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Partnership, Business Center, Georgia Avenue, & Training
1. Public/Private Partnership Conference Scheduled The Mayor's Office of Partnerships and Grants Development (OPGD), the Washington Council of Agencies (WCA), and Citibank will present the Fourth Annual Public Private Partnership Conference on October 24, with assistance from Raffa Associates. Local and federal government agencies, nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, businesses, and individuals will learn about building partnerships to support priority neighborhood issues in the Washington region. The conference theme, "Partnerships: Now More than Ever," will address issues such as the economic slowdown, fewer grants, and stiffer competition for more limited resources. Advance registration is required. The event will be held at The George Washington University's Marvin Center. For more information, contact OPGD at (202) 727-8900 or WCA at (202) 457-0540, or read the press release.
2. District Opens Center For Small Businesses The DC Department of Employment Services (DOES) opened its first Business Resource Center, located at 77 P Street NE, Suite 3149. The center provides start-up and existing small business owners with:
The center has a small reference library, complete with entrepreneurial start-up guides, and computers with Internet access, business-planning software, and audiovisual equipment to view video programs tailored for small businesses. The center will also provide referral services for attorneys and accountants. Located in the center is incubator space to provide basic office services and equipment, technology support services, meeting space, and assistance to obtain information on the financing necessary for company growth. For more information about the center or to schedule an appointment, call (202) 671-2144 or email kathy.ashe@dc.gov. Visit DOES for more information.
3. Georgia Avenue Business Resource Center Launches Website The Georgia Avenue Business Resource Center (GABRC) launched a new website to showcase its programs and events for the Washington, DC small business community. The website includes news, resources, and a current events calendar. Upcoming events for small businesses will include seminars about business plans, bookkeeping software, and insurance. GABRC invites expert outside speakers to help businesses ensure that they have the tools to succeed. The news articles recognize GABRC's past and current activities in publications of the Federal Reserve, DC Chamber of Commerce, and DC Council. An initiative of the DC Chamber of Commerce, GABRC is a leading, District-wide provider of technical assistance to small businesses and nonprofit organizations. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact GABRC at infoGABRC@aol.com or call (202) 545-0220.
4. Small Business Training Dates Released The Washington, DC Small Business Development Center Network (DC SBDC) released its training calendar covering the remainder of 2002. The training sessions span a variety of topics including:
Many sessions are free, while others charge a nominal fee. The sessions are held at the five DC SBDC service centers and other locations within DC. DC SBDC strongly recommends that attendees RSVP for sessions. Download the course schedule as an MS Word document or call (202) 806-1550 for more information. Visit DC SBDC for more information..
5. DC Business Tools Available
Submit Feedback to brc.alert@dc.gov
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