DC Small Business Week 2025 is
May 4th – 10th

(But we’ll be celebrating the entire month of May!)

We believe that small businesses are the heart of Washington, DC — fueling innovation, creating jobs, and building strong, vibrant communities across all eight wards.

While Small Business Week is nationally recognized in early May, we go bigger with #DCSmallBizMonth — a full month dedicated to celebrating the entrepreneurs, creators, and leaders who power DC’s economy and shape our city’s future.

Throughout May, The Coalition is proud to host events, share resources, and create opportunities for everyone to support, uplift, and engage with DC’s incredible small business community.

Get involved in three simple ways:

Support Local

Shop, dine, and do business with DC’s incredible local entrepreneurs.

Engage & Share

Use your voice to highlight your favorite DC small businesses and spread the word on social media using #DCSmallBizMonth and #SupportSmallDC.

Stay Connected

Visit the event calendar below to find upcoming events, workshops, and celebrations happening throughout the month.

Together, we can strengthen our local economy, promote economic opportunity, and celebrate the businesses that make DC thrive.

Thank You to our Funders

Featured Events

Resilience in Action Workshop Series

A dynamic set of events, developed in partnership with some of the District’s leading Small Business Technical Assistance Providers, celebrating the strength, adaptability, and innovation of the District’s small business community. The Resilience in Action workshops will focus on navigating challenges, embracing change, and emerging stronger while offering insights, tools, and inspiration to help entrepreneurs respond to the ever-changing landscape, reinforce their operations, and uncover new opportunities for sustainable growth.

Legal Compliance and Best Practices for Small Businesses

Presented in partnership with the
DC Bar Pro Bono Center

May 14, 2025 | 10am -12pm

Washington DC Economic Partnership
1495 F St NW,
Washington, DC 20004

Is Your Business Ready for the
Unexpected?

Presented in partnership with the
Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

May 21, 2025 | 10am -12pm

Anacostia Arts Center – Black Box Theater
1235 Marion Barry Ave SE,
Washington, DC 20020

Basics of Personal Financial Health and Sustainability

Presented in partnership with the
Latino Economic Development Center

May 28, 2025 | 10am -12pm

Anacostia Arts Center – Black Box Theater
1235 Marion Barry Ave SE,
Washington, DC 20020

Small Business Regulatory Roadmap

May 19, 2025 | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

DC Housing Finance Agency | 815 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001

Designed for DC small business owners and entrepreneurs, this session offers direct access to District agency representatives, timely updates on current and new regulations, and practical guidance for navigating local business requirements. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to stay ahead, this event provides the tools and insights to help you operate with confidence and clarity.

Cash Mob Weekends

We’re teaming up with DC’s Main Streets, BIDs, and Small Business Technical Assistance providers to host Cash Mob Weekends across the District. It’s fun. It’s powerful. And it’s all about showing up for DC’s small businesses.

From May 17 to 31, on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 PM to 2 PM, we’re rallying District residents to show up and shop small! A Cash Mob is a fun, mob-style event where neighbors gather at a designated small business to make an influx of purchases. Think of it as a shopping rally: a joyful, intentional effort to support the local economy and build community, one spontaneous shopping trip at a time.

Sign-Up for Cash Mob Notifications

Community Stories

December 22, 2024

Stories of Impact: Anna-Marie Ashe

December 22, 2024

Stories of Impact: Victor Holt

Victor Holt is the founder and CEO of V-Tech Solutions Incorporated. Launched in 2000, V-Tech is a HUBZone-certified, Veteran and Minority-Owned company providing health, information technology, and professional services for government and commercial clients.

DC Community Anchor Partnership DCAP Impact Story ELEVATE Small Biz Impact Story Stories of Impact

November 2, 2015

Arepa Zone | A DCSmallBizHelp.com Case Study

Gabriela Febres and Ali Arellano are partners in life and in business. Ali is from Venezuela and has been an entrepreneur since moving to the United States about 10 years ago. Gabriela and Ali gained experience running a business in Venezuela before starting ArepaZone, but they needed guidance in navigating the start-up process in their new home.

