1. Starting and Growing your Business in DC

2. Keith Sellars President and CEO Washington, DC Economic Partnership

3. Frank Ciatto Partner, Venable LLP

4. 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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10. 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.

11. 2/20/09 Internal Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)

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

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15. Starting and Growing your Business in DC

16. When: Wednesday February 11, 2014 What: Business Registration and Licensing Who: Eric Rogers, Administrator Business and Professional Licensing Administration Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Where: Venable, LPP