on Thursday, April 16, the DowntownDC Business Improvement District hosted a virtual roundtable with restaurant and food/beverage leaders to discuss top resources for business owners and employees navigating the COVID-19 crisis, including access to emergency funding, as well as optimizing marketing efforts, operating efficiencies, and takeout/delivery strategy. Thanks to our event panelists for delivering an informative and insightful discussion, and providing the below list of resources for restaurant operators and employees.
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE
Event Moderator:
- Neil Albert, President & CEO, DowntownDC Business Improvement District
Event panelists:
- John Falcicchio, Acting Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, Government of the District of Columbia
- Anne Emig, Associate Director of Cities, Revel Electric Moped Company
- Charlie Jeffers, Head of Innovation, Ordermark
- Cullen Gilchrist, CEO and Founder, Union Kitchen
- Kathy Hollinger, President & CEO, Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington
- Tim Ma, Executive Chef, American Son/Eaton Workshop
- Zack Graybill, Board Chair, DMV Food Truck Association
Government of the District of Columbia
- John Falcicchio, Acting Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development: john.falcicchio@dc.gov
- Tatiana Torres, Director of External Engagement – Economic Recovery Unit: tatiana.torres@dc.gov
Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW)
- Coronavirus Resource Guide
- Resources and Assistance from RAMW Partners and Allied Members
- RAMW Blog with up-to-date news and info
- RAMWEF and Hook Hall WRF Donation
- RAMW and Hook Hall Helps
Odermark Resources
- About Ordermark
- Sync™ – the easiest and most reliable way to connect your menu with multiple third-party marketplaces
- COVID-19 Resources and webinars
Revel Electric Moped Company
- Offer for Restaurants – One free month of dedicated moped use to support your local food delivery efforts
DowntownDC Business Improvement District
- Support DowntownDC’s businesses by ordering takeout & delivery
- COVID-19 Updates for the DowntownDC Community
Connect with the DowntownDC BID!
The DowntownDC BID team is here to help. If you own or operate a business in DowntownDC and are seeking information, guidance or support, send us an email: retail@downtowndc.org