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WeAspire 2023

Department of Small & Local Business Development

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WeAspire 2023 is DSLBD's program for returning citizen entrepreneurs. In this collection, you'll find upcoming information sessions and the ways to sign up for our email list!

Events in this collection

Small Business Solution Expo: Get Answers. Get Connected. Get Moving
Mon, May 4, 10:00 AM
Free

Aspire Pitch: 2023
Sat, Jun 24, 1:00 PM
Free
WeAspire Information Session: In Person at Anacostia
Mon, Feb 6, 5:30 PM
Free
WeAspire Information Session: Fort Totten at Lamond Riggs Library
Sat, Feb 4, 3:00 PM
Free
WeAspire Information Session: In Person at Bellevue
Fri, Feb 3, 11:00 AM
Free
WeAspire 2023 Question & Answer Sessions: Virtual
Thu, Feb 2, 12:00 PM EST
Free
WeAspire 2023 Information Session: Virtual
Mon, Jan 23, 2:00 PM EST
Free
WeAspire: JOIN THE EMAIL LIST
Free
Aspire Pitch 2022: DC Returning Citizens Business Competition & Showcase
Sat, Aug 27, 10:00 AM
Free
WeAspire 2022 Information Session
Mon, Feb 28, 2:00 PM EST
Free
WeAspire 2022 Information Session
Wed, Feb 16, 5:00 PM EST
Free
WeAspire 2022 Information Session
Thu, Feb 10, 10:00 AM EST
Free
WeAspire 2021: Program Information Session
Wed, Mar 17, 1:30 PM EDT
Free
WeAspire: JOIN THE EMAIL LIST
Free

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Department of Small & Local Business Development

Organizer of WeAspire 2023

The DC Department of Small & Local Business Development is a DC government agency that provides support, training, and technical assistance to all small and local businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs in the District.

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