Economy

Metropolitan Washington is a dynamic region with one of the strongest economies in the nation, attracting talent and investment from around the globe. For many years, COG has supported closer coordination among officials in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia in a variety of efforts to help promote the region’s competitive advantages and enhance its economic competitiveness, such as the the competition for Amazon’s second headquarters. In addition, COG tracks a number of economic indicators for its member governments, including employment and inflation rates, as well as multifamily housing and commercial construction trends. 

Federal Workforce Resources and Data

Significant reductions to the federal workforce would have far-reaching impacts in the metropolitan Washington region, which is prompting swift action by area governments, businesses, and philanthropies. COG is supporting the regionwide response by making holistic data on the federal footprint and information on resources to affected workers and their families readily available. Visit the dashboard page to learn more. 

Economic Trends Dashboard

COG measures economic growth through the monthly Regional Economic Monitoring System (REMS) Report, which is now available as an online, interactive dashboard. The dashboard also includes data on how the region compares with other regions on Gross Domestic Product and federal employment. Visit the dashboard page to learn more.