About GWI

About GWI


A regional cooperative marketing organization, The Greater Washington Initiative (GWI) promotes the Greater Washington region—encompassing the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia and Suburban Maryland—as an ideal location for locating or expanding a business.

The Initiative serves as a one-stop shop for corporate clients and site selection consultants by providing complimentary and confidential client services and research. A non-profit affiliate of The Greater Washington Board of Trade, GWI works in conjunction with all area economic development organizations.

The Initiative's services help companies around the globe to:

  • identify strategic partners and venture capital contacts;
  • meet public and private sector leaders;
  • arrange site tours;
  • and obtain demographic and real estate information about Greater Washington and its partner jurisdictions.
  • GWI is financially supported by all local public jurisdictions and more than 70 area companies.

    Please contact us directly via email: greaterwashingtoninitiative@bot.org

    Mailing Address:
    Greater Washington Initiative
    1725 I Street, NW, Suite 200
    Washington, DC 20006
    Tel: 202-857-5999

    Toll Free from within the United States and Canada:
    800-555-6783

    International Toll Free from:
    U.K. 0500892691
    Netherlands 08000227811
    Germany 0130860433
    Japan 0031132998

    Fax: 202-466-4980

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    Greater Washington Initiative
    (202) 857-5999