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SOCIETY OF INDUSTRIAL AND OFFICE REALTORS®
The Society of Industrial and Office Realtors® (SIOR)
is a commercial and industrial real estate association,
representing experienced and successful commercial
real estate professionals. SIOR consists of associate
members who include corporate real estate executives,
commercial real estate brokers, agents, lenders,
developers, and educators.
(202) 449-8200 · sior.com · membership@sior.com
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATIONS
Community Development Corporations (CDCs) in the
neighborhood of your choice can assist you with information
on neighborhood properties. For a complete list of CDCs,
visit bit.ly/DCcdc.
ANACOSTIA ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
The Anacostia Economic Development Corporation (AEDC)
provides multifaceted programs and services designed to help
strengthen the economic base of the Anacostia community.
AEDC places emphasis on housing rehabilitation, commercial
revitalization and business development.
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
The Community Preservation and Development Corporation
creates and preserves affordable housing for moderate- and
low-income individuals and families.
DC HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
DC Habitat for Humanity seeks to eliminate poverty
housing and homelessness in the nation's capital by building
affordable, energy efficient homes to be sold to families who
are ineligible for conventional financing.
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DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
The Development Corporation of Columbia Heights (DCCH)
works to improve the quality of life for residents and business
owners through leadership training, the Neighborhood Jobs
Initiative (NJI) program and housing development.
ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
The Ethiopian Community Development Council's mission
is to resettle refugees; promote cultural, educational and
socioeconomic development in the refugee and immigrant
community in the United States; and conduct humanitarian
and development programs in Africa.
H STREET COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Since its inception in 1984, the H Street CDC has addressed
the needs of Washington area residents and businesses
through its commercial and residential projects, business
services, small business loan programs and community
empowerment projects. Services are focused on Wards 2, 5, 6,
and 7. View H Street CDC's current development projects.
LATINO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER
The Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC) equips
Latinos and other DC-area residents with the skills and
financial tools to create a better future for their families
and communities.
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