DC agencies urge residents and businesses

Mayor Muriel Bowser and the District’s Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) have issued an invitation to residents, entrepreneurs and business owners to participate in DC Small Business Week, the Mayor’s office announced.

The announcement, posted by the Executive Office of the Mayor, frames the week as a series of events and opportunities intended to support business growth across the District. DSLBD — the city agency charged with promoting small and local businesses — is named as the lead agency coordinating the effort.

The release emphasizes outreach to a broad

The release emphasizes outreach to a broad audience of local stakeholders, including neighborhood entrepreneurs and established small businesses. The Mayor’s office describes the initiative as a chance for business owners to connect with city resources, city officials and each other, and to learn about programs designed to bolster local economic activity.

The announcement does not list a detailed event schedule in the posting reviewed, but it highlights the city’s intent to spotlight business supports and engagement during the week. The Executive Office of the Mayor published the notice as part of the city’s public information about local business programming.