Opening or expanding a brick-and-mortar business can be exciting, but navigating commercial leases, permitting requirements, inspections, and occupancy regulations can quickly become overwhelming. Join The Coalition and our partners on Tuesday, June 30, for The Small Business Regulatory Roadmap: Retail Location Strategy & Leasing Basics, a practical workshop designed to help business owners and business support organizations better understand the process of opening or expanding into a physical location in the District.

Participants will gain insights into:

Determining whether a brick-and-mortar location is the right next step for their business
Understanding commercial lease agreements and site selection considerations
Planning for occupancy costs and financing needs
Navigating permitting, licensing, inspections, and Certificates of Occupancy
Avoiding common pitfalls that can lead to costly delays

This workshop is ideal for entrepreneurs, small business owners! Attendees will leave with practical tools, key contacts, and actionable next steps to help navigate the path from site selection to opening day.

Location: LexisNexis Building, 1150 18th St NW