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Economic growth must be the priority for every community. The Coalition works with our members, other advocates and policymakers to strengthen and cultivate the District’s community development economy. We not only work with our partners to advocate for policies, initiatives and programs that promote job creation and encourage investment, but also ones that address racial inequity and result in equitable economic prosperity throughout all District communities.
The Coalition believes that everyone in DC needs equitable access to home broadband, devices, and digital skills training. Black and Brown residents, who are disproportionately left behind, deserve digital justice now.
The Coalition’s economic development working groups are open to members and non-members dedicated to solving some of the most important equitable development issues facing Washington, DC. These groups are formed from key advocacy priorities identified by The Coalition’s Economic Development Committee. Each working group is chaired by a The Coalition Board member who reports the group’s strategies to the appropriate committee. To get involved please complete the online sign up form or simply stop by a meeting.
Promoting community economic development as a pathway towards economic opportunity and self-sufficiency.
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.
Promoting equal access to contracting and procurement opportunities by local small businesses.
Works to increase the visibility of technical assistance for start-ups and existing small businesses as well as affirm the role and impact of TA providers in building economic empowerment, creating jobs, and sustainable businesses.
Improving collaborative efforts in support of residents’ right and capacity to work and earn a living wage.
Peer-learning opportunities designed for local practitioners, employers and stakeholder partners to share, learn and elevate approaches, programs and services, and best practices to train and equip a skilled workforce (or prepare local residents for high-demand employment opportunities that pay a living wage).
and join the fight for a District where all residents can live in thriving communities that are economically just!
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