DC SMALL BIZ HELP

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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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DC SMALL BIZ HELP

Events & Trainings
Learn more about upcoming small business training, workshops, and events from throughout the ecosystem!
November 03, 2026
1.00 PM – 2.00 PM
Turn Your Email List Into a Revenue Engine With Segmentation

In this webinar, you’ll learn how to put email segmentation to work for your business and get more value from your existing subscriber list.

November 03, 2026
1.00 PM – 2.00 PM
Turn Your Email List Into a Revenue Engine With Segmentation

In this webinar, you’ll learn how to put email segmentation to work for your business and get more value from your existing subscriber list. Also learn how to make better use of customer information, create a more targeted approach to email marketing, and take the first steps toward improving your email results.

Presented By: SCORE

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

November 04, 2026
10.00 AM – 11.00 AM
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.

November 04, 2026
10.00 AM – 11.00 AM
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

November 04, 2026
10.00 AM – 2.30 PM
Business Diagnostic Check-In Clinic

Attend this session to get help identifying the next steps to start or grow your business.

November 04, 2026
10.00 AM – 2.30 PM
Business Diagnostic Check-In Clinic

Attend this session to get help identifying the next steps to start or grow your business. Review where you are in the process, ask questions, and receive guidance on how to move forward, whether you are developing an idea, preparing to open, or looking to expand.

Presented By: Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection

Location: 1110 Oak Dr NW

Cost: Free

November 04, 2026
12.30 PM – 1.30 PM
The Capital Readiness Lab: How to Position Yourself for a Business Loan

This session will show how to prepare for the process of acquiring loan capital from non-traditional financing institutions.

November 04, 2026
12.30 PM – 1.30 PM
The Capital Readiness Lab: How to Position Yourself for a Business Loan

This session will show how to prepare for the process of acquiring loan capital from non-traditional financing institutions.

Presented By: Washington Area Community Investment Fund

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free