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May 7, 2026 | 8:30AM to 11:30AM K&L Gates LLP | 1601 K Street NW | Washington, DC A Two‑Part Conference on Innovation, Resilience, and the Energy Transition Join leading policymakers, developers, engineers, and energy attorneys for an engaging morning exploring how cutting‑edge energy solutions are reshaping major developments across the DMV—and beyond.     …

EV-maker Rivian to open showroom in downtown DC Electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive Inc. is opening a showcase center at 1100 New York Ave. NW near CityCenterDC this fall. Beau Whiteman, a D.C.-based senior policy adviser at Rivian …  said the new location, which spans 4,233 square feet, is as much a marketing play for the …

The 2026 Annual Meeting brought together the business executives, civic leaders, policymakers, and development partners who shape Washington, DC’s economy. The convening came at a moment of consequence for the District: a federal reset, a coming mayoral transition, and a national conversation about where companies are choosing to grow. The room centered on what the …

DC startups raised nearly $950M in Q1 2026 Companies in the DMV collectively raised close to a billion dollars in the first quarter of 2026, nearly half the totals of last year’s record-breaking third and fourth quarters.  What remains true: A relatively small handful of companies are nabbing those funds. Private companies in the region …

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