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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!
June 17, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
Marketing Part 1: Developing Your Marketing Plan

This dynamic webinar will guide you through building a marketing roadmap that sets your business up for success. Learn how to identify your ideal clients, create a compelling value proposition, conduct competitor analysis, and implement strategic pricing that drives profits.

June 17, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
Marketing Part 1: Developing Your Marketing Plan

This dynamic webinar will guide you through building a marketing roadmap that sets your business up for success. Learn how to identify your ideal clients, create a compelling value proposition, conduct competitor analysis, and implement strategic pricing that drives profits.

Presented By: Score

Location: Virtual

Cost: $10

June 17, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
Loan Ready: Make your Small Business a Great Funding Prospect

A session focused on helping small businesses navigate the loan application process and better prepare for financing opportunities.

June 17, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
Loan Ready: Make your Small Business a Great Funding Prospect

A session focused on helping small businesses navigate the loan application process and better prepare for financing opportunities. The session will provide guidance on becoming “loan ready” and positioning a business as a strong candidate for potential lenders.

Presented By: Start Small Think Big

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

June 17, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.00 PM
Turning Blind Spots into Growth Signals

This session will explore how customer experience connects to operational reliability, leadership clarity, and sustainable growth.

June 17, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.00 PM
Turning Blind Spots into Growth Signals

This session will explore how customer experience connects to operational reliability, leadership clarity, and sustainable growth. Participants will gain practical insights into identifying growth constraints, improving execution, strengthening visibility across the business, and turning hidden risks into actionable opportunities for long-term success.

Presented By: DC Small Business Development Center

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

June 18, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
Marketing Part 2: Promoting Your Business

This webinar will introduce you to essential promotional methods, including networking, referrals, social media, content marketing, email marketing, and SEO.

June 18, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
Marketing Part 2: Promoting Your Business

This webinar will introduce you to essential promotional methods, including networking, referrals, social media, content marketing, email marketing, and SEO. You’ll learn how to identify the most effective techniques for your business and craft a promotional plan that aligns with your goals and customer behaviors.

Presented By: Score

Location: Virtual

Cost: $10