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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 05, 2026
2.00 PM – 3.00 PM
Never Settle: Persuasion and Negotiations Skills

This session will focus on how founders can turn negotiation into a practiced, repeatable skill. Designed specifically for entrepreneurs navigating investor conversations, enterprise deals, and strategic partnerships, this session will go beyond theory to explore how negotiation actually plays out in real-world, high-pressure situations.

May 05, 2026
2.00 PM – 3.00 PM
Never Settle: Persuasion and Negotiations Skills

This session will focus on how founders can turn negotiation into a practiced, repeatable skill. Designed specifically for entrepreneurs navigating investor conversations, enterprise deals, and strategic partnerships, this session will go beyond theory to explore how negotiation actually plays out in real-world, high-pressure situations.

Presented by: Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

May 05, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.00 PM
Are You Capital Ready?

This is a premier gathering designed to empower DC small business owners, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit leaders through a dynamic mix of expert-led panels, professional seminars, interactive workshops, and high-impact networking sessions.

May 05, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.00 PM
Are You Capital Ready?

This is a premier gathering designed to empower DC small business owners, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit leaders through a dynamic mix of expert-led panels, professional seminars, interactive workshops, and high-impact networking sessions. Bringing entrepreneurs, industry experts, and local leaders together, the summit addresses key challenges and opportunities facing small businesses, offering actionable insights and practical strategies for growth.

Presented by: Washington Area Community Investment Fund

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

May 05, 2026
8.00 AM – 3.00 PM
PowerUp DC Small Business Summit & Expo

This is a premier gathering designed to empower DC small business owners, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit leaders through a dynamic mix of expert-led panels, professional seminars, interactive workshops, and high-impact networking sessions.

May 05, 2026
8.00 AM – 3.00 PM
PowerUp DC Small Business Summit & Expo

This is a premier gathering designed to empower DC small business owners, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit leaders through a dynamic mix of expert-led panels, professional seminars, interactive workshops, and high-impact networking sessions. Bringing entrepreneurs, industry experts, and local leaders together, the summit addresses key challenges and opportunities facing small businesses, offering actionable insights and practical strategies for growth.

Presented by: Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking

Location: Martin Luther King Jr, Memorial Library 901 G St, NW

Cost: Free

May 07, 2026
11.00 AM – 12.30 PM
Launch Your Business

This course, Launch Your Business, aims to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to successfully launch your business.

May 07, 2026
11.00 AM – 12.30 PM
Launch Your Business

This course, Launch Your Business, aims to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to successfully launch your business.

Presented by: Maryland Women’s Business Center

Location: Virtual

Cost: $25