DSLBD and the Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) are proud to announce the launch of the DC Capital Connector, a new online portal within the District Government that will connect small businesses with lenders and surety bonding companies. The new tool provides intelligent lender and insurance matching capabilities at no cost. 

DSLBD is excited to announce that we will be accepting applications for the 2020 Robust Retail: Citywide Grants starting January 15, 2020 and closing March 15, 2020 at 2 p.m. ET. Learn more and apply now! 

Mayor Bowser has announced the District Government's FY20 Small Business Enterprise (SBE) spending goal and released the FY20 Green Book. Download your copy now! 

Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the availability of $250,000 in grant funding to support the District’s Aspire to Entrepreneurship Program, which helps returning citizens and justice-involved residents gain the skills they need to start and operate their own District-based business

Do you have CBE Certification questions? We've got answers! Visit our FAQs to learn more about the program and see if your business qualifies. 

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