American Heart BLS CPR Training Class Every business owner should know how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Why? Emergencies happen every day! Being able to help an individual who is choking or to help someone suffering a heart attach is critical to their survival. You could be the everyday ‘Hero’ by helping someone in distress! Join us at the upcoming … Read More
WEBINAR: Intro to State Government Contracting 4/18
Topic: Start-up Assistance This free webinar is designed to educate small, woman, and/or minority business owners about opportunities to sell their goods and services to the Commonwealth of Virginia and many local governments. Each year, the Commonwealth of Virginia buys goods and services totaling more than $6 billion – learn how your company can be a part of that! The … Read More
Options for Funding Your Business – May 13
Do you need financing to start up or expand your small business? Do you need to understand what financing solutions could work for you and your business? Have you been denied access to capital and don’t understand why? If so, this financing session is for you. Learn how to qualify for and access traditional financing from banks, Microloan programs, SBA … Read More
CBP’s First Friday Networking Breakfast – May 2
Celebrating Small Business Owners! TOPIC: Celebrating Small Business Success – It’s All About You! National Small Business Week 2025 runs from Sunday, May 4th – May 10th. Celebrating your success is important, and so, we invite you to join us in doing so at our upcoming 1st Friday Networking Breakfast! Starting, operating, and growing a small business takes courage, tenacity, … Read More
Preparing for Funding – Apr 2
HYBRID ATTENDENCE: IN-PERSON or VIRTUAL Have you ever applied for a loan and been denied because you were not prepared? Would you like to apply for a loan but have no clear idea what documentation is needed or why they’re important to the financing process? Do you need to prepare a loan package and need guidance in preparing it? This … Read More
How to Establish & Improve Your Business Credit – Apr 8
HYBRID EVENT – Virtual and In-person Maximum in-person attendees – 15 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET This training session is designed to help business owners seeking to learn how to access lines of credit, grow, and improve their company’s credit. The objectives are to help you understand the value of building business credit, how to build it, and to … Read More
Microloans 101: Small Dollar Financing for Your Small Business Needs
Micro-Financing is a key financing strategy to start or grow micro-enterprises. When other financing methods are not working, this could be the option for you. Are you starting a new business? Are you a solopreneur or small business owner needing a loan but cannot qualify through your bank? Do you want to grow your micro-enterprises? Consider taking this training session … Read More
Franchise Ownership 101 + Work from Home Franchises!_Mar 13
Training Session offered by: Date:Â Wednesday, March 13th Time: 12 noon – 1:00 pm ET What should one think about when starting a business versus starting a franchise? What does it take to be a successful franchise owner in the DC Metro area? Whether you are interested in franchising as a full-time business or semi-absentee investor, learn what to look … Read More
Preparing for Funding – Mar 12
ATTENDENCE: VIRTUAL_ONLINE ONLY Have you ever applied for a loan and been denied because you were not prepared? Would you like to apply for a loan but have no clear idea what documentation is needed or why they’re important to the financing process? Do you need to prepare a loan package and need guidance in preparing it? This training session … Read More
Options for Funding Your Business – Mar 11
FINANCING CHALLENGES? Do you need financing to start up or expand your small business? Do you need to understand what financing solutions could work for you and your business? Have you been denied access to capital and don’t understand why? If so, this financing session is for you. Learn how to qualify for and access traditional financing from banks, Microloan … Read More