3rd Annual Build It In DC Conference, DC

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Affair: The DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs 3rd Annual Build It In DC Conference

When: Wednesday, July 19, 2017 @ 8AM - 1PM

Hot Spot: The Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC

Deets: The Washington DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP) has partnered with The DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs in holding the agency’s third annual Build It In DC conference on July 19, 2017 at The Washington Convention Center. The single day forum is created to connect the contracting and building improvement industry to the business resources necessary to thrive in the D.C. metro area.

This unique event allows small business owners to connect directly with government officials, including insight from DCRA experts, business development professionals, gather permitting and regulatory information, and learn from industry leaders – all while networking with colleagues in the industry. With support from WDCEP, Build It In DC will draw hundreds of business professionals to connect with and learn from each other.

“We are thrilled to partner with DCRA on the Build It In DC program” said Keith Sellars, President and CEO of WDCEP. “This program helps strengthen the DC business community and we are confident that our partnership will continue to connect seasoned industry leaders and new businesses owners, alike, to the resources that enable businesses to thrive in DC.”

The innovative conference programs include:

 Permitting Hub: Check your status on site and learn from DCRA permitting specialists

 Certified Business Enterprises (CBE): How 35% can mean millions

 Coffee and Connect Networking Lounge featuring DCRA’s new Chief Building Officer Lynn Underwood

 Building a Smart City: Residential Solar and Taking Advantage of DC's Smart Innovations

 Government Contracting Roundtables: The Ins and Outs of Financing and Navigating Government Contracts

Schedule:
Breakfast + Networking: 8AM – 9AM                              

Opening Session: 9AM – 10AM

Breakout Sessions: 10AM – 12PM

- Permitting Hub: Check your status and learn from DCRA permitting specialists
- Financing and Government Contracting Fair
- Certified Business Enterprises (CBEs): How 35% can mean millions
- Coffee and Connect: Networking Lounge featuring DCRA’s new Chief Building Officer Lynn - Underwood with remarks from WDCEP Senior Vice President of Research & Real Estate Chad Shuskey, Events DC President & CEO Greg O'Dell, District of Columbia Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development Brian Kenner, and many more!
-Building A Smart City: Residential Solar 101 & Taking Advantage of DC’s Smart Innovations

Closing Session: 12PM-1PM

About Washington DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP)
The Washington DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP) is a non-profit, public-private organization whose core purpose is to actively position, promote, and support economic development and business opportunities in Washington, DC. WDCEP is the central organization in that connects public and private sectors, neighborhoods, and real estate communities to local, national, and international audiences. Always one step ahead of the vibrant and evolving economic landscape WDCEP is the pulse of DC’s developers, startups, entrepreneurs, and big and small businesses.

About Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA)
The mission of the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) is to protect the health, safety, economic interests and quality of life of residents, businesses and visitors in the District of Columbia by ensuring code compliance and regulating business. DCRA is responsible for regulating construction and business activity in the District of Columbia. The agency operates a consolidated permit intake center, as well as reviews construction documents to ensure compliance with building codes and zoning regulations. Construction activity, buildings and rental housing establishments are inspected and housing code violations are abated, if necessary. To protect consumers, DCRA issues business licenses, professional licenses, registers corporations, inspects weighing and measuring devices used for monetary profit and issues special events permits.

Who You May Spot: This is the third year for Build It In DC and it is expected to draw over 300 attendees from the Washington, DC-metro area with a focus on those in the building industry, including contractors, architects, business development, interior designers, realtors, and more.

Hint For The Average Socialite: The full conference schedule is available and registration is free and open to the public.

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