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Small Biz Assist at MLK

One-on-one support for DC small business owners.

Are you a small business owner? Thinking about starting a small business? The DC Department of Small and Local Business offers one-on-one meeting time for DC-based entrepreneurs and businesses to learn more about our programs, connect with additional services in the District, and develop a for-profit business. Please see the assistance descriptions below for one-on-one meetings with a DSLBD team member and use the scheduling link. 

DC-based businesses, residents, and businesses considering expansion into DC are eligible to meet with an Innovation & Equitable Development advisor. In addition to covering all information we know, our staff will refer you to external services as needed. For general questions about this support, please contact Inno.ED@dc.gov.

• New Business/Entrepreneurship ideation and resources
• Program Overview for WeAspire, Dream Pitch, Made in DC, DC Kiva Hub
• Commercial Kitchen Matchmaking and support food businesses
• Sustainability topics and support for Green Business
• Overview considerations of working with the DC regulatory process
• Access to Capital through financing and grants
• Referrals to Additional Free Business Programs and Services
• Fashion Business/Entrepreneurship
• E-commerce Business Development

Learn more about the Library's online business resources here. 

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