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Washington, DC Talent Pipeline
The workforce in the Washington, DC metropolitan area is highly educated and a valuable resource for existing businesses and…
The Redevelopment of Union Market
Union Market has a wide variety of multicultural and socio-economic groups that converge in the spirit of creativity, entrepreneurship,…
WDCEP Releases DC Doing Business Guide
Washington DC Economic Partnership Releases DC Doing Business GuideA Resource Guide for Creating, Expanding, or Adapting Your Business in…
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Grocery Expansion in Washington, DC
In 2000, DC's population stood at 572,000 (a 10% decline from 1980) and was home to approximately 35 grocery…
Washington, DC Talent Pipeline
The workforce in the Washington, DC metropolitan area is highly educated and a valuable resource for existing businesses and…
The Redevelopment of Union Market
Union Market has a wide variety of multicultural and socio-economic groups that converge in the spirit of creativity, entrepreneurship,…
WDCEP Releases DC Doing Business Guide
Washington DC Economic Partnership Releases DC Doing Business GuideA Resource Guide for Creating, Expanding, or Adapting Your Business in…
The Redevelopment of Saint Elizabeths East
Saint Elizabeths was one of the nation’s earliest institutions for the treatment of mental illness and the first federally-funded…
DC’s Top Employers
The DC's Top Employers story map highlights DC businesses with the largest local workforce or who are making significant…
A Message to Our Community
I am lost for words to describe the depth of sadness and pain I feel for our country and…
WDCEP Releases 2020 Opportunity Zone Investment Publication
The Washington DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP) has released an updated report on the real estate investment opportunities in the…
COVID-19: Business Guidance & Resources
We are continually monitoring the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) outbreak and its effect on Washington, DC. The following information is…

DC Stories
DC’s Neighborhood Statistics Video
WDCEP showcased DC's 54 commercial corridors at ICSC RECon Las Vegas.
The Future Within Reach
In DC the future is within reach. WDCEP's Annual Meeting highlighted the tech, creative and economic innovations across industries…
Made in DC
See what's made in DC.
Aaron Saunders, In3
We want to address the needs of the community.
Alex Wirth, Quorum
The people here are passionate and willing to put in that time and effort.
Rakia Finley, Fin Digital
This city made me the business owner that I am.