DCSBDC COVID-19 Small Business Resources

After more than a year of operation and serving more than eight million small businesses, funding for the bi-partisan Paycheck

Virtual POWERUP DC 2021: Small Business Summit

Each year since its inception in 2015, POWERUP DC has been a valuable resource for many in the DC small

Shuttered Venue Operators Grant and Restaurant Revitalization Fund SCAM ALERT

The SBA recently launched the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) and Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). Bad actors may take this

SBDCNet Webinar: How to Finance Employee Ownership Businesses

SBDCNet 2021 Employee Ownership Webinar Series Session 2 – Financing Cooperatively-Owned Business Entities One challenge to cooperative enterprise financing has

Webinar: Restaurant Revitalization Fund

The Recipe for Restaurant Revitalization to Re-open Your Business! A Conversation with the SBA Administrator and Office of Capital Access.

Join the DCSBDC at 2021 POWERUP DC

DCSBDC at 2021 POWERUP DC Tuesday, May 4, 2021 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Each year since its inception in

SBA Restaurant Revitalization Fund

This program provides emergency assistance for eligible restaurants, bars, and other qualifying businesses impacted by COVID-19. The American Rescue Plan

Rent and Utility Assistance: STAY DC

STAY DC, provides financial assistance to residents unable to pay rent and/or utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Through STAY

Missile Defense Agency SBIR/STTR Innovation Summit

Missile Defense Agency SBIR/STTR Innovation Summit Embracing Innovation, Science and Technology to Outpace the Threat April 28 & 29th The

SBA Increases Lending Limit for COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans

The U.S. Small Business Administration is increasing the maximum amount small businesses and non-profit organizations can borrow through its COVID-19

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Deadline Extended to May 31, 2021

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their

Shuttered Venue Operators Grant

The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program was established by the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced extended deferment periods for all disaster loans, including the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan...

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced extended deferment periods for all disaster loans, including the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program,

Isabella Casillas Guzman Confirmed as 27th SBA Administrator

Isabella Casillas Guzman has been confirmed as the 27th Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration. On March 16, the U.S. Senate

SBA to Accept Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Applications on April 8

The U.S. Small Business Administration is launching a splash page for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) application portal today in anticipation of opening

April 1st DC Corporate Filing Deadline Reminder

The DC Corporation biennial report and trade name renewal for DC Corporations and LLC is due by April 1st, 2021.

DCSBDC Webinar: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Patent Basics

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Small Business Series: Patent Basics Presented by: DCSBDC, Howard University & USPTO Collaboration Webinar Series

Can I Live? / ROBICONNECT Section 3 Tradeshow, Pitch and Expo

What is Section 3? It is a means by which HUD fosters local economic development, neighborhood economic improvement, and individual

DC Bar Pro Bono Webinar: Mandating COVID-19 Vaccination for Workers: What Employers Should Consider

As access to the COVID-19 vaccine grows and employers update their safe opening and operations plans, many nonprofit and small

FREE PPE Care Packages from DC Government

The DC Government, through the Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD), is working with the Anacostia Business Improvement District

GWHCC Webinar: Women In Business – Relationship-based Networking for Success

Thursday, March 18, 2021 @5:00 pm EST Join GWHCC for a Women in Business Webinar event! Social media is the

Project Bounce Back Financial & Legal Educational Course

Community Legal Services of Prince George’s County, Inc. (CLS) and the Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC) are proud to announce

Mayor Bowser Proclaims February 21, 2021 ‘Business Story Day’

Mayor Muriel Bowser proclaims Sunday, February 21, 2021, “Business Story Day” in Washington, DC. In celebration of this day, GO

America’s SBDC and USTelecom Team Up to Bolster Small Business Cyber Defenses

New partnership to train small firms to better protect critical network infrastructure, security and customer information WASHINGTON, DC – America’s

Access to Capital for DC Businesses

Next Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 - 11:00am to 12:45pm Please join the Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking and

The Entertainment Bridge Fund Supporting Business Program Re-Opens Applications

The application period for the Entertainment Bridge Fund Supporting Business Program has officially reopened to allow for more businesses to

Black Small Business Discussion with Sen. Ben Cardin (Recap)

An event to discuss efforts to aid Black business owners as we build back from Covid-19 featuring several special guests

The Monthly Blend Podcast: The DMV University Download: Building Successful Startups

Top University Leaders (Georgetown, GWU, AU, UMD, Marymount and Howard ) talk to The Monthly Blend about how best to

PPP Loan Portal is Open to all Participating PPP Lenders

The SBA has re-opened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal to all participating PPP lenders. PPP provides loans to

SBA and Treasury Announce PPP Re-Opening and Issue New Guidance

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Treasury Department, announced today that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

GWHHC: Small Business Finance Information Webinar Series

For more information or to register, please visit: http://bit.ly/3bjdoeP

DC Restaurant Bridge Fund

Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development launched the Bridge Fund, a

2021 Robust Retail Citywide Grants Now OPEN!

The Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) has announced that they will be accepting applications for the 2021

The Aspen Institute: A Procurement Path to Equity (Webinar)

Local governments are big buyers. Here in the U.S., our state and city governments collectively spend 1.6 trillion dollars per

PPP Loan Forgiveness: Resources

You may be eligible for loan forgiveness if you used the funds for eligible payroll costs, payments on business mortgage

DC MAP (Mortgage Assistance Program) COVID-19

As businesses in the Washington, D.C. region have had to close and/or reduce staff, the District of Columbia Housing Finance

***NEW*** PPP Forgiveness FactSheet

A PPP factsheet for borrowers that provides a high-level overview of what they have to do as part of the

Paycheck Protection Program – The Forgiveness Process (Webinar)

What is forgiveness? How does it work? Have there been any recent changes to the process?What should you be concerned

2020 Federal Reserve Research: How is Your Business Faring During COVID-19?

The DC Small Business Development Center (DCSBDC) is partnering with the Federal Reserve on the 2020 Small Business Credit Survey.

DC Department on Disability Services, Rehabilitation Services Administration NDEAM event

The DC Department on Disability Services, Rehabilitation Services Administration (DDS/RSA) will host the National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) employer

Applications for the Small Business Resiliency Fund are Now Open!

The Small Business Resiliency Fund is a part of the District’s efforts to meet the existing and future COVID-19 related

Meet The Counselor: Michael D. Burke, President of Quest2 Consulting

Meet one of our DCSBDC Covid-19 Initiative counselors, Michael D. Burke, President of Quest2 Consulting. Michael is a subject matter

SBA Programs – Scams and Fraud Alerts

Beware of Scams and Fraud Schemes!!!!! The Office of Inspector General recognizes that we are facing unprecedented times and is

SBA is Still Accepting Economic Injury Disaster Loan Applications

Small businesses, private non-profits and agricultural businesses impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, can still apply for an Economic Injury

Meet Michael Perch, Managing Director, Road Map Consulting, LLC

Meet Michael Perch, Managing Director, Road Map Consulting, LLC. Michael is one of our DCSBDC COVID-19 Initiative consultants. He is

POWERUP DC 2020 – A New Era: Resilience and Opportunity (Recap Video)

Video recordings from POWERUP DC 2020 - A New Era: Resilience and Opportunity are available at the event page, https://www.dchealthlink.com/powerupdc2020/. Please