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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!
November 10, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.00 PM
Loan Ready: Make your Small Business a Great Funding Prospect!

Join this webinar to learn how to navigate the loan application process with confidence. Our experts will guide you through the essential steps to becoming “Loan Ready,” helping you position your business as an attractive prospect for potential lenders.

November 10, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.00 PM
Loan Ready: Make your Small Business a Great Funding Prospect!

Join this webinar to learn how to navigate the loan application process with confidence. Our experts will guide you through the essential steps to becoming “Loan Ready,” helping you position your business as an attractive prospect for potential lenders.

Presented By: Start Small Think Big

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

November 10, 2026
10.00 AM – 11.00 AM
Automate to Sell: Build Your First Sales Funnel

This session will guide participants through the steps of mapping the customer journey, setting up automated email sequences, and using digital tools to capture leads and drive conversions.

November 10, 2026
10.00 AM – 11.00 AM
Automate to Sell: Build Your First Sales Funnel

This session will guide participants through the steps of mapping the customer journey, setting up automated email sequences, and using digital tools to capture leads and drive conversions. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to streamline sales, save time, and grow their business more efficiently.

Presented By: National Community Reinvestment Coalition

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

November 10, 2026
2.00 PM – 4.30 PM
In-Person Basic Business Diagnostic at LEDC

Join us for an in-person session to walk through business entity registration, the core steps to secure your business license, and guidance on building permits and certificate of occupancy requirements and OTR Clean Hands Certificate.

November 10, 2026
2.00 PM – 4.30 PM
In-Person Basic Business Diagnostic at LEDC

Join us for an in-person session to walk through business entity registration, the core steps to secure your business license, and guidance on building permits and certificate of occupancy requirements and OTR Clean Hands Certificate.

Presented By: Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection

Location: 1401 Columbia Rd NW

Cost: Free

November 10, 2026
2.00 PM – 3.30 PM
Introduction to Government Contracting

This interactive workshop will focus on several areas that new and existing small businesses should utilize in developing their marketing plans for local, state and federal governments for potential contracting opportunities.

November 10, 2026
2.00 PM – 3.30 PM
Introduction to Government Contracting

This interactive workshop will focus on several areas that new and existing small businesses should utilize in developing their marketing plans for local, state and federal governments for potential contracting opportunities.

Presented By: DC Small Business Development Center

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free