The following information illustrates the range of resources and services provided by the DC Chamber, which directly benefit not only our members but the entire District business community:
Legislative Advocacy The Chamber ensures that our businesses have a voice at City Hall and the federal government. Through our External Affairs Department, the Chamber voices issues and concerns that affect our member organizations doing business in the District of Columbia. The Chamber encourages and supports government efficiency, lower taxes, proper land use, economic development and improvement of the business climate in the District.
Economic and Workforce Development The DC Chamber of Commerce promotes business development and quality of life in the District of Columbia. The Economic and Workforce Development Department provides members with the tools and resources they need to build viable, sustainable and profitable enterprises. The Business Resource Center facilitates the growth of emerging businesses by providing support in business development, access to capital and business operations and management assistance. The Chamber works in partnership with the public schools, training institutions and local government to bring solutions to our long-term education and workforce development challenges.
Committee Involvement The DC Chamber of Commerce has eight committees with various activities that give members the opportunity to serve as a voice within the Chamber, a forum for collaboration on business issues and an avenue for building individual business-to-business relationships. (Committee meeting information is sent to our members via email every Wednesday.)
Business Networking Events The Chamber provides opportunities for members to network with each other both in a structured and unstructured format. These events offer an indirect, but strategic, opportunity for members to share and celebrate business and community successes, facilitate the formation of business relationships and provide power venues for members to see and be seen. The Chamber's business networking events include: the Chamber's Choice Awards Gala, the Annual Meeting, and the bi-monthly business networking receptions.
Educational Seminars The Chamber sponsors business education seminars that address the needs of businesses at every level. These seminars are available in all areas of business operation, including organization, financial operations and business development.
Communications The DC Chamber is committed to establishing itself as the Voice of Business in DC. Through the advancement of a comprehensive communications campaign--encompassing online, print and broadcast media--members are kept well informed of the Chamber's many programs, initiatives and legislative efforts.
Membership Directory The Chamber publishes its annual membership directory that is sent to over 3,000 businesses in the Washington, D.C. area. Members receive a free copy of this printed directory. Members also receive a complimentary listing in our online membership directory on our Website.
