The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) is charged with executing the Mayor's economic development strategy.
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When it comes to economic development in the District, there are five priority goals that will help build the Pathway to the Middle Class. Our top priorities for this year include: Increase affordable housing. Through partnerships with District housing agencies, DMPED will look to continue to produce, preserve and protect affordable housing. Key initiatives include the Mayor’s Preservation Strike Force, Inclusionary Zoning updates, and continued investment in affordable housing through the Housing Production Trust Fund (HPTF) and land disposition. Grow our technology and innovation employment sector. DMPED will continue to support the diversification of DC’s economy through strategic partnerships and high-return investments in technology and innovation. DMPED sees inclusive and diverse innovation as a comparative advantage of the District and will seek to leverage this advantage for the future. Key initiatives include South by Southwest (SXSW), the Howard Hub, the Innovation & Technology Inclusion Council, innoMAYtion, 1776’s Challenge Festival, pitch competitions, and continued use of Qualified High-Tech Companies (QHTC) for key employers. Achieve significant progress on large-scale and neighborhood real estate development projects. This year DMPED will continue to make unprecedented process moving its real estate portfolio forward. Key large projects include The Parks at Walter Reed, St. Elizabeths East (infrastructure, Entertainment and Sports Arena, and Phase 1), DC United Stadium, New Communities, and McMillan Sand Filtration redevelopment. Create a vibrant and competitive place for job creation, relocation, and growth. This year, DMPED will continue our efforts to ensure that the District of Columbia is a place that is friendly to job creation. Key initiatives include corporate attraction and retention, international missions, institutional partnerships, regulatory review and improvements, and business support services. Make DMPED a more open and transparent agency. This year DMPED will continue its efforts to better engage residents, businesses, advocates, and other stakeholders through as many vehicles as possible. From community meetings to social media to open websites, DMPED will seek not only to continue to provide more information than ever, it will also seek to ensure its receives feedback. Key indicatives will include: OurRFP, Economic Intelligence Dashboard, public real estate pipeline, Affordable Housing Tracker, affordable housing primer, and our under-development Ward analysis tool.
Operating as usual
📣PPE Pick Up Dates have been extended! 📣
DOWNTOWNDC BID PICK-UP DATES:
-Monday, March 1 through Thursday, March 4, from 9 am - 4 pm
ANACOSTIA BID PICK-UP DATES:
-Monday, March 1 through Thursday, March 4, from 9 am - 4 pm
To sign up visit https://coronavirus.dc.gov/node/1522401
Mayor Bowser Proclaims ‘A Day of Remembrance for Lives Lost to COVID-19’ DC Entered Phase Two of Reopening on June 22. View the Guidance.
‼️NOFA Alert‼️The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development invite the submission of proposals for the FY21 DC Local Equity, Access, and Preservation Funds – Equitable Capital Access Fund grant (ECAF). 💻To view the RFA visit https://dmped.dc.gov/node/1181583
NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY (NOFA) FY 2021 Equitable Capital Access Fund Grant NOFA Release Dates: February 26, 2021 to March 11, 2021 Request for Application (RFA) Release Date: March 12, 2021 RFA Deadline: March 29, 2021 4:00 PM Grant Identification No.: DMPED – FY21-BLIQ
❗Recovery Weekly Check-in with DMPED❗
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Join us during Women’s History Month for a discussion with the Mayor’s Office of Women’s Policy and Initiatives (MOWPI) and leading women in economic recovery on the District’s current challenges and initiatives in place to expand equity and opportunities for women. This will be the first in a series of discussions focused on celebrating Women’s History Month.
