Training & Events

Whether you’re looking for trainings to start or grow your business, opportunities to network and find new clients, or workshops to hone your skills; the District’s Small Business Ecosystem delivers.

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Event Calendar

Take a look at some of the upcoming small business-related trainings or events happening around DC!

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12:00 PM – Registering to Sell to the Federal Government Market

12:00 PM – ReFashion Pitch Competition Virtual Info Sessions

1:00 PM – Healing Financial Wounds for an Abundant Future

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10:00 AM – Business Diagnostic Check – In Person Wednesday’s

10:00 AM – Learn How to Become a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE)

12:00 PM – Starting a Successful Ecommerce Business

6:00 PM – Steps to Obtaining a Business License

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10:00 AM – Capital to Cash Flow

12:00 PM – Creating a Quick Business Plan

3:00 PM – Launch and Scale Your Business with Limited Capital

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1:00 PM – Financial Wellness for Women Entrepreneurs

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12:00 PM – Setting Up a New Business Entity

12:00 PM – ADA and Website Accessibility: Why It Matters and What Everyone Needs to Know

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12:00 PM – Follow Up Strategies That Will Get More Clients and Close More Sales

12:00 PM – Startup Mindsets: A Blueprint to Thrive

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10:00 AM – Business Diagnostic Check – In Person Wednesday’s

12:00 PM – Marketing Part 1: Developing Your Marketing Plan

12:00 PM – Profit-Driven Productivity: Maximize Time and Revenue

5:00 PM – Small Business Brief Advice Legal Clinic- in person

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12:00 PM – Marketing Part 2: Promoting Your Business

1:00 PM – KPI Driven Innovation

4:00 PM – People First: Lessons from a Refugee-Turned-Unicorn Founder

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10:00 AM – ABC 101- Alcoholic Beverage License

12:00 PM – Goof-Proof Your Business

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12:00 PM – Networking for Fundraising and Market Access

12:00 PM – ChatGPT, AI, and How They Can Help Your Small Business

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12:00 PM – How to Navigate the SBA to Obtain Financing

12:00 PM – Understanding and Leveraging Business Insurance Strategies

1:30 PM – Building Your Brand: How Your Small Business Can Stand Out in the Market

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10:00 AM – Protect Your Business: Key Strategies to Safeguard Your Future

10:00 AM – General Business License Bootcamp- 2nd Session

12:00 PM – Developing Financial Projections for Your New Small Business

12:00 PM – Leading With Impact: Strategies For Inspiring Teams And Driving Success

1:00 PM – Boosting Your Brand Part I: Content That Connects

2:00 PM – The Power of Community: How to Build a Values-Aligned 7-Figure Business

4:00 PM – How the Law Impacts Your Small Business: 8-part series

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9:30 AM – Launch Your Business: DC Entrepreneur AI Scholarship

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9:00 AM – Access to Capital: Panel for Business Owners & Entrepreneurs

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12:00 PM – Selling to the Federal Government Market

5:00 PM – Turn KPIs into a Winning Business Strategy: Measuring What Matters

6:00 PM – Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream Panel + Networking Event: DC

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10:00 AM – Business Diagnostic Check – In Person Wednesday’s

10:00 AM – Certified Up: Unlock Opportunities with Certification

12:00 PM – Federal Government Contracting Basics for Small Businesses

12:00 PM – Tax Considerations for Small Business Success

4:00 PM – Choosing the Right Entity for Your Business

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9:30 AM – BizLaunch Transformational Challenge!

10:00 AM – General Business License Bootcamp- 3rd Session

10:00 AM – General Business License Bootcamp- 3rd Session

10:00 AM – Finding Capital for Your Startup

11:00 AM – Make Your Website Work for You

12:00 PM – Website Planning 101

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12:00 PM – Tax Filing Season Topics for Small Business Owners

1:00 PM – SBA Surety Bond Training Session

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