DC SMALL BIZ HELP

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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!
June 25, 2026
6.00 PM – 8.00 PM
Sip, Shop & Create: A Curated Evening at Yeleen Beauty Makerspace

Join this event to explore one of DC’s emerging makerspaces supporting product-based businesses, participate in a hands-on beauty lab experience and create a product to take home, and connect with community leaders, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers shaping the region’s small business economy

June 25, 2026
6.00 PM – 8.00 PM
Sip, Shop & Create: A Curated Evening at Yeleen Beauty Makerspace

Join this event to explore one of DC’s emerging makerspaces supporting product-based businesses, participate in a hands-on beauty lab experience and create a product to take home, and connect with community leaders, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers shaping the region’s small business economy

Presented By: Washington Area Community Investment Fund

Location: Yeleen Beauty Makerspace, 3443 Benning Rd NE

Cost: Free

June 25, 2026
10.30 AM – 12.00 PM
Small Business Marketing Strategies and Event Activation

This interactive workshop will focus on affordable and practical marketing strategies that small business owners can use to maximize event participation and business visibility.

June 25, 2026
10.30 AM – 12.00 PM
Small Business Marketing Strategies and Event Activation

This interactive workshop will focus on affordable and practical marketing strategies that small business owners can use to maximize event participation and business visibility. Participants will learn how to promote their business on a budget, increase online visibility, build engagement before events, and turn networking opportunities into meaningful business growth using simple and actionable strategies.

Presented By: Lower Georgia Ave Main Street

Location: Teatro de la Luna, 4020 Georgia Ave NW

Cost: Free

June 25, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
Developing Financial Projections for Your New Small Business

This webinar will focus on the key financial components that entrepreneurs and small business owners should understand when starting or growing a business.

June 25, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
Developing Financial Projections for Your New Small Business

This webinar will focus on the key financial components that entrepreneurs and small business owners should understand when starting or growing a business. Participants will learn how to calculate startup costs, project sales, determine profitability, and manage cash flow through practical financial planning tools including projected profit and loss statements and cash flow statements.

Presented by: Score

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

June 25, 2026
1.00 PM – 2.00 PM
Financing Options for Small Business Success

Join this webinar to hear from experts to gain clarity on your funding needs. Learn how to assess how much capital you require and which funding options best align with your business goals.

June 25, 2026
1.00 PM – 2.00 PM
Financing Options for Small Business Success

Join this webinar to hear from experts to gain clarity on your funding needs. Learn how to assess how much capital you require and which funding options best align with your business goals. Whether you’re considering debt financing, exploring alternative funding sources, or curious about equity investment.

Presented By: Start Small Think Big

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free