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08.10.11 Apply for a Small Office Home Office Loan (SOHO), CANCELLED - Start or grow your business with this business startup loan
08.13.11 Money Management 101, The Capital Area Asset Building Corporation
08.17.11 Individual Development Account Orientation – Third Wednesday of every month, The Capital Area Asset Building Corporation
08.17.11 Downtown Business Improvement District (BID)/Safety Alliance Meeting, Property managers can meet and express concerns.
08.17.11 Downtown Business Improvement District (BID)/Safety Alliance, For security managers of properties within the Downtown BID
08.18.11 CBE Pre-Certification Orientation
08.20.11 Money Management 101, The Capital Area Asset Building Corporation
08.23.11 Marketing to the Federal Government
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What Do You Want to Do?
  		• Start a Business in DC
    Follow these steps to set up your new business.
  		• Start a Nonprofit in DC
    Use this checklist to create a successful organization.
  		• Finance a Business in DC
    Explore resources and learn about the loan process.
  		• Do Business with DC Government
    Get the scoop on DC contracting opportunities.
  		• Contact the Business Resource Center
    Find out who to call for your business needs.
  		• Apply for a Business License
    Certain District businesses must have a Basic Business License.
  		• Fulfill Annual Business Requirements
    Track key events to keep your business in good standing with the District.
  		• Learn about Business Improvement Districts
    Business owners organize BIDs to enhance the economic vitality of commercial areas.
  		• Get Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
    Learn about licenses, grants and business relocation.

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    e-BIC

    The Enhanced Business Information Center (e-BIC), an initiative of the DSLBD,the DC Public Library, and the SBA, is located in the heart of downtown DC at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library. The e-BIC offers training, counseling, access to computers and business software and office space for business-client meetings.