In this installment of Executive Insights, we speak with Jote Wakjira, co-founder and CEO of Equinox Outsourced Services, a multinational management services firm founded across Nairobi, Kenya, Cape Town, South Africa and Abuja, Nigeria. Seven years after launching, the company now operates in ten global cities—and selected Washington, DC as the home of its U.S. …
Washington, DC continues to cement its place as the nation’s hub for financial innovation. On October 14, leaders from across the fintech ecosystem convened at International Square for the DC Fintech Summit 2025, co-hosted by the DC Tech and Venture Coalition (DCTAV) and powered by a coalition of partners advancing the District’s innovation economy. The …
In this episode of Executive Insights, Zach Leonsis, President of Media & New Enterprises at Monumental Sports & Entertainment, shares how one of the country’s largest sports and media organizations continues to grow by investing in Washington, DC. From its expanded presence at Capital One Arena to new ventures in broadcast and original content, Monumental’s footprint …
With final approval of the $3.8 billion RFK Stadium redevelopment, the Washington Commanders are officially coming home and The District is entering a new chapter of growth, pride, and opportunity. As Mayor Bowser noted in her statement, this project is more than a stadium. It’s a citywide investment in our businesses, our people, and our …
WDCEP is excited to join our regional partners in Greater Washington at Quantum World Congress 2025 As quantum technologies move from the lab to the marketplace, Washington, DC’s unique strengths—proximity to federal agencies, world-class universities, and a thriving technology ecosystem—position the District as a key player in shaping the future of this transformative field. Quantum …
In the latest edition of Executive Insights, we spotlight Areo Nazari, Co-Founder & CEO of CaryHealth, a Washington, DC–based digital health company redefining the future of healthcare. CaryHealth is creating AI-powered tools that make healthcare more personal, more proactive, and more efficient—for patients and providers alike. From its roots as a direct-to-consumer digital pharmacy, CaryHealth …
For the 25th year, the Partnership attended ICSC Las Vegas to support retail and “retail-tainment” attraction. Over the years, the Partnership’s efforts have resulted in more than 300 retailers restaurants, and entertainment venues choosing to open in the District—including over 60 new grocery stores. During the 2025 conference, WDCEP met with nearly 40 retailers, including …
May 16, 2025 (Washington, DC) –The Washington DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP), dedicated to fostering and enhancing economic growth and business opportunities in the District of Columbia, will attend the ICSC Las Vegas 2025 convention from May 18-20. Celebrating its 25th year at this premier retail real estate convention, WDCEP continues to play a crucial role …
Today, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and Managing Partner of the Washington Commanders Josh Harris announced a deal to bring the team home and activate 180 acres of opportunity at the RFK campus. With a state-of-the-art roofed stadium, the team’s return to DC will catalyze and complement the transformation of the entire campus to include housing, …
The Washington DC Economic Partnership’s Annual Meeting is the highlight of Washington, DC’s business community, attracting over 600 leaders, visionaries, and stakeholders to celebrate economic development and highlight the impacts and accomplishments of our city. This year we recognized The Georgetown Company and Barnes & Noble as our Economic Drivers of The Year and Ridgecrest …
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