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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!
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

September 10, 2026
1.00 PM – 2.00 PM
Creating Your Business Blueprint

This course will guide participants through defining the problem their business solves, identifying their target market and competitors, and developing a compelling unique selling proposition.

September 10, 2026
1.00 PM – 2.00 PM
Creating Your Business Blueprint

This course will guide participants through defining the problem their business solves, identifying their target market and competitors, and developing a compelling unique selling proposition. Participants will also explore key financial and operational considerations and learn when their business may need a business plan or pitch deck.

Presented By: Maryland Women’s Business Center

Location: Virtual

Cost: $25

September 10, 2026
2.00 PM – 3.00 PM
Women Owned in Retail – Small Business, Big Opportunity, How to Partner with Dollar General

Learn more about Dollar General’s Small Business Development Program, including how to get started, navigate the supplier onboarding process, explore financing programs, and access development opportunities designed to help small businesses grow.

September 10, 2026
2.00 PM – 3.00 PM
Women Owned in Retail – Small Business, Big Opportunity, How to Partner with Dollar General

Learn more about Dollar General’s Small Business Development Program, including how to get started, navigate the supplier onboarding process, explore financing programs, and access development opportunities designed to help small businesses grow.

 

Presented By: Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

September 15, 2026
4.00 PM – 5.00 PM
Tax Implications for Choosing a Structure for Your Business

Join for a comprehensive workshop designed to guide you through the tax implications of business structure options, including LLCs, C-Corps, S-Corps, and Sole Proprietorships.

September 15, 2026
4.00 PM – 5.00 PM
Tax Implications for Choosing a Structure for Your Business

Join Start Small Think Big for a comprehensive workshop designed to guide you through the tax implications of business structure options, including LLCs, C-Corps, S-Corps, and Sole Proprietorships. In this session, you’ll gain valuable insights into: Identify the major business entity types, compare pass-through taxation versus corporate double taxation and explain how each affects a business owner’s personal tax liability, and recognizing the signals that indicate it’s time to reconsider or change entity structure as a business grows

 

Presented By: Start Small Think Big

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free