DCSmallBizHelp Case Studies Small Biz Impact Story Stories of Impact

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Small Business Month Calendar

Whether you’re a small business, a supporter, or an organization providing assistance or capital to small businesses, you can participate in the month’s coordinated activities! See below.

May 18, 2025

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

#DCSmallBizMonth Cash Mob Weekends

From May 17 to 31, on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 PM to 2 PM, we’re rallying District residents to show up and shop small! A Cash Mob is a fun, mob-style event where neighbors gather at a designated small business to make an influx of purchases. Think of it as a shopping rally: a joyful, intentional effort to support the local economy and build community, one spontaneous shopping trip at a time.

Sign-up today to get Cash Mob Notifications!

Small Business Week

Event Details

May 19, 2025

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Small Business Regulatory Roadmap

The event has been postponed and will take place at a later date.

This event is part of #DCSmallBizMonth.

Small Business Week

May 19, 2025

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

From Near-Death to a Multi-Billion Dollar Brand

In this webinar, you’ll learn how to avoid the 8 biggest branding and marketing traps that are costing you money and sabotaging your growth, while identifying your unique brand DNA and crafting a compelling message that resonates with your target audience.

*This event is a part of #DCSmallBizWeek

Small Business Week

May 20, 2025

5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Small Business Brief Advice Legal Clinic

If you are an existing or aspiring small business owner, meet one-on-one with attorneys at this brief advice legal clinic. Get answers to questions about business formation, contracts, leases, intellectual property, employment law, or any other legal matters related to running a small business. Even if you do not have specific questions, come share your business for general advice. The attorneys may be able to address issues before they become problems!

Please bring any documents relevant to the issues you wish to discuss.

Please contact us at npsb@dcbar.org with questions or accessibility requests

*This event is a part of #DCSmallBizWeek

Small Business Week

Event Details

May 21, 2025

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Is Your Business Ready for the Unexpected?

This event is part of The Coalition’s Resilience in Action Workshop Series.

Join the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to learn how DC small business owners can build resilience, navigate disruption, and protect their bottom line in this hands-on workshop featuring expert insights and real-world strategies.

Small Business Week

May 21, 2025

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Green Table Talk Series

Green Table Talk Series is a new and informal virtual podcast forum by the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) designed to spark meaningful conversations about sustainability, energy efficiency, and compliance in DC’s real estate community.

*This event is a part of #DCSmallBizWeek

Small Business Week

May 23, 2025

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Protecting Your Business and Building Financial Strength

Learn the essential strategies for protecting your business against cyber threats and fraud, followed by expert insights on understanding and building strong credit

*This event is a part of #DCSmallBizWeek

Small Business Week

May 23, 2025

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Business Identity Theft Prevention

In this workshop, you’ll learn, basic steps for protecting data, information security plans, signs of tax-related business identity theft, and how to report tax-related business identity theft.

*This event is a part of #DCSmallBizWeek

Small Business Week

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Small Business Month

DC Small Business Week 2025 is May 4th – 10th

Get involved in three simple ways:

Support Local

Engage & Share

Stay Connected

Together, we can strengthen our local economy, promote economic opportunity, and celebrate the businesses that make DC thrive.

Thank You to our Funders

Featured Events

Resilience in Action Workshop Series

Presented in partnership with the DC Bar Pro Bono Center

Presented in partnership with the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Presented in partnership with the Latino Economic Development Center

Small Business Regulatory Roadmap

Cash Mob Weekends

Community Stories

Small Business Month Calendar

This event is part of The Coalition’s Resilience in Action Workshop Series.

Become a member of The Coalition

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DC Small Business Week 2025 is
May 4th – 10th

Presented in partnership with the
DC Bar Pro Bono Center

Presented in partnership with the
Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Presented in partnership with the
Latino Economic Development Center

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Small Business Week