By Our Hands
Overview

Empowering businesses with comprehensive support in licensing, insurance, tax compliance, and operational strategy, driving scalable growth

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Registration Fee: $40 per participant

Capacity: Limited to 80 participants

Industry Focus: Open to hospitality, food, and beverage businesses

Format: In-Person

Class Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Registration Deadline: Registration closes October 26, 2026.

Program Schedule

  • November 4, 2026 – Class 1
  • November 11, 2026 – Class 2
  • November 18, 2026 – Class 3
  • December 2, 2026 – Class 4
  • December 11, 2026 (Friday) – Graduation


At By Our Hands, we believe strong businesses build strong communities—and that talent is everywhere, even when opportunity is not. Our By Our Hands Empowerment Learning Labs are designed to entrepreneurs with the real tools it takes to grow, stay compliant, and scale with confidence.

This hands-on program provides comprehensive support in licensing, insurance, tax compliance, financial management, operations, and customer engagement—because passion alone doesn’t keep the doors open. Structure does.

Through a culturally relevant, cohort-based model, participants apply knowledge in real time, test revenue strategies, and build community with entrepreneurs who understand the grind. No fluff. No guesswork. Just clear guidance, accountability, and space to build something sustainable.

Each cohort brings together 80 committed entrepreneurs who are ready to move from idea to execution.

You’ll leave with:

  1. A legally structured and compliant business foundation
  2. Financial tools including a budget and profit plan
  3. Operational systems to support growth and hiring
  4. A clear marketing and customer engagement strategy
  5. A supportive network that doesn’t disappear when the class ends

This is about building businesses that last—by our hands, for our communities, and on our terms.

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Highlights

  • 2 hours
  • In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Location

Greater Washington Urban League Headquarters

2901 14th Street Northwest

Washington, DC 20009

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