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Join the “Small Business: The Heart of DC” Rewards Program
DC Small Business Week, April 30 - May 4,
is a time for us to recognize, celebrate, and support local small businesses because they are the heart of the District. This year DC is marking the occasion with the launch of the “Small Business: The Heart of DC” Rewards Program to incentivize Washingtonians and visitors to patronize small businesses throughout the week.
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Participating businesses offer a 10% discount to customers who present the “Small Business: The Heart of DC” rewards card when making their purchase throughout the week.
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Participating is a great way to connect with consumers who value and want to support local small businesses like yours!
Enrolling and participating in the rewards program is easy and it only takes a few minutes. Register online and the Coalition for Nonprofit Housing & Economic Development will follow up with to you to drop off a rewards poster and cards.
The deadline to sign up your small business is Monday, April 25.
Please visit https://www.cnhed.org/dcsbw-rewards-program/ to enroll.
Upcoming events from the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC)
GWHCC Academy: How to Open Your Own Business in DC
April 12, 2018 | 9:00am - 11:00am
Frank D. Reeves Center (2nd Floor) | 2000 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Join GWHCC and the Mayor's Office on Latino Affairs for a free workshop conducted by the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs on how to start a business in DC. Learn about business licensing, Certificates of Occupancy, vending and more!
Click here to register.
Women's Group
April 23, 2018 | 9:30am - 11:30am
PNC Place | 800 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20006
Join GWHCC and guest speaker Jan Molino, President and CEO of Aspire Ascend. Don't miss this recurring gathering that provides tools, resources and networking opportunities to support the business growth and development of current and prospective women entrepreneurs.
Click here to register.
GWHCC B2B Connections: Networking Mixer
April 25, 2018 | 8:30am - 12:00pm
Pepco Edison Place Gallery | 702 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20068
Join us for the opportunity to network with over 100 local small businesses and foster business partnerships with local and federal government agencies, prime contractors, entrepreneurs, HUB Zone business and women-owned businesses.
Click here to register.
POWERUP DC
May 1, 2018 | 8:00am - 1:30pm
Fairmont Hotel | 2401 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20037
Join GWHCC and DC Health Link to participate in business seminars, gain access to business opportunities, build business relationships and more!
Click here to register.
CNHED is excited to launch the
DC Small Business Help Workshop Calendar
, a new monthly resource providing information about upcoming workshops and training opportunities available for start-ups, new and existing small businesses in the District.
CNHED is piloting this resource calendar in an effort to:
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Coordinate and promote the myriad of trainings and workshops being offered to small businesses, and
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Centralize the information in one place to make it easier for small businesses to find a resource event that’s just right for them
You can view the list of events being offered this month, which will be updated periodically with new events. If you don’t see a workshop or training event that addresses your particular need, we encourage you to visit the DCSmallBizHelp.com where you can identify and contact a small business support organization to assist you.
Let CNHED know if you’re interested in posting an upcoming workshop or training event for small businesses. Contact
Evette Banfield
if you’re interested in posting an upcoming workshop or training event for small businesses.
Permit Operations & Inspections Division Quarterly Stakeholders Meeting
The Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) would like to invite you to their Permit Operations & Inspections Division Quarterly Stakeholders Meeting on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. There will be an open panel available to address your questions.
For questions or additional information, please contact Kristen Jones at (202)-442-4392 or kristen.jones@dc.gov.
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
1100 4th Street SW | 2nd Floor | Room E200
Register
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