Cheers to #Bammys grand return at Capitol Riverfront, infusing the Navy Yard community with diverse flavors of the Caribbean! 🌴🎉 Join us in welcoming them back and celebrating their unique contribution to the diversity and vitality of the District. #DCisOpen

Activating vacant spaces is important to our vision for the future of Downtown, and we're making the process easier.

#BeDowntown with us to launch the brand-new Pop-Up Permits program:

🗓️Monday, April 22
⏰11AM
📍1122 Connecticut Ave NW

Fashion Innovators Alert!🌟Join us for an online discussion tomorrow 4/19 from 2-3 pm ET as we dive into the world of fashion law with @USPTO, and explore how designers can shield their creations with federal trademarks.💻👠See you there?

➡️Register here: ow.ly/37NT50Rjoh1

Celebrate National Small Business Week at the DC #SmallBusiness Summit & Expo: #PowerUp4Success

IT’S FREE with targeted sessions providing tools, tips and access to capital

🗓️Tues, April 30, 8am - 3pm
📍Washington Convention Center

Register Now➡️ bit.ly/POWERUP4SUCCESS

In observance of DC Emancipation Day, DC Government services and office hours will be modified today.

For more information about ongoing District operations:

There is still time to apply!

It was an honor to celebrate the opening of #BeautieEssentials on behalf of Mayor Muriel Bowser. We look forward to seeing this #smallbusiness thrive and grow as an integral part of the Petworth neighborhood!
#Ward4
#DCisOpen

Today we got a chance to hear from DSLBD, DC Dept. of Human Resources, DC DHCD and DMPED. The panel was illuminating and the discussions robust! Thank you to all the attendees. #FY2025

Join us for an epic Emancipation Day in DC with Dominique Da Diva! Parade, live music, and fireworks at 8:30pm. RSVP now! dcemancipationday.com #BeDowntown 🎉🌈🎸🥳👑🎊🎈🕺💃🎷🎶🎆🍒✨

The solar eclipse is tomorrow and we want to make sure DC residents enjoy this exciting phenomenon safely.🌕

Follow best practices and keep your eyes protected⬇️

In recognition of #SecondChanceMonth , we would like to acknowledge the FY23 cohort grantees of the #WeAspire program. #DSLBD firmly believes in providing our #SmallBusiness community a fair chance to succeed and flourish by removing barriers and providing new opportunities.

Don't let this amazing opportunity slip away!

You can win a $10,000 grant through our lottery program, but you must apply before April 15th!

Mark your calendars: DC Emancipation Day is just a couple of weeks away 🎆

#BeDowntown to celebrate with a parade, concert, and fireworks:

🗓️Sunday, April 14
⏰2PM
📍Freedom Plaza
➡️DCEmancipationDay.com

Thank you to the GWHCC for inviting #DSLBD to participate in this year’s business expo! We had a fantastic time interacting with the small business community! Gracias for bringing us all together to support and empower our local businesses. #SupportSmallBusiness

Thrilled by the vibrant energy at the Greater Washington DC Black Chamber of Commerce open house this week, #DSLBD was proud to share valuable resources, connect and engage with local business owners 🫱🏼‍🫲🏾💼 Our continued collaboration is key to innovation & a thriving future. 📈 #TogetherDC

As #WomensHistoryMonth comes to a close, Congress Heights begins a new chapter with the launch of the #BlackBoneProject HQ— a co-working hub for black women entrepreneurs, fostering innovation & growth in Wards 7 and 8. Congrats to #CongressHeights on this historical launch! 🎉 #DCisOpen

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'Our goal is to offer practical assistance that fosters ambition and creates a future where dreams can become reality.'
- Acting Director Rosemary_SuggsEvans
#supportsmallbusiness

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Get ready to mingle and grow your network at the #GWHCCBizExpo TOMORROW! Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, small business owner, or job seeker, this event is for you. Plus, it's FREE! See you there!

Remember, you can also register on site. 🔗 gwhcc.org/business-expo

🚨Deadline Approaching🚨

Don't miss your opportunity to apply for funding to grow and scale your business. This Friday, applications close for a number of our retail grants, including Great Streets and Neighborhood Prosperity Fund.

Apply today 👇
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