COMMUNITY PARTNERS

202Creates
202Creates provides space, resources and promotion to grow the District’s creative economy.

202Creates Residency Program
The 202Creates Residency program helps creative entrepreneurs take their creative business or projects from ideation to execution. The program culminates itself with a formal ceremony where participant present their business ventures and projects.

D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center

The D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center transforms lives by providing free legal assistance to individuals, nonprofit organizations, and small businesses through volunteer lawyers.

DC Department of Small and Local Business Development

The Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) supports the development, economic growth, and retention of District-based businesses, and promotes economic development throughout the District's commercial corridors.

DC Small Business Resources Center

DCRA’s Small Business Resource Center (SBRC) is your one-stop shop. The SBRC provides concierge-like service when registering a company, applying for or renewing your Basic Business License and applying for a Certificate of Occupancy or Home Occupancy Permit.

DC Coronavirus Resources

DC government’s official website providing information including food resources, health guidance, resources for businesses and individuals, operating status of DC Government, and more.

Washington DC Economic Partnership

The Washington DC Economic Partnership is a non-profit, public-private organization that drives inclusive economic growth and job creation, supports business and promotes Washington, DC as a leading global city.

Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts

Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts provides access to education, advocacy, and legal services through workshops and seminars, legal clinics, and pro bono legal referral services.

Creative Mornings

Creative Mornings is the worl'd’s largest face-to-face community. Creative Mornings supports, celebrates and encourages creatives to make the things they love.

“Best practices all go back to creating and maintaining authentically good relationships.” - Kimberley Bush, The DC Center