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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 08, 2026
2.00 PM – 3.00 PM
Data-Driven Online Marketing and Positioning for SMBs

This session delivers practical, immediately applicable frameworks for using data and AI to sharpen your positioning, anticipate consumer behavior shifts, and capture market share before the rest of your category catches on, all without a marketing team behind you.

July 08, 2026
2.00 PM – 3.00 PM
Data-Driven Online Marketing and Positioning for SMBs

This session delivers practical, immediately applicable frameworks for using data and AI to sharpen your positioning, anticipate consumer behavior shifts, and capture market share before the rest of your category catches on, all without a marketing team behind you.

Presented By: Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

July 08, 2026
12.00 PM – 2.00 PM
Turn AI Into Income

AI Business Summit is a three-day virtual event designed for entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals interested in using artificial intelligence to grow and scale their businesses. The summit features industry leaders sharing practical strategies for integrating AI into marketing, operations, sales, content creation, automation, and business growth.

July 08, 2026
12.00 PM – 2.00 PM
Turn AI Into Income

AI Business Summit is a three-day virtual event designed for entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals interested in using artificial intelligence to grow and scale their businesses. The summit features industry leaders sharing practical strategies for integrating AI into marketing, operations, sales, content creation, automation, and business growth.

 

Presented By: DC Small Business Development Center

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

July 08, 2026
3.00 PM – 4.00 PM
Commercial Leasing Basics for Small Business Owners

Join this webinar for an in depth review that breaks down the key terms, types, and negotiation strategies every entrepreneur needs to know before — and after — signing a lease. This session will empower you to make informed decisions about your commercial real estate agreements and avoid common pitfalls.

July 08, 2026
3.00 PM – 4.00 PM
Commercial Leasing Basics for Small Business Owners

Join this webinar for an in depth review that breaks down the key terms, types, and negotiation strategies every entrepreneur needs to know before — and after — signing a lease. This session will empower you to make informed decisions about your commercial real estate agreements and avoid common pitfalls.

 

Presented By: Start Small Think Big

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

July 09, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
2026 International Go-to-Market Bootcamp

This bootcamp will offer practical advice and inspiring opportunities to help you navigate the complexities of launching and scaling your business into global markets.

July 09, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
2026 International Go-to-Market Bootcamp

This bootcamp will offer practical advice and inspiring opportunities to help you navigate the complexities of launching and scaling your business into global markets.

Presented By: Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free