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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!
May 11, 2026
10.00 AM – 11.00 AM
Alcohol Licensing 101

Alcohol Licensing is a foundation course designed to introduce prospective and new alcohol license holders—specifically on-premises and off-premises retailers and manufacturers— to ABCA and key basics.

May 11, 2026
10.00 AM – 11.00 AM
Alcohol Licensing 101

Alcohol Licensing is a foundation course designed to introduce prospective and new alcohol license holders—specifically on-premises and off-premises retailers and manufacturers— to ABCA and key basics.

Presented by: Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

May 11, 2026
10.00 AM – 11.30 AM
ID Compliance Training

ID Compliance is a foundation course focused on preventing underage drinking by reducing youth access to alcohol through retailer education.

May 11, 2026
10.00 AM – 11.30 AM
ID Compliance Training

ID Compliance is a foundation course focused on preventing underage drinking by reducing youth access to alcohol through retailer education.

Presented by: Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

May 14, 2026
11.00 AM – 12.30 PM
Business Development Strategies

This course, Business Development Strategies, we will discuss the key elements required to successfully expand your business.

May 14, 2026
11.00 AM – 12.30 PM
Business Development Strategies

This course, Business Development Strategies, we will discuss the key elements required to successfully expand your business.

Presented by: Maryland Women’s Business Center

Location: Virtual

Cost: $25

June 11, 2026
10.00 AM – 11.00 AM
Create a Professional Website Using AI (No Coding Required)

This session will guide participants through AI-powered website builders, showing how to design, customize, and launch a website quickly and efficiently.

June 11, 2026
10.00 AM – 11.00 AM
Create a Professional Website Using AI (No Coding Required)

This session will guide participants through AI-powered website builders, showing how to design, customize, and launch a website quickly and efficiently. Attendees will learn practical tips for content creation, layout optimization, and integrating essential features to showcase their business online and attract customers.

Presented By: National Community Reinvestment Coalition

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free