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On June 25th, the Washington DC Economic Partnership hosted “Washington DC: A Global Grand Slam” at Nationals Park, a unique event celebrating and welcoming foreign investors to Washington, DC as part of the SelectUSA Investment Summit. This exclusive gathering brought together international business leaders, investors, and policymakers for a behind-the-scenes tour of the stadium and …

May 17, 2024 (Washington, DC) – The Washington DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP), the leading organization dedicated to promoting business and economic opportunities in the nation’s capital, will attend the ICSC Las Vegas 2024 convention from May 19-21. This is the 24th year WDCEP has represented Washington DC at the world’s largest retail real estate convention. …

April 24, 2024 (Washington, DC) – The Washington, DC Global Soft Landing initiative is a comprehensive effort to attract and support international companies and entrepreneurs looking to establish operations in the nation’s capital. The initiative leverages the region’s unparalleled resources, global influence, and collaborative ecosystem of partners to provide seamless entry into the United States.  …

Rise & Shine in Downtown DC! Attraction and Retention Incentive Programs • Downtown Action Plan • Office to Residential Conversion Projects May 8, 2024 8:00 am – 10:30 am K&L Gates LLP 1601 K Street NW Washington, DC Click Here to RSVP Please join K&L Gates LLP and the Washington DC Economic Partnership on May …

2023-24 DC Development Report Cover

March 15, 2023 (Washington, DC) – The Washington DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP) has released the latest edition of their signature publication, The Development Report.  The Development Report offers an overview of the local and regional economy and includes details on employment, industry trends, and a detailed presentation of development, including leasing activity in the District. …

Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) hosted the tenth annual March Madness, the District’s yearly business showcase of new real estate, housing, and workforce support initiatives. At the event, the Mayor announced three businesses – Acumen, Kellen, and Ryan, LLC – that will expand …

2024 WDCEP Annual Meeting

Friday, March 15 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PMWalter E. Washington Convention Center801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, Washington, DC 20001  The Washington DC Economic Partnership’s Annual Meeting is the highlight of Washington DC’s business community, attracting over 700 leaders, visionaries, and stakeholders to celebrate economic development and highlight the impacts and accomplishments of our …

WDCEP VPs Audrey Polk and Suzanne White join Olivia S. Byrne, Laurie B. Purpuro, Mary Burke Baker of K&L Gates to discuss federal and local economic incentives for businesses expanding to the Washington, D.C., region—including the Inflation Reduction Act, Vitality Fund, and incentives available from the Department of Energy.

WASHINGTON (NOV 2, 2023) – Today, the Washington DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP) announces the appointment of Derek J. Ford as its President and CEO. Ford, who most recently served as the Senior Vice President of Neighborhood Development at WDCEP, is a highly respected and accomplished economic development executive. With over 20 years of experience, Ford …

Washington, DC, September 7th, 2023 – WDCEP celebrates The Atlantic 10 Conference’s (The Atlantic 10) decision to relocate their headquarters to Washington, D.C. The Atlantic 10 will be the first and only Division I Conference to have its headquarters based in the nation’s capital. The Atlantic 10 will begin to take residency in their new …

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