Welcome to the Washington, DC Women's Business Center
DCWBC envisions a thriving ecosystem of women entrepreneurs in the DC Metro region who have access to the tools, capital, knowledge, and networks to create a supportive environment in which to grow their businesses.
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What is ShopHer?
ShopHer is a Pop-Up incubator for women-owned small businesses in the DC Metro Region and is located in Union Station. Approximately 15 small businesses are selling products such as clothing, jewelry, popcorn, candles, home goods and art. Included are items from, and inspired by, Mexico, Uzbekistan, Indonesia, the African continent, Mongolia, and the U.S.
Tell Us More!
- ShopHER is supported by the DC Women’s Business Center, the MD Women’s Business Center, the National Community Reinvestment Coalition, Small Business Administration, Union Station and Ashkenazy Realty.
Where Can We Find ShopHer?
- Shop Her is located in Union Station at 50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
Our Services
The DCWBC uses highly experienced professionals to deliver our services via individual counseling sessions, webinars, training courses, networking events, and online tools.
Start your business.
We help you become a successful entrepreneur.
The DCWBC can guide you through all of the steps to plan and start your business. Write a business plan, set up your accounting systems, access funding, establish your business entity, design marketing and sales strategies, and much more.
Grow> your business.
We help entrepreneurs grow and expand their small businesses.
Are you an existing woman-owned business that wants to grow? The DCWBC assists existing small business owners reach new markets, access funding for expansion, locate government contract opportunities, structure human resources policies, establish distribution channels, and other assistance that will enable you to manage the growth of your business.
Understand your business.
We help entrepreneurs analyze and manage business operations.