Welcome to the epicenter of global influence – Washington, DC. Here, we are a city of innovators, social impact drivers, and global changemakers. Our 670,000 people call Washington, DC home while businesses benefit from a regional population of 6.4 million people. More than 61% of DC residents have a Bachelor’s degree or higher, compared to 35% nationally, contributing to why we’re recognized as the #1 Most Educated City in the U.S.
Washington, DC was the first LEED Platinum city in the world, and is ranked the #1 Park System in the U.S., with 98% of residents living within a 10-minute walk to a park. We’re home to over 24 Michelin starred restaurants (#4 in the U.S.) and the only city in America where you can enjoy 21 free Smithsonian museums.
The Washington DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP) is a nonprofit, public-private partnership at the core of economic development in the U.S. capital, Washington, DC. WDCEP supports high-growth technology companies by providing site selection assistance, customized market research and community tours, and navigation of financial resources to support investment into Washington, DC.
Global Soft Landing Program
This comprehensive initiative aims to provide international companies and entrepreneurs with a seamless entry into the nation’s capital, leveraging the city’s unparalleled resources and global influence. Learn more here.
DC Notable Rankings and Facts
Thriving Washington DC Industries
Washington DC is home to a wide array of flourishing industries, including technology, digital media and communications, consulting and think tanks, research and development, and marketing and design. These fields are thriving thanks to the District’s exceptional talent pool, dynamic business environment, proximity to influential decision makers, and diverse population.
Research & Development
Management Consulting & Think Tanks
Digital Media & Communications
Marketing, Design, & Publishing
IT & Tech Services
Retail & Grocery
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Meet our Team
Kathrine VanLiew
Director of Business Attraction, Washington DC Economic Partnership
kvanliew@wdcep.com
+1 (315) 730-0033
Sara Adams
Director of Business Attraction and Expansion, Deputy Mayor’s Office for Planning & Economic Devleopment
sara.adams@dc.gov
Simone Ellison
Director of Engagement & Strategic Partnerships, Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce
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