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The Washington DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP) is a non-profit, public-private organization whose core purpose is to actively position, promote, and support economic development and business opportunities in Washington, DC.
WDCEP's purpose and success aligns with its partners in the city to facilitate dynamic relationships with non-profit change agents, technology visionaries, artists, real estate entrepreneurs, and global enterprise leaders based on independent thinking and objective insights. We stay one step ahead of the vibrant and evolving economic landscape by monitoring the pulse of the city's developments, startups, entrepreneurs, and businesses making us the primary economic development resource for the District of Columbia.
Through historical knowledge of the city’s business and economic climate, accurate analytics, data, and research, and community partners and access, WDCEP is the central organization in Washington, DC that connects public and private sectors, neighborhoods, and real estate communities to local, national, and international audiences.
Make us your first stop to start your business, grow your business or expand your business utilizing our robust resources to help you stay one step ahead of the evolving economic landscape.
WDCEP's primary initiatives include:
- Positioning DC as a leading global-city for doing business
- Business attraction and retention
- Promoting small business and entrepreneurship
- Engaging technology companies and startups
- Real estate and development resources
WDCEP supports these initiatives through programs that include:
- Conference and event activations
- Educational seminars
- Site selections
- Partnership development
- Data and research
Since 1997 the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) has been all about making a difference—right here, in the ways that it matters most. We take pride in keeping the streets clean and inviting, uplifting local businesses, and creating spaces that bring people together—all to make downtown DC a place that feels like home.
Our work is hands-on, community-focused, and driven by the belief that even the smallest actions can have a big impact. From hosting events that bring the neighborhood together to advocating for the changes our city needs, we’re here to make downtown DC better every day.
This isn’t just work for us—it’s personal. We’re proud to be part of a team that’s creating something meaningful for the people who live, work, and visit here.
Because at the end of the day, it’s simple: We do BID things to make downtown DC the best it can be.