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Terrance King, President & CEO, National Children’s Center (NCC)

The National Children’s Center’s mission is to enhance the lives of people of all ages, diverse backgrounds, and differing abilities through inclusive opportunities.

NCC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing education and health equity for individuals with varying abilities. Join us in making a difference. Support our mission today by visiting: https://www.nccinc.org/

Thank you to our member, DC DDS, for supporting this segment of our WTOP Regional Business Insights.

Andrew Reese, Director, Department on Disability Services

Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Department on Disability Services (DDS) are committed to empowering residents with disabilities and helping businesses thrive. The organization’s Rehabilitation Services Administration offers businesses free training and resources to hire and support qualified employees with disabilities.

The Department on Disability Services (DDS) includes the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). The agency coordinates a diverse network of service providers to fulfill its mission: delivering innovative, high-quality services that empower individuals with disabilities to live meaningful, productive lives as active members of their families, schools, workplaces, and communities across Washington, DC.

Partner with DDS to unlock the potential of an inclusive workforce. Learn more at www.dds.dc.gov.

Catherine Townsend, President & CEO, Trust For The National Mall

As the leading nonprofit, nonpartisan philanthropic partner of the National Park Service, the Trust for the National Mall is dedicated to restoring, enriching and preserving the National Mall.

The Trust brings private funding, project expertise and in-kind support to help elevate the National Mall and its historic purpose, especially critical as we approach America’s 250th in 2026.Make a donation, become a corporate partner or volunteer, and support the future of America’s front yard at National Mall. Learn more here.

Thank you to our member, DC DDS, for supporting this segment of our WTOP Regional Business Insights.

Dr. Jean Accius, President & CEO, Creating Healthier Communities

Creating Healthier Communities brings nonprofits, businesses and communities together around a shared commitment to better health and wellbeing.

For nearly 70 years, Creating Healthier Communities has been building a world where everyone can live their healthiest life as a national nonprofit. We bring communities, nonprofits and businesses together to improve health and well-being for all. What sets us apart? We co-create global and sustainable solutions with our partners to drive lasting change. Learn more about our work at CHC impact. Learn more about CHC here: https://chcimpact.org/about-chc/

Thank you to our member, DC DDS, for supporting this segment of our WTOP Regional Business Insights.

Dr. Louis Weiner, Director of Lombardi Cancer Center, Georgetown University

Healthcare is a policy priority at the Board of Trade because it is essential to promote and advance so Greater Washington can be a more vibrant, competitive, and prosperous region.

Doctors at Lombardi Cancer Center are working tirelessly to end cancer, and they need your help. Join the Georgetown community on October 26 for BellRinger, DC’s Bike Ride and Community Movement to End Cancer. Funds raised will go towards lifesaving cancer research. Register Here.

Thank you to our member, Fox Rothschild, for supporting this segment of our WTOP Regional Business Insights.

Reggie Jones, Chair, Federal Government Contracts, Fox Rothschild

Billions of federal dollars are flowing into long needed public infrastructure improvements across the Greater Washington Metropolitan region. The attorneys and Fox Rothschild D.C. Office provide business friendly advice. Federal contractors in the DMV and beyond. We know what it takes to successfully navigate federal contracts because we too, are a federal contractor. With Fox, you get the strength of a national firm with more than 1000 lawyers.

Delivered by attorneys who understand Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland. Visit Fox Rothschild to learn more about how together we can support growth and opportunity in this region.