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DDC Welcomes 45 New DEI Business Fellowship Members
Washington, DC – Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC, is proud to continue its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion by supporting small minority-owned local businesses as part of a complimentary membership program. "As a member-based organization dedicated to fostering economic development through tourism, we are committed to engaging with the local community and fostering the revitalization of a sustainable tourism and hospitality industry in Washington, DC, with a focus on equity and inclusivity," said Elliott L. Ferguson, II, President and CEO, DDC. "By actively supporting local businesses through our marketing channels and enhancing their visibility to customers, we not only raise awareness among visitors and meeting planners about the array of services offered by small businesses in our own backyard, but also contribute to the preservation of local culture.” The DEI Business Fellowship program supports local businesses owned by people of color, LGBTQ+, women, veterans and disabled persons. Fellows receive a free, one-year membership to DDC, which provides access to marketing support, new business opportunities and networking. The 2024 DEI fellows are: Convention Service Providers AIR Consulting – Storyteller specializing in creating films, documentaries, social media content, ads and promotions Andrew Roby Events INC – Corporate event and experience producer Booked by Blaze DJs – Five-star rated event DJ service available in nine states and DC Cash Bash Cupcakes – Baker offering cupcakes in dozens of flavors for events Damien Carter Photography – Wedding, portrait and lifestyle photography District Sitter – Reliable childcare solutions for meetings and conferences Flave App – App that helps users finds local food specials and rewards them for food photography Fingers in Ink, LLC – Stationery boutique specializing in fine invitations, imported papers, premium printing and graphic design services Homemade in DC – Corporate catering and custom gift boxes all sourced locally from women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs Ìpàdé – Meeting and event space located in Dupont Circle Jus Paul Music – Provides interactive Go-Go music lessons that gives people the opportunity to experience the official music of the nation’s capital TerRiBelBlue Catering – Specializes in Filipino cuisine The Ugly Cake Factory – Black-owned bakery specializing in cupcakes and cakes The Guest House – A private, luxury hospitality space designed for leadership retreats, executive trainings, team-builders and corporate lodging Transportation Inner Loop Transportation – Car service featuring a luxury fleet of vehicles available for daily travel including airport transfers, hourly service, corporate events and dinners, sporting events, wine tours, shuttle service for company office parties and twilight tours of Washington, DC Dining, Food and Beverage 2FiftyTexas BBQ – Local smokehouse with a Central-Texas-Style BBQ and a bit of the tropics As You Are – Café by day, bar and dance lounge by night in a safe and celebratory space for the LGBTQIA+ community Bo and Ivy Distillers – Creating small batch spirits in Ivy City Casta’s Rum Bar – Cuban rum bar and beer garden in Dupont Circle DC Sweet Potato Cake – Bakery specializing in cakes and pies that use sweet potatoes as the main ingredient. Elfegne Ethiopian Cuisine – Caterer serving authentic Ethiopian cuisine, vegan and meat dishes and a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony Glassey – Serving Indian Street food and cocktails Kitchen Savages – Restaurant serving great food and culinary training experience for at-risk young people as a way to provide a safe environment to learn life skills Mama’s Kitchen – Woman-owned pizza shop Melange & Doro Soul Food – Serving award-winning burgers and authentic soul food Miss Toya’s Creole House – Serving creole cuisine and features a private dining room Planta Restaurant – The 100% plant-based menu features Chef David Lee's favorite dishes from across Asia Spicy Water African Grill – West African restaurant that serves authentic Ivorian food Mozzeria – Deaf-owned restaurant specializing in wood-fired Neapolitan pizza See & Do 11:Eleven Gallery – Art gallery specializing in UK contemporary and urban works Anacostia Arts Center – Home for arts, culture and small business in the heart of Anacostia Anacostia Business Improvement District – Supports a thriving and diverse commercial district for Anacostia Bailiwick Clothing Company – Online clothing boutique that specializes in t-shirts, sweatshirts and accessories with designs that represent Washington, DC Creative Flavor Art & Entertainment – Ice cream shop featuring creative flavors and group painting classes Lee’s Flower Shop and Cards – Floral designer and supplier for all occasions and events Mahogany