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Council Member Jack Evans (Ward 2)
http://www.dccouncil.washington.dc.us/EVANS/website/
Find information on Jack Evans and the neighborhoods in Ward 2, neighborhood links, the Councilman's weekly newsletter and legislative actions.
Council Member Tommy Wells (Ward 6)
http://www.tommywells.org
Find information on Tommy Wells, chair of the Committee on Human Services, and on programs, events and constituent services in Ward 6.
Cultural Tourism DC
http://www.culturaltourismdc.org/
A grassroots, nonprofit coalition of more than 140 arts, heritage, cultural, and community organizations throughout Washington that promotes economic development and hometown appreciation of the capital's rich variety of heritage and arts attractions. This includes a complete calendar of events and attractions around the city, information on historic neighborhoods of the city, and walking, guided and bus tours of the city.
DC Building Industry Association
http://www.dcbia.org/
An association of professionals working to promote real estate development as an engine of economic growth and prosperity in the nation's capital. Find information on the city's economic development, regulatory and management reform, housing and community development, tax reform, educational programs and community service activities.
DC Chamber of Commerce
http://www.dcchamber.org/
A nonprofit membership organization dedicated to improving the climate for business in D.C. With over 2,000 members, DCCC has a powerful impact on legislation and the business climate.
DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities
http://dcarts.dc.gov/dcarts/site/default.asp
Find information on the arts -- a complete calendar of events, information on learning and outreach programs, grant applications, other opportunities in the arts and public art programs.
DC Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic Development
http://dcbiz.dc.gov/dmped/
Find information relating to the economic development in DC, including housing, businesses, jobs, detailed plans for spending and key initiatives for the future.
DC Office of Planning
http://www.planning.dc.gov/planning/site/default.asp
Find information on city planning initiatives, which include neighborhood development and revitalization, long-term planning and preserving historical sites. Also provides comprehensive statistics, including area specific maps,
DC Department of Transportation
http://www.ddot.dc.gov/ddot/site/default.asp
Find information pertaining to transportation such as traffic reports, emergency travel plans, parking and public space permit applications.
Department of Employment Services
http://www.does.dc.gov/does/site/default.asp
Find information on employment services offered in the District, including youth programs, veteran employment information, job-seeking services and career training and education.
Department of Public Works
http://dpw.dc.gov/dpw/site/default.asp
Find information on cleaning, recycling and waste removal services and schedules. Other information includes energy and parking services, as well as a towed vehicle locator feature.
Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs
http://dcra.dc.gov/dcra/site/default.asp
Find information on business licenses, inspections and housing regulations, as well as corporate registration, building and land regulations and a tenant's guide to rent control.
Federal City Council
http://www.federalcitycouncil.org/
The Council works to improve the city via a very limited number of large and complex projects. Most involve the private sector, the federal and District governments.
Federal Highway Administration
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/
Find information relating to the area's highways, including construction project information, traffic congestion information for travelers and information about doing business with the FHWA. Other features of the site include national traffic, road closure information and scenic byways.
Helen Hayes Awards
http://www.helenhayes.org
An association dedicated to recognize achievement and promote excellence in theatrical production and performance in the Washington metropolitan area; to stimulate further development of the professional theatre community and thereby the community as a whole; and to encourage the growth and stability of theatrical audiences and support for professional theatres.
International Downtown Association
http://www.ida-downtown.org/km/DesktopDefault.aspx
IDA is a guiding force in creating healthy and dynamic centers that anchor the well being of towns, cities and regions throughout the world.
go DC go
http://goDCgo.com
go Dc go is a one-stop portal for Washington Metro transit and transportation. Find information on street closings, Metrorail, Metrobus, the DC Circulator, biking and car sharing.
Greater Washington Board of Trade
http://www.bot.org/
The Board of Trade creates business opportunities through networking events and community-building projects, represents businesses and their employees on a wide range of issues and markets the region as a vibrant place to work and live. Find information on local business transactions and headlines, information and sponsorship opportunities for District businesses and general regional facts and figures.
Hotel Association
http://www.hawdc.com/
Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District
http://www.mountvernontriangle.com
National Park Service
http://www.nps.gov/
Find information on federal parks, their locations, programs and histories.
National Capital Planning Commission
http://www.ncpc.gov/
Find information on planning for future endeavors of federal land and buildings in the nation's capital and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington
http://www.ramw.org/
A trade association whose mission is to represent and promote the restaurant and food service industry in the Washington metropolitan area through education, government relations and socio-professional activities.
Washington Convention and Tourism Corporation
http://www.washington.org/
Find information on tourism information, area maps, community links and area weather reports.
Washington Convention Center Authority
http://www.dcconvention.com/
Find information about upcoming events, links to meeting planners and exhibitors, information on the businesses, hotels and restaurants around the Convention Center.
Washington, DC Economic Partnership
http://wdcep.com/
A public/private partnership dedicated to facilitating economic development in DC. Find information on doing business in the District, development and retail space and statistical data on the District's economy.
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