alternative sources of funding | wdcep
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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.TRANSCRIPT
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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.
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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
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Site Location Assistance
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2/20/09
Site Location Assistance
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Publications
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Doing Business 2.0
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Business Development | DCDB
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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.
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2/20/09
Internal Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
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ICSC SuccessesSince 2001
• 80 retailers & restaurants opened in DC
• 1.3 M sq. ft.
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2/20/09
Retail Attraction | Neighborhood Bus Tours
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