeño Ranch Dipping Sauce ($6)
Black Jack Fries with a Trio of Dipping Sauces (Cayenne Aioli, Dive Aioli, and Ketchup) ($6)
Shrimp Po'Boy with House Pickles and Cayenne Aioli ($13)
Friday Burger and Beer Special
On Fridays during brunch at Pearl Dive Oyster...
September 25, 2014 to October 17, 2014
The DC Department of Health has some information to help prevent the spread of the Enterovirus. Click below for more information.
Click Here: /sites/default/files/Enterovirus D68 Parent and Guardian Update 2014 09-18 + NR edits.pdf
September 19, 2014 to October 19, 2014
YELLOW PAGES SCAM TARGETS SMALL BUSINESSES
Prepared by Carolyn Due at Saul Ewing LLP
At a time when Yelp reviews, Twitter and Facebook have become popular ways for restaurants to advertise their businesses, the relevance of directory listings has diminished. It may then come as a surprise to receive an invoice for hundreds or thousands of dollars for what looks like an online Yellow Pages listing. Beware: it may be a “yellow pages” or directory scam.
Over the years, Attorneys General in various states and the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) have...
September 18, 2014 to October 18, 2014
Focus on cleanliness, good hygiene practices
to prep your restaurant for an A+
By Kristin Dempsey
Heading up a restaurant means there is an endless list of things you need to get ready for each and every day. In the hustle and bustle of the daily lunch rush or the late-night crowd, it’s easy to push one of the most important items farther and farther down the “to do” list: Get ready for the next health inspection.
You don’t want to be left scrambling to make sure everything is up to code right before an expected visit – which you can’t predict anyway....
September 17, 2014 to October 2, 2014
Have you always wanted to expand your culinary repertoire? Here's your chance. The Culinary Research and Education Academy (CREA) is hosting its inaugural 3-day sous-vide introduction at the CREA U.S. Test Kitchen in Washington, DC. Established in 1991, CREA has trained, through Chief Scientist Dr. Bruno Goussault, 43 three-star Michelin chefs around the world with their innovative technique.
Their seminars are geared toward professional chefs and they supply all equipment and materials. By the end of the seminar, CREA promises that you’ll have experience...
September 16, 2014 to October 16, 2014
Summer 2015 may seem a long time away, but we need you to sign up now to be part of one of the largest multi-sport, multi-venue events in the world (second only to the Summer Olympics!). The 2015 World Police and Fire Games will welcome more than 30,000 visitors (including athletes from police, fire, and other public safety agencies) from more than 70 countries to compete in 1,600 medal events across 60 sports. This is a unique opportunity to gain exposure, promote your brand and gain repeat business through more than 4,000 local volunteers that will a part of this event. ...
September 11, 2014
As an integral part of the highly competitive hospitality industry, small business restaurant owners can look to DC Health Link as the leading option available for employer offered health insurance plans. Additionally, employees looking to enroll as individuals or with their families will find helpful tools with DC Health Link. Below are 10 things you should know about DC Health Link to get informed and prepared to sign up.
DC-based small business restaurants with 50 or fewer full-time equivalent employees (FTEs) are eligible and encouraged to sign up for benefits through DC Health...
September 9, 2014 to September 14, 2014
Washington, DC - Events DC and the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington, along with its members, are proud to celebrate the tradition of the college football experience and honor the heritage and excellence of Historically Black Colleges and Universities during the 4th annual AT&T Nation’s Football Classic® weekend from Sept. 11-14, 2014. The football game features Morehouse College vs. Howard University at RFK Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13 (3:30 p.m.). For a complete list of events, please visit nationsfootballclassic.com.
In anticipation of the event, RAMW member...
September 3, 2014 to September 9, 2014
RAMW, along with its members and Board of Directors, is pleased to welcome the American Society for Microbiology conference to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center September 59, 2014. The 54th ICAAC (Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy will welcome more than 10,000 members to the Washington, DC region.
Please join RAMW and Events DC in welcoming the ASM visitors to the DC Area. Restaurants interested in
marketing to this audience can do so via Twitter. Tweet a restaurant special or a welcome message to
@ASMicrobiology using the...
August 28, 2014
DC Health Link's Small Biz mobile app is the premier resource guide for small business owners looking to provide insurance to their employees, work with a broker to enroll in health coverage and determine if their company is eligible to enroll in DC Health Link's small biz health insurance marketplace.
Download Apps
August 27, 2014
DEADLINE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
RAMW and Events DC will be welcoming the 2014 AT&T Nation’s Football Classic® to Washington, DC on Saturday, September 13th, 2014. The game and surrounding activities will bring over 20,000+ visitors to the DC Metropolitan region, especially concentrated in areas surrounding Howard University, RFK Stadium, and game headquarters – the Washington Marriott in Georgetown. There are many ways for your restaurant to get involved and invite visitors to your establishments September 11-14 through free marketing promotions, advertising, and more. Read...
August 22, 2014
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As part of its strong commitment to food safety, the National Restaurant Association today announced this year's National Food Safety Month (NFSM), held annually in September, will mark its 20-year anniversary by featuring the top 20 food safety tips from the past 20 years.
NFSM was created in 1994 to heighten awareness about the importance of food safety education. NFSM offers free resources for foodservice industry professionals at FoodSafetyMonth.com and will highlight tips for a number of food safety...
August 21, 2014
The Fair Criminal Record Screening Amendment Act of 2014 (also known as "Ban the Box") restricts when an employer is able to ask an applicant about his criminal history.
The law is currently enforceable, and it is important that you are in full compliance. If your job applications still have a check box asking if the applicant has a criminal history, remove the box immediately.
At no point can an employer inquire about an applicants' arrest history. An employer can only inquire about an applicants' criminal history or run a background...
August 5, 2014
WATCH: Nizam Ali of Ben's Chili Bowl talks about healthcare solutions for restaurants and small businesses. "It's not a business decision, it's just the right decision."
Video Link: Nizam, Ben's Chili Bowl
August 5, 2014 to August 24, 2014
Washington, DC – Craft beer fans rejoice! The 6th annual DC Beer Week returns to the National Capital Region this summer with a variety of beer-related educational and tasting events planned throughout the week of August 17 – 24, 2014.
“DC Beer Week is an opportunity for people from all walks of life to celebrate each other while paying homage to the time-honored tradition of artisanal brewing.” says 2014 DC Beer Week Chairman, Miles Gray “Brewing has a tightly woven history with D.C. and we are thrilled to bring people together to celebrate this great...
