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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!
April 24, 2026
9.00 AM – 10.00 PM
Black Women In Food Summit

The 4th Annual Black Women in Food Summit is the premier event celebrating the talent, resilience, and innovation in the food industry.

April 24, 2026
9.00 AM – 10.00 PM
Black Women In Food Summit

The 4th Annual Black Women in Food Summit is the premier event celebrating the talent, resilience, and innovation in the food industry. From renowned chefs and restaurateurs to food writers, food justice advocates, farmers, and food entrepreneurs, this Summit is the epicenter of culinary excellence, knowledge-sharing, wellness and empowerment.

Presented by: Black Women In Food

Location: 700 M St SE

Cost: $350 – $20

April 28, 2026
11.00 AM – 12.00 PM
Scaling Up Your Business with Modern Business Management Tools

This session is designed to equip business owners and entrepreneurs with the knowledge and strategies needed to effectively utilize modern management tools that drive growth and efficiency.

April 28, 2026
11.00 AM – 12.00 PM
Scaling Up Your Business with Modern Business Management Tools

This session is designed to equip business owners and entrepreneurs with the knowledge and strategies needed to effectively utilize modern management tools that drive growth and efficiency.

Presented by: Maryland Women’s Business Center

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

April 29, 2026
2.00 PM – 3.00 PM
Crafting Your Customer-Centric LinkedIn Profile That Attracts Your Target Audience

In this workshop you’ll learn how to optimize your LinkedIn profile by crafting a headline that communicates your value proposition and writing a compelling summary focused on how you can solve problems for your prospects.

April 29, 2026
2.00 PM – 3.00 PM
Crafting Your Customer-Centric LinkedIn Profile That Attracts Your Target Audience

In this workshop you’ll learn how to optimize your LinkedIn profile by crafting a headline that communicates your value proposition and writing a compelling summary focused on how you can solve problems for your prospects.

Presented by: Maryland Women’s Business Center

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

April 29, 2026
2.00 PM – 3.15 PM
Design a Funding Readiness Strategy

Learn how to organize and articulate the core facts of your business, financial performance, credit and compliance status, funding requests, and growth strategy into a persuasive capital story that clearly communicates the strategic use of funds.

April 29, 2026
2.00 PM – 3.15 PM
Design a Funding Readiness Strategy

Learn how to organize and articulate the core facts of your business, financial performance, credit and compliance status, funding requests, and growth strategy into a persuasive capital story that clearly communicates the strategic use of funds. Equip yourself with the confidence to present a narrative that resonates with lenders and investors.

Presented by: Women’s Business Enterprise Council

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free