Chambers

Vienna

Vienna Business Association

With an elected board, the association is comprised of about 70 small business members. Networking events, seminars and celebrations to bring the community together are on the association’s fall calendar. http://viennabusiness.org/.

Greater Merrifield Business Association

Provides advertising and networking opportunities in Vienna and parts of Fairfax. http://www.greatermerrifield.org/.

Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce

The Vienna-based chamber serves businesses in Northern Virginia. http://www.fairfaxchamber.org/.

US Lebanese Chamber of Commerce

A privately held business association founded in 2010 offering networking and resources to Lebanese Americans. 703-761-4949.

Afghan American Chamber of Commerce

AACC promotes the exchange of information and provides resources to members through business advice, conferences, seminars, networking events, publications and other avenues to stimulate U.S.-Afghanistan business and investment; also, sector-based Working Groups seek to reduce impediments to business and market progress for members. AACC also serves as a link between the private sector and government to encourage economic policies that result in increased business and investment between the U.S. and Afghanistan. 703-442-5005 or http://www.a-acc.org/.

The Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Based out of Vienna, the chamber offers business education and information to the Hispanic community. https://www.vahcc.com/.

Pakistan American Business Association Inc.

PABA is a non-profit, bilateral trade association that promotes business opportunities between Pakistan and the United States of America, and nurtures leadership skills within the Pakistani American business community. 703-627-1500 or http://www.pabausa.org/.

Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce. The Alexandria-based organization provides resources to black-owned businesses in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties. http://www.novabcc.org/.

Asian American Chamber of Commerce

Located in Tysons, it offers programs to Asian and Pacific business communities in the region. http://www.asian-americanchamber.org/.

McLean

Mid-Atlantic Venture Association

Located in McLean, the association serves businesses by providing information and a wide range of programs. http://www.mava.org/.

Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce

The chamber covers all of McLean and the majority of Tysons Corner. www.mcleanchamber.org/.

Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce

The chamber offers business-related programs and services to members in the region. http://www.vtrcc.org/.

Asian American Chamber of Commerce

Located in Tysons, it offers programs to Asian and Pacific business communities in the region. http://www.asian-americanchamber.org/.

US Lebanese Chamber of Commerce

A privately held business association founded in 2010 offering networking and resources to Lebanese Americans. 703-761-4949.

Afghan American Chamber of Commerce

AACC provides resources to members through business advice, conferences, seminars, networking events, publications and other avenues to stimulate U.S.-Afghanistan business and investment; also, sector-based Working Groups seek to reduce impediments to business and market progress for members. AACC also serves as a link between the private sector and government to encourage economic policies that result in increased business and investment between the U.S. and Afghanistan. 703-442-5005 or http://www.a-acc.org/.

The Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Based out of Vienna, the chamber offers business education and information to the Hispanic community. https://www.vahcc.com/.

Pakistan American Business Association Inc.

PABA is a non-profit, bilateral trade association that promotes business opportunities between Pakistan and the United States of America, and nurtures leadership skills within the Pakistani American business community. 703-627-1500 or http://www.pabausa.org/.

Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce. The Alexandria-based organization provides resources to black-owned businesses in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties. http://www.novabcc.org/.

Asian American Chamber of Commerce

Located in Tysons, it offers programs to Asian and Pacific business communities in the region. http://www.asian-americanchamber.org/.

Great Falls

Great Falls Business and Professional Association

Advances community welfare by encouraging high business and professional ethics and practices. Supports patronage of local retail and professional services. Supports Celebrate Great Falls Day, the Great Falls Freedom Memorial and other community developments and events. 703-759-3011, 703-759-4155 or http://greatfallsbpa.com/.

Great Falls Citizens Association

A non-partisan community political advocate to promote of community interest and seeking to preserve the historic, low density, semi-rural character of Great Falls and its natural resources. http://gfca.org/.

US Lebanese Chamber of Commerce

A privately held business association founded in 2010 offering networking and resources to Lebanese Americans. 703-761-4949.

Afghan American Chamber of Commerce

AACC provides resources to members through business advice, conferences, seminars, networking events, publications and other avenues to stimulate U.S.-Afghanistan business and investment; also, sector-based Working Groups seek to reduce impediments to business and market progress for members. AACC also serves as a link between the private sector and government to encourage economic policies that result in increased business and investment between the U.S. and Afghanistan. 703-442-5005 or http://www.a-acc.org/.

The Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Based out of Vienna, the chamber offers business education and information to the Hispanic community. https://www.vahcc.com/.

Pakistan American Business Association Inc.

PABA is a non-profit, bilateral trade association that promotes business opportunities between Pakistan and the United States of America, and nurtures leadership skills within the Pakistani American business community. 703-627-1500 or http://www.pabausa.org/.

Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce. The Alexandria-based organization provides resources to black-owned businesses in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties. http://www.novabcc.org/.

Asian American Chamber of Commerce

Located in Tysons, it offers programs to Asian and Pacific business communities in the region. http://www.asian-americanchamber.org/.

Reston

Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce

The organization serves businesses in the Dulles Corridor. www.restonchamber.org/.

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Northern Virginia

Located in Herndon, the organization serves businesses lead by and those that work with the Hispanic community in the area. http://www.hccnva.org/.

Pakistan American Business Association Inc.

PABA is a non-profit, bilateral trade association that promotes business opportunities between Pakistan and the United States of America, and nurtures leadership skills within the Pakistani American business community. 703-627-1500 or http://www.pabausa.org/.

Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce. The Alexandria-based organization provides resources to black-owned businesses in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties. http://www.novabcc.org/.

