Additional Resources
Washington D.C.
RoadPitch: Connecting Black Founders to Investors
We are a fundraising initiative doing things a little differently. Our focus is on getting black tech founders funded by accredited investors.
Read More: RoadPitch: Connecting Black Founders to InvestorsNational Association of Women Business Owners
NAWBO was founded in 1975 to be the first advocacy organization for all women business owners. NAWBO is the only dues-based organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs across all industries; with chapters across the country.
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They also provide ShopHer, a pop-up incubator for 15 female entrepreneurs who own businesses in fields such as the arts, clothing and jewelry inspired by products from the USA, Uzbekistan, Africa, Mexico, and other global areas.
Read More: Washington DC Women’s Business Center1863 Venture Fund
The goal of this organization is to provide support to minority entrepreneurs in the form of business education and mentoring in areas including marketing, sales, and financial management.
Read More: 1863 Venture FundThe National Community Reinvestment Coalition Community Investment Fund
NCRC Community Development Fund (CDF) provides loans for struggling small businesses & real estate lending for Black, Latino & LMI communities.
Read More: The National Community Reinvestment Coalition Community Investment FundThe Latino Economic Development Center Credit Building Loan
Our goal is to drive the economic and social advancement of low to moderate income Latinos and other underserved communities in DC, Maryland, Virginia, and Puerto Rico by equipping them with the skills and tools to achieve financial independence and become leaders in their communities.
Read More: The Latino Economic Development Center Credit Building LoanThe Hive
This co-working space is designed to provide support and opportunities for women and minority-owned businesses and was acquired by WACIF in 2021.
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Established in 1987, the Washington Area Community Investment Fund’s mission is to increase equity and economic opportunity in underserved communities in the Washington, DC area by investing knowledge, social, and financial capital in low- and moderate-income entrepreneurs.
Read More: Washington Area Community Investment FundLatino Economic Development Center
The center will create a $575,000 revolving loan fund to help 45-60 low and moderate income Latino and/or other underserved businesses in Fairfax County. The center will also provide culturally and linguistically specialized technical assistance to borrowers.
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Provides business loans to immigrants, refugees, low income individuals, and people of color in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. who cannot access bank financing. They also provide training and technical assistance to borrowers.
Read More: Enterprise Development GroupDC.gov Funding Opportunities
Funding opportunities that can help your business grow and thrive in the District.
Read More: DC.gov Funding OpportunitiesDepartment of Small and Local Business Development
DSLBD offers several resources that can assist in your business growth and entreprenuerial journey.
Read More: Department of Small and Local Business DevelopmentThe Disability Opportunity Fund
As the first national community development financial institution (CDFI) created for the disabled community, DOF provides an array of specific financial services through targeted lending and investments.
Read More: The Disability Opportunity FundResources for Entrepreneurs
Resources for business management, development and financing provided by Life Asset.
Read More: Resources for EntrepreneursLife Asset
Providing microloans and training to low-income entrepreneurs who are overlooked by traditional lenders and financial institutions.
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We certify disability-owned business enterprises and veteran-disability owned businesses and link them to organizations looking to diversify their supply chains.
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No matter where you are in your business journey, Hello Alice is here to provide access to funding, tools, and resources to help you grow your business.
Read More: Hello AliceWells Fargo
We’re here to help you reach your business goals. Get help finding the business accounts, financing, merchant services and resources for your small business.
Read More: Wells FargoTD Bank Small Business Resource Center
Whether you’re starting a new business, growing your existing business, or thinking about selling, get the resources, tools and support you need.
Read More: TD Bank Small Business Resource CenterMetLife
Stay covered with MetLife: life, auto & home, dental, vision and more. Learn more about MetLife employee benefits and financial solutions.
Read More: MetLifeM&T Bank: Business
No matter the size of your business, M&T Bank has product services and solutions to help you reach your business goals.
Read More: M&T Bank: BusinessJPMorgan Chase & Co.
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services offering solutions to the world’s most important corporations, governments and institutions.
Read More: JPMorgan Chase & Co.IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE)
The VITA/TCE programs offer free basic tax preparation to qualified individuals. VITA/TCE programs may assist with preparing a Schedule C, Profit or Loss From Business (Sole Proprietorship), under certain limited conditions and with expenses of $35,000 or less.
Read More: IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE)Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Small Business and Self-Employment Tax Center
The IRS provides information about being self-employed, preparing taxes, filing and paying taxes, and the stages of owning a business.
Read More: Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Small Business and Self-Employment Tax CenterOffice of Veterans Business Development (OVBD)
The OVBD facilitates the use of all U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) programs by veterans, service-disabled veterans, reservists, active-duty service members, transitioning service members, and their dependents or survivors. OVBD oversees Veteran Business Outreach Centers (VBOC), which are designed to provide entrepreneurial development services such as business training, counseling and resource partner referrals. The SBA has 22 organizations participating in this cooperative agreement and serving as Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOC).
Read More: Office of Veterans Business Development (OVBD)Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
The U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is the only federal agency solely dedicated to the growth and global competitiveness of minority business enterprises. Minority-owned firms seeking to penetrate new markets — domestic & global — and growing in size and scale, can access business experts at a MBDA Business Center.
Read More: Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)Office of Native American Affairs (ONAA)
The Office of Native American Affairs is part of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Their mission is to ensure that American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians seeking to create, develop and expand small businesses have full access to the necessary business development and expansion tools available through the Agency’s entrepreneurial development, lending, and procurement programs. ONAA contracts with two companies to offer entrepreneurial empowerment workshops and free technical assistance.
Read More: Office of Native American Affairs (ONAA)Office of Women’s Business Ownership (OWBO)
The OWBO is part of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and helps women entrepreneurs through programs coordinated by SBA district offices. Programs include business training, counseling, federal contracts, and access to credit and capital. The OWBO oversees Women’s Business Centers (WBCs). These centers seek to level the playing field for all women entrepreneurs, who still face unique obstacles in the business world.
Read More: Office of Women’s Business Ownership (OWBO)SCORE
SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, is dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals. Since 1964, SCORE has provided education and mentorship to more than 11 million entrepreneurs. SCORE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
Read More: SCORESmall Business Development Centers (SBDC)
SBDCs are America’s nationwide network of Small Business Development Centers. A partner program of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), SBDCs are hosted by universities, colleges, state economic development agencies and private sector organizations. Their mission is to help start and grow small businesses.
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