CBE Spotlight - CODICE
DSLBD Director, Kristi C. Whitfield, recently spoke with the leadership at CODICE, a technology company and a proud CBE, about how they have managed some of the transitions and changes of the last year.
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DSLBD Welcomed Nearly 300 Small Business Owners to its Annual Small Business Open House
DSLBD kicked-off the new year with its 2nd Annual Small Business Open House on Wednesday, February 12, welcoming nearly 300 small business owners and community stakeholders to the Old Council Chambers on the first floor of the District's One Judiciary Square Building.
DSLBD, DISB Launch DC Capital Connector to Help Small Businesses Gain Access to Capital
DSLBD and the DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) recently announced the launch of an exciting new tool that will help small businesses gain access to capital in order to grow their business. DC Capital Connector, the new online portal within the District Government, connects small businesses with lenders and surety bonding companies and provides real opportunities for businesses to connect with lenders who are committed to helping them find the right funding.
DSLBD Officially Kicks Off the 2019 Holiday Season!
The District’s Department of Small and Local Business Development has officially kicked-off the #ShopSmallDC holiday season!
On Friday, Nov. 22, DSLBD recognized the official start of the holiday season with the launch of a brand new “Holiday Market Central” and remarks from agency Director Kristi Whitfield at the opening of the DowntownDC BID Holiday Market.
DSLBD Celebrates Small Business Saturday Across the District
In case you missed it, Small Business Saturday has now grown into a thriving celebration of small businesses in the United States. What was once a small marketing initiative by American Express to grab a piece of the holiday pie that is Thanksgiving weekend is now a nationwide event encompassing thousands of Main Streets and small businesses, including our own here in the District!