Washington, D.C. Small Business Development Center Network

Welcome to the District of Columbia Small Business Development Center Network (DC SBDC).

The District of Columbia Small Business Development Center Network is dedicated to promoting the growth, expansion, innovation and increased productivity of small business owners in Washington D.C. Opportunities for small business success will be enhanced through excellence in the delivery of training and counseling services and the maintenance of strategic alliances with organizations and noteworthy individuals in the field of entrepreneurship. Each year, hundreds of small business owners and managers receive free counseling and low cost training through the DC SBDC Network and its partners.

Please explore our website for training opportunities, our counseling locations, and information to grow and expand your business.

To request counseling assistance Click Here.

DC SBDC Network Current Announcements

2009 NxLevel Programs

To learn more about NxLevel Courses and to register for one of our 12 -Week NxLevel Business Plan Courses:

Click here for a flyer about the NxLevel class for Startup Preventure NxLevel Start-Up Preventure Flyer (WD Doc)

Click here for a flyer about the NxLevel class for Existing Business NxLevel Existing Business Flyer (WD Doc)

NxLevel for Startups(Pre Venture) We are currently registering for the next class. Classes will begin October 2009. Click Here to register for the course.

NxLevel for Existing Business Owners We are currently registering for the next class. Classes will begin October 2009. Click Here to register for the course.

Click Here to learn more about The NxLevel Education programs www.NxLevel.org

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SBA's Patriot Express Program

SBA's Patriot Express Program has new and enhanced programs and services for veterans and members of the military community wanting to establish or expand small businesses. Contact one of the DC SBDC Service Centers for assistance in completing the application. For more information, visit Patriot Express on the SBA's web site www.sba.gov

Note: If you are a veteran or currently serving in the military, the cost of SBDC training may be covered by the GI Bill.

The DC SBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U. S. Small Business Administration and Howard University.

The District of Columbia Small Business Development Center (DC SBDC) is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration. SBA's funding is not an endorsement of any products, opinions, or services. SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made at all times in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 and associated amendments.

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