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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!
February 20, 2026
11.00 AM – 12.00 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.

February 20, 2026
11.00 AM – 12.00 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 24, 2026
2.00 PM – 3.00 PM
Story-Driven Sales & Outreach: Using Narrative to Strengthen Your Marketing, Pitches, and Proposals

In this session, you will craft clear and persuasive narratives for successful networking, social posts and business proposals.

February 24, 2026
2.00 PM – 3.00 PM
Story-Driven Sales & Outreach: Using Narrative to Strengthen Your Marketing, Pitches, and Proposals

In this session, you will craft clear and persuasive narratives for successful networking, social posts and business proposals.

Presented by: DC Small Business Development Center

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

February 24, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.00 PM
Build Enterprise Readiness for Sustainable Growth with Corporate Contracts

In this session, Build Enterprise Readiness for Sustainable Growth with Corporate Contracts, attendees will learn how to compete for and grow corporate contracts by strengthening their capability statement, reinforcing their value to corporate buyers, and positioning their business for long-term, scalable corporate relationships.

February 24, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.00 PM
Build Enterprise Readiness for Sustainable Growth with Corporate Contracts

In this session, Build Enterprise Readiness for Sustainable Growth with Corporate Contracts, attendees will learn how to compete for and grow corporate contracts by strengthening their capability statement, reinforcing their value to corporate buyers, and positioning their business for long-term, scalable corporate relationships.

Presented by: Department Of Licensing and Consumer Protection

Location: 1110 4th St

Cost: Free

February 24, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
Accessing Nonprofit Grants, Sponsorships & Resources

This workshop provides a high-level overview of the online spaces available for major sources of funding and nonprofit resources.

February 24, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
Accessing Nonprofit Grants, Sponsorships & Resources

This workshop provides a high-level overview of the online spaces available for major sources of funding and nonprofit resources. Divided into three sections, the discussion addresses the following objectives: (1) the best grant databases and websites, (2) where to locate corporate sponsors, and (3) nonprofit resources that will help you further your mission.

Presented by: SCORE

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free