October 12, 2017 | Vol. 3, Issue 41
Dear Washingtonians,
By now, you've seen our video, you've heard the hype, and - if you're like me - you've explained to countless people why the best city for Amazon HQ2 is obviously Washington, DC. Today, we are just one week away from joining cities across the country in submitting a proposal to become the future home of Amazon's second headquarters.
With our growing tech scene, talented and diverse workforce, and inclusive environment, Washington, DC is an ideal location for Amazon HQ2. People come to Washington, DC because they know this is a city where they can start and grow their businesses, a place where they will have access to some of the most talented people and top universities in the world, and because we are a city that is committed to supporting entrepreneurs and investing in our workforce.
Next week, as we put the final touches on our proposal, my team and I will continue to highlight why Washington, DC is the best city for Amazon HQ2. We will kick off #ObviouslyDC Week on Monday by celebrating Shop Made in DC, a new brick and mortar store devoted to selling products made in the District. In addition to bringing 50,000 new jobs, a DC-based Amazon HQ2 would also bring thousands of new customers for our thriving local businesses.
Throughout the rest of the week, we will continue to highlight the advancements in our workforce development programs that are putting more Washingtonians on pathways to the middle class. Over the past year, we launched new job training programs like Solar Works DC, opened the DC Infrastructure Academy, launched DC’s Inclusive Innovation Incubator, the nation’s first affordable co-working incubator focused on diversity and inclusion, and teamed up with the Washington, DC Economic Partnership to create the Pathways Scholarship, a first of its kind initiative to provide tech training, mentorship, and employment services for under- and unemployed communities in our city. Next week, we will unveil new projects in Wards 7 and 8 that will help us build on these efforts and spread prosperity to every corner of the city.
Sincerely,
On Saturday, October 21, join us as we celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month at DC's 9th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Day: Reflections of Pink. The day will kick off at 8:00 a.m. with a walk that begins at Bald Eagle Recreation Center and ends at Oxon Run Park. Festivities will continue throughout the afternoon and will include: yoga cool down, food, a softball tournament, a rock climbing wall, kids activities, face painting, nutrition workshops, mammogram demonstrations, and giveaways.
Learn more and RSVP HERE.
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Yesterday, Mayor Bowser launched AlleyPalooza 6.0, the Administration’s citywide effort to repair or renovate alleys across the city. During AlleyPalooza 6.0, the DC Department of Transportation (DDOT) will improve eight alleys in each of the District’s eight wards. More than 60 alleys have already been renovated or repaired in 2017, and since Mayor Bowser launched AlleyPalooza in 2015, nearly 400 alleys have been improved.
Residents can follow the progress of AlleyPalooza 6.0 at ddot.dc.gov and on DDOT’s social media channels (@DDOTDC).
Learn more HERE.
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Join the Department of Energy and Environment on October 18 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. for a citywide Sustainable DC 2.0 working group kickoff meeting. Hear what the Administration learned from talking with residents over the summer and find out how you can help update the District's sustainability plan.
Instead of meeting at just one location, DOEE is hosting meetings at five locations throughout the city:
- Lamond Riggs Library (Ward 5)
- Francis A. Gregory Library (Ward 7)
- Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Library (Ward 7)
- DC Office of Planning (Ward 6)
- Franklin D. Reeves Center (Ward 1)
Residents unable to attend a meeting can participate virtually by tuning into Facebook Live for the panel discussion and by posting questions via Twitter. After the kickoff, Sustainable DC will launch topic-specific working groups focused on waste, water, and energy.
Register to attend the kickoff HERE. Learn more about Sustainable DC 2.0 and get involved HERE.
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This week’s District Minute features stories about new housing investments that will provide enhanced financial assistance to first responders and other DC Government employees interested in becoming first-time homebuyers in the District, the new Landlord Partnership Fund, and the Mayor's celebration of ten years of education reform at DCPS.
The Deputy Mayor for Education (DME) is responsible for developing and implementing the Mayor's vision for academic excellence and creating a high-quality education continuum from birth to age 24. The three major functions of the DME include: overseeing a District-wide education strategy, managing interagency and cross-sector coordination, and providing oversight and/or support for District agencies.
The DME has an opening for a Grants Management Specialist. The Grants Management Specialist reports to the Executive Director of Out of School Time (OST) and takes the lead with grant making partners to award and monitor grants to OST providers. All details regarding this vacancy, including qualifications, can be found by visiting the job announcement.
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