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DMPED, WDCEP and WeWork Announce Collaboration to Attract International Companies to the District

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WASHINGTON — Today, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED), the Washington DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP), and WeWork announced a collaboration to attract international businesses to the District.

The agreement between the parties provides flexible, turnkey workspace solutions and brings tailored support to international companies entering the U.S. market, and continues the District’s commitment to the Washington DC Global Soft Landing program.

October 1, 2026

Update for October 1, 2026: The proposed improvements to bring the facilities into compliance with Association of Tennis Professionals Tour and Women's Tennis Association Tour event standards are in the planning phase as of October 1, 2026.  DMPED held a kick-off meeting on September  23, 2026 with the proposed grantee to inform them of DMPED grant requirements.​ 

The Rock Creek Tennis Center

The Rock Creek Tennis Center, located at the corner of 16th and Kennedy Streets in Ward 4, hosts the longest-running professional tennis tournament held in the same location since 1969. The facility requires improvements to comply with the Association of Tennis Professionals Tour and Women's Tennis Association Tour event standards.  Per the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development Grants Amendment Act of 2026 (D.C.

State of DC Tech 2026

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