(WASHINGTON, DC) - On Monday, November 16 at 11:00 a.m., Mayor Muriel Bowser will announce more than $4.2 million in awards through the District's Vitality Fund and Growth Fund to support 19 businesses expanding or establishing operations in Washington, DC. Together, the investments are expected to create 477 new jobs, retain 538 existing jobs, generate $33 million in private investment, and support the occupancy of approximately 300,000 square feet of commercial space.

These two programs are part of Mayor Bowser's Growth Agenda, which focuses on attracting businesses, creating jobs, and diversifying the District's economy. Over the past four years, the District has invested $9.4 million through the Vitality Fund and Growth Fund to support 37 businesses, resulting in commitments for $68 million in private investment and approximately 1,400 new jobs.

WHEN:

Monday, November 16 at 11:00 a.m.

WHO:

Mayor Muriel Bowser

Nina Albert, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development

James Miner, Executive Director for the East Region, CannonDesign

WHERE:

CannonDesign

805 15th Street NW

*Closest Metro Station: McPherson Square Metro Station*

*Closest Bikeshare: 14th Street & New York Avenue NW*

Press interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to [email protected].

The DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment will provide a live feed of this event. To view the event, visit mayor.dc.gov/live, tune in on Channel 16 (DCN), or watch on Mayor Bowser's Facebook or X.