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Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
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Wed, 07 May, 2025 at 09:30 am to 03:00 pm (GMT-04:00)
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
901 G Street Northwest, Washington, United States
Overview
Celebrate with the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) at our Open House and Pitch Competition, hosted in partnership with 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:
Info: Opening Remarks will begin in the Auditorium on the 5th floor.
Info: This event will be hosted on the 4th floor conference room 401E
Info: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place pitch winners from the following micro pitch competitions will announced during this time: Aspire/Dream Alumni, MiDC, CBE, ReFashion Pitch
Info: Session 1 — 11:30 am – 12:45 pm
· 11:30 AM – 11:40 AM | Welcome Remarks
o Speaker: CEA Director Radee Skipworth
· 11:40 AM – 12:00 PM | Understanding Clean Hands & Tax Compliance
o Speaker: OTR – Clean Hands (CEA)
o Overview of the Clean Hands process, its importance, and steps to remain compliant.
· 12:00 PM – 12:15 PM | EIN & Small Business Taxpayer Assistance
o Speaker: OTR – Taxpayer Advocate
o Importance of EINs and how they impact business compliance
· 12:15 PM – 12:30 PM | Registering Your Business – The FR-500 Process
o Speaker: OTR – Customer Service Administration (CSA)
o Step-by-step guide on registering for tax purposes in DC
· 12:30 PM – 12:45 PM | Q & A Session
Info: Session 2 — 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
· 1:30 PM – 1:40 PM | Welcome Remarks
o Speaker: CEA Director Radee Skipworth
· 1:40 PM – 2:00 PM | Understanding Clean Hands & Tax Compliance
o Speaker: OTR – Clean Hands (CEA)
o Overview of the Clean Hands process, its importance, and steps to remain compliant (Ja
· 2:00 PM – 2:15 PM | EIN & Small Business Taxpayer Assistance
o Speaker: OTR – Taxpayer Advocate
o Importance of EINs and how they impact business compliance
· 2:15 PM – 2:30 PM | Registering Your Business – The FR-500 Process
o Speaker: OTR – Customer Service Administration (CSA)
o Step-by-step guide on registering for tax purposes in DC
· 2:30 PM – 2:45 PM | Q & A Session
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Tickets for DC Small Business Week: DSLBD Open House & Pitch Competition at MLK Library can be booked here.
| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| General Admission | Free |
| OTR Workshop Session 1: 11:30 AM - 12:24 PM | Free |
| OTR Workshop Session 2: 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM | Free |
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