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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
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Other Ways to Join:
Webinar ID: 897 1865 9951
Password: DCREC
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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].
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.
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Other Ways to Join:
Webinar ID: 889 7561 9306
Attendees Password: 06092026
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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].
6/9/2026 5:00 PM (EDT)
Small Business Resource Center (202) 957-9398
Dorothy I. Height/Benning Neighborhood Library 3935 Benning Rd NE, Washington, DC 20019 , washington DC 20019
Business Licensing, Other
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.









