DSLBD Training

The DC Department of Small and local business development, offers support to District of Columbia entrepreneurs in the form of info sessions, one-on-one counseling, webinars, on-demand training and more!

For Barracks Row training for Businesses, click the link below.

Business Training

Upcoming Trainings

Dream Pitch

The 2023 Dream Pitch Program applications are open! Join us to learn more about the program plus an opportunity to ask the team all of your questions. This is an open session.

You can learn more about DSLBD's 2023 Dream Pitch Program at https://dslbd.dc.gov/dreampitch

Food Waste Innovation Grant

DSLBD is proud to be launching the FY23 Food Waste Innovation Grants. We will offer information sessions, both online and in person, a virtual paperwork bootcamp, and virtual Q&A sessions: register for all through this collection.
https://dslbd.dc.gov/food-waste-innovation-grants

On Demand

Are you seeking more information on grant opportunities for your DC-based business? Four-part DC Grants for Business series. These one-hour lunch and learn sessions provide a high-level overview on some grant application basics.
https://dslbd.dc.gov/grants-for-business