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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 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

July 20, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.00 PM
Google Ads Made Simple

This workshop will provide participants with a practical understanding of how to create and optimize Google Ads campaigns that generate meaningful business results.

July 20, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.00 PM
Google Ads Made Simple

This workshop will provide participants with a practical understanding of how to create and optimize Google Ads campaigns that generate meaningful business results. Attendees will learn how to build effective campaigns, select high-impact keywords, and measure performance to maximize return on investment

Presented By: Score

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

July 21, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
Get Ranked & Recommended with SEO & GEO

This practical workshop shows you how to build online authority that improves visibility in Google Search and Google Maps, while also preparing your website for AI-driven discovery.

July 21, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
Get Ranked & Recommended with SEO & GEO

This practical workshop shows you how to build online authority that improves visibility in Google Search and Google Maps, while also preparing your website for AI-driven discovery.

Presented By: Score

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

July 21, 2026
2.00 PM – 3.00 PM
The Future-Ready CEO: Leveraging AI for Growth

This workshop explores practical applications of artificial intelligence (AI) to support financial modeling, market analysis, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making.

July 21, 2026
2.00 PM – 3.00 PM
The Future-Ready CEO: Leveraging AI for Growth

This workshop explores practical applications of artificial intelligence (AI) to support financial modeling, market analysis, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making. Participants will learn how to leverage AI tools to improve productivity, strengthen financial strategies, and drive business growth in an increasingly technology-driven marketplace.

Presented By: Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free