Yacht Charters – Premium daily yacht charters on the Potomac River with views of DC’s historic landmarks Morton Fine Art LLC – Offers a diverse roster of international artists with a focus on art from the African and global diaspora Neighbors DC LLC – A community-rooted marketplace and creative hub showcasing makers and artisans in vibrant spaces throughout the DMV Petworth Cigars LLC – A Black-owned and woman-owned cigar bar and lounge SCOUT Bags – Founded in Georgetown, SCOUT Bags focus on all-weather “life proof” bags available in many sizes and patterns for both the consumer and corporate orders Skin Beauty Bar – Spa services like facials, waxing, sugaring and airbrush tanning on Capitol Hill Spirited Tours – Hosts fun and memorable wine tasting events in DC and Northern Virginia Sycamore & Oak – Retail village with a variety of local makers and artisans in a 600,000+ sq. ft., mixed use sustainable space Take Care – Holistic spa and retailer of natural skincare, beauty and wellness brands Wired Cycling – Offers group biking classes, private coaching and private bike rental by the hour As a new business fellow and member of DDC, my hope for Neighbors DC LLC is to disrupt the status quo of what it means to build and nurture a community, establish a reputation of excellence, and inspire other businesses and entrepreneurs we work with to aim high,” said Enica J. Barnes, founder and owner of Neighbors DC LLC. "I want to establish meaningful, long-term connections that do more than give me a seat at the table but ownership of the whole house.” “Being a DDC business fellow allows me and my team to work with experts who understand intimately what our ideal clients are looking for. It directly connects us to those clients plus a network of supporting professionals to ensure we offer the best service possible to organizations coming to DC to host their events. The membership allows for the company to grow while also supporting the DC economy,” said Andrew Roby, Event producer, Andrew Roby Events. DDC’s mission and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion also includes the American Experience Foundation (AEF), its 501c-3 nonprofit focused on providing scholarships and career experience to local students. In 2023, AEF surpassed $130,000 awarded in scholarships over the past eight years. The scholarships support students on their journeys in hospitality and tourism through higher education. DDC is also uniquely positioned to share with visitors Washington, DC’s history and experiences connected with racial and social equity. The “DEI District” launched in 2021 and provides curated content focused on how DC can be experienced through a DEI lens. The pillars include visit, engage, learn and meet while connecting to content related to leisure, meetings and education audiences to help promote the unique history and experiences in DC. One of the most inclusive and accessible cities in the world, Washington, DC prioritizes initiatives to eliminate barriers and to meet the needs of all visitors. DDC features and will be expanding on content for washington.org that highlights accessibility and provides resources. Applications for the DEI Fellowship 2025 cohort will be available in the fall. About Destination DC: Destination DC, the official destination marketing organization for the nation’s capital, is a private, non-profit membership organization committed to marketing the area as a premier global convention, tourism and special events destination with a special emphasis on the arts, cultural and historic communities. washington.org.
Derek Brown on the Cocktail Scene in Washington, DC
When it comes to craft cocktails, there’s a whole lot shakin’ in the nation’s capital. All the rage at the moment are the growing number of speakeasies, bars and lounges devoted exclusively to serving expertly measured and mixed drinks. Add to that, many distinct distilleries have popped up in the last few years specializing in everything from limoncello and gin to DC’s first vodka and rum. All this boozy buzz is fitting for a city that spawned the rickey, first served at Shoomaker's Bar in 1883. The one person who can speak best to DC’s rich cocktail history and its meteoric rise is Derek Brown, the city’s foremost cocktail expert, historian and supertaster. Derek would be happy to regale you in his cocktail bars. Each venue offers its own unique drinking experience. The Columbia Room, a reincarnation of the original that shot Derek to spirit stardom, outshines all other cocktail bars for its attention to atmosphere (see: the Punch Garden and leather-filled Spirits Library). Brown's popular spot in Shaw's Blagden Alley took home the prize of Best American Cocktail Bar at the 2017 Spirited Awards. We asked Derek to share his thoughts on why DC’s cocktail scene is surging. Check out what he had to say. Make yourself a reservation at any of Derek’s cocktail bars. And explore more of DC's drinking scene.
