Starting and Growing your Business in DC

Keith SellarsPresident and CEO

Washington, DC Economic Partnership

Frank CiattoPartner, Venable LLP

It is the mission of the Washington,

DC Economic Partnership a 501(c)(3)

organization to promote business opportunities

throughout the District of Columbia and to

contribute to business retention and

attraction activities.

It is the mission of the Washington,

DC Economic Partnership a 501(c)(3)

organization to promote business opportunities

throughout the District of Columbia and to

contribute to business retention and

attraction activities.

Promoting DC’s Neighborhoods

Business attraction & Retention

Economic Development Research

site location assistance

Site Location Assistance

Publications

Doing Business 2.0

Development Showcase

Business Development | DCDB

AccelerateDC Venture Mentoring Service

• The AccelerateDC Venture Mentoring Service (AccelerateDC VMS) is an initiative of the Washington, DC Economic Partnership that offers a free and confidential service for technology-based businesses in the DC area. Based off of the highly successful model of the MIT Venture Mentoring Service, AccelerateDC VMS uses a team-based approach to mentoring where entrepreneurs are paired with a team of 4-5 experienced volunteer mentors who offer a wealth of knowledge, entrepreneurial business experience, and extensive networks to young entrepreneurs.

• Through their expert advice, guidance and connections, mentors can boost the chances of a startup’s success by motivating and mentoring founders during hard times and steering them through challenges and risks. Mentor guidance may be given across a broad range of business activities, including: how to perfect products and services, identify new markets, explore intellectual property options, resolve founder issues, and much more.

2/20/09Internal Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)

ICSC SuccessesSince 2001

• 80 retailers & restaurants opened in DC

• 1.3 M sq. ft.

2/20/09Business Attraction |

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Starting and Growing your Business in DC

• When: Wednesday February 11, 2014• What: Business Registration and Licensing• Who: Eric Rogers, Administrator Business and Professional Licensing Administration Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs• Where: Venable, LPP