Past Events

We had such a great time connecting with our industry friends while discussing vacation destinations and phased reopening during our premier virtual happy hour. If you missed out on the first one, you're in luck! Mark your calendar for Thursday, June 25, from 4:00pm - 5:00pm for our next virtual happy hour! Whether you'd like to grab a drink at the amenity center bar, enjoy rooftop views of Penn Quarter, or relax in the cabanas? You decide with one of…

The markets have been greatly affected by the public health pandemic and civic unrest. Join DCBIA for an update from CBRE leaders on the local and national commercial retail and office markets. We have lots of questions about the local and national CRE markets amid the public health pandemic and unrest.  Which types of retailers have suffered most? What concessions are now being considered? What are the new consumer spending and buying patterns? What were the office vacancy and absorption rates…

Since going virtual, we still have the usual stress-free networking with those in our peer group, but we’re also introducing new speakers with a point of view to kick things off. This month, we're excited to present DPR Construction's National Talent Advocate, Guy Sanders. Grab a drink and get ready to network with other emerging leaders and our industry expert, this Thursday, July 23, from 5:00pm-6:30pm. We will have breakout rooms, casual and meaningful exchanges, and good times!   Join us.…

DC Water is proposing rate changes for fiscal year 2021 and fiscal year 2022, beginning Oct. 1, 2020 and Oct. 1, 2021, respectively. To help ensure that costs are being properly recovered (water costs are recovered through the water rates, for example), DC Water conducts regular Cost of Service Studies.  Previously the studies were done every three years, but this year DC Water began conducting two year Cost of Service Studies to fully align the study with the two year rate…

DCBIA Housing Committee Co-Chairs Clint Mann, President of Urban Pace and Charles Warren, Principal of Teass | Warren Architects invite you to hear from Jeff C. Utz, Director, Goulston & Storrs and DCBIA Board member and Co-Chair of the DCBIA Public Policy & Regulation Committee. Hear from Jeff on DCBIA's work on the following housing-related initiatives:  Inclusionary Zoning Plus In January, the Mayor has announced the Expanded Inclusionary Zoning proposal, which would increase the IZ set-aside requirement to up to 20% for zoning map…

There has been much discussion lately about increasing diversity in the real estate industry prompted by the tragic events witnessed by all in our nation. We know that people of color are under-represented, particularly African Americans who comprise less than 1% of the real estate industry in Washington, DC. If not now, when? Join us for the first conversation in our diversity series. Hear concrete ideas and a call-to-action from an expert group of leaders in the field.   Presenters: Ernie…

Many people think DCBIA only represents large businesses when in fact we advocate for businesses of all sizes and have a diverse membership - from small developers and architectural firms to art organizations, law firms and more. A little known fact that I want to shout from rooftops is that 1/3 of DCBIA's membership are small businesses.  Over the last several years, DCBIA has led advocacy efforts to ensure that taxes and regulations are supportive of businesses to ensure the business…

As our notions of physical and emotional well being have shifted with the realities of remote work environments, grab a drink, and join us next Thursday for a casual and meaningful conversation on workplace wellness.  DCBIA Young Leaders Virtual Happy Hour Thursday, August 27  5:00pm - 6:30pm Via Zoom Network with emerging leaders and award-winning commercial real estate executive, Wendy Feldman Block, Senior Managing Director of Savills. With 31 years of experience, Wendy is widely acknowledged as the foremost expert broker and…

Entering into the final phase of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment process, DCBIA will continue to play a lead role to provide expertise to this important land-use and planning document. After incorporating input from DCBIA, other organizations, Advisory Neighborhood Commissions, and the general public, the Office of Planning has submitted the amended Plan to the Council for a final public review at the Council of the District of Columbia's November virtual public hearings.  Join DCBIA leaders for a briefing on the plan…