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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!
July 08, 2026
2.00 PM – 3.00 PM
Data-Driven Online Marketing and Positioning for SMBs

This session delivers practical, immediately applicable frameworks for using data and AI to sharpen your positioning, anticipate consumer behavior shifts, and capture market share before the rest of your category catches on, all without a marketing team behind you.

July 08, 2026
2.00 PM – 3.00 PM
Data-Driven Online Marketing and Positioning for SMBs

This session delivers practical, immediately applicable frameworks for using data and AI to sharpen your positioning, anticipate consumer behavior shifts, and capture market share before the rest of your category catches on, all without a marketing team behind you.

Presented By: Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

July 09, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
2026 International Go-to-Market Bootcamp

This bootcamp will offer practical advice and inspiring opportunities to help you navigate the complexities of launching and scaling your business into global markets.

July 09, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
2026 International Go-to-Market Bootcamp

This bootcamp will offer practical advice and inspiring opportunities to help you navigate the complexities of launching and scaling your business into global markets.

Presented By: Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

July 16, 2026
5.00 PM – 7.30 PM
Meet One-on-One with a Lawyer for Free

If you are an existing or an aspiring small business owner, come and meet one-on-one with attorneys at the Small Business Brief Advice Legal Clinic sponsored by the DC Bar Pro Bono Center.

July 16, 2026
5.00 PM – 7.30 PM
Meet One-on-One with a Lawyer for Free

If you are an existing or an aspiring small business owner, come and meet one-on-one with attorneys. At this clinic you can get information on business formation, contracts, leases, taxes or any other questions you may have related to small business legal issues.

Presented By: Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection

Location: 1100 4th St SW

Cost: Free

July 18, 2026
9.00 AM
Application for The Flourish Collective Program

Apply for LEDC’s Flourish collective program which is a two-part bilingual cohort model designed to empower and equip emerging food entrepreneurs for long-term success.

July 18, 2026
9.00 AM
Application for The Flourish Collective Program

Apply for LEDC’s Flourish collective program which is a two-part bilingual cohort model designed to empower and equip emerging food entrepreneurs for long-term success. The program integrates financial empowerment, business education, and targeted investment to help women food entrepreneurs launch and scale sustainable businesses.

Presented By: Latino Economic Development Center

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free