Attendees of the Affinity Lab 6th Anniversary party were treated to a surprise announcement from the Office of the Mayor of Washington DC delcaring May 10, 2007 a city-wide Affinity Lab Day. Chief Executive Office Charles Planck, flanked by Chief Operating Officer Scott Hart and President Berit Oskey, read the proclamation to guests who greeted the news with cheers.

"This was a totally unexpected honor," said CEO Charles Planck. "and we couldn't be happier for the recognition."

The proclamation noted a number of achievements in Affinity Lab's history, starting from the conversion of an empty storage space into a facility for and a culture of entrepreneurial innovation and collaboration. It went on to acknowledge the Lab's efforts to make Adams Morgan a more vibrant daytime neighborhood and how recognized how the Lab has supported the city's goal of attracting and retaining 'quality local, small and disadvantaged businesses' in the District of Columbia.

"It was quite complete," noted COO Scott Hart, "The mayor's office really hit it."

Click here to view the Mayor's proclamation.