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Penn West Nurtures Tech Talent in DC's Downtown with Sponsorship to BuildWithin

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Golden Triangle Business Improvement District (BID) yesterday announced its award of a sponsorship of up to $200,000 to enable BuildWithin to expand workforce development programs within the Penn West Equity and Innovation District (Penn West).

Key Points: 
  • The Penn West sponsorship will enable BuildWithin to expand its programs to serve more DC residents and businesses.
  • The sponsorship is funded through a grant to catalyze Penn West that the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) provided the Golden Triangle BID last year.
  • Ximena Hartsock Gates, co-founder and CEO of BuildWithin is a changemaker in DC's tech ecosystem and became an early partner in Penn West.
  • The premier area is characterized by a mix of office buildings, unmatched walkability and public transit, and access to the country's leading tech talent.