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! 

DSLBD proudly supports and promotes the members of its Made in DC Program and businesses that design, make, produce, and/or assemble products in the District of Columbia. Visit our new Holiday Market Central 2019 for a comprehensive list of holiday markets and pop-ups we've curated! The list is growing everyday, so check back and mark your calendars to head out and support DC Proud makers this holiday season! 

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. 

Mayor Bowser unveiled a special work of art created by local artists and residents to highlight the District’s fight for statehood. The project featured eight separate pieces of wood cut to scale in the shape of the District’s eight wards and hand-painted by eight different artists. The special activation took place during DSLBD's DC Art All Night 2019 event. 

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

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