Monday, March 17
How to Start a Business Seminar
9:00–10:30 am
Department of Employment Services Headquarters
4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE
Dream of starting your own business? Come learn the basics at this seminar for budding entrepreneurs.
Mayor Vincent C. Gray’s Kick-off event
11:15 am
Park 7, 4020 Minnesota Avenue, NE
Mayor Vincent C. Gray to announce the launch of Start It in 7: Ward 7 Entrepreneurship Week at the Park 7 ribbon-cutting ceremony. Food trucks will be on-site at the Department of Employment Services Headquarters (4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE) as part of the program kick-off .
Building Bridges to Success – DC Government Economic Development Cluster’s Information Seminar for Small Business Entrepreneurs
4:00–7:00 pm
Department of Employment Services Headquarters
4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE
Learn to navigate the regulatory process of obtaining a business license, grant opportunities, and how to become a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE).
Tuesday, March 18
Jobseekers Too: Accessing Training Opportunities and Building Job-Readiness Skills
10:00–11:00 am
Department of Employment Services Headquarters
4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE
Are you looking for work? Would you like to build your skills to make you more attractive to employers? Learn about how to access the District’s job training and placement resources.
Small Business Resource Fair
6:00–8:30 pm
Department of Employment Services Headquarters
4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE
Learn how to find funding, secure contracting opportunities, and market your growing business!
Wednesday, March 19
Non-Profi t Capacity-Building Seminar
9:30–11:00 am
Department of Employment Services Headquarters
4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE
Take your non-profi t to the next level! Come learn how to strengthen or grow your organization at this capacity-building seminar.
Youth Entrepreneurship Training
4:00–6:00 pm
Department of Employment Services Headquarters
4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE
Calling all young people! Learn how to be your own boss today.
Entrepreneurial Spirit: Women Arts Leaders in Ward 7
7:00–9:00 pm
Deanwood Recreation Center and Library
1350 49th Street, NE
Creativity, passion, positivity, and leadership. These are but a few of the qualities embodied and embraced by our dynamic panel of arts entrepreneurs. Join us for this lively and informative panel conversation to discover how you too can leverage the entrepreneurial spirit within yourself and make your dreams a reality.
Thursday, March 20
Strategic Spaces Tour
9:00 am–12 noon
RSVP: http://goo.gl/y5cO3M (seating is limited)
A bus tour for entrepreneurs to showcase new development and spaces for entrepreneurs to start their business.
Space to Grow – Incubator Roundtable
6:00–8:00 pm
Department of Employment Services Headquarters
4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE
Find out which of DC’s unique incubators is right for you and your business idea.
Friday, March 21
Workshop: How to Build a Tech Start-Up
11:00 am–1:00 pm
Department of Employment Services Headquarters
4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE
Learn how to get your tech idea o ff the ground.
What’s Cooking? Culinary Arts Forum
6:00–8:00 pm
Department of Employment Services Headquarters
4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE
Find out the “dos and don’ts” of starting a restaurant in DC.
Saturday, March 22
Business Summit: Capital City Community Development Corporation
11:00 am–1:00 pm
4645 Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, NE
Come meet business leaders and learn how to get involved with FastTrac DC, a program that equips aspiring and existing entrepreneurs with the business skills and insights, tools, resources, and network to start and grow successful businesses.
Creative Closing Event
1:00–4:00 pm
Department of Employment Services Headquarters
4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE
All are encouraged to join this fi nal event celebrating the creative economy. Come network and learn more about our local creative entrepreneurs with exhibits, music, food and fun.
