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Breadcrumb Home Search Results Economic Development and Planning The District of Columbia creates an environment for economic development for businesses ranging from home-based sole proprietorships to large publicly traded companies. The growth of the …
Breadcrumb Home Search Results Develop a Strategic Plan The strategic plan details an organization’s direction, focus, and vision for the next one to three years. It describes the organization's programs and services, as well as outlining its plans for …
Breadcrumb Home Search Results Business permits, licenses and certifications The District of Columbia regulates business activities and land use in order to protect the economic interests, safety, and property of businesses, residents, and visitors. …
Breadcrumb Home Search Results Do Business with DC Government The District of Columbia government offers a variety of programs to help businesses bid on and acquire contracts with more than 30 local government agencies. Office of Contracting and …
Breadcrumb Home Search Results Fulfill Annual Renewal and Reporting Requirements Once your business is up and running, you will want to maintain good standing with the District government: file 2-year reports with DCRA’s Corporation Division, renew your …
Breadcrumb Home Search Results Business License Renewal Dates and Guidelines by Agency Most general business and professional licenses in the District are renewed on a biennial basis. However, check with the issuing agency for specifics on your individual …
Breadcrumb Home Search Results Dissolve a Business The process for dissolving a business depends on the ownership structure and the type of taxes that applied to the business. For specific guidance regarding the steps you must take to dissolve your …
Breadcrumb Home Search Results RSS Feeds The DC Government provides the following Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds for sharing and distributing web content. In addition to the feeds listed here, look for the small orange feed icons across the site to …
Breadcrumb Home Search Results Webcasts Stream online recorded or live DC Government webcasts. District of Columbia Network (DCN) DC.Gov continuous TV programming DC Council Hearings Live and recorded DC Council coverage DCN On Demand Videos Press …
Breadcrumb Home Search Results Draft a Concept Paper The initial concept paper is used to present a proposed organization to potential board members, contributors, and the community. The concept paper should be approximately three to five pages typed and …