This #VeteransSmallBusinessWeek, we’re recognizing DC’s veteran entrepreneurs!
Did you know 100+ veteran-owned businesses are currently certified as CBEs in the District?
Learn about contracting preferences and CBE certification at dslbd.dc.gov/GetCertified
Did you know 100+ veteran-owned businesses are currently certified as CBEs in the District?
Learn about contracting preferences and CBE certification at dslbd.dc.gov/GetCertified
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Building stronger pathways to opportunity!
DSLBD connected with local businesses at the DGS CBE Symposium, sharing resources and insights to support their growth.
Thanks to @DCDGS for hosting and our agency partners for their collaboration!
#smallbizdc #CBE
DSLBD connected with local businesses at the DGS CBE Symposium, sharing resources and insights to support their growth.
Thanks to @DCDGS for hosting and our agency partners for their collaboration!
#smallbizdc #CBE
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DSLBD retweeted
Attn: The following Road Closures are in place due to the gas leak at 436 11th St NW -- No vehicular or pedestrian traffic until further notice
⛔️500 thru 400 Blocks of 11th St NW (NTS)
⛔️1100 Blocks of E St NW (NTE)
🚗Seek alternate route or follow MPD directions
⛔️500 thru 400 Blocks of 11th St NW (NTS)
⛔️1100 Blocks of E St NW (NTE)
🚗Seek alternate route or follow MPD directions
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DSLBD retweeted
Thank you to the @SmallBizDC for hosting the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center's Small Business Brief Advice Legal Clinic yesterday.
We're grateful to our volunteer attorneys and intake volunteers who dedicated their time to help 29 #smallbusiness owners get answers to legal questions.
We're grateful to our volunteer attorneys and intake volunteers who dedicated their time to help 29 #smallbusiness owners get answers to legal questions.
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A new chapter for the Anacostia Arts Center!
DSLBD got an inside look at WACIF’s plans to transform the space into a hub for entrepreneurs, local makers, and small businesses, with pop-up retail, storefronts, and technical assistance.
Learn more: anacostiaartscenter.com/reimagined/
DSLBD got an inside look at WACIF’s plans to transform the space into a hub for entrepreneurs, local makers, and small businesses, with pop-up retail, storefronts, and technical assistance.
Learn more: anacostiaartscenter.com/reimagined/
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DSLBD retweeted
Before the OPEN sign comes the C of O. 🔑🏢
Our next DOB HUB Workshop breaks down the Certificate of Occupancy process — from plan review to inspections — with DOB experts there to help.
📆 Thursday, October 15 | 10AM - 12PM
⏰ Register by Tuesday, October 13
🔗 Learn more and fWDhqX
Our next DOB HUB Workshop breaks down the Certificate of Occupancy process — from plan review to inspections — with DOB experts there to help.
📆 Thursday, October 15 | 10AM - 12PM
⏰ Register by Tuesday, October 13
🔗 Learn more and fWDhqX
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DSLBD retweeted
This event is for local entrepreneurs in Washington, DC.
Get connected with new opportunities, resources, and fellow business owners. There will be panel discussions, workshops, one-on-one consultations, and more.
Register: dslbd.dc.gov/districtconnect
Get connected with new opportunities, resources, and fellow business owners. There will be panel discussions, workshops, one-on-one consultations, and more.
Register: dslbd.dc.gov/districtconnect
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Woman-founded. Woman-owned. Proudly local.
Since 2002, Union Veterinary Clinic has built a legacy of compassionate care and community connection in DC.
This #WomensSmallBusinessMonth, we’re celebrating the women keeping that legacy alive.
#smallbizdc
Since 2002, Union Veterinary Clinic has built a legacy of compassionate care and community connection in DC.
This #WomensSmallBusinessMonth, we’re celebrating the women keeping that legacy alive.
#smallbizdc
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DC’s CBEs are helping transform Capital One Arena!
Today, DSLBD saw their work in action alongside Clark Construction, Monumental Sports & Entertainment and DMPED.
Want to position your business for opportunities like these? Join us at #DistrictConnect on Oct. 27th!
