Oct. 25, 2010, WASHINGTON–The American Marketing Association-DC Chapter (AMADC) today announced its partnership with the Washington, DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP). AMADC and WDCEP will join forces to advance entrepreneurship and business creation within the Washington, DC business community by cross-promoting and co-sponsoring several education programs and events for the 2010-2011 year.

Oct. 25, 2010, WASHINGTON–The American Marketing Association-DC Chapter (AMADC) today announced its partnership with the Washington, DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP). AMADC and WDCEP will join forces to advance entrepreneurship and business creation within the Washington, DC business community by cross-promoting and co-sponsoring several education programs and events for the 2010-2011 year.

“AMADC is excited and honored to be joining voices with Washington DC Economic Partnership to host the latest in business, marketing trends, educational offerings and special networking events to the Washington, DC metropolitan professionals,” said April E. Simons, AMADC vice president of chapter development.

The WDCEP and AMADC partnership will kick-off with the upcoming WDCEP Annual Meeting & Development Showcase (AMDS), held at 10:00 am on November 19, 2010 at the Washington Convention Center. AMDS attracts 600+ professionals from the real estate and development industries and local government officials. As the largest event of its kind in DC, AMDS showcases the majority of the organizations that drive economic development in Washington, DC.

For more information about AMDS, visit www.wdcep.com/news-events/wdcep-events/amds/. This page is one of the recently redesigned pages on WDECP’s new website, www.wdcep.com, which launched on October 21st. The new website encourages visitors to learn, explore and interact through a new design and new approach to economic development. It will assist business professionals, entrepreneurs, small businesses and economic development leaders to learn about the resources, opportunities and tools available in DC.

A 501(c)(3) organization, the Washington, DC Economic Partnership (www.wdcep.com) promotes business opportunities throughout the District and contributes to business retention and attraction activities. The WDCEP plays an important role in bringing together government, non-profit and private sector partners. They offer a variety of economic development programs and services to foster growth, entrepreneurship, and strategic relationship building among the city’s business community.

As the leading network of marketing professionals in the Mid-Atlantic, the DC Chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMADC) drives innovation, professional development and career advancement for 800 members representing industries ranging from corporate, media, government, association and non-profit. AMADC is the fourth largest American Marketing Association (AMA) chapter and offers its diverse membership a variety of benefits, services and programs including continuing education and professional opportunities.

To learn more, visit www.amadc.org, or contact the AMA-DC at 703-683-4883 or info@amadc.org.