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The Development Corporation of Columbia Heights (DCCH) is dedicated to promoting responsible, community-focused economic development in Columbia Heights and Washington, DC. By connecting with the community's shared history and addressing current needs, DCCH strives for an inclusive and prosperous future. DCCH offers various initiatives, including Startup Saturday Entrepreneurship Classes that empower local business owners through innovation and technology. Their programs also facilitate networking opportunities, such as the Pop-Up Business Showcase, to help entrepreneurs engage with peers and local agencies. Generated from the website

The National Alliance of Community Economic Development Associations is a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC. It focuses on supporting and advocating for community economic development initiatives across the United States. Through collaboration with local organizations and policymakers, the Alliance works to promote sustainable economic growth and equitable development practices in communities nationwide. Generated from their business information

About Economic Development America Economic Development America is brought to you as a benefit of a partnership among the Economic Development Administration (EDA), the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and the National Association of Regional Councils (NARC), to provide information about economic development practices and programs to economic development practitioners who serve distressed communities throughout the United States. This partnership also provides six telecasts and a quarterly magazine. For more information, visit the EDA Web site. Story ideas are invited and should be addressed to editor Louise Anderson, telephone (828) 350-8855; email landerson@iedconline.org.