Aligning Funding Strategy with Contracting Plans - IN-PERSON

DC businesses are invited to join Mei and Paola from 20 Degrees to learn how to choose the right funding at the right time.
>>> Starts at 3:15PM and Ends at 4:14PM

Provision of this training and related consultations are supported by DSLBD's Ward 8 Community Investment Fund (CIF) Back Office Support Services (BOSS) program.

• Registration via EventBrite is required. Click link above to sign up.
• Location is MLK Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G Street NW.
• DSLBD will email room & additional location details to registrants the day before.

For this and other TRAININGS, any DC-based business may attend regardless of ward.

To meet experts for CONSULTATIONS or SMALL GROUP GUIDANCE, DC businesses in all Wards must become a client, which is FREE! Use sign-up form for your ward:

• Businesses in Ward 8, use form at Ward 8 CIF BOSS client form
• Businesses in Wards 1 through 7, use form at District Capitalized client form.

It may take DSLBD 1-3 business days to review and approve client request forms.

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The Ward 8 Community Investment Fund (CIF) Back Office Support Services (Ward 8 CIF BOSS) is an initiative of the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) to help Ward 8 residents operating Ward 8 businesses build their business' financial management skills through FREE service with business financial advisory experts:

• Classes (instructor led)
• Consultations (one-on-one and small group guidance)
• e-Courses (online, self-paced)

DSLBD will offer these in-person and virtual services February - June 2026.

DC Department of Small and Local Business Development (DLSBD)'s District Capitalized is a coordinating program that supports financing the creation, operation and growth of District businesses, DC resident entrepreneurs, and the partners who help them through products and guidance like this webinar, in-person consultations, interactive tools, and more.

Become at client for free at District Capitalized client form.

Please contact DSLBD at least 5 business days in advance so that we can arrange live interpretation at program events. Phone/TTY 202-727-3900 or email [email protected]