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Department of Small and Local Business Development

Heat Emergency - A heat emergency is in effect for Washington, DC. Residents are urged to take precautions against the heat.
Find cooling centers, spray parks and more information about heat emergencies.

Agency Home Responsive

Commercial Waste Compactor Program

Grant application runs through September 8th.

Business Toolkit

DSLBD has compiled in a central location links to key regulatory information and assistance needed to open and operate their business in DC.

Made In DC

Made In DC exists to provide you with the tools and assets you need to promote your local business through communications, websites, products and more.

Let's Stay Connected! DSLBD wants to visit your business.

Small Business Visits

Enter your business in the DSLBD Monthly Small Business Visit schedule!

Center of Entrepreunerial Education and Development (CEED)

Center for Entrepreneurial Education & Development (CEED)

Find out how being a small business has its advantages. Get started and sign up as a client using DSLBDs Center for Entrepreneurial Education & Development (CEED) to stay informed of workshops and events.

Doing Business with Airports Authority

This new capacity building Initiative is a collaborative effort between Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) and DSLBD.

2018 Solicitations & Opps

DSLBD is soliciting applications from eligible applicants! Due on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 10:00 AM and Friday, August 4, 2017 at 2:00 PM

Featured Services

Neighborhood Revitalization

Our revitalization programs help retail corridors and neighborhoods.

DC PTAC

DSLBD offers personalized business counseling and competitive insights for navigating the...

ConnecTech

Administered by the Department of Defense and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), the Procurement...

ExportDC

Help expand international presence of DC small businesses.

Build Capacity

Tools you need to grow your business and become more competitive.

CompeteDC

Offering services to assist Certified Business Enterprises and other small businesses.

DSLBD Publications

Greening DC Manual and Business Builders Tip Sheets

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Press Releases

Apr 26 2017

Special Notice – Improvements to the Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Application Process

MEMORANDUM TO: Certified Business Enterprises (CBEs) FROM: Ana R. Harvey, Director, Department...

Mar 3 2017

Mayor Bowser Celebrates Eastern Market Main Street

Mayor Muriel Bowser presented a certificate to Eastern Market Main Street, designating the area as...

Mar 2 2017

Mayor Bowser to Launch Neighborhood Revitalization Program in Eastern Market

(Washington, DC) – On Friday, March 3 at 10:30 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will launch the neighborhood...

Nov 15 2016

Special Notice - Designation of Mt. Pleasant/Columbia Heights Main Street and Eastern Market Main Street

SPECIAL NOTICE Designation of Mt. Pleasant/Columbia Heights Main Street and Eastern Market Main...

May 24 2016

Shaw Main Streets Wins National Award

DSLBD sponsored program honored with the most prestigious award in downtown commercial...

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Department of Small and Local Business Development

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm

Connect With Us
441 4th Street, NW, Suite 850 North, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 727-3900
Fax: (202) 724-3786
TTY: (202) 727-3900
Email: [email protected]