Today, DSLBD saw their work in action alongside Clark Construction, Monumental Sports & Entertainment and DMPED.
Want to position your business for opportunities like these? Join us at #DistrictConnect on Oct. 27th!
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Your next business opportunity could start with one conversation.
Meet District agencies, industry partners and fellow entrepreneurs at District Connect.
October 27 | 9:30 AM–3 PM
Catholic University
Don’t just hear about the opportunities, get connected to them!
#smallbizdc
Meet District agencies, industry partners and fellow entrepreneurs at District Connect.
October 27 | 9:30 AM–3 PM
Catholic University
Don’t just hear about the opportunities, get connected to them!
#smallbizdc
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October is Women’s Small Business Month!
Meet Gina Schaefer, founder of The Cool Hardware Company, and Maya Douglas, Marketing Manager and employee-owner.
Their story shows how small business can create opportunities to grow, lead and build wealth.
Swipe to read their stories.
Meet Gina Schaefer, founder of The Cool Hardware Company, and Maya Douglas, Marketing Manager and employee-owner.
Their story shows how small business can create opportunities to grow, lead and build wealth.
Swipe to read their stories.
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We’re ready to unwrap the holidays in DC!
The @DowntownDCBID Holiday Market is back for 40 days this year! Nov. 13 - Dec. 23rd.
And you know we’re bringing our DC makers with us.
Find the Made in DC booth at #58 throughout the season and shop local for the holidays🎁.
The @DowntownDCBID Holiday Market is back for 40 days this year! Nov. 13 - Dec. 23rd.
And you know we’re bringing our DC makers with us.
Find the Made in DC booth at #58 throughout the season and shop local for the holidays🎁.
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Congratulations to Dreaming Out Loud on one year of the Marion Barry Avenue Market & Café!
DSLBD was proud to celebrate this milestone and the market’s continued impact supporting local farmers, food makers, entrepreneurs and the Ward 8 community.
#smallbizdc
DSLBD was proud to celebrate this milestone and the market’s continued impact supporting local farmers, food makers, entrepreneurs and the Ward 8 community.
#smallbizdc
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New fiscal year. New opportunities!
It’s time for #DistrictConnect!
Join us Tuesday, October 27th from 9:30AM - 3PM for DSLBD’s annual small business expo connecting DC businesses with contracting, procurement, and capital opportunities.
Register: dslbd.dc.gov/DistrictConnect
It’s time for #DistrictConnect!
Join us Tuesday, October 27th from 9:30AM - 3PM for DSLBD’s annual small business expo connecting DC businesses with contracting, procurement, and capital opportunities.
Register: dslbd.dc.gov/DistrictConnect
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We love to see DC businesses grow!
We celebrated the grand opening of Pho Viet in Shaw with owners Phi-Nhung “Nina” Nguyen and Minh “Mike” Chau, a beautiful traditional Vietnamese opening ceremony and a ribbon cutting.
Here’s to a new chapter in Shaw! 🎉 #smallbizdc
We celebrated the grand opening of Pho Viet in Shaw with owners Phi-Nhung “Nina” Nguyen and Minh “Mike” Chau, a beautiful traditional Vietnamese opening ceremony and a ribbon cutting.
Here’s to a new chapter in Shaw! 🎉 #smallbizdc
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DSLBD retweeted
It's going to be a weekend packed with events in Washington, DC—including one of our city's most popular annual events, H Street Festival.
As you make your plans, we encourage you to use Metro, support local businesses, and enjoy the final weekend before fall officially begins.
As you make your plans, we encourage you to use Metro, support local businesses, and enjoy the final weekend before fall officially begins.
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Breaking language barriers and building connections across DC.
For #HispanicHeritageMonth, we’re spotlighting ACSI Connects, a DC-based #CBE providing language access solutions in 300+ languages.
Hear how CBE certification has helped support their growth in the District.
For #HispanicHeritageMonth, we’re spotlighting ACSI Connects, a DC-based #CBE providing language access solutions in 300+ languages.
Hear how CBE certification has helped support their growth in the District.
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