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Featuring updates from:
▪️John Falcicchio, Deputy Mayor, DMPED
▪️Jennifer Porter, Director, Mayor’s Office on Women’s Policy and Initiatives, MOWPI Special
And Special Guests:
▪️Carolyn Rudd, Board Chair, DC Chamber of Commerce
▪️Donna Cooper, Regional President, Pepco
▪️Heidi Sheppard, Project Director, DC Women’s Business Cente
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📅Tuesday, March 2nd at 4:00 PM
💻 mayor.dc.gov/live
📺 Channel 16
📱@MayorBowser
❗Recovery Weekly Check-in with DMPED❗ Join us today at 4pm for a discussion during America Saves Week focused on closing economic inequality gaps & managing your money during the pandemic.
📅Tuesday, Feb 23rd at 4:00 PM
💻 mayor.dc.gov/live
📺 Channel 16
📱@MayorBowser
DMPED, @SmallBizDC and local BIDs are partnering to provide PPE packages to small businesses. To view the distribution schedule and sign up visit coronavirus.dc.gov/phasetwo
❗Recovery Weekly Check-in with DMPED❗
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Join us Tuesday at 4pm for a discussion during America Saves Week focused on closing economic inequality gaps and managing your money during the pandemic
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📅Tuesday, February 23rd at 4:00 PM
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💻You can view the presentation on Mayor Bowser’s social media accounts or at mayor.dc.gov/live
Despite the challenges 2020 presented, DMPED continued to move its real estate development portfolio forward in ways that strengthen communities in underserved areas.
Here's our 2020 DMPED Real Estate Recap🏬🏦🌆
As DC’s businesses and employers work to survive the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, DMPED continues to provide support in the form of financial relief and technical assistance. These efforts prioritize helping businesses sustain their companies, and retain jobs for DC residents.
Here's our 2020 DMPED Business Development Recap🏬💰
Want to learn more about the DC LEAF Funds🍃? Attend an upcoming information session!
❗The first info session takes place today at 1pm!❗
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Neighborhood Prosperity Fund - Session 1
Wednesday, Feb 17, 2021 1:00 pm | 1 hour
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Neighborhood Prosperity Fund - Session 2
Friday, Feb 19, 2021 11:00 am | 1 hour
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DC Locally Made Manufacturing Grant - Session 1
Thursday, Feb 18, 2021 1:00 pm | 1 hour
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DC Locally Made Manufacturing Grant - Session 2
Friday, Feb 19, 2021 2:00 pm | 1 hour
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Nourish DC – Session 1
Monday, Feb 22, 2021 2:00 pm | 1 hour
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Nourish DC – Session 2
Wednesday, Feb 24, 2021 10:00 am | 1 hour
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Do register for an upcoming session visit the DC LEAF Funds page on DMPED.dc.gov🍃
Learn how to create a solid financial plan for your small business with CFO Services Group.
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Join @wdcep for free on February 24 at 2PM EST!
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📝Register: https://wdcep.co/dcbc21
❗Recovery Weekly Check-in with DMPED❗
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Join us TODAY at 4pm in celebration of Black History Month for a discussion on the challenges, opportunities, and needs of our African American residents in Washington, D.C. and current initiatives to support racial equity.
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📅Tuesday, February 16th at 4:00 PM
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💻You can view the presentation on Mayor Bowser’s social media accounts at mayor.dc.gov/live
PPE Care Packages will be offered on a first-come, first -served basis.
Distribution centers will open:
Thurs, Feb 18, 9 am – 4 pm
Fri, Feb 19, 9 am – 7 pm
Sat, Feb 20, 9 am – 2 pm
A registration link to Sign-Up will be available Sat, Feb 13. To learn more, visit coronavirus.dc.gov/phasetwo
DC loves local businesses ❤️ Proud to be in Anacostia to celebrate the @busboyandpoets streatery!
