One of the functions of the Business Development unit is helping companies navigate the business landscape in DC. This page contains a collection of resources for companies published by DMPED, other DC agencies, and partner organizations. Whether you’re starting, growing, or relocating your business to the District, these resources and their organizations are here to support you.
The hospitality Industry is one of DC's strongest sectors, supporting more than 80,000 jobs in DC as of May 2017 — up nearly 6% from 2016. This diverse sector includes roughly 130 hotels with 31,000+ rooms, 2,000+ restaurants, and 45 performing arts venues with more than 27,000 seats.
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Mayor Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, in partnership with the Council of the District of Columbia, are strategically investing up to $1.5 million in the Commercial Property Acquisition Fund (CPAF). Investment is subject to FY26 budget availability.
Located on a plateau along what has been termed the “Anacostia Hills,” the entire St Elizabeths complex rests near the confluence of the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers.
As a medical facility, St. Elizabeths charted new ground and became a nationally recognized symbol of healthcare and medical breakthroughs. Today St Elizabeths East holds the promise for advancing new and global innovation on a much wider scale.
The District of Columbia approaches technological innovation and economic growth with a focus on the participation of historically unrepresented communities. The Business Development team is committed to making Washington, DC the capital of inclusive innovation. Below are a few resources, events and tools provided to help reach that goal:
View and download the RFTOP No. DCEB-2018-T-0002 , Pier Inspection and Cost Analysis — The Wharf — Fish Market Piers, Amendment No. 001, issued July 23, 2018.
THE SUBJECT SOLICITATION IS HEREBY AMENDED (SEE ATTACHMENT)TO EXTEND THE DUE DATE AND TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF OFFERORS TO ON OR BEFORE 2:00PM LOCAL TIME, FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2018, AND TO PROVIDE THE DISTRICT’S RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS OF CLARIFICATION.
2 Patterson Street, NE is a 42,252 square foot lot fronting North Capitol Street, just south of New York Avenue. 2 Patterson is two blocks west of the NoMa/Gallaudet redline metro stop and is zoned D-5 for by-right high-density development for residential and commercial use. The RFP was issued for solicitation on June 22, 2018 and is now closed. See below.
On this page, you will find information about the District of Columbia real estate projects under the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED).
A key component of the revitalization of the Anacostia waterfront is the Riverwalk Trail. The Anacostia Riverwalk shared-use path is located along the west and east sides of the Anacostia River. The 20-mile multi-use trail stretches from Prince George’s County, MD to the Tidal Basin and the National Mall in Washington, DC.
