The Business Resource Center (BRC)--located in a new state-of-the-art facility at 7059 Blair Road, NW, Suite 203, Washington, D.C., 20012--uses a unique partnership with the DC Chamber of Commerce, the DC Dept. of Housing and Community Development, and Verizon to lend a hand in keeping the District's economic environment vibrant and robust. The BRC serves entrepreneurs and small business owners in the District of Columbia by offering access to relevant educational resources, counseling and a secure, hi-speed wireless Internet connection.
Programs & Services
One-On-One Counseling
One-on-one counseling lies at the core of the BRC's services and becomes the anchor which all BRC programs compliment. During scheduled sessions, counselors concentrate on the fundamentals of business planning, market research and analysis, financial record keeping, capitalization, legal structures, business licensing, proposal writing, certifications and other capacity building issues.
Access to Capital Program
This program puts entrepreneurs and small business owners face-to-face with decision-makers from traditional lending institutions, MicroLoan lenders and venture capitalists. The BRC hosts various forums throughout the year in order to facilitate the all-important funding process. Additionally, the BRC staff not only pre-selects the participants but also assists them prepare their financing request presentation(s) as well as assess their credit worthiness.
Verizon Small Business Technology Learning Center (VTLC)
The Verizon Small Business Technology Learning Center (VTLC) is more than just a computer lab.. The VTLC unfolds into an entire reference library complete with entrepreneurial start-up guides, hi-speed wireless Internet access, business planning and accounting software and other materials.
Seminars Series
Coordinated by the BRC Office Manager, these workshops cover a broad range of capacity building topics, essential to operating a small business in today's global marketplace. Each seminar is presented by an experienced professional representing the fields of banking and finance, law, marketing and information technology. Refer to the table below for a complete listing of upcoming seminars.
Event Title
Date/Time
Place
Cost
Business Planning 101
Thurs., April 10, 2008
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Business Resource Center
7059 Blair Rd., NW
Suite 203
Washington, DC 20012
FREE
Credit Repair
Thurs., May 8, 2008
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Takoma Park Library
4016 Cedar St., NW
Washington, DC 20012
FREE
Small Business Borrowing
Thurs., May 22, 2008
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Business Resource Center
7059 Blair Rd., NW
Suite 203
Washington, DC 20012
FREE
Legal Structure & Taxes
Thurs., June 12, 2008
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Shepherd Park Library
7420 Georgia Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20012
FREE
The Entrepreneurial Mindset
Thurs., June 26, 2008
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Business Resource Center
7059 Blair Rd., NW
Suite 203
Washington, DC 20012
FREE
For more information about the BRC call 202-545-0220.
