The Dream Pitch Competition is an opportunity for participants to pitch their businesses to a panel of judges, showcasing the knowledge gained through the Program and resulting in a pitch award of $2,000 to $7,500. APPLY NOW!

The Green Book serves as a roadmap to DC government spending with CBEs, providing valuable insights into procurement goals, upcoming opportunities, and ways for small and local businesses to navigate the contracting process successfully.

The Aspire Prep Program 2026 encourages returning citizens and justice-involved DC residents to start their own District-based businesses. Participants will join a cohort-based training covering business fundamentals and may receive up to $1,500 in milestone stipends.

DSLBD’s Ward 8 Community Investment Fund (CIF) Back Office Support Services (BOSS) offer trainings and consultations for Ward 8 business owners to help strengthen their financial skills, systems, and reporting practices, and improve their funding- and contract-readiness.

Using the CBE Wizard, you can begin the process of helping your business become a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE).

DSLBD is proud to announce that we have improved the Agency Subcontracting Requirement Waiver Requests Page by creating an all-new District CBE Waiver Portal (made possible through the District Enterprise System).