DLCP now offers an appointment scheduling system, making it easy to plan ahead and skip long waits.
Appointments are available for services including Business Licensing, Corporations, Occupational and Professional Licensing, Short Term Rental, Vending (by appointment only), Special Events, Weights and Measures, and Civil Infractions.
Licensed food and merchandise vendors can now register for the May 2025 Nationals Stadium Vending Lottery.
Starting Monday, March 17, DLCP’s customer service center will be temporarily relocating frm the 2nd floor to the 6th floor of 1100 4th Street. Enjoy the same excellent service, now just a few floors higher
If you’ve had an issue with a vendor in the District, please file a complaint here. Your feedback helps improve service and prevent future problems.
Licensed food and merchandise vendors can now register for the May 2025 Nationals Stadium Vending Lottery.
If you’ve had an issue with a vendor in the District, please file a complaint here. Your feedback helps improve service and prevent future problems.
Starting Monday, March 17, DLCP’s customer service center will be temporarily relocating frm the 2nd floor to the 6th floor of 1100 4th Street. Enjoy the same excellent service, now just a few floors higher
DLCP now offers an appointment scheduling system, making it easy to plan ahead and skip long waits.
Appointments are available for services including Business Licensing, Corporations, Occupational and Professional Licensing, Short Term Rental, Vending (by appointment only), Special Events, Weights and Measures, and Civil Infractions.
Notice of Public Meeting (Virtual)
Friday, January 10, 2025
9:30 am – 11:30 pm
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8/12/2025
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (EDT)
Open - 49 places remaining
8/12/2025 8:00 AM (EDT)
REGISTER HERE
Small Business Resource Center 12022582901
Benning Library 3935 Benning Rd NE, Washington, DC 20019-3402 , washington DC 20019
Business Licensing, Certificates of Occupancy/Home Occupation Permit, Corporate Registration, 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
- Certificate of Occupancy (C of O)
- Home Occupation Permit (HOP)
- Business Licensing
*Q&A to follow presentation.
8/14/2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)
8/14/2025 8:00 AM (EDT)
Small Business Resource Center (202) 442-4538
Online Meeting (Live)
Other
During this virtual workshop you will learn how to start a non-profit business (corporate registration, licensing, and tax registration) and also learn how to apply for grants available for non-profit organizations.
Following your registration you will receive an email from our office the day before and or the day of to register through WebEx to attend the webinar.
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.
8/14/2025
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (EDT)
8/14/2025 8:00 AM (EDT)
REGISTER HERE
No Fee
Small Business Resource Center (202) 442-4538
Online Meeting (Live)
Business Plan, Other
You have a great idea for your new business and desire a simple yet effective process and method to go from an idea to an actual document. Creating a detailed, traditional business plan can be daunting, requiring extensive time, money, and effort. The good news is that there is a step after concept and assessment and not as intensive as the business plan: The Business Model Canvas. During The Business Model Canvas webinar, you will learn an effective process for moving your business idea from that idea to an actual document. The Business Model Canvas (BMC) is a way of describing your business idea into nine distinct fundamental business components using a visual process on one page. Consider this step as the organization and documentation towards developing a solid business planning foundation. This BMC session is targeted to micro and part-time small businesses. Doing this on your own takes an effort; as such, attendees are encouraged to get advisory assistance from a DCSBDC business counselor to work with you to develop your BMC.
NOTE: Following your registration you will receive logon instructions to register through WebEx before the webinar takes place.
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.
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