Spring and summer are the perfect seasons for home improvement projects, and the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection’s (DLCP) Consumer Protection Unit (CPU) wants to make sure your project is completed without a sweat by ensuring you hire licensed contractors and vendors.
The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) announces the application period for temporary firework stand licenses.
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Board of Real Estate Commission Virtual Monthly Meeting - Tue, Jun 9
District of Columbia Real Estate Commission
Notice of Public Meeting (Virtual)
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 10 AM - 12 PM
Meeting Agenda
Call to Order 10:00 AM
Members Present
Staff Present
Comments from the Public
Approval of Minutes
Old Business
New Business
Motion- Executive Session which is closed to the public, in order to consult with our attorneys to seek legal advice; to discuss disciplinary matters; and to deliberate upon decisions in adjudication actions and proceedings, as provided by D.C. Code § 2-575(b)(4)(A), § 2-575(b)(9), and § 2-575(b)(13). We will resume the public portion of the meeting at the conclusion of the executive session. Please stand by for our return if you are participating online.
Adjourn- Next Scheduled Commission Meeting, Tuesday, July 14, 2026; via Zoom Conferencing
For questions, concerns, or assistance with attending the meeting, please contact: Stacey Price [email protected]
This meeting is governed by the Open Meetings Act. Please address any questions or complaints arising under this meeting to the Office of Open Government at [email protected].
Board of Industrial Trades Virtual Monthly Meeting - Tue, Jun 9
District of Columbia Board of Industrial Trades
Notice of Public Meeting (Virtual)
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 1 pm – 3 pm
Meeting Agenda
Call to Order 1:00 p.m. (Public Session)
Members Present
Staff Present
Comments from the Public
Approval of Minutes
Old Business
New Business
Executive Session, which is closed to the public, in order to consult with our attorneys to seek legal advice; to discuss disciplinary matters; and to deliberate upon decisions in adjudication actions and proceedings, as provided by D.C. Code § 2-575(b)(4)(A), § 2-575(b)(9), and § 2-575(b)(13).
Adjourn- Next Scheduled Meeting is Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
For questions, concerns, or assistance with attending the meeting, please contact: Donna Harrod [email protected]
This meeting is governed by the Open Meetings Act. Please address any questions or complaints arising under this meeting to the Office of Open Government at [email protected].
DLCP's Small Business Resource Center (SBRC) staff will provide assistance with navigating through the regulatory process. Gaining in-depth knowledge of registering with corporations (i.e. Limited Liability Company, Corporations, Non-Profit, etc.) and with the basic steps of obtaining a business license. Assistance will also be provided with the following:
- Corporate Registration
- Business Licensing
*Q&A to follow presentation.
Registration Policies:
Special Accommodations: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state law, you may request accommodations due to a disability by contacting the event organizer listed above. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. Registration must be paid prior to accommodation requests.
Disclaimer: The instructional sessions and seminars are provided as a service by DLCP for informational purposes only. Attending an instructional session or seminar does not guarantee that DLCP will issue you a license, corporate registration, permit, or certification.