Federal and state contracting and subcontracting opportunities are critical pathways for small businesses looking to expand their operations and tap into new markets.
Washington, D.C. Small Business Owner Highlight
One D.C. entrepreneur made the rare decision to forfeit her high-paying career at a law firm and embrace her creative side by going into the kitchen and whipping up cake pops. That daring leap led Yael Krigman to open the area’s first-ever store dedicated to cake pops, a cakepoppery called Baked by Yael.
As a buttoned-up law firm associate, Krigman’s desire for a more lighthearted work environment began when she started a tradition known as “Monday Treats,” where she would bring in baked goods she made from scratch to counteract the doldrums of her office environment.
Washington, D.C. Events
Thursday, October 10, 2024 |
2:00pm ET
Webinar | National
Thursday, October 17, 2024 |
2:00pm ET
Webinar | National
While you might still be considering how your small business can take advantage of Secure 2.0, lawmakers are already thinking through new ways to further increase access to retirement savings and coverage. Does this mean a Secure 3.0 is on the horizon?
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 |
2:00pm ET
Webinar | National
Rural small businesses face unique barriers in their efforts to start and grow - from a lack of access and awareness to capital and resources to struggles maintaining a qualified workforce.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 |
2:00pm ET
Webinar | National
Through their suite of lending and technical assistance programs, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has helped millions of small businesses access the capital and resources needed to thrive and grow.
Washington, D.C. Policy
Browse our latest state-based regulatory comments and legislative testimony in this area below, or click the button to view all records.
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
LaJuanna Russell, founder and president of Business Management Associates, Inc.
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Erik Rettig, Mid-Atlantic Director for Small Business Majority, testified on October 10, 2017 in support of implementation of Washington, D.C.'s paid family leave legislation.
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Today, Government Affairs Director, Awesta Sarkash, submitted a letter to the DC Council's Committee on Health and Business & Economic Development opposing B24-0305, the Professional Employer Oganization Registration Act of 2021.
