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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!
February 19, 2026
2.00 PM – 3.00 PM
Innovations In Capital

This session covers the basics of tracking expenses, separating personal and business banking, and choosing a bookkeeping system that fits your workflow.

February 19, 2026
2.00 PM – 3.00 PM
Innovations In Capital

This session covers the basics of tracking expenses, separating personal and business banking, and choosing a bookkeeping system that fits your workflow—so you can feel more confident in your numbers and make clearer day-to-day decisions.

Presented by: Recast City

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

February 19, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.00 PM
Intro to Bookkeeping for Childcare Businesses

This session covers the basics of tracking expenses, separating personal and business banking, and choosing a bookkeeping system that fits your workflow.

February 19, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.00 PM
Intro to Bookkeeping for Childcare Businesses

This session covers the basics of tracking expenses, separating personal and business banking, and choosing a bookkeeping system that fits your workflow—so you can feel more confident in your numbers and make clearer day-to-day decisions.

Presented by: Start Small Think Big

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

February 19, 2026
10.30 AM – 1.00 PM
Leveling Up For Government Contracts

In this two-day virtual training learning how to structure their businesses for public and corporate sector success

February 19, 2026
10.30 AM – 1.00 PM
Leveling Up For Government Contracts

In this two-day virtual training learning how to structure their businesses for public and corporate sector success, understand registration platforms (SAM.gov, eMaryland Marketplace, etc.), learn how to identify, read, and respond to government RFPs, and more.

Presented by: Kennedy Consulting Group

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

February 19, 2026
11.00 AM – 12.30 PM
The Art of Financing Your Business: A Panel Discussion

This session will help demystify the financing landscape, offering clarity on both traditional and alternative options.

February 19, 2026
11.00 AM – 12.30 PM
The Art of Financing Your Business: A Panel Discussion

This session will help demystify the financing landscape, offering clarity on both traditional and alternative options. Whether you’re launching a new venture or scaling an existing one, you’ll gain actionable insights on how to align your funding strategy with your business goals.

Presented by: SCORE

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free