The Washington DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP) is a non-profit, public-private organization whose core purpose is to actively position, promote, and support economic development and business opportunities in Washington, DC.

WDCEP's purpose and success aligns with its partners in the city to facilitate dynamic relationships with non-profit change agents, technology visionaries, artists, real estate entrepreneurs, and global enterprise leaders based on independent thinking and objective insights. We stay one step ahead of the vibrant and evolving economic landscape by monitoring the pulse of the city's developments, startups, entrepreneurs, and businesses making us the primary economic development resource for the District of Columbia.

Through historical knowledge of the city’s business and economic climate, accurate analytics, data, and research, and community partners and access, WDCEP is the central organization in Washington, DC that connects public and private sectors, neighborhoods, and real estate communities to local, national, and international audiences.

Make us your first stop to start your business, grow your business or expand your business utilizing our robust resources to help you stay one step ahead of the evolving economic landscape.

WDCEP's primary initiatives include:

• Positioning DC as a leading global-city for doing business
• Business attraction and retention
• Promoting small business and entrepreneurship
• Engaging technology companies and startups
• Real estate and development resources

WDCEP supports these initiatives through programs that include:

• Conference and event activations
• Educational seminars
• Site selections
• Partnership development
• Data and research

Empire State Development (ESD) is New York’s chief economic development agency.

The mission of Empire State Development is to promote a vigorous and growing state economy, encourage business investment and job creation, and support diverse, prosperous local economies across New York State through the efficient use of loans, grants, tax credits, real estate development, marketing and other forms of assistance.

ESD also oversees the marketing of “I LOVE NY,” the State’s iconic tourism brand (www.iloveny.com) & NYLovesFim New York State's Film, TV & Commercial Incentives (www.nylovesfilm.com)

Empire State Development is the parent organization of the New York State Department of Economic Development & the Empire State Development Corporation. For more information on Empire State Development, visit www.esd.ny.gov.

The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development, and business assistance efforts. Our teams are comprised of experts that span industries, geographies and business backgrounds who are happy to assist your economic development and job growth efforts.

Export Assistance

We provide export assistance via the California State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) and work closely with our partners to drive California exports around the world.

Invest in California

California welcomes foreign investment. Services for foreign investors include site selection, logistical assistance, demographic / wage / tax / utility cost data, quality of life facts for workers and families, and networking opportunities.

International Collaboration

GO-Biz works with groups from around the world and supports agreements between California and foreign local, regional, and federal governments.

Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant (LIIIG)

GO-Biz leads interagency collaboration and initiatives that support immigrant integration.

Resources and Tools

There are a variety of organizations, partners, and video resources to help California exporters and foreign investors thrive. Click below for a list of resources that can help. Refer to Publications for Interagency meeting agendas and minutes and archived international agreements.