(Washington, DC) - The District of Columbia’s Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) has added new, useful resources to its homepage.

In addition to details about the agency’s business certification (CBE) program, on dslbd.dc.gov you will now also find more robust information about other services provided by the agency’s four divisions: Certification, Compliance, and Enforcement; Business Opportunities and Access to Capital; Training and Education; and Commercial Revitalization.

You can find helpful information about current business opportunities for Certified Business Enterprises (CBEs) as well as a link to resources that will help you navigate how and why to green your business.

DSLBD also regularly updates its ‘DSLBD News’ section about agency happenings, opportunities for local businesses, and upcoming meetings and events.

A one-stop shop for all things small business, DSLBD is charged with fostering economic growth and the development of emerging District-based business enterprises through programs and opportunities, agency and public/private contract compliance, advocacy, and supportive legislation. Make sure to visit dslbd.dc.gov to learn more about the CBE program, greening your business, free training courses, capacity building, commercial revitalization, and the many other programs and assistance the agency offers small and local businesses.