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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 28, 2026
1.00 PM – 2.00 PM
AI and the Future of Work: What Business Owners Need to Know

Join for an insightful webinar on how AI is transforming the workplace and what business owners need to understand now to prepare for what’s ahead.

May 28, 2026
1.00 PM – 2.00 PM
AI and the Future of Work: What Business Owners Need to Know

Join for an insightful webinar on how AI is transforming the workplace and what business owners need to understand now to prepare for what’s ahead. This session explains what AI really is, how it is changing jobs and labor markets, what these changes could mean for your market, company, employees and customers, and what you can do now to prepare for the future of work.

Presented By: Score

Location: Virtual

Cost: $15

May 28, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
Intro to VA Government Contracting

Join us for an informative webinar designed for small businesses looking to break into or expand within state contracting.

May 28, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
Intro to VA Government Contracting

Join us for an informative webinar designed for small businesses looking to break into or expand within state contracting. Each year, the Commonwealth of Virginia spends over $6 billion on goods and services—learn how your business can tap into these opportunities. This session will walk you through how to do business with the state, navigate Virginia’s procurement system, and understand the value of SWaM certification

Presented By: Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection

Location: 1207 H St NE

Cost: Free

May 28, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.00 PM
Automating Business Tasks Using AI: Work Smarter, Not Harder

This workshop will explore how small businesses can use automation and digital tools to streamline repetitive day-to-day tasks and improve operational efficiency.

May 28, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.00 PM
Automating Business Tasks Using AI: Work Smarter, Not Harder

This workshop will explore how small businesses can use automation and digital tools to streamline repetitive day-to-day tasks and improve operational efficiency. Participants will learn strategies for managing common activities such as responding to customer inquiries, creating social media content, following up with leads, and organizing recurring workflows.

Presented By: DC Small Business Development Center

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

May 28, 2026
10.00 AM – 12.00 PM
Certified Up Expert Open Hours

Join this session to strategize, ask questions, and refine your business certification plan with expert guidance.

May 28, 2026
10.00 AM – 12.00 PM
Certified Up Expert Open Hours

Join this session to strategize, ask questions, and refine your business certification plan with expert guidance. This Ask-Me-Anything session will provide small businesses with an opportunity to ask questions about business certifications and learn how certifications may support relationship-building, business development conversations, and access to new opportunities

Presented By: Washington Area Community Investment Fund

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free