Events/Workshops

January

Jan

2026

Project Management Foundational Concepts for Small Businesses

Tue, Jan 27 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Topic: Managing Business

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

Jan

2026

Are you Lender Ready?

Wed, Jan 28 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Topic: Financing/Capital

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

February

Feb

2026

Trademark and Trade Secret Protection Issues Every Small Business Should Address

Tue, Feb 3 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Topic: Legal Issues

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

Feb

2026

Know SBA’s Capital Access Programs

Wed, Feb 4 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Topic: Financing/Capital

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

Feb

2026

Business Foundation Series: Business Concept & Assessment

Thu, Feb 5 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Topic: Start-up Assistance

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

Feb

2026

Utilizing SBA Programs & Resources to Help Your Business Succeed

Wed, Feb 11 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Topic: Managing Business

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

Feb

2026

Business Foundation Series: The Business Model Canvas

Thu, Feb 12 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Topic: Business Plan

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

Feb

2026

Beyond the Plateau: Diversifying Revenue Streams to Build a Resilient Business

Tue, Feb 17 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Topic: Managing Business

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

Feb

2026

Story-Driven Sales & Outreach: Using Narrative to Strengthen Your Marketing, Pitches, and Proposals

Tue, Feb 24 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Topic: Marketing/Sales

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

Feb

2026

Government Contracting for Beginners, Part 1

Wed, Feb 25 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Topic: Government Contracting

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

Feb

2026

Business Foundation Series: The Lean Business Plan

Thu, Feb 26 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Topic: Business Plan

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

March

Mar

2026

Government Contracting for Beginners, Part 2

Wed, Mar 4 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Topic: Government Contracting

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

Mar

2026

Storytelling with AI for Entrepreneurs: Balancing Productivity and Authenticity

Tue, Mar 17 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Topic: Marketing/Sales

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

Mar

2026

Questions You Should Ask Your Banker

Wed, Mar 25 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Topic: Managing Business

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

April

Apr

2026

Business Foundation Series: Business Concept & Assessment

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

Topic: Start-up Assistance

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

Apr

2026

Be Bankable: The Truth About Building Business Credit While Reducing Personal Risk

Wed, Apr 8 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Topic: Financing/Capital

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

Apr

2026

Business Foundation Series: The Business Model Canvas

Thu, Apr 9 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Topic: Business Plan

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

Apr

2026

Types of Business Loans and When to Use Them

Tue, Apr 21 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Topic: Financing/Capital

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

Apr

2026

Business Foundation Series: The Lean Business Plan

Thu, Apr 23 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Topic: Business Plan

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

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