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Events

Business Plan

Nov

18

2026

From Idea to Loan-Ready: Learn How to Build Your Business Plan and Financial Projections with AI

Wed, Nov 18 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Online Facilitated by DC SBDC Lead Center at the Howard University School of Business

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Dec

10

2026

Business Foundation Series: The Business Model Canvas

Thu, Dec 10 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Online Facilitated by DC SBDC Lead Center at the Howard University School of Business

Dec

17

2026

Business Foundation Series: The Lean Business Plan

Thu, Dec 17 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Online Facilitated by DC SBDC Lead Center at the Howard University School of Business

Buy/Sell a Business

Nov

19

2026

Exit Planning and Employee Ownership

Thu, Nov 19 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Online Facilitated by DC SBDC Lead Center at the Howard University School of Business

Financing/Capital

Nov

2

2026

Inside the Banker's Mind: How Lenders Evaluate Your Business and What It Takes to Access Capital

Mon, Nov 2 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Online Facilitated by DC SBDC Lead Center at the Howard University School of Business

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Franchising

Dec

3

2026

Find The Right Franchise For You: A Business Model for Wealth Generation & Legacy Building

Thu, Dec 3 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Online Facilitated by DC SBDC Lead Center at the Howard University School of Business

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Dec

10

2026

Franchise Your Business: A Proven Strategy for Scale & Success, Part I

Thu, Dec 10 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Online Facilitated by DC SBDC Lead Center at the Howard University School of Business

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Dec

11

2026

Franchise Your Business: A Proven Strategy for Scale & Success, Part II

Fri, Dec 11 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Online Facilitated by DC SBDC Lead Center at the Howard University School of Business

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Government Contracting

Nov

5

2026

Marketing your Business to the Federal Government for Beginners, Part 1

Thu, Nov 5 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Online Facilitated by DC SBDC Lead Center at the Howard University School of Business

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Nov

6

2026

Marketing your Business to the Federal Government for Beginners, Part 2

Fri, Nov 6 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Online Facilitated by DC SBDC Lead Center at the Howard University School of Business

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Managing Business

Dec

2

2026

Leasing Secrets Every Business Owner Should Know (But Landlords Won’t Tell You)

Wed, Dec 2 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM

Online Facilitated by DC SBDC Lead Center at the Howard University School of Business

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Marketing/Sales

Jan

13

2027

7 Ways to Find the Stories That Set Your Small Business Apart

Wed, Jan 13 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Online Facilitated by DC SBDC Lead Center at the Howard University School of Business

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Start-up Assistance

Dec

3

2026

Business Foundation Series: Business Concept & Assessment

Thu, Dec 3 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Online Facilitated by DC SBDC Lead Center at the Howard University School of Business

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DC SBDC Lead Center at the Howard University School of Business

2600 6th Street, NW Washington, DC 20059