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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 24, 2026
2.00 PM – 3.00 PM
Build a Sustainable Business Model and 12-Month Plan

This webinar will help business owners develop a clear roadmap for the year ahead. Participants will examine the key components of their business—including customers, products and services, operations, revenue, and growth priorities—to create a practical plan for achieving their goals.

July 24, 2026
2.00 PM – 3.00 PM
Build a Sustainable Business Model and 12-Month Plan

This webinar will help business owners develop a clear roadmap for the year ahead. Participants will examine the key components of their business—including customers, products and services, operations, revenue, and growth priorities—to create a practical plan for achieving their goals. The session will provide a framework for setting priorities, identifying opportunities, and making informed business decisions throughout the next 12 months.

Presented By: Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

July 28, 2026
10.00 AM – 12.30 PM
Intellectual Property Legal Clinic for Small Businesses & Nonprofits

This free Intellectual Property Legal Clinic provides small businesses and nonprofits with guidance on a variety of intellectual property matters, including trademarks, patents, copyrights, trade secrets, and licensing.

July 28, 2026
10.00 AM – 12.30 PM
Intellectual Property Legal Clinic for Small Businesses & Nonprofits

This free Intellectual Property Legal Clinic provides small businesses and nonprofits with guidance on a variety of intellectual property matters, including trademarks, patents, copyrights, trade secrets, and licensing.

Presented By: DC Bar Pro Bono Center

Location: 12th St & K St

* Details will be shared with confirmed registrants

Cost: Free

July 28, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
Credit Readiness Lab: Clarity Before Capital

Join for a practical, no-pressure workshop designed to help entrepreneurs and individuals understand how credit impacts access to capital and what steps they can take today to strengthen their financial future.

July 28, 2026
12.00 PM – 1.30 PM
Credit Readiness Lab: Clarity Before Capital

Join for a practical, no-pressure workshop designed to help entrepreneurs and individuals understand how credit impacts access to capital and what steps they can take today to strengthen their financial future.

Presented By: Latino Economic Development Center

Location: 2879 Clarendon Blvd

Cost: Free

July 28, 2026
10.00 AM – 11.00 AM
Building Business Credit That Opens Doors to Funding

In this session, you’ll learn how business credit works, why lenders and suppliers use it to evaluate your business, and the practical steps you can take to establish and improve your business credit profile.

July 28, 2026
10.00 AM – 11.00 AM
Building Business Credit That Opens Doors to Funding

In this session, you’ll learn how business credit works, why lenders and suppliers use it to evaluate your business, and the practical steps you can take to establish and improve your business credit profile. Participants will explore the key factors that influence business credit, common mistakes that can hurt creditworthiness, and strategies for building a strong credit history over time.

Presented By: National Community Reinvestment Coalition

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free