Economic Pulse

Release Date: Tuesday, April 13th 2010

The Downtown BID’s State of Downtown public forum will take place on Tuesday, April 27, at the W Hotel (515 15th Street) from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. This year’s theme is “Creating Confidence in the Future.” The forum will include a panel discussion on Downtown’s economic future and highlights from the 2009 State of Downtown Report.
 

Downtown BID Executive Director Richard H. Bradley (right) moderates a panel of distinguished Washington business experts at last year’s State of Downtown forum.

Our distinguished panelists will include William B. “Bart” Bush, regional commissioner of the US General Services Administration’s National Capital Region; David Mayhood, president of The Mayhood Company; Valerie Santos, deputy mayor of the Office of Planning and Economic Development; and Mitchell N. Schear, president of Vornado/Charles E. Smith. Richard H. Bradley, executive director of the Downtown BID, will moderate. They are sure to deliver a lively and candid discussion about Downtown’s economic progress in 2009 and prospects for the future. Register today at www.downtowndc.org/state to participate. Seating is limited. 
  
The 2009 State of Downtown Report provides the best information available on the Downtown economy for BID members, property owners, commercial tenants, developers, investors and policymakers. Published annually, the report tracks Downtown's growth and economic trends and how they relate to the larger DC and regional economies. The data focuses on nine areas: current development; employment; the office market; population and housing; conventions, hotels and tourism; culture and entertainment; restaurants and retail; transportation; and a DC financial overview.
 
Following the forum, the 2009 State of Downtown Report will be available online at www.downtowndc.org/state.

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