Applications for the Local Equity, Access and Preservation Funds (DC LEAF) 🍃💰 are now open! DC LEAF is 3-part incorporating the following funds:
▪️Neighborhood Prosperity Fund
▪️Nourish DC Fund
▪️Locally Made Manufacturing Grant
For more information and to register for an upcoming info session visit DMPED.dc.gov
The Remaining FY2021 @eventsdc Community Grants Informational Sessions are:
Tuesday, February 16th
1:00 PM and 6:00 PM
Register to attend at: https://eventsdc.com/community/community-grants
Applications for the @HalcyonIncubator 2021 Opportunity Intensive Fellowship is fast approaching! Start your application today to receive the support you need to grow your business. Fellows receive $5k stipend, pro-bono legal consulting, lifelong community, and access to a network of mentors, advisors, and investors. Apply here: http://bit.ly/21hiopp
What you can expect from HalcyonThe Halcyon Incubator program equips early-stage social entrepreneurs with the support they need to transform audacious ideas into scalable and sustainable ventures. We do this by providing you with three things: space, community, and access.Halcyon Incubator has supp...
Social entrepreneurs, start your application today for your chance to become a 2021 Opportunity Intensive Fellow. Why Apply?
* Community of like-minded social entrepreneurs
* Access to mentorship, advising, and a deep network of supporters
* $5,000 stipend per venture
* Pro bono support from legal, technical, communications, and business partners
* Halcyon Incubator takes 0% equity for participation
To apply visit: https://halcyon.submittable.com/submit/176918/2021-halcyon-incubator-opportunity-intensive
❗Recovery Weekly Check-in with DMPED❗
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Join us to hear updates from the DMPED Business Development team regarding the DC Local Equity, Access and Preservation Funds (DC LEAF) including the Neighborhood Prosperity Fund, Nourish DC Fund and the Locally Made Manufacturing Grant Program.
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Featuring updates from:
▪️John Falcicchio, Deputy Mayor, DMPED
▪️Sybongile Cook, Director of Business Development, DMPED
Special Guests:
▪️Hannah Choi, Muki's Market (Ward 7, NPF recipient)
▪️Adrian Washington, Benning Market
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📅Tuesday, February 9th at 4:00 PM
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💻You can view the presentation on Mayor Bowser’s social media accounts at mayor.dc.gov/live
Are you a social entrepreneur based in or primarily serving an Opportunity Zone in the DMV? The @Halcyon 2021 Opportunity Intensive Fellowship Application closes on 02/11. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to grow and scale your business! Apply here: http://bit.ly/21hiopp
What you can expect from HalcyonThe Halcyon Incubator program equips early-stage social entrepreneurs with the support they need to transform audacious ideas into scalable and sustainable ventures. We do this by providing you with three things: space, community, and access.Halcyon Incubator has supp...
As an oasis of culinary inspiration and playfulness, Spice Suite offers the flavors and tools for any home-cooked meal to be worthy of celebration! Find out how this spice shop is blurring the lines between food and fashion in our latest #DCStories feature.
High-quality food, threads, and sounds aren’t the only things that make Maketto what it is—find out how the communal marketplace has expanded its impact to help neighbors beyond the District in our latest #DCStories feature!
Our new video series, #DCStories, celebrates District-based businesses and the people behind them! In our first feature, Miss Pixie's Furnishings & Whatnot ... has made a home of the vibrant Logan Circle Main Street, bringing style to the District for over a decade! Whether looking for something fresh or timeless, customers are encouraged to shop virtually or make an appointment to safely see pieces in person.
📣The application period for the Entertainment Bridge Fund Supporting Business Program has officially reopened to allow for more businesses to apply and receive financial relief. 📣
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Additionally, DMPED has adjusted eligibility requirements so that sole proprietors who have received or been approved for PUA are now eligible to apply.
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💻For more information and to apply visit coronavirus.dc.gov/bridgefund
❗Recovery Weekly Check-in with DMPED❗
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Join us tomorrow at 4pm to hear updates from the Commission on Nightlife and Culture, as well as updates on the Bridge Fund and PPP. Featuring @jbizdc @smallbizdc @dcmonc @risdc @hookhall_dc and more.
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📅Tuesday, January 26th at 4:00 PM
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💻You can view the presentation on Mayor Bowser’s social media accounts at mayor.dc.gov/live
Mayor Bowser
Tomorrow: Join MPD and HSEMA at 4:30 pm for an emergency preparedness and situational awareness call.
