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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 03, 2025
6.00 PM – 7.30 PM
Becoming the CEO of Your Life

Learn actionable strategies to help you lead with confidence, make empowered decisions, and create a strong foundation for long-term success—both personally and professionally. Attendees will also have a chance to network and exchange their small business knowledge with like-minded professionals.

April 03, 2025
6.00 PM – 7.30 PM
Becoming the CEO of Your Life

Learn actionable strategies to help you lead with confidence, make empowered decisions, and create a strong foundation for long-term success—both personally and professionally. Attendees will also have a chance to network and exchange their small business knowledge with like-minded professionals.

Presented by: Start Small Think Big

Location: Virtual
Cost: Free

April 03, 2025
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
How To Use Local SEO to Build Your Online Presence

This webinar will cover Google Business Profile, keyword research and content optimization, link building, citations, managing reviews, and more.

April 03, 2025
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
How To Use Local SEO to Build Your Online Presence

This webinar will cover Google Business Profile, keyword research and content optimization, link building, citations, managing reviews, and more.

Presented by: Score Washington DC

Location: Vitual
Cost: Free

April 08, 2025
6.00 PM – 7.30 PM
Learn the Process of Starting a Business

During this in-person session, you will gain in-depth knowledge of registering with corporations (i.e. Limited Liability Company, Corporations, Non-Profit, etc.) and with the basic steps of obtaining a business license.

April 08, 2025
6.00 PM – 7.30 PM
Learn the Process of Starting a Business

During this in-person session, you will gain in-depth knowledge of registering with corporations (i.e. Limited Liability Company, Corporations, Non-Profit, etc.) and with the basic steps of obtaining a business license.

Presented by: Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Small Business Resource Center

Location: 1801 Hamlin St NE
Cost: Free

April 08, 2025
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
Acquiring a GSA Multiple Award Schedule

In this webinar you will learn what GSA schedule contract are, the benefits of having them and how to secure GSA contracts.

April 08, 2025
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
Acquiring a GSA Multiple Award Schedule

In this webinar you will learn what GSA schedule contract are, the benefits of having them and how to secure GSA contracts.

Presented by: Score Washington DC

Location: Vitual
Cost: Free