When I was 17 years old, I told my high school English teacher that I was going to Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, an all-female historically Black college. “But you’ve got the grades for Dartmouth!” he said. I knew he meant well, but I also knew Spelman was right for me. It helped that my parents are both alums of …
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We are not only the Greater Washington D.C. Metropolitan Region’s largest Chamber, we’re also the most influential. Through our weekly events, targeted networking groups, and full-time government advocacy, the Chamber offers members, no matter their size, a wealth of connection opportunities, access to government officials, and business support designed to help promote and grow their unique businesses.
Thoughtful and Engaging Events
The Chamber routinely offers topical, engaging events that provide opportunities to learn from and network with business leaders and government officials. These range from members-only events to large awards shows.
Developing a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable community
The diversity of our community is one of our greatest assets, offering opportunities to learn from one another and form personal connections that help guide lasting business growth. We actively work to make our business community a welcoming environment where people of all races and backgrounds can find support and success.
DE&I Quick Links
Chamber InclusivityOur work surrounding DE&I within the Northern Virginia Region
DE&I Board of AdvisorsMeet the People on our Board
NOVA DEI ConnectsWorking for equity and inclusion within our regional workforce
Champions for AccountabilityChampioning an inclusive Northern Virginia. To recognize participating organizations, we have developed the Northern Virginia Champions for Accountability badge
We advocate for economic growth
Our full-time Government Affairs Team works with regional business leaders to make certain that Chamber members are well-represented in the halls of the state legislature, particularly as regulations are drafted and bills are debated.
ADVOCACY QUICK LINKS
NOVABIZPACSince 2002, NOVABIZPAC’s mission has been to utilize the resources of the regional business community to ensure the future successes of key business issues.
Legislative AgendaOur 2023 Legislative Agenda Book
Advancing CivicsBringing business, government, and civic leaders together through civil, solutions-oriented collaboration
Working toward a regional workforce
Working with regional employers on developing and promoting the kind of workplace a 21st-century workforce expects: diverse, inclusive, collaborative, and innovative.
Workforce Quick Links
Greater Washington Apprenticeship NetworkHelping employers in the Region explore and develop an apprentice-based model
Northern Virginia Workforce NetworkAn inclusive and collaborative community of workforce professionals and others interested in workforce innovation across the region.
NOVA Workforce IndexAn annual employer survey and report providing detailed data on employer sentiment and workforce practices
Champions for AccountabilityChampioning an inclusive Northern Virginia. To recognize participating organizations, we have developed the Northern Virginia Champions for Accountability badge
Northern Virginia Chamber FoundationA 501c3 charitable nonprofit organization supporting the Northern Virginia community
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We're the Largest Chamber in the Region - Find out why
For 98 years, the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce has been the Voice of Business within our Region. Through our direct work on economic development, workforce issues, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we daily demonstrate why we're the largest and most influential Chamber in the greater Washington D.C. Metropolitan Region.
