Doing Business in Greater Washington

High Technology


A broad range of firms create or use technology daily in Greater Washington. Area firms keep networks secure, help millions learn online, conduct cutting-edge biotech research, create or distribute media content and integrate computer systems, just to name a few.

Although Greater Washington’s tech sector was hit by the national slowdown a few years ago, its diversity – and federal spending on technology – helped soften the blow. Today, there are clear signs of recovery and growth potential.

Information Technology, Communications and
New Media in Greater Washington


To provide a current analysis of an industry that has weathered significant changes in the past five years, the Greater Washington Initiative (GWI), the marketing and economic development organization for the Washington, DC region, has released a landmark technology study: Information Technology, Communications and New Media in Greater Washington. More Info>>

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Greater Washington Initiative
(202) 857-5999