DCSBDC COVID-19 Small Business Resources

in COVID Resources

SBA Webinar: Finance & Equity: Insights from the PPP on How Technology Might Help Better Serve Business Owners of Color...
Join AARP and Reimagine Main Street, in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, for an upcoming virtual
Main Street America recently launched Main Street Online
Main Street America recently launched Main Street Online, a new tool to help businesses grow and strengthen their online and
DSLBD: What If A Practical Guide to Commercial Lease Problems During COVID-19 (Webinar Recap)
The Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) hosted a webinar with the DC Bar Pro Bono Center and
DC Bar Pro Bono: “Commercial Tenants: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS” Webinar (Recap)
"Commercial Tenants: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS", a presentation by the DC Bar Pro Bono and Veritas Law. Recording and slide deck
Southern Opportunity and Resilience (SOAR) Fund
On Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 3:00 PM Eastern, a coalition of community-based small business leaders and organizations invite you
DCSBDC Webinar: How to Launch Your Dream Business in 90 Days Without Letting Overthinking Hold You Back!
This FREE workshop is for you if: You're ready to be your own boss doing what you're passionate about and
Webinar: Beating the Odds! Exclusive Scoop to navigating the Sports Gaming Industry
The sports betting economic sector is filled with opportunities for the District’s small businesses. The District of Columbia is poised
Crowdfunding Loans with DSLBD’s DC Kiva Hub
Kiva Hub Official Launch! May 17th at 2:00 pm DSLBD Director Kristi Whitfield will be joined by Kiva US  Anne
BREAKING NEWS | PPP UPDATE
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.
NAtional Disability Emplyment Awareness Month Logo
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
Lowe’s-LISC Partnership
Lowe’s, LISC will provide the emergency assistance that small businesses desperately need to stay afloat. We will deploy grants to help
Back to top