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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!
May 23, 2026
10.00 AM – 1.30 PM
Power in Partnership

A curated in person session that helps female CEOs who are ready to scale through intentional business collaborations and protected partnerships.

May 23, 2026
10.00 AM – 1.30 PM
Power in Partnership

A curated in person session that helps female CEOs who are ready to scale through intentional business collaborations and protected partnerships.

Presented By: Buckner Consulting

Location: Honfleur Gallery, 1241 Marion Barry Ave

Cost: $300

May 25, 2026
1.00 PM – 5.00 PM
Unlock Opportunities with Certification: 1:1 Expert Open

This session provides actionable insights into navigating contracting opportunities, pricing services competitively, and understanding solicitation requirements

May 25, 2026
1.00 PM – 5.00 PM
Unlock Opportunities with Certification: 1:1 Expert Open

This session provides actionable insights into navigating contracting opportunities, pricing services competitively, and understanding solicitation requirements, with a personalized 30-minute 1-on-1 counseling session available for specific needs like proposal writing and District of Columbia Supply Schedule (DCSS) applications

Presented By: Washington Area Community Investment Fund

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

May 25, 2026
5.00 PM
US Black Chamber 360 Accelerator Application

USBC 360° is 12-week growth accelerator from the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc., designed for consumer packaged goods businesses who are ready to scale with intention, build a real 18–24 month growth, and increase your access to capital.

May 25, 2026
5.00 PM
US Black Chamber 360 Accelerator Application

USBC 360° is 12-week growth accelerator from the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc., designed for consumer packaged goods businesses who are ready to scale with intention, build a real 18–24 month growth, and increase your access to capital.

Presented By: U.S. Black Chambers, Inc.

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

May 26, 2026
10.00 AM – 2.00 PM
Business Diagnostic Check

During this in-person session, the DLCP Business Resource Center (BRC) staff will provide one-on-one assistance in navigating the regulatory process.

May 26, 2026
10.00 AM – 2.00 PM
Business Diagnostic Check

During this in-person session, the DLCP Business Resource Center (BRC) staff will provide one-on-one assistance in navigating the regulatory process. You will gain in-depth knowledge about registering with corporations (e.g., Limited Liability Company, Corporations, Non-Profits, etc.) and the basic steps for obtaining a business license, as well as building permit/certificate of occupancy guidance.

Presented By: Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection

Location: 1207 H St NE

Cost: Free