DC SMALL BIZ HELP
A robust resource hub to help you discover, connect to, and navigate DC’s small business ecosystem.
GET HELP WITH YOUR BUSINESS NOWDCSmallBizHelp 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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DC SMALL BIZ HELP
Regulatory Roadmap: Small Business & Retailer Training
Join The Coalition and our partners for a practical workshop designed to help entrepreneurs and business support organizations better understand the commercial occupancy process in the District. Participants will gain insight into the key stages of opening a physical location, learn how to avoid common pitfalls, and connect directly with experts who can help them navigate the process.
Regulatory Roadmap: Small Business & Retailer Training
Join The Coalition and our partners for a practical workshop designed to help entrepreneurs and business support organizations better understand the commercial occupancy process in the District. Participants will gain insight into the key stages of opening a physical location, learn how to avoid common pitfalls, and connect directly with experts who can help them navigate the process. Participants will learn what it takes to successfully move from identifying a potential location to opening their doors for business.
Presented By: The Coalition
Location: LexisNexis Building, 1150 18th St NW
Cost: Free
Application for The Flourish Collective Program
Apply for LEDC’s Flourish collective program which is a two-part bilingual cohort model designed to empower and equip emerging food entrepreneurs for long-term success.
Application for The Flourish Collective Program
Apply for LEDC’s Flourish collective program which is a two-part bilingual cohort model designed to empower and equip emerging food entrepreneurs for long-term success. The program integrates financial empowerment, business education, and targeted investment to help women food entrepreneurs launch and scale sustainable businesses.
Presented By: Latino Economic Development Center
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
PR for Small Businesses: Get Media Attention That Builds Credibility
This session covers crafting compelling stories, reaching out to journalists, leveraging press releases, and using media coverage to enhance your reputation.
PR for Small Businesses: Get Media Attention That Builds Credibility
This session covers crafting compelling stories, reaching out to journalists, leveraging press releases, and using media coverage to enhance your reputation. Participants will leave with practical strategies to generate positive publicity and turn media attention into real business opportunities.
Presented By: National Community Reinvestment Coalition
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
AI Tools Small Businesses Are Using to Market Smarter
This session will cover AI-powered solutions for content creation, social media management, email marketing, customer engagement, and analytics. Participants will learn practical ways to leverage AI to save time, reach the right audience, and make data-driven marketing decisions that drive growth.
AI Tools Small Businesses Are Using to Market Smarter
This session will cover AI-powered solutions for content creation, social media management, email marketing, customer engagement, and analytics. Participants will learn practical ways to leverage AI to save time, reach the right audience, and make data-driven marketing decisions that drive growth.
Presented By: National Community Reinvestment Coalition
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free