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Washington, D.C. Small Business Owner Highlight
If there’s one place in the country it’s harder to cut through the doublespeak than any other, it’s Washington, D.C. But one small business is up to the task, so to speak.
DC Sharp!, owned by Derek Swanson, excels in sharpening knives so keen even the sharpest D.C. operator would be impressed. But it’s their technique of using Japanese waterstones to do so that truly makes them unique.
Washington, D.C. Events
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 |
2:00pm ET
Workshop | National
Thursday, May 22, 2025 |
5:00pm PT
Webinar | National
Join Small Business Majority and the Coalition of Filipino-American Chamber of Commerce (COFACC) for a webinar aimed at celebrating and supporting the AAPI community.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 |
5:00pm ET
Workshop | National
Join Small Business Majority, Business Consortium Fund and U.S. Bank for a free virtual workshop on building strong business credit.
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. (BMA) and the Chair of the Board of Directors and a member of the Small Business Council for Small Business Majority testified on November 7, 2018 before the District of Columbia City Council on measures being considered to improve healthcare marketplaces in D.C. Her testimony explained how legislation banning junk insurance and association health plans (AHPs) would help local entrepreneurs and small business employees by protecting affordable and quality health coverage.
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.
