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Economic Development Legislation, Construction Permitting Process Explained, ICSC, Neighborhood Retail Opportunities Guide, NCRC RFP, Charter School Program, Bankruptcy Laws, Upcoming Business Classes
1. Council Passes Legislation on New Convention Center Hotel and Southeast Federal Center On June 7, 2006, the DC Council passed three important pieces of economic development legislation that will bolster the District's economy for decades to come. These pieces of legislation are critical for the future success of downtown as well as development throughout the long-neglected Anacostia riverfront. Collectively, these projects will spur over $2 billion in private investment in the District, create thousands of new jobs, lure tens of thousands of tourists to the District each year, and generate over $80 million in new tax revenue for the District each year to pay for vital city services. The DC Council passed the following:
To read the full press release visit the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED).
2. DC Systems Seminar–Learn the Construction Permitting and Regulatory Process Due to the enthusiastic response to this seminar in the past, the Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic Development (CNHED) is partnering with the DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) and a number of other DC agencies to present a comprehensive overview of the construction permitting and regulatory process. Topics include: top 10 reasons plans are rejected, the review process, zoning, the inspection process, public space, water and sewer permitting, the Homeowners Center, health regulations, and more. You must pay for the course in order to reserve a space. The cost is $50 for CNHED members and $75 for non-members. The registration deadline is June 23. Date: Thursday, June 29, 2006 To sign up or learn more, visit CNHED. Visit DCRA.
3. Washington, DC Delegation Conducts 47 Meetings at National Retailer's Convention The Washington, DC delegation conducted 47 meetings at the 2006 International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) spring convention held May 21-24 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The DC delegation included Mayor Anthony A. Williams; DC Councilmembers Marion Barry, Jack Evans and Carol Schwartz; Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development Stanley Jackson, City Administrator Robert Bobb; Washington, DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP) President and CEO Steve Moore; NCRC President Anthony Freeman; WDCEP Director for Retail Attraction Keith Sellars; and WDCEP Director for Research and Information Chad Shuskey. The delegation also included WDCEP partners Nixon Peabody, Reed Smith and Pepco. Members of the delegation attended meetings with retailers, brokers and developers representing over 110 individual clothing retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues. Retailers such as Old Navy; Apple; Macy's; Lowe's Home Improvement; IKEA; TJX companies, which includes TJ Max, Marshall's, A.J. Wright and Home Goods; Applebee's; Walgreen's and Talbot's expressed interest in locating to the District. While clothiers and restaurants showed a strong interest, grocery store chains were equally excited to learn more about DC's offerings. The DC delegation met with Wegman's, Safeway, Harris Teeter, Fresh Market, Shopper's Food Warehouse, Trader Joe's, Giant Food, Whole Foods, Costco and BJ's Wholesale Club and provided information on potential sites for stores. "We had a record number of meetings and serious discussions with grocery chains this year. Grocers are interested in locations throughout the city, in particular neighborhoods with high residential density and a lack of grocery presence," explains Keith Sellars, director of retail attraction for WDCEP. Using the Economic Partnership's interactive development database located on its website, retailers were given an overview of planned and soon-to-deliver development projects throughout the city. Abdo Development showcased its New York Avenue Arboretum site, which provides several parcels for retail and a grocery store. Additional development sites highlighted included DCUSA, Poplar Point, the Old Convention Center site and the Southeast Federal Center; each has the potential to house large retailers, restaurants and clothing stores. With a record attendance of more than 45,000 at the spring convention, the delegation made great strides in promoting the District to potential retailers and developers. WDCEP future retail attraction efforts will include a fall Neighborhood Retail Summit and a showcase at MAPIC, the international retail trade show in Cannes, France. "The next 50 stores we add will change dramatically the retail direction of our neighborhoods and emerging retail corridors. Retailers have an excitement about the District that has reached a level unseen in past years and we want to help them locate to DC," adds Steve Moore. Visit the Washington, DC Economic Partnership. Visit the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development.  
4. Washington, DC Economic Partnership Releases 2006 Neighborhood Retail Opportunities Guide Retailers looking to locate to Washington, DC now have an updated tool for site searching. The Washington, DC Economic Partnership's (WDCEP) 2006 Neighborhood Retail Opportunities guide features 185 available retail sites. The guide provides population, demographic and household characteristic information for 28 neighborhoods in the District including Mt. Vernon Triangle, Shaw and Columbia Heights. Available retail sites listed contain the address of the property, the square footage, date of delivery and broker contact information. Also featured is a section titled, "Vision for the City." This section provides a concise overview of the plans for the future development of Washington, DC and how the city's development dynamic will transform neighborhoods and the waterfront shopping, dining and leisure destinations. The 2006 Neighborhood Retail Opportunities guide is available for download. A copy of the guide can be requested by calling (202) 661-8670. The Washington, DC Economic Partnership is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that is committed to promoting economic development in the District through public/private partnerships. To learn more about WDCEP, please call (202) 661-8670 or visit the partnership.
5. NCRC Releases RFP for Architectural Design Services Within the Waterfront (Old Waterside Mall) Redevelopment The National Capital Revitalization Corporation (NCRC) and the RLA Revitalization Corporation (RLARC) are jointly inviting architectural design firms to submit proposals for the design of a mixed-use residential building at Waterfront, a multi-phased redevelopment of the old Waterside Mall site located at 4th and M Streets, SW in Washington, DC. The RFP was released on Monday, June 12 and is due Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at 5 pm. View the RFP at NCRC.
6. Department of Education Announces Funds for Charter Schools The Department of Education (DOE) announces funds to increase national understanding of the charter school model and to expand the number of high-quality charter schools available to students across the nation by providing assistance for the planning, program design, and initial implementation of charter schools, and to evaluate the effects of charter schools, including their effects on students, student academic achievement, staff, and parents. Eligible applicants include independent school districts, state governments, and nonprofit organizations. The deadline for applications is June 30, 2006. Approximately $6,900,000 is available to fund six awards. For further information, contact Dean Kern at (202) 260-1882 or via email. See the announcement on grants.gov.
7. Learn How New Bankruptcy Laws Will Impact Your Business DC Bar Pro Bono, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld and the Enhanced Business Information Center announce an upcoming class on bankruptcy. Entrepreneurs will learn the major pitfalls that drive businesses to bankruptcy, steps for avoiding them, and how changes in the bankruptcy laws will impact entrepreneurs and their businesses. Call to reserve a seat. Date: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 To reserve a seat, call (202) 727-2241 or email. Visit the Enhanced Business Information Center (e-BIC).
8. Upcoming Business Classes on the BRC Website Friday, June 16, 2006
Saturday, June 17, 2006
Monday, June 19, 2006
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Friday, June 23, 2006
Monday, June 26, 2006
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Thursday, June 29, 2006
Friday, June 30, 2006
To find out more about these classes, visit the BRC.
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