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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!
July 18, 2026
9.00 AM
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.

July 18, 2026
9.00 AM
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

September 08, 2026
10.00 AM – 11.00 AM
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.

September 08, 2026
10.00 AM – 11.00 AM
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

October 06, 2026
12.00 AM
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.

October 06, 2026
12.00 AM
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

November 10, 2026
10.00 AM – 11.00 AM
Automate to Sell: Build Your First Sales Funnel

This session will guide participants through the steps of mapping the customer journey, setting up automated email sequences, and using digital tools to capture leads and drive conversions.

November 10, 2026
10.00 AM – 11.00 AM
Automate to Sell: Build Your First Sales Funnel

This session will guide participants through the steps of mapping the customer journey, setting up automated email sequences, and using digital tools to capture leads and drive conversions. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to streamline sales, save time, and grow their business more efficiently.

Presented By: National Community Reinvestment Coalition

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free