DSLBD Presents: District Connect 2023

District Connect is DSLBD’s annual small business expo for Certified Business Enterprises (CBEs) and local businesses to connect with contracting and capital opportunities. This event will comprise expert panel discussions, workshops, and an exhibit hall, all centered around contracting, financing, and personalized matchmaking consultations.

District Connect gives small businesses access to meet with government officials and primes. Businesses will get an opportunity to speak one-on-one and meet face-to-face with decision makers to build relationships, get access to contracting opportunities and access to capital.

Schedule

Registration 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Opening Session 10:45 AM – 11:15 AM

Matchmaking Appointments 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Financial Consultations 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Exhibition Hall 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Workshops/ Panel/ Lightning Room 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Workshops and Panel Discussions

Subcontracting: A Winning Opportunity 11:30 AM Panel Discussion

Accessing the Full Breath of DSLBD 12:30 PM Panel Discussion

Demystifying the Application Process 1:30 PM Panel Discussion

Conquering Contracts: A to Z 2:30 PM Workshop

Lightning Room Topics

Access to Capital: Options for Certified Business Enterprises 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Certified Business Enterprise Application Overview 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM

Department of Employment Services Office of Talent and Client Services Overview 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Small Business Administration Overview 1:45 PM – 2:15 PM

Bonding 101 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Matchmaking Registration

https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/DistrictConnect2023MatchmakingandConsultationAppointments@o365.dc.gov/bookings/

Matchmaking appointments are exclusively available to Certified Business Enterprises (CBEs). Businesses will undergo verification against the CBE database. Appointments will be canceled for businesses that are determined to be uncertified. CBEs are granted a maximum of three (3) appointments. Exceeding this allotted number will result in the cancellation of any additional appointments.

Questions? Please send them to [email protected]