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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 23, 2026
10.00 AM – 1.30 PM
Power in Partnership

A curated in person session that helps female CEOs who are ready to scale through intentional business collaborations and protected partnerships.

May 23, 2026
10.00 AM – 1.30 PM
Power in Partnership

A curated in person session that helps female CEOs who are ready to scale through intentional business collaborations and protected partnerships.

Presented By: Buckner Consulting

Location: Honfleur Gallery, 1241 Marion Barry Ave

Cost: $300

May 25, 2026
5.00 PM
US Black Chamber 360 Accelerator Application

USBC 360° is 12-week growth accelerator from the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc., designed for consumer packaged goods businesses who are ready to scale with intention, build a real 18–24 month growth, and increase your access to capital.

May 25, 2026
5.00 PM
US Black Chamber 360 Accelerator Application

USBC 360° is 12-week growth accelerator from the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc., designed for consumer packaged goods businesses who are ready to scale with intention, build a real 18–24 month growth, and increase your access to capital.

Presented By: U.S. Black Chambers, Inc.

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

May 27, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.00 PM
Grow with Google: Build, Create, and Scale Your Business with AI

Discover how AI can save you time on daily tasks, uncover insights from your data, and find new customers. From quick lessons to hands-on coaching, find relevant AI training and tools to help you grow and manage your business.

May 27, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.00 PM
Grow with Google: Build, Create, and Scale Your Business with AI

Discover how AI can save you time on daily tasks, uncover insights from your data, and find new customers. From quick lessons to hands-on coaching, find relevant AI training and tools to help you grow and manage your business.

Presented By: DC Chamber of Commerce

Location: Virtual

Cost: $35

May 27, 2026
9.30 AM – 11.30 AM
Helping Uplift Businesses (HUB) Workshop

The session will focus on helping brick‑and‑mortar businesses understand when and how to obtain building permits and/or a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O)

May 27, 2026
9.30 AM – 11.30 AM
Helping Uplift Businesses (HUB) Workshop

The session will focus on helping brick‑and‑mortar businesses understand when and how to obtain building permits and/or a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O)

Presented By: Department of Buildings

Location:1100 4th Street SW

Cost: Free