 | The free step-by-step manual, distributed to local universities, business resources providers, and foreign embassies, has been translated into Mandarin, Korean and Vietnamese. Previously published in English and Spanish, this year marks the first time that the publication has expanded to address the Asian community, demonstrating the District's commitment to inclusivity. |
| BusinessPremier: Financing Your Small Business 12/3/08 |
 | This program discussed strategies to be best positioned for business loans, and conventional and non-conventional loan programs available to small businesses. Speakers included Antonio Hunter (DSLB), Bill McDevitt (Chevy Chase Bank), Davey Wiggs (SBA) and Timothy Flanagan (WACIF). |
| BusinessPremier: Small Business Awards 7/30/08 |
 | The 2008 BusinessPremier Small Business Awards acknowledged local business talent and entrepreneurship. Representatives from the U.S. Congress, the Executive Office of the Mayor, the Council of the District of Columbia and the Department of Small & Local Business Development joined to celebrate small businesses whose contribution has led to the District resurgence. |
| BusinessPremier: Finding & Keeping Talent 2/13/08 |
 | Skilled labor is the most important asset of any organization. However, finding and keeping talent has become a growing challenge for businesses small and large. Listen to a discussion about the District's strategy for the future of its workforce. Featuring Councilmember At-Large Carol Schwartz, Chairperson for the Committee on Workforce Development & Government Operations, Summer Spencer, Director of the DC Department of Employment Services and other local leaders. |
| inDC: Developing a Research Agenda 1/23/08 |
 | Hear from local and national economic thought leaders on strategies the District could implement to harness the intellectual power of universities for the benefit of the community. Speakers include Charlene Drew Jarvis, President of Southeastern University, Steven Knapp, President of George Washington University, Paul Greenhalgh, President of the Corcoran College of Art + Design, Alice Rivlin, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, Summer Spencer, Director of the DC Department of Employment Services, and Harriet Tregoning, Director of the DC Office of Planning. |
| BusinessPremier: Uncle Sam & Your Bottom Line 1/16/08 |
 | Learn how proper tax filing and record keeping can save your business money and increase your bottom line. Hear from Ward 2 Councilmember and Chair of the Committee on Finance and Revenue Jack Evans, District of Columbia Chief Financial Officer, Dr. Natwar Ghandi and other tax experts discuss the issues facing business owners in the District of Columbia. |
| Su Negocio en Washington, DC 10/10/07 |
 | Watch the event to release the Spanish edition of the Washington, DC Economic Partnership's comprehensive guide "Doing Business in Washington, DC". Hear from At-Large Councilmember and Chairman of the Committee on Economic Development Kwame R. Brown as well as Mercedes Lemp, Director of the Office of Latino Affairs. |
| 2007 Fall Neighborhood Retail Summit 9/18/07 |
 | Listen to unique local business owners talk about their experiences owning and operating in neighborhoods throughout DC. In addition DC Government Officials explain incentives available to business owners. |
| Creative DC: District's Summit on the Creative Economy 9/5/07 |
 | Watch the first ever Summit focusing on the Creative Economy in DC. Hear from Mayor Adrian Fenty, Carol Coletta, President of CEOs for Cities and other Creative Economy thought leaders from around the country. |
| "Doing Business in Washington, DC" Release 8/22/07 |
 | Watch the BusinessPremier event to release our comprehensive guide to conduct business in the District of Columbia. Featuring Councilmember At-large and chairman of the Committee on Economic Development Kwame R. Brown and Director of the DC Department of Small & Local Business Development Erik Moses. |
| BusinessPremier: Insurance for Small Business 7/18/07 |
 | Watch Thomas Hampton, Commissioner of the DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking explain the various types of insurance business owners should consider when operating in the District of Columbia. |
| inDC: Putting Sustainable Development into Practice 6/21/07 |
 | Harriet Tregoning, Director, DC Office of Planning; Harry Gordon, AIA, Chairman, Burt Hill Washington; and Hervé Houdré, General Manager, Willard InterContinental talk about implementing sustainable design and development elements in DC. |
| 2007 Spring Neighborhood Retail Summit 3/20/07 |
 | Watch Deput Mayor for Planning & Economic Development Neil Albert discuss the Fenty Adminstration's goal to enhance and expand DC's neighborhood retail opportunities and grow the number of unique local businesses in DC. In addition, local business owners talk about their stores and experiences in DC. |
| BusinessPremier Kick Off Event 3/14/07 |
 | WDCEP Senior Vice President Keith Sellars and Director of Business Development Natalie Cofield launch BusinessPremier, the latest initiative from the Washington, DC Economic Partnership to facilitate business development in DC. |
| A Conversation With Mayor Fenty & Deputy Mayor Albert 2/22/07 |
 | Watch Mayor Adrian Fenty and Deputy Mayor Albert discuss and answer questions about the Administration's economic development goals for 2007 and beyond. |
