WDCEP News & Events

DC lobbying shop Public Policy Holding Co. raises $51M in IPO, eyes M&A D.C.’s newest public company, Public Policy Holding Co., aims to continue its rapid clip of acquisitions, now armed with $50.8 million in fresh capital following an initial public offering … Like many government affairs, public relations and strategic communications firms, PPHC got …

DC startup Ressio raises $8.75M to expand AI tools for residential construction D.C. startup Ressio has raised $8.75 million in Series A funding to bring more AI-powered software tools to residential construction. “With this funding, we’re pouring gasoline on our rapid product development model that starts with direct customer input,” (CEO and cofounder, Mitchell) Kasselman …

The largest office-to-residential conversion in DC’s history breaks ground Office conversions have produced 1,900 residential units and 264 hotel rooms across 11 projects since 2024 … “The program is working, it’s gaining momentum, and we’re really excited about it,” Nina Albert, D.C.’s deputy mayor for economic development and planning, said at an event Thursday announcing …

Post Brothers Lands $465M To Kickstart D.C.’s Largest Housing Conversion The 1M SF project from Philadelphia-based Post Brothers is set to transform two mid-century Connecticut Avenue office buildings near Dupont Circle into 525 residential units … the project was one of the first three to receive D.C.’s 20-year tax abatement for downtown office-to-residential conversions. DC Council approves Soul of the City …