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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!
April 14, 2026
8.00 AM – 7.00 PM
Just Economy Conference

The national event for community, business, foundation, policy and government leaders who want a nation that not only promises but delivers opportunities for all Americans to build wealth and live well

April 14, 2026
8.00 AM – 7.00 PM
Just Economy Conference

The national event for community, business, foundation, policy and government leaders who want a nation that not only promises but delivers opportunities for all Americans to build wealth and live well

Presented by: National Community Reinvestment Coalition

Location: 1919 Connecticut Ave NW

Cost: $1000

April 14, 2026
2.00 PM – 3.00 PM
The Hidden Operations of Impact

This practical session is for founders who want to ensure their operations reflect the impact they want to make. We’ll explore how to turn abstract intentions into real processes, workflows, and policies so that you can avoid friction and misalignment as you scale.

April 14, 2026
2.00 PM – 3.00 PM
The Hidden Operations of Impact

This practical session is for founders who want to ensure their operations reflect the impact they want to make. We’ll explore how to turn abstract intentions into real processes, workflows, and policies so that you can avoid friction and misalignment as you scale.

Presented by: Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

April 15, 2026
12.00 AM – 5.00 PM
Washington, DC 2027 NFL Draft Source Procurement Program

This procurement program is an opportunity for local, small, and underrepresented businesses to gain exposure to subcontracting opportunities related to the 2027 NFL Draft and provide networking and capacity building for all accepted businesses

April 15, 2026
12.00 AM – 5.00 PM
Washington, DC 2027 NFL Draft Source Procurement Program

This procurement program is an opportunity for local, small, and underrepresented businesses to gain exposure to subcontracting opportunities related to the 2027 NFL Draft and provide networking and capacity building for all accepted businesses.

Businesses selected for the program will be profiled in a directory, which NFL primary contractors and event producers will use to identify and select local, small, and underrepresented suppliers to fulfill their subcontracting needs.

Presented By: National Football League

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

April 15, 2026
12.00 PM
DREAM Program Bootcamp Application

The DREAM Program Boot Camp is an intensive, cohort-based program designed to support packaged food and beverage entrepreneurs across the DMV who are ready to strengthen their businesses, scale sustainably, and deepen their impact in their communities.

April 15, 2026
12.00 PM
DREAM Program Bootcamp Application

The DREAM Program Boot Camp is an intensive, cohort-based program designed to support packaged food and beverage entrepreneurs across the DMV who are ready to strengthen their businesses, scale sustainably, and deepen their impact in their communities.

Presented by: Dreaming Out Loud

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free