DoorDash Local Business Workshop
DoorDash is helping strengthen small businesses—including restaurants, flower shops, convenience stores, and other local brick-and-mortar shops—in cities throughout the country through its Local Business Workshop.
About the Local Business Workshop
In this one-day workshop, participants will get access to tools and training, network with other local small business owners, be introduced to local business support ecosystems, and receive DoorDash advertising credits to help grow their business.
Benefits
Workshop Attendees Will Receive:
Training on DoorDash basics, including AI-powered learning tools, online ordering optimization, and retail best practices
DoorDash advertising credits to drive more customer engagement
Live coaching from DoorDash experts on AI and small business
Connections with Business Support Organizations
In-person networking with fellow small business owners locally
Free professional headshots
Opportunity to schedule a free photoshoot of your most popular menu items
A dedicated DoorDash Account Manager following the workshop
Join a Local Business Workshop
One day of expert training, local networking, and ad credits to fuel your growth.
Hartford, CT: Workshop on Tuesday, May 12, 2026: 8:30 – 2:00 PM
Portland, ME: Workshop on Thursday, May 21, 2026: 8:30 – 2:00 PM
Portland, OR: Workshop on Thursday, June 4, 2026: 8:30 – 2:00 PM
Milwaukee, WI: Workshop on Monday, June 8, 2026: 8:30 – 2:00 PM
Tempe, AZ
San Jose, CA
Denver, CO
Hoboken, NJ
Memphis, TN
Richmond, VA
Independently owned with 3 or fewer locations
Operates a brick-and-mortar storefront (restaurant or retail) in the host city
Current DoorDash merchant or interested in onboarding prior to the event
Voices of the Accelerator
Small business owners in Findlay, OH, and Kansas City, MO, took part in the Summer 2025 Accelerator for Local Businesses — and their stories say it best. Watch the video to hear how last year’s multi-week program helped them strengthen operations, expand their reach, and gain the tools to thrive long-term.
Frequently Asked Questions
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will open for merchants in Hartford, CT and Portland, ME on April 7, 2026 and close on April 24, 2026.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will open for merchants in Portland, OR and Milwaukee, WI on April 16, 2026 and close on May 1, 2026.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will open for merchants in Tempe, AZ; San Jose, CA; Denver, CO; Hoboken, NJ; Memphis, TN; Richmond, VA on May 20, 2026 and close on June 8, 2026.
Applicants in Hartford, CT and Portland, ME will be notified in April.
Applicants in Portland, OR and Milwaukee, WI will be notified in late April/early May.
Applicants in Tempe, AZ; San Jose, CA; Denver, CO; Hoboken, NJ; Memphis, TN; Richmond, VA will be notified in June.
Participants must attend the workshop in order to receive the ad credits. Participants will receive the ad credits following their confirmed attendance at the workshop (specific details will be emailed to each participant).
The format of the Workshop is best suited for proficient English speakers, but Spanish language support may be available in select cities. If you have additional language needs, please indicate it in your application. We’re committed to supporting language access and will do our best to provide resources that address multilingual needs.