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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!
September 22, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
Credit Readiness Lab: Clarity Before Capital

Join LEDC and Citibank for a practical, no-pressure workshop designed to help entrepreneurs and individuals understand how credit impacts access to capital and what steps they can take today to strengthen their financial future.

September 22, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
Credit Readiness Lab: Clarity Before Capital

Join LEDC and Citibank for a practical, no-pressure workshop designed to help entrepreneurs and individuals understand how credit impacts access to capital and what steps they can take today to strengthen their financial future.

Presented By: Latino Economic Development Center

Location: 2879 Clarendon Blvd

Cost: Free

September 22, 2026
2.00 PM – 3.00 PM
Preparing Funders to Win in the Economy of Tomorrow

Join this webinar to learn how changes in the workforce and consumer landscape can inform smarter business strategy and long-term growth and walk away with practical insights to help your company innovate, expand, and compete during one of this generation’s most significant market shift

September 22, 2026
2.00 PM – 3.00 PM
Preparing Funders to Win in the Economy of Tomorrow

Join this webinar to learn how changes in the workforce and consumer landscape can inform smarter business strategy and long-term growth and walk away with practical insights to help your company innovate, expand, and compete during one of this generation’s most significant market shifts.

Presented By: Nasdaq Entrepeneurial Center

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

September 22, 2026
11.00 AM – 1.00 PM
AI 101 For Government Contractors

Ready to dive into the world of Artificial Intelligence? Join us for an in-person event designed specifically for government contractors looking to get the basics down.

September 22, 2026
11.00 AM – 1.00 PM
AI 101 For Government Contractors

Join us for an in-person event designed specifically for government contractors looking to get the basics down. This session will break down AI concepts in a straightforward, no-fluff way so you can start leveraging AI in your projects confidently. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect, learn, and get ahead!

Presented By: Anacostia Economic Development Corporation

Location: 1800 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave

Cost:

September 22, 2026
7.00 PM – 8.30 PM
Build Your Business Using Social Media

In this workshop attendees will have help in deciding which platforms are best for your business and what type of content to post.

September 22, 2026
7.00 PM – 8.30 PM
Build Your Business Using Social Media

In this workshop attendees will have help in deciding which platforms are best for your business and what type of content to post.

Presented By: Score

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free