As part of DC Startup Week, 202Creates teamed up with various DC Government agencies to bring you DC Gov Day! Similar to the Co-working Day format, DC Gov Day will feature an array of workshops, networking opportunities, and drop-in sessions all hosted by various DC Government organizations. See below for the full schedule, list of speakers, & more!
Join PAT HENRY from the DC Office of Partnerships and Grants Services (OPGS) to find out the value of face-face- networking! This is the business version of speed dating and will be fun, exciting, and an effective way to make a lot of initial connections & learn about the many funding opportunities available to small businesses and nonprofit organizations in the DC Government and more. Agency representatives from the Department of Employment Services, Department of Health, Office of Victim Services/Justice Grants Administration, Office of the State Superintendent’s Office, Serve DC/AmeriCorps, the Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic Development, and the Department of Energy & Environment, Department of Health are a few of the organizations that have been invited.
Join KALI WASENKO from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities; MARYAM FOYE, Founder of The Hissing Black Cat Theatre Company; SHERMICA FARQUHAR, Founder and CEO of Soka Tribe and a member of the 202Creates Residency Program; and IRA TATTLEMAN, Artist and Printmaker to learn about how grantees cultivate international relationships and utilize their travels to increase business, expand their networks, and influence what/how they create. The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities is the only state art agency that offers funding for artists to travel to our 15 Sister Cities across the globe.
In this session, join DSLBD's CAMILLE NIXON to find the resources (forms, funding, trainings, and more) that you need to open and grow your business in the District of Columbia, as well as learn how to virtually connect with other DC businesses for B2B, mentoring and more. Come watch a brief demo of the beta version of the new DC Business Toolkit portal developed by Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD).
The DC Mayor's Office of Veteran Affairs (MOVA) welcomes veterans and members of the veteran community to join us for a brainstorming session/focus group on improving services to the Veteran Small Business Community. Many military service members separate from the military with the skills required to become successful entrepreneurs. Join MOVA's SHAROD WADE to discuss new programming concepts with attendees aimed towards preparing veterans community (to include caregivers, spouses and their children) of the District to launch and operate successful business entities. This event is open to the entire veteran community as well as family, friends and allies of military veterans.
The DC Office of the Chief Technology Office (OCTO) invites area application developers and entrepreneurs interested in learning more about using Open Data DC and to learn about opportunities about solutions and products the District is currently researching or deploying. This session will be led by OCTO's JULIE KANZLER, EVA REID, and NINA LIGGETT.
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200 I (eye) Street SE, Washington, DC 20003
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Our office is located within walking distance of the Navy Yard metro stop. Street parking is limited, so we recommend getting here via public transport and/or ride sharing apps.