Small Business Assistance
Capacity Building
Creating Small Business and Providing Administrative Support.
Empowering small businesses through tailored support and resources for sustained growth and success.
Creating Small Business and Providing Administrative Support.
CCDC allows entrepreneurs to take their first steps by assisting them with Articles of Incorporation, the drafting of by-laws and navigating the online filing process with the DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs and other entities.
Helping Small Businesses Find Their Place
Small businesses play a vital role in fostering community growth and prosperity. By providing goods and services tailored to local needs, they contribute to the vibrancy and diversity of our neighborhoods. Moreover, small businesses often serve as anchors, creating jobs, stimulating economic activity, and supporting other local enterprises through partnerships and collaborations.
Supporting Other Local Organizations
CCDC assists in the creation and development of other non-profit organizations that aim to serve Wards 7 and 8.
Building Connections
Building connections that foster collaboration, innovation, and community growth.
Access to Capital
We empower small businesses by facilitating expansion and providing assistance in obtaining supplemental certifications for contractual opportunities. Some of the certifications we offer include, but are not limited to, the following:
Women-owned Small Business Certification (WOSB)
CCDC and CHACC have empowered local women-owned, small businesses to become certified business enterprises. A critical element of supporting women in business is exposure to all opportunities available to them. The federal government mandates, annually, 5% set-asides for WSBCs. These set-asides represent over $20 billion dollars for women-owned businesses.
Veteran-owned Small Business Certification (VOSB)
CCDC works with small businesses owned and operated by US Veterans. Our goal is to expose veteran businesses to a network of specialized mentors and all opportunities they need to thrive and grow their corporations. The federal government has an annual goal of spending at least 3% of contracting dollars on VOSBs.
Hubzone Certification
CCDC has commercial space, available for leasing, in historically underutilized business zones, that qualify under the HUBZone program. We encourage lease holders to take advantage of the exclusive opportunities for funding by completing the application process and obtaining HUBZone certification. The federal government sets aside at least 3% of the federal prime contract budget for HUBZone certified companies.
8(A) Certification
CCDC targets and assists DC residents in Wards 7 and 8, that are minority and disadvantaged, small business owners who qualify for the 8(a) Business Development Program. The federal government’s goal is to award at least 5% of all federal contracting dollars to small and disadvantaged businesses, each year.
GSA Certification
CCDC encourages qualified, small business enterprises, that qualify for General Services Administration (GSA), to complete this application, for certification, to be placed on the GSA schedule.