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Date Released:
Mon, 10/03/2022
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Jan 15 2025 - 17:00
Jan 23 2025 - 10:00
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Featured Homepage Events
Board of Real Estate Appraisers Notice of Public Meeting (Virtual) - Wed, Jan 15
District of Columbia Board of Real Estate Appraisers
Notice of an Supplemental Public Meeting (Virtual)
Wednesday, January 15, 2024
10 AM - 12 PM
Meeting Agenda
- Call to Order – 10:00 a.m.
- Attendance
- Comments from the public
- Approval of Meeting Minutes
- Recommendations- Education Committee Report
- Correspondence
- Old Business
- New Business
- Motion – Executive Session (Closed to the Public) to consult with an attorney pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 2-575(b)(4)(A); D.C. Official Code § 2-575(b)(9) to discuss complaints/legal matters, applications, and legal counsel report.
- Recommendations
A. Applications.
B. Legal recommendations for complaints and legal matters
11. Adjourn – Next Scheduled Meeting –February 19, 2025
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Other Ways to Join:
Web ID: 839 5767 4249
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]
Meet One-on-One with a Lawyer for Free! - Wed, Jan 15
1/15/2025
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM (EST)
Full
1/15/2025 8:00 AM (EST)
REGISTER HERE
Small Business Resource Center (202) 442-4538
1100 4th St SW 3rd floor, Washington DC 20024-4451
One-on-One
Legal Issues
THIS EVENT IS IN-PERSON ONLY!
If you are an existing or an aspiring small business owner, come and meet one-on-one with attorneys at the Small Business Brief Advice Legal Clinic sponsored by the DC Bar Pro Bono Center. At this clinic you can get information on business formation, contracts, leases, taxes or any other questions you may have related to small business legal issues. Or, if you do not have specific questions, come and tell the attorneys about your business—they can help you spot legal issues or give you general advice.
This is an in-person event ONLY. One-on-one Meeting (First come first serve). If you signed up for the waitlist, that does not guarantee your appointment. Appointments only take place if you have a confirmed registered appointment.
General Business License Bootcamp Part II Marshall Heights Community (In Person) - Thu, Jan 23
1/23/2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (EST)
1/23/2025 8:00 AM (EST)
No Fee
Tamika Wood 12022582901
MHCDO 3939 Benning Rd NE, Washington, DC 20019, Washington DC 20019
Business Licensing, Business Start-up/Preplanning, FR 500
The General Business Bootcamp comprises three complimentary sessions aimed at providing comprehensive training on the regulatory procedures administered by the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, and it's entirely free of charge.
During the initial session, participants will receive a broad introduction to the regulatory processes. Second session will require you to come in and check your status on obtaining your business license (what steps have you completed). Upon returning for the third session, attendees are required to possess:
- Corporate Registration/Trade Name Registration (Not Applicable) for LLCs or Sole Proprietors.
- Registration with the Internal Revenue Service and DC Tax and Revenue, including an EIN, FR500, and Clean Hands Certification.
The second session will delve into the specifics of applying for a General Business License. By the conclusion of this three-part training, attendees who have submitted the requisite documentation and paid the applicable fees to obtain their General Business License.
Attendance at all three sessions is mandatory. The first session will focus on imparting information, while the second session will concentrate on status update and on third session will focus on processing (attendees should bring all necessary documents and ensure fees are paid).
Thanks,
BRC Team
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