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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!
September 18, 2026
12.00 AM
SupplySide Global Hosted Buyer Program

Apply to attend SupplySide Global, a premier industry event connecting entrepreneurs and businesses with leading suppliers, innovators, and experts in the health and nutrition marketplace. Selected participants will have the opportunity to explore emerging products and ingredients, learn about the latest industry trends and regulatory developments, and build valuable connections across the food, beverage, dietary […]

September 18, 2026
12.00 AM
SupplySide Global Hosted Buyer Program

Apply to attend SupplySide Global, a premier industry event connecting entrepreneurs and businesses with leading suppliers, innovators, and experts in the health and nutrition marketplace. Selected participants will have the opportunity to explore emerging products and ingredients, learn about the latest industry trends and regulatory developments, and build valuable connections across the food, beverage, dietary supplement, personal care, and pet health industries.

Apply By: Friday, September 18

Presented By: SupplySide Global

Cost: Free

September 18, 2026
12.00 PM – 3.00 PM
Freedom 250 Supplier Matchmaking Expo

The supplier matchmaking expo is your chance to meet with large corporations and federal agencies that are looking for suppliers.

September 18, 2026
12.00 PM – 3.00 PM
Freedom 250 Supplier Matchmaking Expo

The supplier matchmaking expo is your chance to meet with large corporations and federal agencies that are looking for suppliers. The event includes personalized one-on-one matchmaking meetings and access to a dynamic exhibit hall featuring large corporate and federal agency buyers, along with local, state, and federal organizations that support small businesses.

Presented By: Small Business Administration

Location: 1300 Pennsylvania Ave

Cost: Free

September 18, 2026
5.00 PM
Loan and Financial Readiness Cohort Application

Prepare your business to pursue financing through five group sessions and one-on-one financial counseling.

September 18, 2026
5.00 PM
Loan and Financial Readiness Cohort Application

Prepare your business to pursue financing through five group sessions and one-on-one financial counseling. Participants will learn how to strengthen their financial records, determine how much financing their business can afford, develop a clear funding request, create realistic financial projections, and prepare for the loan application process.

Presented By: National Community Reinvestment Coalition

Apply By: Friday, September 18th

Cost: Free

September 22, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
Credit Readiness Lab: Clarity Before Capital

Join LEDC and Citibank for a practical, no-pressure workshop designed to help entrepreneurs and individuals understand how credit impacts access to capital and what steps they can take today to strengthen their financial future.

September 22, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
Credit Readiness Lab: Clarity Before Capital

Join LEDC and Citibank for a practical, no-pressure workshop designed to help entrepreneurs and individuals understand how credit impacts access to capital and what steps they can take today to strengthen their financial future.

Presented By: Latino Economic Development Center

Location: 2879 Clarendon Blvd

Cost: Free