In a new office space in Dupont Circle, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser told a packed reception, “D.C. is open for business!”

Bowser announced the nine recipients of two funds, D.C.’s Vitality and Growth Funds — designed to attract and retain “high growth” industries to the District.

The announcement came just hours before the deadline for Congress to avoid a government shutdown, and Bowser spoke about the push to attract businesses in the technology, life sciences and cybersecurity sectors.

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