Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development

Last night, Deputy Mayor Nina Albert was recognized at Bisnow's annual DMV Women Leading Real Estate award program. We're proud and grateful to have Deputy Mayor Albert leading DMPED and executing Mayor Bowser's vision and investments for a stronger, more equitable Washington, DC. This year's honorees represent an exceptional group of women who are transforming our region's commercial real estate industry with their innovative leadership, vision, and commitment. Read more about these 22 incredible women leaders and their stories: https://lnkd.in/eZwZiDT2

We're transforming Capital One Arena and getting ready for the future of Gallery Place-Chinatown. Through our partnership with Monumental Sports & Entertainment, we are making key investments to ensure our teams stay in DC and our Downtown thrives as a place to live, work, and play. Learn more ?

Downtown DC is the perfect place to be for the holidays! ?? The DowntownDC Holiday Market along F Street/National Portrait Gallery Ice Skating at the National BuildingMuseum ?? The new National Mistletoe activation across from Carnegie Library. ?? The Annual Holiday Tree at CityCenterDC. ? Frosted at Franklin Park. And much more. It all starts on 11/22! #BeDowntown https://lnkd.in/erbwvudW

At last week's "Building The Future: DC's Economic Landscape" event, hosted by Mayor Bowser and DMPED, we discussed where we're going as a city. Read more in Technical.ly's write-up below ?? "Tech is a key part of the District’s economy, largely encompassing cybersecurity and government-related IT, said Deputy Mayor Nina Albert. DC’s strengths lie in the 'feds, eds and meds,' but there’s room to diversify the industry. 'There is a direct connection between what the federal government procures and the ecosystem or industry that’s emerging,' Albert told Technical.ly. 'And we’re just wanting to lean into that more, so that we can really harness that natural work and make sure that it extends to other types of technologies.' https://lnkd.in/eGV7QhxE

Yesterday, Mayor Bowser and DMPED hosted an event on the future of DC’s sustained economy, centering on strategic priorities for attracting high-growth industries, revitalizing Downtown DC’s commercial sector, and addressing the evolution of the federal city. Our thanks to Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy for hosting us in their beautiful new building, and to the Washington DC Economic Partnership, Federal City Council, and Gensler for making the event a reality. Our thanks to the presenters, panelists, and thought leaders who dedicated their time, energy, and expertise. And our thanks to all the attendees for taking time out of your days to come together for what we hope was a thoughtful and impactful discussion. ? The exciting opportunities for a vibrant economic future are within reach. But we have to work together to get there. As Mayor Bowser said: we are the best city in the world. We are a resilient city. Our finances are strong and our economic fundamentals are strong. But we need you to keep the ideas coming and to think big, because DC is ready to be your partner. You can access the full video and presentations at: https://lnkd.in/gu44EPDG McKinsey & Company CBRE

Since becoming Deputy Mayor, Nina Albert has continually sought CNHED members’ perspectives on addressing all the current housing and business challenges the District faces in this post-pandemic era. We are incredibly grateful for her partnership and thrilled that she joined our Silver Jubilee Gala to provide welcoming remarks. We look forward to the work ahead with both the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development and DM Abert as we continue to grow our focus around #EconomicMobility.

A big thank you to the #DSLBD team for organizing the first meet-and-greet of the #DMPED cluster at this year's District Connect! ? This event provided an incredible opportunity for our small business community to connect directly with key leaders?and it was fantastic to meet everyone and explore new ways to support #DC's growing business ecosystem. #TogetherDC, we’re building stronger connections and creating more opportunities for success. Nina Albert Rosemary Suggs-Evans Colleen Green Tiffany Crowe Brian Hanlon Karima Woods

A big thank you to the #DSLBD team for organizing the first meet-and-greet of the #DMPED cluster at this year's District Connect! ? This event provided an incredible opportunity for our small business community to connect directly with key leaders?and it was fantastic to meet everyone and explore new ways to support #DC's growing business ecosystem. #TogetherDC, we’re building stronger connections and creating more opportunities for success. Nina Albert Rosemary Suggs-Evans Colleen Green Tiffany Crowe Brian Hanlon Karima Woods

Today at DC Startup & Tech Week (Formerly DC Startup Week), we announced that Mayor Bowser, in partnership with 1863? Ventures, has awarded $1.8 million to 17 DC businesses through the third round of the District’s Inclusive Innovation Equity Impact Fund! The fund is designed to level the playing field, ensuring that entrepreneurs who often face barriers to early-stage funding have access to the resources they need to succeed. Another way DMPED is helping to make DC the Capital of Innovation! Congratulations to these amazing founders and businesses! Zak Kidd AskHumans Obiaku Ohiaeri Hill Chad O'L Public Relations & Events, Limited Liability Company Dr. Brandon Zimmerman, PhD Carole Egerton et Oliva Patrick Drennen Karsu Kimberly Y. Moore Go Together, Inc. IndyGeneUS AI Yusuf Henriques Mocktail Club Pauline Idogho Myles Comfort Foods Myles Powell Oh-Mazing Food Omega 3 Supplements Edwin Bright Djampa Path Christopher Gray Chandler Malone Rasa Group Sahil Rahman Rahul Vinod Sweetkiwi Ehime Eigbe The Burns Brothers John Burns Wellthi Fonta Gilliam Learn more about them here: https://lnkd.in/etwxVUY9

DMPED is proud to help sponsor DC Startup & Tech Week (Formerly DC Startup Week), and today is a special opportunity to take part! The Startup Showcase and Resource Expo is a must-attend event for startups, investors, and aspiring entrepreneurs ??? October 24th ?? Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM ?? Location: International Square, 1875 I St NW, 5th Floor, Washington, DC ?? Register: dcstw.com ??? Special Offer: Use the promo code EXPOPASS to attend the expo for FREE! The event will feature: ??100 cutting-edge startups showcasing their innovative solutions ???Diverse range of resources to help founders and growing businesses succeed. ???Insightful?DCSTW content?early stage, growth?stage and emerging?tech content ?? 30 skilled apprentices who are eager to work with startups—offering an incredible opportunity to meet the tech talent you need to scale your business. The expo, sponsored by the National Workforce Innovative Consortium, is a prime space to connect with fellow founders, investors, and industry leaders, discover exciting new ideas, and access the tools that will take your startup to the next level. Whether you're looking for fresh talent, partnerships, or growth resources, this is the place to be. Visit dcstw.com to learn more!