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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!
August 05, 2026
2.00 PM – 3.00 PM
Building Your Wealth Engine: Maximizing the Value of Your Business

This session helps business owners leverage their company as a driver of personal wealth. Understand how to build sustainable, wealth creation strategies that position your business as a core asset within your broader financial portfolio.

August 05, 2026
2.00 PM – 3.00 PM
Building Your Wealth Engine: Maximizing the Value of Your Business

This session helps business owners leverage their company as a driver of personal wealth. Understand how to build sustainable, wealth creation strategies that position your business as a core asset within your broader financial portfolio.

Presented By: Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

August 11, 2026
10.00 AM – 11.00 AM
Get Funding Ready: What Lenders and Investors Want to See

In this practical workshop, you’ll learn what lenders and investors evaluate when determining whether a business is ready for financing.

August 11, 2026
10.00 AM – 11.00 AM
Get Funding Ready: What Lenders and Investors Want to See

In this practical workshop, you’ll learn what lenders and investors evaluate when determining whether a business is ready for financing. We will walk through the key components of a strong funding package, including financial statements, cash flow, credit, business planning, and supporting documentation.

Presented By: National Community Reinvestment Coalition

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

August 12, 2026
2.00 PM – 3.00 PM
Target Retail 101

Discover strategies you can apply to your own retail journey in this virtual event hosted by Target Accelerators in partnership with the Target Supplier Engagement team.

August 12, 2026
2.00 PM – 3.00 PM
Target Retail 101

Gain insight into developing an impactful line review deck. And hear from both founders and Target buyers on how they’ve built strong business relationships. Discover strategies you can apply to your own retail journey in this virtual event hosted by Target Accelerators in partnership with the Target Supplier Engagement team.

Presented By: Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

August 13, 2026
2.00 PM – 3.30 PM
Business Foundation Series: The Business Model Canvas

During this webinar, you will learn an effective process for moving your business idea from that idea to an actual document. The Business Model Canvas (BMC) is a way of describing your business idea into nine distinct fundamental business components using a visual process on one page.

August 13, 2026
2.00 PM – 3.30 PM
Business Foundation Series: The Business Model Canvas

During this webinar, you will learn an effective process for moving your business idea from that idea to an actual document. The Business Model Canvas (BMC) is a way of describing your business idea into nine distinct fundamental business components using a visual process on one page. Consider this step as the organization and documentation towards developing a solid business planning foundation.

Presented By: DC Small Business Development Center

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free