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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 28, 2026
10.00 AM – 11.00 AM
A Proven Strategy for Building Wealth & Legacy, Part II

Participants in this session will take a deeper dive into the franchise development process and learn what it takes to successfully transform an existing business into a franchise.

August 28, 2026
10.00 AM – 11.00 AM
A Proven Strategy for Building Wealth & Legacy, Part II

Participants in this session will take a deeper dive into the franchise development process and learn what it takes to successfully transform an existing business into a franchise. The workshop will explore how to evaluate whether a business is ready for franchising, determine if franchising is the right growth strategy, and understand the key steps involved in building a scalable franchise model.

Presented By: Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

September 01, 2026
10.00 AM – 12.00 PM
Business Foundations & Business Planning

Join DC BizCAP for a session on building strong business foundation focusing on compliance requirements, financial literacy and planning.

September 01, 2026
10.00 AM – 12.00 PM
Business Foundations & Business Planning

Join DC BizCAP for a session on building strong business foundation focusing on compliance requirements, financial literacy and planning.

Presented By: Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking

Location: 1050 1st St NE

Cost: Free

September 03, 2026
2.00 PM – 3.00 PM
Your brand story: How to Build a Business People Remember

In this session participants will learn how to define and articulate your brand’s core story to connect with your target audience, develop foundational positioning strategies for product and service businesses, and more.

September 03, 2026
2.00 PM – 3.00 PM
Your brand story: How to Build a Business People Remember

In this session participants will learn how to define and articulate your brand’s core story to connect with your target audience, develop foundational positioning strategies for product and service businesses, and more.

Presented By: Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

September 03, 2026
1.00 PM – 2.00 PM
Building A Strong Business Foundation

This course will help aspiring entrepreneurs explore their motivation for starting a business, assess whether their idea is viable in the marketplace, and understand what it takes to succeed as a business owner.

September 03, 2026
1.00 PM – 2.00 PM
Building A Strong Business Foundation

This course will help aspiring entrepreneurs explore their motivation for starting a business, assess whether their idea is viable in the marketplace, and understand what it takes to succeed as a business owner. Participants will also examine options for covering startup expenses and learn how the Maryland Women’s Business Center (MWBC) can support them throughout their entrepreneurial journey.

Presented By: Maryland Women’s Business Center

Location: Virtual

Cost: $25