DC SMALL BIZ HELP
A robust resource hub to help you discover, connect to, and navigate DC’s small business ecosystem.
GET HELP WITH YOUR BUSINESS NOWDCSmallBizHelp 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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Business Support Organizations
Explore organizations that can help plan, start or grow your business.
Business Support Organizations
DC SMALL BIZ HELP
Metropolitan Washington Bankers Group Small Business Expo
Join the Small Business Expo to attend workshops on government contracting, business certifications, financing, and technology.
Metropolitan Washington Bankers Group Small Business Expo
Join the Small Business Expo to attend workshops on government contracting, business certifications, financing, and technology. Connect with lenders, government agencies, and other small business resources to ask questions and get guidance on starting and growing your business.
Presented By: DC Small Business Development Center
Location: 2397 6th St NW
Cost: Free
Beyond the Label: Inside Target Owned Brands & the Private Label Partnerships
Learn how products move from an idea to the store shelf, what retailers look for when working with suppliers, and steps you can take now to prepare for future opportunities.
Beyond the Label: Inside Target Owned Brands & the Private Label Partnerships
Learn how products move from an idea to the store shelf, what retailers look for when working with suppliers, and steps you can take now to prepare for future opportunities. You’ll also hear practical lessons about working with large retailers, navigating common challenges, and building successful retail partnerships.
Presented By: Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Learn How to Become a Certified Business Enterprise
Attend this session to learn about how the Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) program helps position your business to better compete in DC government contracting opportunities.
Learn How to Become a Certified Business Enterprise
Attend this session to learn about how the Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) program helps position your business to better compete in DC government contracting opportunities.
Presented By: Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Build the Foundation Before you Automate
Attend this session to learn how to prepare your business to use AI as it grows. Explore which tasks AI can help with, what information and processes you need in place, and what to consider before setting up AI tools that carry out tasks for you.
Build the Foundation Before you Automate
Attend this session to learn how to prepare your business to use AI as it grows. Explore which tasks AI can help with, what information and processes you need in place, and what to consider before setting up AI tools that carry out tasks for you.
Presented By: Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free