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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!
December 02, 2025
8.00 AM – 2.00 PM
Plan Your Growth: 2026 Strategic Growth Workshop

During this session, you’ll learn how to turn your business goals into a concrete, actionable plan for predictable and sustainable growth in 2026.

December 02, 2025
8.00 AM – 2.00 PM
Plan Your Growth: 2026 Strategic Growth Workshop

During this session, you’ll learn how to turn your business goals into a concrete, actionable plan for predictable and sustainable growth in 2026. Our team of strategy experts will walk you through practical frameworks to help you develop a tactical plan for your business operations, boost revenue, and position your brand for long-term success in 2026.

Presented by: MB Growth Partners

Location: TBD

Cost: Free

December 02, 2025
11.00 AM – 11.45 AM
Grow Your Business with AI-Powered Tools by Google

This workshop will explain the basics of AI and how AI-powered tools by Google can help small businesses be more efficient, enhance customer experiences, and drive growth.

December 02, 2025
11.00 AM – 11.45 AM
Grow Your Business with AI-Powered Tools by Google

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a powerful technology that can help simplify business tasks and create new opportunities for small businesses and entrepreneurs – but knowing how to use it may seem out of reach. Developed with input from experts at Google, this workshop will explain the basics of AI and how AI-powered tools by Google can help small businesses be more efficient, enhance customer experiences, and drive growth.

Presented by: DC Small Business Development Center

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

December 02, 2025
3.00 PM – 4.00 PM
From Vision to Victory — Women of Color CEOs Share Their Financial Playbook

Join us for From Vision to Victory, an exclusive panel featuring successful Women of Color CEOs who will share their personal financial playbooks—the strategies, tools, and tactics they used to build financial strength, access capital, and scale their businesses to new heights.

December 02, 2025
3.00 PM – 4.00 PM
From Vision to Victory — Women of Color CEOs Share Their Financial Playbook

Join us for From Vision to Victory, an exclusive panel featuring successful Women of Color CEOs who will share their personal financial playbooks—the strategies, tools, and tactics they used to build financial strength, access capital, and scale their businesses to new heights.

Presented by: Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

December 03, 2025
11.00 AM – 1.00 PM
Inteligencia Artificial (IA) para Emprendedores

Serie de ocho talleres prácticos sobre Inteligencia Artificial (IA) para Emprendedores, creados especialmente para principiantes.

December 03, 2025
11.00 AM – 1.00 PM
Inteligencia Artificial (IA) para Emprendedores

Serie de ocho talleres prácticos sobre Inteligencia Artificial (IA) para Emprendedores, creados especialmente para principiantes.

Presented by: Latino Economic Development Center

Location: 12520 Prosperity Dr Silver Spring MD

Cost: Free