D.C. Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs

In the community - ANC Commissioner John Guggenmos and DCRA Director met to talk about the Streateries program and the future of the vacant Grace Reformer Church. Residents Darrel and Judy Rippeteau also discussed abatement activity in their neighborhood.

and the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) are pleased to announce the launch of the DCRA Insurance Education Center (IEC), another platform to better inform and protect property owners during construction projects.

The IEC arms them with general information to help them navigate the often-complex insurance industry, and empowers them to better identify questions to raise to a professional advisor or insurance professional.

Director is joined by Ethan Landis of Landis Architects | Builders to discuss how to protect neighboring properties when undertaking a construction project.

Learn more about the IEC: dcra.dc.gov/insurancecenter.

In Ward 8 on Tuesday, DCRA Director Ernest Chrappah is joined by Ian Callendar of Suite Nation and artist Laurenee Gavin to launch the DCRA Vacant-to-Visual Program to showcase District and regional artists by transforming vacant properties into works of art. Being rolled out to all eight wards, we look forward to beautifying vacant properties until they can be returned to productive use.

was out in full force supporting District small businesses at the DC Chamber of Commerce 2022 Small Business & Economic Development Summit earlier today.

Moderator Michael Akin, LINK Strategic Partners conducted a panel discussion on “How to Start and Fund Your Business” by Pye Win, Bank of America; Sybongile Cook, Department of Planning and Economic Development; Stephen Glaude, the Coalition for Nonprofit Housing & Economic Development; DCRA Director ; and Thedford Collins, Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking.

Starting a business? Let our Small Business Resource Center help you.

Join DCRA’s Small Business Resource Center (SBRC) for our next virtual event: Foundations for a Successful Business: Module 3, The Business Plan. This 90-minute virtual workshop covers developing a viable and comprehensive business plan and is a continuation of the business model canvas developed in Module 2. Join the discussion on the elements of a business plan and how to use it as a living roadmap document and as a tool for seeking financing for your business. Register today: https://dcrasbrc.ecenterdirect.com/events/56320

During tomorrow's virtual workshop, we will educate customers on how to start a new business in the District of Columbia. Join DCRA’s Small Business Resource Center (SBRC) to learn how to license your business, register your corporation, and obtain a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) and Home Occupancy Permit (HOP), and grant opportunities available to you. Join the event: https://dcrasbrc.ecenterdirect.com/events/55581

During this virtual workshop, we will educate customers on how to start a new business in the District of Columbia. Join DCRA’s Small Business Resource Center (SBRC) to learn how to license your business, register your corporation, and obtain a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) and Home Occupancy Permit (HOP), and grant opportunities available to you. Register now: https://dcrasbrc.ecenterdirect.com/events/55581

Join DCRA’s Small Business Resource Center (SBRC) for our next virtual event, Foundations for a Successful Business: Module 2 – The Business Model Canvas. This 90-minute virtual workshop further covers the development of your business concept discussed in Module 1. You’ll be introduced to the business model canvas and how each canvas building block affects the foundation of a successful business. Register here: https://dcrasbrc.ecenterdirect.com/events/56310

Would you like to learn how to become a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE)? Attend this session to learn about the process and how the CBE program helps position your business to better compete in DC government contracting opportunities. Register now: https://dcrasbrc.ecenterdirect.com/events/56492

Join DCRA’s Small Business Resource Center (SBRC) for our next virtual event: Foundations for a Successful Business: Module 3, The Business Plan. This 90-minute virtual workshop covers developing a viable and comprehensive business plan and is a continuation of the business model canvas developed in Module 2. Join the discussion on the elements of a business plan and how to use it as a living roadmap document and as a tool for seeking financing for your business. Register today: https://dcrasbrc.ecenterdirect.com/events/56319

The Navigating Government Contracting with District of Columbia Procurement Technical Assistance Center (DC PTAC) virtual event offers confidential, personalized, one-on-one business counseling and competitive insights for navigating the government contracting process successfully. Whether you already have experience working on government contracts or are looking for help to win your first one, this event is for you. Learn more and register: https://dcrasbrc.ecenterdirect.com/events/55480