🔥The 9th Round of Easy Loan, Earn $40 Reward is in progress❗️ ⏰ Promotion Period: January 15th - Feburary 15th, 2025 👉 Register now and check more details at gate.io/campaigns/358

Attention DC fashion innovators! 🧵👗Applications for the FY25 ReFashion Pitch Competition are NOW OPEN! 🏆 Win $2,500–$6,000 to bring your sustainable fashion vision to life! 🌟👕 🚨Deadline: Jan 31, 2025 at 2 PM ET. ➡️ To apply, visit: dslbd.dc.gov/refashionpitch

New Year, New Opportunities! 🌟🚀🗣️Calling DC returning citizen & justice involved entrepreneurs to apply for the 2025 Aspire Incubator Program! Earn up to $5K in stipends + expert training to launch or grow your business 📈 Apply by 2/1/2025 at 2 PM ➡️ dslbd.dc.gov/weaspire

❄️ Attention #DC Business Owners❄️ You are responsible for clearing snow and ice from your outdoor dining areas and ensuring sidewalks remain accessible for all. Let's keep DC safe, walkable, and business-friendly! #SafeDC #WinterReady #DCisOpen #SmallBusiness

🪡🧶 Calling all DC fashion makers & entrepreneurs! Apply for the #ReFashion Pitch to showcase your creative vision & help elevate the DC fashion scene!👗 📅 Deadline: 2/7 ❓Got questions? Join the ReFashion info session on Jan. 21 at 12 PM: ow.ly/cH3S50UHMuA #MadeInDC ♥️

🚨 New week, more opportunities!🚨🗣️#DSLBD is excited to announce that applications are now open for the #B2B Service Provider Grants! Eligible providers can receive up to $50K in funding to provide program support & more! 💼 Apply by 2/3 at 2 PM ET ➡️ dslbd.dc.gov/B2BGrant

For DC CBEs, the FY25 #GreenBook is your guide to accessing over $1B+ in government contracting opportunities! Gain insights on procurement goals, connect with agencies, and grow your business. 📈📗 Don’t miss out! ➡️ To learn more & RSVP visit: dslbd.dc.gov/greenbook

Grab your spot for our 2nd Annual MPD Women’s Conference! The free conference is open to men and women of all professions who are interested in networking and fostering personal and professional development. Register by 2/21/25.host.regform.com/mpd-womens-con…

⏳ Only 2 Days Left to Apply! 🕒 Don’t miss your opportunity to apply for the #CBEGreenGrants and grow your Certified Business Enterprise this year!🌱⚡ 📅 Deadline: Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, at 2 PM EST Apply now! ➡️ dslbd.dc.gov/cbegreengrant

Did you hear? 🎉 We kicked off Q1 with incredible results—over $50K in sales for 31 artisans at the #DowntownHolidayMarket! This is just the beginning. Stay tuned for more opportunities to #shoplocal & grow DC’s maker community this year. #MadeInDC ♥️

Calling all entrepreneurs, non-profit leaders, and business executives! 📣 Invest in your career, network, and professional development by joining Mayor's Office on Women’s Policy for Ingredients for Doing Business in the District: 🗓️Wed, Mar 12 ⏰2PM 📍Merrill Lynch 🔗tinyurl.com/MOWPILetHerCook

🚨 Calling all East of the River small businesses! 🚨 The BRIDGE SPOT MOBILE Small Business Kiosk Preservation Program is back for its third year, and we’ve got BIG news—we’ve added an extra kiosk! That means double the opportunity for local entrepreneurs to vend!! DSLBD

Go-Go Artists Community Meet & Greet Monday, April 7th 1 pm - 3 pm Come join CAH for a Go-Go Community Meet & Greet. We invite you to come ask questions about our resources and share your thoughts on how CAH can further support the Go-Go Community. bit.ly/GoGoMeeting

One week until DC's Emancipation Day Celebration! 🎶 Tell your friends, bring your neighbors, and RSVP for the whole your family. Don't miss our all-star concert and celebration next weekend: 🗓️Sun, Apr 13 ⏰Everything kicks off at 2PM 📍Freedom Plaza 🔗Emancipation.dc.gov

Monday, April 14 is the last day to apply for three of DMPED’s grant programs: Great Streets Retail, Locally Made, and Emerging Retail Initiative. Apply TODAY by visiting obviouslydc.com .

Applications are now open! 🌟 Turn your dreams into reality with DSLBD’s #DreamAccelerator Program— where #Ward7 & #Ward8 entrepreneurs receive 8 weeks of expert-led biz training & up to $7,500 in funds! ⏰ Apply by May 14, 2025 at 2 PM EST ➡️ Learn more: dslbd.dc.gov/dreampitch

Calling all makers! 🎙️🗣️ Apply by Monday, April 28th at 2 PM for your chance to win up to $2,500 in growth funding for maker business!💰♥️ ➡️ dslbd.dc.gov/sbwpitch2025

LAST CALL ⏰ Submit your pitch application TODAY by 2 PM EST for a chance to win $2,500 for your maker business during DC Small Business Week! 📈 ➡️ dslbd.dc.gov/SBWPitch2025

The countdown is over— DC Small Business Week 2025 starts now! From May 5–10, DSLBD is leading a week of events to support and celebrate DC’s entrepreneurs.🎊 Join us May 7 for our Open House & Pitch Competition at MLK Library. Register: dslbd.dc.gov/dcsmallbusines… #DCSBW2025