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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!
November 06, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.00 PM
Marketing Your Business to the Federal Government for Beginners, Part II

Learn how to prepare your business to sell products or services to federal agencies.

November 06, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.00 PM
Marketing Your Business to the Federal Government for Beginners, Part II

Learn how to prepare your business to sell products or services to federal agencies. Part two of this webinar series will cover SBA certifications that may support your contracting efforts, ways to demonstrate your business’s value to government buyers, and strategies for pursuing your first federal contracts. The session will also discuss changes in federal purchasing and what they could mean for your business.

Presented By: DC Small Business Development Center

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

November 09, 2026
6.00 PM – 7.00 PM
How to Write a Business Proposal

Learn how to format an aesthetic and comprehensive sales pitch for customers.

November 09, 2026
6.00 PM – 7.00 PM
How to Write a Business Proposal

Learn how to format an aesthetic and comprehensive sales pitch for customers. Business owners will leave knowing what to include in their business proposals and with a template to use.

Presented By: SB Works

Location: 703 Edgewood St NE

Cost: Free

November 09, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
Starting and Growing Your Trade Service Business

Learn the essentials of starting and growing a trade service business.

November 09, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
Starting and Growing Your Trade Service Business

Learn the essentials of starting and growing a trade service business. You will learn how to attract customers, manage operations, and build a foundation for long-term growth.

Presented By: SCORE

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

November 09, 2026
6.00 PM – 8.00 PM
Contracting for Creatives

This 5-part course will help creatives better understand how to drive revenue through procurement and request for proposal (RFP) rocesses.

November 09, 2026
6.00 PM – 8.00 PM
Contracting for Creatives

This 5-part course will help creatives better understand how to drive revenue through procurement and request for proposal (RFP) rocesses.

Presented By: Washington Area Community Investment Fund

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free