January 5, 2024
Dear Washingtonians,
This week, we released one of my favorite deliverables: the Green Book. The Green Book is one of our best tools for leveraging the District’s procurement power to support and grow local businesses. It provides business owners with an agency-by-agency overview of upcoming opportunities and information on how to pursue them. For nine years, the Green Book has helped local entrepreneurs go after their fair shot.
 At the launch of the Green Book, local entrepreneur Stacie Whisonant spoke about the benefits of the Green Book and the Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) program.
When we are intentional about working with local businesses, we keep taxpayer dollars in DC; we also help businesses expand, and when they expand, they train and hire more DC residents.
All of that adds up to a fair shot for more Washingtonians.
Explore the Green Book at greenbookdc.com.
Sincerely,
 View photos from this week on Facebook.
 In advance of a wintery mix that is predicted to begin Saturday morning, the District Snow Team will deploy at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 6.
Residents and commuters are encouraged to register for important weather alerts from the District by signing up for AlertDC at alert.dc.gov.
For preparedness tips and additional details on the District’s snow response, visit the Snow Season FAQ Guide.
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 Residents who are seeking employment, especially in hospitality management, are encouraged to attend a hiring fair held by the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services. The open positions are available with the CALPRO Group, a company which handles the management of conferences, conventions, exhibits, special events, food and beverage vents, and projects in DC.
The hiring fair will offer candidates the chance to participate in on-site interviews. There are many positions available, including meeting room monitors, badge checkers, administrative staff, security, and more. Candidates are encouraged to dress professionally and bring a resume. Residents can print their resume for free at any of the DC Public Library locations that are listed HERE.
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When: Tuesday, January 9 @ 10:00 a.m.
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Where: 450 H Street NW
For more information, contact Phyllis Powell at (202) 251-5847 or email phyllis.powell@dc.gov, or contact Elainea Russell at (202) 315-6864 or email elainea.russell@dc.gov.
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 The Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE) invites residents to learn more about and apply for funding offered through the Violence Intervention Initiative. The initiative supports residents in reducing gun-related violence through innovative methods.
ONSE will be seeking creative and impactful proposals that address the root causes of violence, promote community engagement, and foster a safer and more resilient environment.
ONSE will host two information sessions this month for residents to learn more about the mini-grants before they apply. Residents can attend the information sessions through the links below:
Visit HERE to register for either or both sessions.
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Later this month, head to Downtown DC for the 2024 Washington, DC Auto Show. The Auto Show will feature hundreds of new cars from dozens of manufacturers, an all-new DC eDrives Experience, indoor and outdoor test-drive experiences, classic cars, exotics, and so much more!
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When: Daily 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Friday, January 19 – Sunday, January 28
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Where: Walter E. Washington Convention Center (801 Mount Vernon Place NW)
Find more information about tickets HERE.
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