We leverage our cross-sector network and convening power to advance innovative community economic development solutions that address the inequity of under-resourced communities in the District of Columbia.
We bring together practitioners, residents, elected officials and others to understand the challenges facing the field.
We brainstorm comprehensive strategies to address these challenges inclusive of research, policy change, community engagement, and programmatic initiatives.
We design and implement holistic, systems change solutions encompassing research, public policy, community engagement, capacity building, and high-impact initiatives.
April 3, 2025
This week, ELEVATE, The Coalition’s executive leadership program for local small business owners, kicked off its fifth cohort with a virtual welcome and orientation.
January 28, 2025
The White House has issued an Executive Order, effective at 5 PM today, January 28, 2025, directing all federal agencies to temporarily pause activities related to the obligation or disbursement of federal financial assistance. Here’s what we know.
April 9, 2025
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Brings together the Main Streets, small business associations, and BIDs under one umbrella to address their needs and those of small businesses in the District’s neighborhood commercial corridors, advocate for forward-thinking practices, and work to ensure sufficient funding is budgeted for the core programs that support local corridors.
April 9, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Improving rental housing for District residents.
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