Dial-in: 844-881-1314
RSVP: bit.ly/CommunityCall0115
Live: Channel 16 and Mayor Bowser's Facebook Account
❗Retail Bridge Fund Applications close TOMORROW Friday, January 15th at 5PM EST❗ For more information and to apply visit coronavirus.dc.gov/bridgefund
The final information session for the Entertainment Bridge Fund Supporting Businesses Program is tomorrow, January 14 at 3pm. 📝Sign up to attend at coronavirus.dc.gov/bridgefund
❗Recovery Weekly Check-in with DMPED❗
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Join us tomorrow at 4pm to learn about a new funding opportunity for businesses in the entertainment industry that rely on live events and tourism to operate!
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📅Tuesday, January 12th at 4:00 PM
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💻You can view the presentation on Mayor Bowser’s social media accounts at mayor.dc.gov/live
❗Update: Retail Bridge Fund Application Deadline has been extended to Friday, January 15th at 5PM EST❗ For more information and to apply visit coronavirus.dc.gov/bridgefund
❗Today is the last day to apply for the Retail Bridge Fund! Applications close at 5pm EST ❗For more information and to apply visit coronavirus.dc.gov/bridgefund 💻
❗The deadline to apply for the Retail and Entertainment Bridge Funds are quickly approaching❗
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Applications close:
▪️Retail Bridge Fund - Friday 1/8/21 at 5pm EST
▪️Entertainment Bridge Fund - Monday 1/11/21 at 5pm EST
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For more information visit coronavirus.dc.gov/bridgefund 💻
❗Recovery Weekly Check-in with DMPED❗
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Join us tomorrow at 4pm to learn tips on how to prepare for the new round of Paycheck Protection Program Funding. Updates from DC Department of Small and Local Business Development U.S. Small Business Administration and City First Bank !
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📅Tuesday, January 5th at 4:00 PM
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💻You can view the presentation on Mayor Bowser’s social media accounts at mayor.dc.gov/live
The final information session for the Entertainment Bridge Fund takes place today at 10am. 📝Sign up to attend at coronavirus.dc.gov/bridgefund 💻
💰Who Can Apply for the Entertainment Bridge Fund?🏪🏬
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For more information and to sign up 📝 for an upcoming information session visit coronavirus.dc.gov/bridgefund 💻
Want to learn more about the Entertainment Bridge Fund and how it can help your business❓ Attend an information session❗
Session are scheduled on:
▪️Monday, December 28 at 3:00 pm
▪️Tuesday, December 29 at 10:00 am
For more info and to sign up for an upcoming session visit coronavirus.dc.gov/bridgefund 💻
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Job Hunting? 💼 Participate in DC Gov's 2-day Virtual Hiring Fair! This virtual event will be exactly like a face-to-face hiring event, except everything will be performed online. 📅 March 4th & March 5th 🕛11:00 am to 8:00 pm -------------------------------------------------------- Registration is now open ❗ -------------------------------------------------------- Participating agencies include: @DMPEDDC, @DCOCP, @DDS_DC , @_DCHealth, @DOEE_DC, & @OSSEDC -------------------------------------------------------- Info: https://dchr.dc.gov/page/dc-government-virtual-hiring-fair
LIVE: The first DC Retail Summit presented by the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development in partnership with Think Local First DC
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The Atlantic Festival’s “Drinks with the District”!
#WeDC Fest! Changing Lanes: Alternative Entry Points to Technology
LIVE: Economic Intelligence Roundtable on Health Technology 9/17
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From Franklin School to Planet Word Museum! 🎉
Join us at Franklin Square to break ground on former Franklin School
Turning the dirt!
We are breaking ground at Walter Reed for housing for formerly homeless veterans.
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LIVE from the #innoMAYtion Economic Intelligence Roundtable on Government Technology.
Parkside Groundbreaking
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