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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!
June 02, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
Certified Up: Growth Opportunities with the MD-DoSEM

Join us for a one-hour training led by the Maryland Department of Social and Economic Mobility (DoSEM), Office of Minority Business Enterprises.

June 02, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
Certified Up: Growth Opportunities with the MD-DoSEM

Join us for a one-hour training led by the Maryland Department of Social and Economic Mobility (DoSEM), Office of Minority Business Enterprises. The session will provide an overview of the department, information on Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification and procurement programs, and a discussion of how certification may support small businesses in pursuing contracting and procurement opportunities.

Presented By: Washington Area Community Investment Fund

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

June 02, 2026
10.00 AM – 11.30 AM
Property Management Essentials

Discover the essentials of managing an owner-occupied commercial property effectively, from legal responsibilities and requirements to tenant relations.

June 02, 2026
10.00 AM – 11.30 AM
Property Management Essentials

Join this session to learn the fundamentals of managing an owner-occupied commercial property, including legal responsibilities, compliance requirements, property operations, and effective tenant relations. Participants will gain practical insights on maintaining their property, navigating common challenges, and creating a professional and well-managed environment for their business and tenants.

Presented By: City First Enterprises

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

 

June 02, 2026
5.30 PM – 7.30 PM
Business Education Series

A 10-session virtual BootCamp series held every Tuesday for small business owners ready to grow, scale, and strengthen their business foundation.

June 02, 2026
5.30 PM – 7.30 PM
Business Education Series

A 10-session virtual BootCamp series held every Tuesday for small business owners ready to grow, scale, and strengthen their business foundation. Participants will gain practical tools, expert guidance, and actionable strategies to help improve operations, strengthen marketing and online presence, navigate government contracting opportunities, better understand legal considerations, and position their businesses for long-term growth and sustainability.

Presented By: Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

June 03, 2026
10.00 AM – 11.00 AM
Budget Creation & Refresher for Established Businesses

This webinar will help small business owners better understand how to build and manage an effective operating budget to support stronger financial decision-making.

June 03, 2026
10.00 AM – 11.00 AM
Budget Creation & Refresher for Established Businesses

This webinar will help small business owners better understand how to build and manage an effective operating budget to support stronger financial decision-making. Participants will refresh their understanding of the purpose and structure of an operating budget, learn how to create or rebuild a practical budget using real revenue streams and expense categories, and develop a simple monthly budget-to-actual review process to help track performance, identify challenges early, and stay on course financially.

Presented By: Department of Small and Local Business Development

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free