Destination DC & Its Dedication to DEI
Urgent Awareness In the aftermath of Floyd’s murder and the overwhelming response nationwide, seven Black executives from destination marketing organizations across the country partnered on a video to share their experiences and encourage an open dialogue about race and racism throughout their lives and in the tourism industry. Running eight minutes and 38 seconds, 5 Questions About Race takes less time to view than the 8 minutes and 46 seconds that George Floyd had a knee on his neck when he was murdered on May 25, 2020. Ferguson recognizes that the conversation around racial inequity isn’t always easy. “There are typically a few reactions: some people are concerned; some don’t know what to say; some are scared; and some, unfortunately, won’t seriously attempt to understand the issues their Black colleagues face. But these are discussions we need to have and then follow them with action if we are to effect real change in our country, so I encourage everyone to have open and honest dialogue.” Additionally, Ferguson and DDC’s senior vice president of marketing and communications, Robin McClain, joined 19 other Black executives who penned an open letter that asked tourism industry colleagues to consider questions that have to do with being truthful about racism, creating opportunities for minorities at all career levels and representation in marketing and sales efforts. The group was recognized by the Events Industry Council with the Social Impact Award: Leading in times of crisis. Industry Work In Feb. 2021, Tourism Diversity Matters launched. The new organization is focused on creating diversity, equity and inclusion opportunities at all levels of the tourism and hospitality workforce, and Ferguson currently serves as chair of the board of directors. While he was national chair of the U.S. Travel Association, Ferguson led two webinars for the industry to discuss racism and penned a blog post entitled “A Travel Industry Discussion of Race and Racism.” DDC’s senior leadership has also participated in panels and discussions with clients on DEI topics. Local conversations have also been a priority. DDC is membership-based, with about 1,000 members of the tourism and hospitality industry. Programming and events have addressed racial inequity and ignited conversations that are thoughtful about current issues including the Black Lives Matter movement, race, diversity and difference. A recent leadership series included “A Win for Words” with Rebecca Roberts of Planet Word and Richard Reyes-Gavilan of DC Public Libraries, “Grateful for DC” with the Smithsonian Institution’s Lonnie Bunch and “Leadership, Faith, & Recovery in the New Year” with Dean Randy Hollerith of the Washington National Cathedral. Media Amplification While efforts are not about publicity, media coverage has helped extend the reach and message of DDC’s leadership around race and equity. Ferguson has thoughtfully discussed these topics in articles including "Our Nation Is Burning": Black Meeting Professionals Respond to Protests Sparked by George Floyd Death, Northstar Meetings Group; The head of D.C. tourism group reflects on being one of the few Black men at the top of the industry, Washington Post Magazine and Addressing Racism, a cover story in Meetings & Conventions. Convene featured Ferguson in its PCMA Groundbreakers initiative, which “honors industry trailblazers who represent diverse sectors of the business events community, recognizing those who have made a significant contribution to their organizations and programs that advance inclusion and equity.” Smart Meetings, Black Meetings & Tourism and USAE are among the many outlets covering Tourism Diversity Matters. American Experience Foundation DDC’s affiliated nonprofit charity, the American Experience Foundation (AEF), offers scholarships to qualified students and alumni from DC’s four high school Academies of Hospitality & Tourism. The foundation also facilitates internships, connections to hospitality professionals and career exposure for DC students. The organization helps build racial equity in DC’s hospitality and tourism industry by opening doors for students, filling a need for career exposure and paths to success with inspiration, real experiences and training opportunities. By giving young people the tools needed to navigate college and careers, they are also better equipped to know how to change this industry for the better. AEF also works with professionals by providing ways companies and individuals can invest their time, energy and resources into BIPOC young people and gain better understanding of what their needs and challenges look like. Internal Efforts DDC has started a DEI Task Force internally, focused on discussing issues of equality and opportunity that span race, gender, sexual orientation, religion and ethnicity, as well as facilitating awareness about our colleagues’ experiences. “There’s always more that can be done, so this past year has also been an opportunity to look at our own organization and examine how we operate and where we can make improvements. I’m proud of my team for showing up for these conversations and continuing the important work to make real change,” Ferguson said.