We leverage our cross-sector network and convening power to advance innovative community economic development solutions that address the inequity of under-resourced communities in the District of Columbia.
We bring together practitioners, residents, elected officials and others to understand the challenges facing the field.
We brainstorm comprehensive strategies to address these challenges inclusive of research, policy change, community engagement, and programmatic initiatives.
We design and implement holistic, systems change solutions encompassing research, public policy, community engagement, capacity building, and high-impact initiatives.
April 28, 2026
Zoë Bramble, Communications and Marketing VISTA at Capital Clubhouse, and The Coalition are proud to share her journey as an AmeriCorps VISTA member.
April 2, 2026
ELEVATE, The Coalition’s executive leadership program for local small business owners, recently kicked off its sixth cohort with a virtual welcome and orientation.
May 12, 2026
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
WOW is where new connections begin. During Week of WBEC, women-owned businesses from across our region are coming together to meet and grow.
This meetup is designed to bring together WBEs and women business owners in your area for meaningful conversation, relationship-building, and community. Whether you are newly connected to WBEC NY DMV or already active in the network, this is an opportunity to get to know the businesses around you, share your story, and strengthen local ties.
Join Madia Brown of Brandire and Hellobrand for happy hour at The Continent DC for strong conversation, and the chance to build relationships that can lead to referrals, collaboration, and future opportunities.
WOW is a celebration of the connections, support, and shared drive that help women-owned businesses grow and thrive and we’re excited to bring that spirit to Washington, DC.
May 13, 2026
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Brings together the Main Streets, small business associations, and BIDs under one umbrella to address their needs and those of small businesses in the District’s neighborhood commercial corridors, advocate for forward-thinking practices, and work to ensure sufficient funding is budgeted for the core programs that support local corridors.
Become a member of The Coalition today, and join the fight for a District where all residents can live in thriving communities that are racially, economically and socially just!
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