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Small Business Fair, Operation Hope, National Business Women’s Conference, 24/7 City
1. Eleanor Holmes Norton’s "Access to Capital Workshop & Fair" On Friday, April 22, 2005, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton will host an "Access to Capital Workshop & Fair" from 8 am to 4 pm in the New Washington Convention Center (801 Mount Vernon Place, NW) for DC residents and DC small businesses. This Workshop & Fair responds to two important DC business issues-the inability to gain access to sufficient capital and the problems associated with access to Federal government procurement opportunities. Because the issue of gaining capital is perhaps the single most important challenge for small businesses, the Workshop & Fair will teach business people how to get commercial business loans rather than consumer loans. Additionally, business owners may apply for some loans on the spot at the Workshop & Fair from banks and gain information on financial assistance programs available through the US Small Business Administration. Learn how to get on the GSA Schedule for Government Procurement, an opportunity that every business in the nation's capital desires, because once on the schedule you are automatically eligible for work without bidding for work against competitors. Learn about other valuable finance–related opportunities, such as how to buy the space you are renting. You also can get one–on–one advice and technical assistance from Federal government contracting officers, bank loan officers, and US Small Business Administration specialists. This is an event that no small business in the District can afford to miss! Workshop seating is first–come, first–served. The only way to guarantee a place at this free-of-charge event is to pre-register by immediately faxing or mailing your completed Registration Form to Eleanor Holmes Norton's Congressional District Office at 529 14th Street, NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20045-1928, Fax: (202) 783-5211. You are strongly advised to preregister because limited seating may otherwise foreclose your participation. Download the preregistration form at Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton’s website. To reserve a place, please return your Registration Form by 5 pm on Friday, April 15, 2005. If you have any questions, please contact Dionne Johnson or Sheila Bunn at (202) 783-5065.
Operation HOPE will be opening a new HOPE Center at 2509 Good Hope Road SE to serve the Greater Anacostia Community. The center’s grand opening will take place on May 4 from 8:30 am to 10:30 am. The new HOPE Center will offer the follow services:
The grand opening ceremony will be followed by a bus tour to explore the revitalization of the East of the River area, which includes the historic district, Main Street Anacostia. To RSVP for the upcoming event, call (202) 582-2212 by April 27. Visit the Operation HOPE website to learn more about their services.
3. National Business Women’s Conference The National Women’s Business Center (NWBC), in partnership with SAM’S CLUB®, a division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., will sponsor the Inaugural National Business Women’s Conference, June 7, 2005 at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill. Cochaired jointly by the Governors of Maryland and Virginia and the Mayor of Washington, DC, this event marks the first time that three independently powerful economic regions have come together to jointly promote business for women. The NWBC is targeted specifically to women who are active in, or about to become active in, the world of successful business enterprise. In keeping with the guiding mission, the 2005 conference will consist of keynote presentations from a host of political and business leaders as well as invaluable networking opportunities. The educational sessions will cover topics related to: Federal Procurement; State Issues/Advocacy; Financial Management; Marketing Sales and PR and International Trade. Visit the NWBC website for more information on registration and sponsorship information.
4. Building a 24/7 City–Residential Development in Neighborhoods and Downtown On Thursday, April 21, 8–10 am, the Washington, DC Marketing Center will present "Building a 24/7 City–Residential Development in Neighborhoods and Downtown," the second Business Initiatives Breakfast (BIB) seminar of the year. Featured speakers for this seminar include Jay Greene, Interim Director, Department of Housing and Community Development; Monty Hoffman, CEO, PN Hoffman; Adrian Washington, President, Neighborhood Development Company and Michael Kelly, Executive Director, DC Housing Authority. The panel represents DC’s downtown, neighborhood and affordable housing perspectives. This seminar will provide insight into trends and opportunities in residential development, how decisions are made regarding mixed use and density, the challenges of building a 24/7 city and the future outlook of DC as a 24/7 city. Visit the DC Marketing Center’s website for more information about the upcoming BIB.
5. DC Business Tools Available
 
6. View the BRC Bulletin Archives Previous editions of the BRC Bulletin newsletter feature articles for small businesses and nonprofits regarding incentives, training, licenses, procurement, commuting, emergency preparedness, and other topics. View the BRC Bulletin Archives.
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