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DCSmallBizHelp is your one-stop hub for Washington, D.C. small business and entrepreneurs… valuable resources, support organizations, lenders, events and trainings. DCSmallBizHelp is owned and maintained by the Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic Development (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 09, 2024
8.00 PM – 9.30 PM
What is Entrepreneur DNA? Insights from 15 Years of Social Science Research

In this session, you’ll discover what defines a successful entrepreneur, get insights from Founder Institutes’ Entrepreneur DNA Assessment, including the 9 Entrepreneur Profiles, and how to evaluate your potential as a startup founder.

September 09, 2024
8.00 PM – 9.30 PM
What is Entrepreneur DNA? Insights from 15 Years of Social Science Research

In this session, you’ll discover what defines a successful entrepreneur, get insights from Founder Institutes’ Entrepreneur DNA Assessment, including the 9 Entrepreneur Profiles, and how to evaluate your potential as a startup founder.

Presented by: The Founder Institute
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free

September 10, 2024
5.30 PM
Business Bootcamp- Session 4: The Financial Sheet Tri-Fecta

This session will focus on the Financial Sheet Tri-Fecta – cash flow, balance sheet, & profit and loss statement. You’ll gain in-depth knowledge of fundamental business terms, strategies for sustainable growth, networking opportunities with fellow professionals, and more.

September 10, 2024
5.30 PM
Business Bootcamp- Session 4: The Financial Sheet Tri-Fecta

This comprehensive 8 session Business Bootcamp Series is designed to cover essential topics for your growth and development. This session will focus on the Financial Sheet Tri-Fecta – cash flow, balance sheet, & profit and loss statement. You’ll gain in-depth knowledge of fundamental business terms, strategies for sustainable growth, networking opportunities with fellow professionals, and more.

Presented by: Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free

September 10, 2024
10.00 AM – 12.30 PM
YouTube Basics for Small Business Owners

This workshop will equip you with the essential skills to launch your YouTube channel. You will learn how to create a YouTube channel from scratch, optimize your channel to attract viewers, develop engaging video content that resonates with your audience, and upload and manage your videos effectively.

September 10, 2024
10.00 AM – 12.30 PM
YouTube Basics for Small Business Owners

This workshop will equip you with the essential skills to launch your YouTube channel. You will learn how to create a YouTube channel from scratch, optimize your channel to attract viewers, develop engaging video content that resonates with your audience, and upload and manage your videos effectively.

Presented by: Grow with Google & Ramona Foster, Social Media Expert
Location: Virtual
Cost: $99

September 10, 2024
9.00 AM – 4.00 PM
Powering Small Businesses in Emerging Transportation Markets

This one-day pilot program experience will give you an overview of the Pathways to Entrepreneurship Program that explores new transportation markets and consider transportation career options.

September 10, 2024
9.00 AM – 4.00 PM
Powering Small Businesses in Emerging Transportation Markets

This one-day pilot program experience will give you an overview of the Pathways to Entrepreneurship Program and will feature highlights of the six-month pilot program for small, disadvantaged businesses. The program is focused on integrating new technologies like AVs (Autonomous Vehicles), UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), and EVs (Electric Vehicles) into the transportation industry. Participants will explore new transportation markets and help them consider transportation career options upon graduation.

Presented by: U.S. Department of Transportation
Location:1200 New Jersey Avenue SE / Virtual
Cost: Free
Contact: p2e@dot.gov