Press Releases

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.  …

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. …

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 …

July 26, 2023, Washington, DC.  The Washington DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP) is seeking a new President & CEO to lead and implement strategies to accelerate economic growth in the District of Columbia. WDCEP is a non-profit, public-private organization whose core purpose is to actively position, promote, and support economic development and business opportunities in the …

Washington, DC, July 10, 2023—The Washington DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP) is pleased to announce that Mike O’Hara, Principal of Bohler DC, has been elected as co-chair of the Board of Directors of the Washington DC Economic Partnership. He assumed this position, effective May 2nd. Mr. O’Hara will be co-chairing the board with the Interim Deputy …

April 13, 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. …

2022 Neighborhood Profiles Now Available! WDCEP Releases 21st Annual Update on Neighborhoods in the Nation’s Capital September 19, 2022 (Washington, DC) – The Washington DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP) has released the latest edition of their signature publication, 2022 Neighborhood Profiles.  The Neighborhood Profiles offers a concise overview, detailed demographic information, resources, maps, and latest updates for …

Washington DC Economic Partnership Releases DC Development Report DC’s Recovery Continues w $35.7B of Development in the Pipeline April 28, 2022 (Washington, DC) – The Washington DC Economic Partnership, (WDCEP) is pleased to announce that the 2021/22 Edition of the Washington DC Development Report is now available.   The Washington DC Development Report is a summary …

WDCEP Wins Two International Economic Development Awards from the International Economic Development Council October 5, 2021 (Washington, DC) — The Washington DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP) is pleased to announce it has won two awards from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) as part of their Excellence in Economic Development Awards Program. The honor was presented …

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