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Washington, DC is open for business! As an advocate for the DC business community for 75 years, the DC Chamber of Commerce is the voice for all businesses in the city – small, medium and large. The Chamber proudly serves a diverse membership of more than 1,700 individuals. With key contacts in the DC Council and federal government, the Chamber: Strives to reduce the cost of doing business through regulatory reform. Advocates for changes in federal and local laws. Impacts business growth and development. Provides members with invaluable tools to successfully build their businesses, including educational outreach, networking and procurement opportunities. The Chamber creates a better environment to work, play and do business in the District. We believe that Washington, DC is an exciting, vibrant city with endless opportunities. The Chamber is ready to help your business thrive.
The Gates Notes is a Redmond, WA-based company in the Non-profit sector.
Strive (Formerly Mesa Developmental Services) is a 501c(3) impact organization that provides community based services and supports for persons with developmental disabilities and related support services.
The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) is a national trade association that represents companies that process 95 percent of red meat and 70 percent of turkey in the US and their suppliers throughout America. Headquartered in metropolitan Washington, DC, NAMI keeps its fingers on the pulse of legislation, regulation and media activity that impacts the meat and poultry industry and provides rapid updates and analyses to its members to help them stay informed. In addition, NAMI conducts scientific research through its Foundation designed to help meat and poultry companies improve their plants and their products. The Institute`s many meetings and educational seminars also provide excellent networking and information-sharing opportunities for members of the industry. NAMI is governed by elected leaders and staffed by 25 professionals. NAMI elected leaders include three officers plus the President and CEO, as well as a 107-person Board of Directors and a 40-person Executive Board. Representatives on both of these bodies include leaders in both the supplier and packer/processor segments of the industry. NAMI has also created operating groups, called policy committees and advisory committees, within its membership to allow member companies to recommend NAMI policies in their primary areas of interest. Policy committees focus on broad functional and operational areas and develop policy recommendations for specific issues within these areas. Advisory committees provide specialized advice to policy committees.
Tucked in the ancient Appalachian Mountains of Southwest Virginia is a vibrant culture of tradition, food, music and craft. It`s a region of spectacular views, abundant outdoor recreation, and rich natural resources. Rooted deep in history, this culture is authentic… distinctive… alive. Together with the 19 counties, four cities and 53 towns of the region, we`re building a sustainable creative economy that preserves, protects and interprets our rich heritage and natural resources, creates jobs, and welcomes both visitors and new businesses to our region every single day. The Southwest Virginia Cultural Heritage Commission, established in 2008 by the Virginia General Assembly, works as the lead in developing a creative economy in Southwest Virginia. In 2011, the Commission became the Southwest Virginia Cultural Heritage Foundation. Through a supporting non-profit, the Friends of Southwest Virginia, businesses and individuals help artists, craftspeople, localities, nonprofits and entrepreneurs mobilize and succeed.