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 your one-stop hub for Washington, D.C. small business and entrepreneurs… valuable resources, support organizations, lenders, events and trainings. DCSmallBizHelp is owned and maintained by the Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic Development (CNHED) as part of their Small Business Ecosystem Building work.
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DC SMALL BIZ HELP
Capital Connections: A Commercial Property Acquisition Fund Meet & Greet
Learn about the Commercial Property Acquisition Fund (CPAF) grant program, which provides down payment assistance for DC small business owners to purchase commercial property. Meet lenders and realtors, and get information about CPAF 4.0 launching in 2025.
Capital Connections: A Commercial Property Acquisition Fund Meet & Greet
Learn about the Commercial Property Acquisition Fund (CPAF) grant program, which provides down payment assistance for DC small business owners to purchase commercial property. Meet lenders and realtors, and get information about CPAF 4.0 launching in 2025.
Presented by: City First Enterprises
Location: 1701 Rhode Island Ave NW
Cost: Free
Contact: cpaf@cfenterprises.org
Business Training Series- Empower Your Business with AI
Attend this 3- part training series to learn about essential business technologies, how to streamline your operations, and how you can use AI to enhance productivity and business growth.
Business Training Series- Empower Your Business with AI
Attend this 3- part training series to learn about essential business technologies, how to streamline your operations, and how you can use AI to enhance productivity and business growth.
Presented by: Community Development Consortium
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Social Entrepreneurship: Profit with a Purpose
This webinar dives into how entrepreneurs can drive environmental and social change while building a thriving business. You’ll get practical insights on harnessing your business to create a positive impact while also attracting investment.
Social Entrepreneurship: Profit with a Purpose
This webinar dives into how entrepreneurs can drive environmental and social change while building a thriving business. You’ll get practical insights on harnessing your business to create a positive impact while also attracting investment.
Presented by: Start Small Think Big
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
AI-Powered Efficiency at Scale
In this webinar, learn how AI technology can drive operational efficiency and boost your bottom line. You’ll discover practical ways to implement AI solutions that save time, reduce costs, and enhance productivity across your business.
AI-Powered Efficiency at Scale
In this webinar, learn how AI technology can drive operational efficiency and boost your bottom line. You’ll discover practical ways to implement AI solutions that save time, reduce costs, and enhance productivity across your business.
Presented by: Washington Area Community Investment Fund
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free