The Washington, DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP) & Small Business Administration (SBA) hosted 50+ small businesses and entrepreneurs at the Alternative Sources of Funding event held on September 26, 2013.

2. 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.

3. 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.
business
development
retail attraction &
expansion
market tools &
resources
site location
assistance

4. Site Location Assistance

5. 2/20/09
Site Location Assistance

6. Publications

7. Doing Business 2.0

8. Business Development | DCDB

9. 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.

10. 2/20/09
Internal Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)

11. ICSC Successes
Since 2001
• 80 retailers &
restaurants opened
in DC
• 1.3 M sq. ft.

12. 2/20/09
Retail Attraction | Neighborhood Bus Tours

13. Learn more at wdcep.com