DC Small Business Week: DSLBD Open House & Pitch Competition at MLK Library

DC Small Business Week: DSLBD Open House & Pitch Competition at MLK Library

Celebrate DC Small Biz Week with DSLBD! Pitch, network, and connect with local leaders + discover resources to grow your business!

By Department of Small & Local Business Development

Date and time

Wednesday, May 7 · 9:30am - 3pm EDT

Location

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library

901 G Street Northwest Washington, DC 20001

Agenda

SBW Pitch - Auditorium
OTR Workshops - Rm 401D
ReFashion Pitch - Rm 401E

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Registration Opens - 5th Floor Atrium

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Welcome/Opening Remarks

Opening Remarks will begin in the Auditorium on the 5th floor.

10:50 AM - 11:30 AM

DSLBD Managers Introductions + Presentations

11:40 AM - 12:15 PM

Dream + Aspire Alumni Pitch Presentations

12:20 PM - 1:05 PM

Made in DC Makers Pitch Presentations

1:10 PM - 2:00 PM

Certified Business Enterprise Pitch Presentations

11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

ReFashion Pitch

This event will be hosted on the 4th floor conference room 401E

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Break

2:30 PM - 2:50 PM

Pitch Winners Announcements: Aspire/Dream Alumni, MiDC, CBE, ReFashion Pitch

1st, 2nd, 3rd place pitch winners from the following micro pitch competitions will announced during this time: Aspire/Dream Alumni, MiDC, CBE, ReFashion Pitch

2:50 PM - 3:00 PM

Closing Remarks/ Event Conclusion

About this event

  • Event lasts 5 hours 30 minutes

Overview
Celebrate DC Small Business Week with the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) at our Open House and Pitch Competition, hosted in partnership with DC Public Library at the MLK Jr. Memorial Library.

We invite you to #BeDowntown for a dynamic day of live pitch competitions, engaging workshops, expert consultations, business resources, and networking opportunities—all designed to support, empower, and elevate DC-based entrepreneurs.

Whether you’re sharing your big idea, exploring support services, expanding your network, or scaling up your business—this event is your gateway to what’s next.

Meet fellow entrepreneurs, connect with local leaders, and discover the tools and resources to help you grow. This is your chance to gain access, visibility, and opportunity during DC Small Business Week 2025.

Interested in pitching? Applications are OPEN until Monday, April 28th for the Small Business Week Pitch Competition. Eligible businesses could win up to $2,500 in growth funding! To learn more & apply, visit: dslbd.dc.gov/SBWPITCH2025

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Department of Small & Local Business Development

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.

 

Free