Free Small Business Help from DCSBDC & DSLBD

Small business help through two DC-based organizations

The Department of Small & Local Business Development (DSLBD) is partnering with DC’s Small Business Development Center (DCSBDC) to provide free technical help to DC small businesses and entrepreneurs. These organizations continue their commitment to the support of small businesses working hard to survive, pivot, and thrive.

You can sign up today!

  • Connect with expert consultants from the DC SBDC by signing up for a counseling appointment .
  • Connect with DSLBD’s Inno.ED team for generalized technical assistance and resource referrals .

You might also find it helpful to connect with these additional partners:

And numerous other organizations (CDFIs, BIDS, Chambers of Commerce, Main Streets and many more great organizations) also offer free technical assistance and support on specific topics and/or for specific types of DC-based businesses.

If you have questions about this information session or are looking for help on knowing where to connect to support, please feel free to reach out to DSLBD’s Innovation & Equitable Development office at Inno.ED@dc.gov and they will seek to assist you.