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In observance of Indigenous Peoples Day, DLCP will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025. For immediate assistance, please refer to our list of online resources. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. 

The Occupational Professional Licensing Administration (OPLA) application system will be temporarily unavailable on Saturday, October 11, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Monday, September 8, 2025 - 12:00pm | Posted by: Jemeisha Lyde

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser joined community leaders, entrepreneurs, and business supporters today to celebrate the grand opening of Yeleen Beauty Makerspace in Ward 7. Located at 3443 Benning Road Northeast, the state-of-the-art co-manufacturing...

Friday, September 5, 2025 - 11:15am | Posted by:

Growing DC’s Economy by Empowering Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses

The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) is excited to announce the implementation of the Business and...

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 1:00pm | Posted by: Jemeisha Lyde

This August, as the nation recognizes National Black Business Month, we celebrate the story of Alexes Haggins, owner of Flowers by Alexes, located at 851 Upshur Street in Northwest DC....

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - 12:30pm | Posted by: Jemeisha Lyde

This August, as the nation celebrates National Black Business Month, National Farmers Week from August 3 to 9, and National Noney Bee Day on August 16, the spotlight shines on Howell...

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