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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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DC SMALL BIZ HELP

Events & Trainings
Learn more about upcoming small business training, workshops, and events from throughout the ecosystem!
July 14, 2026
10.00 AM – 11.00 AM
Professional Website Using AI (No Coding Required)

This session will guide participants through AI-powered website builders, showing how to design, customize, and launch a website quickly and efficiently. Attendees will learn practical tips for content creation, layout optimization, and integrating essential features to showcase their business online and attract customers.

July 14, 2026
10.00 AM – 11.00 AM
Professional Website Using AI (No Coding Required)

This session will guide participants through AI-powered website builders, showing how to design, customize, and launch a website quickly and efficiently. Attendees will learn practical tips for content creation, layout optimization, and integrating essential features to showcase their business online and attract customers.

Presented By: National Community Reinvestment Coalition

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

July 14, 2026
11.00 AM – 1.00 PM
Do Your Financial Projections

This webinar will provide a practical introduction to financial projections and demonstrate how they can be used to evaluate the viability of your business, support informed decision-making, and plan for future growth

July 14, 2026
11.00 AM – 1.00 PM
Do Your Financial Projections

This webinar will provide a practical introduction to financial projections and demonstrate how they can be used to evaluate the viability of your business, support informed decision-making, and plan for future growth

Presented By: Score

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

 

July 14, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.00 PM
Understanding Your Business Industry and Lending Practices

This webinar will help businesses gain a clearer picture of their industry and how lenders evaluate financing requests. This webinar explores common lending practices, and what financial institutions look for when assessing risk and opportunity. Learn how to better position your business for funding success.

July 14, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.00 PM
Understanding Your Business Industry and Lending Practices

This webinar will help businesses gain a clearer picture of their industry and how lenders evaluate financing requests. This webinar explores common lending practices, and what financial institutions look for when assessing risk and opportunity. Learn how to better position your business for funding success.

Presented By: DC Small Business Development Center

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

July 14, 2026
12.30 PM – 1.30 PM
Industry Day Informational Session: Multiple Award Construction Contracts

This session will provide an overview of MWAA’s Multiple Award Construction Contracts (MACCs), including upcoming projects, contracting opportunities, and key information for businesses interested in working with the Airports Authority. Attendees will gain a better understanding of the MACC process, upcoming construction initiatives, and ways to position their firms for potential opportunities.

July 14, 2026
12.30 PM – 1.30 PM
Industry Day Informational Session: Multiple Award Construction Contracts

This session will provide an overview of MWAA’s Multiple Award Construction Contracts (MACCs), including upcoming projects, contracting opportunities, and key information for businesses interested in working with the Airports Authority. Attendees will gain a better understanding of the MACC process, upcoming construction initiatives, and ways to position their firms for potential opportunities.

Presented By: Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free