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D.C. economy at crossroads as jobs and business growth stall | Axios

September 25, 2025
  • D.C. Policy Center

On September 23, 2025, the 2025 State of Business Report, created for DC Chamber of Commerce, was cited by Axios:

The report, released alongside this week’s State of the District and Region Conference, comes as D.C. navigates the fallout of DOGE cuts, the federal crackdown and recession fears.

The Chamber’s report suggests several ways the District can jumpstart its economy, such as moving away from office-dependent sectors, supporting research and innovation at local universities, and revitalizing underutilized spaces in areas like downtown.

Read More: D.C. economy at crossroads as jobs and business growth stall
Additional reading: 2025 State of Business Report: Investing in growth

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