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DCSmallBizHelp is the one-stop hub for Washington, D.C. small business and entrepreneurs looking for valuable resources, support organizations, lenders, events and trainings. DCSmallBizHelp is owned and maintained by The Coalition (formerly CNHED) as part of their Small Business Ecosystem Building work.

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Events & Trainings
Learn more about upcoming small business training, workshops, and events from throughout the ecosystem!
June 01, 2026
3.00 PM – 4.00 PM
Employee Ownership for B Corps: A Deeper Dive

This session will cover the mechanics of employee ownership transitions, with a deeper dive into the three different types of broad-based employee ownership (ESOPs, worker cooperatives, and EOTs).

June 01, 2026
3.00 PM – 4.00 PM
Employee Ownership for B Corps: A Deeper Dive

This session will cover the mechanics of employee ownership transitions, with a deeper dive into the three different types of broad-based employee ownership (ESOPs, worker cooperatives, and EOTs).

Presented By: Project Equity

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

June 02, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
Certified Up: Growth Opportunities with the MD-DoSEM

Join us for a one-hour training led by the Maryland Department of Social and Economic Mobility (DoSEM), Office of Minority Business Enterprises.

June 02, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
Certified Up: Growth Opportunities with the MD-DoSEM

Join us for a one-hour training led by the Maryland Department of Social and Economic Mobility (DoSEM), Office of Minority Business Enterprises. The session will provide an overview of the department, information on Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification and procurement programs, and a discussion of how certification may support small businesses in pursuing contracting and procurement opportunities.

Presented By: Washington Area Community Investment Fund

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

June 03, 2026
3.00 PM – 4.00 PM
AI Within Reach: Practical Tools and Frameworks for Everyday Success

This session is designed to meet you where you are—whether you’re just starting to explore AI or looking for better ways to integrate it into your business.

June 03, 2026
3.00 PM – 4.00 PM
AI Within Reach: Practical Tools and Frameworks for Everyday Success

This session is designed to meet you where you are—whether you’re just starting to explore AI or looking for better ways to integrate it into your business. You’ll gain practical insights, honest lessons learned, and approachable frameworks that cut through the complexity and focus on what really drives results.

Presented By: Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

June 04, 2026
1.00 PM – 2.00 PM
Business Barcode Basics: Meet Requirements, Manage Products and Sell in More Places

This webinar will walk through the basics of building a barcode strategy that supports your business as it grows.

June 04, 2026
1.00 PM – 2.00 PM
Business Barcode Basics: Meet Requirements, Manage Products and Sell in More Places

This webinar will walk through the basics of building a barcode strategy that supports your business as it grows. We’ll cover what small business owners need to know about retailer barcode requirements, why your barcode should be properly registered to your company and how barcodes can help prepare your products for retail, distribution and future supply chain needs.

Presented By: Score

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free