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March 13, 2015 | Volume 1, Issue 8
Friends,
Silicon Valley has
become the epicenter of technology innovation. Ideas are turned into
blueprints and then into new products and services. It is the home of Google,
Apple, Facebook and Intel and, though it may be hard to imagine, they too were once
startup companies.
As the technology
ecosystem continues to grow, entrepreneurs are looking for opportunities
outside of Silicon Valley and are turning to Washington, D.C. The nation’s capital boasts thriving communities, a
highly skilled workforce and the infrastructure to be become the Silicon Valley of the East Coast.
This week, I
announced a partnership with Howard University to create the District’s first venture capital hub for
start-ups and emerging companies. Initiatives
like this will help grow the economy and put Washingtonians on a pathway to
the middle class. This partnership allows the District to leverage Howard’s
resources for venture capital firms to support medium to late-stage technology
and innovation startups.
I traveled to Austin, Texas, to attend South by Southwest, a major creative economy
conference. I met with national tech leaders to promote economic
opportunities that will create jobs right here in the District.
It should happen, it
can happen and under my administration, it will happen.
Sincerely,
Mayor Bowser
P.S. Later this month, I
will deliver my first State of the District Address. Mark your calendar. RSVP here for your ticket today.
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