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SXSW Eco Startup Showcase Competition

The Startup Showcase is a live pitch event featuring 60 top cleantech and social impact companies from around the world. These startups deliver a quick-pitch and engage in a Q&A with a panel of judges made up of top investors. The event offers an opportunity for exposure to corporate, venture capital, and foundational investors as well as potential partners […]

Written by on June 16, 2016

WDCEP’s 2016 Economic & Fiscal Impact Study

The Washington, DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP) released its Economic and Fiscal Impact Study, completed in 2016, by Delta Associates, a third-party, national research and forecasting consulting firm. The report provides a detailed overview of WDCEP’s impact on Washington, DC’s economy including building leases, job growth, and sales tax generation since its inception 15 years ago […]

Written by on May 17, 2016

AccelerateDC Terms and Conditions

In order to participate in AccelerateDC as a volunteer mentor, you must agree to the Rules for Participating Entrepreneurs & Statement of Principles and agree to release from liability, both of which are outlined below.  If you have questions or concerns about these requirements, you may wish to consult legal counsel. RULES FOR PARTICIPATING ENTREPRENEURS & STATEMENT OF […]

Written by on February 19, 2016

DC Biz Chat: Past Presentations

Download presentations from past DC Biz Chat events. Each month, experts from around Washington, DC provide insight on how to do business in Washington, DC at WDCEP’s DC Biz Chat Series. Didn’t make the event or want to study the presentations? Download from the options below. June 2016: Labor Laws & Finding Talent Daniel King and […]

Written by on October 20, 2015

Mentor Spotlight: David Powell, Principle, DLPIBC, LLC

David Powell has more than 25 years of experience helping telecommunications companies increase revenue share and promote new products. We caught up with David for a quick Q&A. Q: What gets you excited about working with tech startups and entrepreneurs? Powell: “Tech startups and entrepreneurs have vision, enthusiasm, energy and the desire to create something unique. However, […]

Written by on February 16, 2015

WDCEP Reopens Registration for “We Choose DC” Reception at ICSC LV

Tickets to WDCEP’s “We Choose DC” reception in Las Vegas sold out in three days! Due to this increasing demand for tickets, the WDCEP has decided to release 100 more tickets to the “We Choose DC” reception at the Azure pool, located in The Palazzo. Registration will reopen today at 3pm!

Written by on May 12, 2014