District of Columbia Disparity Study
The District recently released results from the Disparity Study in April 2023[E(1] which provides a comprehensive overview of whether a disparity exists between availability and utilization of minority- and women-owned businesses as part of the District’s contracting processes.
Bowser Administration Announces ExportDC Grant Recipients
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(Washington, DC) –Today, during Small Business Week, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) awarded $8,250 to 11 “Internationally Ready” businesses through ExportDC, a program created to increase the number of DC small businesses that export their goods and services internationally.
March 19th
Mayor Bowser and DMPED hosted the 12th DMPED March Madness, reflecting on all the progress we've made and a look ahead of what is yet to come.
Emery Heights/Brightwood Properties
Emery Heights/Brightwood Properties
5760, 5764, 5766, 5802, 5806, 5808, 5810 and 5812 Georgia Avenue NW
RFP CLOSED
Issuance Date: March 19, 2026
Submission Deadline: May 18, 2026 5:00 PM
1234 Good Hope Parcels
1234 Good Hope Road SE
The Government of the District of Columbia (the “District”), through the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (“DMPED”), released a Request for Proposals on September 30, 2021, submission deadline was February 1, 2022, for the redevelopment of District-owned land consisting of Lots 54, 56, 858, 859, 860, 862, and a portion of 865 and 866 in Square 5601 located at or adjacent to 1234 Good Hope Road, SE (the “Development Parcel”).
Bowser Administration Sponsors $10,000 to Support Chefs Stopping Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Hate
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(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, the Bowser Administration sponsored $10,000 to support Chefs Stopping AAPI Hate, an initiative started by Chef Kevin Tien of Moon Rabbit and Chef Tim Ma of Lucky Danger to raise awareness and funds to stop Asian American and Pacific Islander hate. The grant will help the organization spread awareness through a collaboration of chefs to benefit Stop AAPI Hate & local organizations who work to stop anti-Asian racism.
St. Elizabeths East Redevelopment Parcels 7, 8 & 9 RFP
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
St. Elizabeths East Redevelopment - Parcels 7, 8, and 9
Release Date: March 24, 2021
Submission Deadline: July 14, 2021
Bowser Administration Relaunches the ExportDC Program to Support Local Business Expansion in Global Markets
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(Washington, DC) – Today, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) announced the relaunch of ExportDC, the District’s first major export development program designed to support local businesses interested in expanding globally. The program’s first initiative includes the distribution of a $7,500 fund aimed at preparing local “Internationally Ready” businesses interested in participating in an upcoming virtual trade mission.
D.C. Expands Partnership with Landed to Help District Government Employees Buy Homes
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Washington, DC – Today, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development John Falcicchio announced an expansion of the District’s partnership with Landed, a personal finance company aimed at helping public servants afford to buy homes, to all DC government employees. In 2019, the District partnered with Landed to offer DC’s public-school teachers and staff guidance and financial assistance in purchasing a home.