The DC Chamber of Commerce will host the annual State of the District & Region on Sept. 27 at Howard University from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
This event will combine the District’s best minds in government, business, health, higher education, and workforce development to discuss how the city is advancing as an economic powerhouse.
The event will feature a fireside chat with D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, moderated by Valencia McClure, region president of Pepco. This discussion will delve into the District’s economic achievements and future opportunities.
“The State of the District is a vital platform for highlighting our economic progress and inspiring further advancement in the District and our surrounding regions,” said Tonya Kinlow, president of the DC Chamber’s Board of Directors. “We are honored to facilitate this gathering of visionary leaders who are driving economic development and making a meaningful impact in our communities.”
Sponsors for the State of the District & Region Conference include the District’s Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic Development, Pepco, Exelon, CareFirst, DC Health Link, and Destination DC.