Asian American Chamber of Commerce

Located in Tysons, it offers programs to Asian and Pacific business communities in the region. http://www.asian-americanchamber.org/.

US Lebanese Chamber of Commerce

A privately held business association founded in 2010 offering networking and resources to Lebanese Americans. 703-761-4949.

Afghan American Chamber of Commerce

AACC provides resources to members through business advice, conferences, seminars, networking events, publications and other avenues to stimulate U.S.-Afghanistan business and investment; also, sector-based Working Groups seek to reduce impediments to business and market progress for members. AACC also serves as a link between the private sector and government to encourage economic policies that result in increased business and investment between the U.S. and Afghanistan. 703-442-5005 or http://www.a-acc.org/.

Herndon

Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce

Comprised of the Herndon and Chantilly/Centreville Chambers, it covers Herndon, Sterling, Centreville, Chantilly, South Riding and Dulles Airport. www.dullesregionalchamber.org/.

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Northern Virginia

Located in Herndon, the organization serves businesses lead by and those that work with the Hispanic community in the area. http://www.hccnva.org/.

Pakistan American Business Association Inc.

PABA is a non-profit, bilateral trade association that promotes business opportunities between Pakistan and the United States of America, and nurtures leadership skills within the Pakistani American business community. 703-627-1500 or http://www.pabausa.org/.

Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce. The Alexandria-based organization provides resources to black-owned businesses in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties. http://www.novabcc.org/.

Asian American Chamber of Commerce

Located in Tysons, it offers programs to Asian and Pacific business communities in the region. http://www.asian-americanchamber.org/.

US Lebanese Chamber of Commerce

A privately held business association founded in 2010 offering networking and resources to Lebanese Americans. 703-761-4949.

Afghan American Chamber of Commerce

AACC provides resources to members through business advice, conferences, seminars, networking events, publications and other avenues to stimulate U.S.-Afghanistan business and investment; also, sector-based Working Groups seek to reduce impediments to business and market progress for members. AACC also serves as a link between the private sector and government to encourage economic policies that result in increased business and investment between the U.S. and Afghanistan. 703-442-5005 or http://www.a-acc.org/.

Burke

Greater Springfield Chamber

The Chamber works with businesses within and those with ties to the Springfield community. http://www.springfieldchamber.org/.

Small Business Development Center

The SBDC helps aspiring entrepreneurs start new businesses and helps existing businesses to remain competitive in the economy. www.asbdc-us.org/.

Pakistan American Business Association Inc.

PABA is a non-profit, bilateral trade association that promotes business opportunities between Pakistan and the United States of America, and nurtures leadership skills within the Pakistani American business community. 703-627-1500 or http://www.pabausa.org/.

Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce. The Alexandria-based organization provides resources to black-owned businesses in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties. http://www.novabcc.org/.

Asian American Chamber of Commerce

Located in Tysons, it offers programs to Asian and Pacific business communities in the region. http://www.asian-americanchamber.org/.

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Northern Virginia

Located in Herndon, the organization serves businesses lead by and those that work with the Hispanic community in the area. http://www.hccnva.org/.

US Lebanese Chamber of Commerce

A privately held business association founded in 2010 offering networking and resources to Lebanese Americans. 703-761-4949.

Afghan American Chamber of Commerce

AACC provides resources to members through business advice, conferences, seminars, networking events, publications and other avenues to stimulate U.S.-Afghanistan business and investment; also, sector-based Working Groups seek to reduce impediments to business and market progress for members. AACC also serves as a link between the private sector and government to encourage economic policies that result in increased business and investment between the U.S. and Afghanistan. 703-442-5005 or http://www.a-acc.org/.

Fairfax

Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce

The chamber facilitates industry-focused councils, thought leadership groups, community partnerships and many other opportunities for its more than 600 member companies to expand their networks and raise their profiles in the highly competitive Northern Virginia market. http://www.fairfaxchamber.org/ or 703-479-9075.-0400 • f: 703 -749-9003-749-0400 • f: 703 -749-9075

Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce

The chamber provides information and programs to businesses throughout Fairfax and was previously known as the City of Fairfax Chamber of Commerce. http://www.cfcc.org/.

Latvian Chamber of Commerce in the Americas

The Fairfax-based organization provides resources to Latvian-lead businesses, as well as American businesses hoping to expand into Latvia. http://www.latchamamericas.org.

Small Business Commission

As part of the commonwealth’s Division of Legislative Services, the Commission provides resources and support to the businesses. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpsm/osb/sbc/.

Greater Merrifield Business Association

The association provides advertising and networking opportunities in Vienna and parts of Fairfax. http://www.greatermerrifield.org/.

Pakistan American Business Association Inc.

PABA is a non-profit, bilateral trade association that promotes business opportunities between Pakistan and the United States of America, and nurtures leadership skills within the Pakistani American business community. 703-627-1500 or http://www.pabausa.org/.

Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce. The Alexandria-based organization provides resources to black-owned businesses in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties. http://www.novabcc.org/.

Asian American Chamber of Commerce

Located in Tysons, it offers programs to Asian and Pacific business communities in the region. http://www.asian-americanchamber.org/.

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Northern Virginia

Located in Herndon, the organization serves businesses lead by and those that work with the Hispanic community in the area. http://www.hccnva.org/.

US Lebanese Chamber of Commerce

A privately held business association founded in 2010 offering networking and resources to Lebanese Americans. 703-761-4949.

Afghan American Chamber of Commerce

AACC provides resources to members through business advice, conferences, seminars, networking events, publications and other avenues to stimulate U.S.-Afghanistan business and investment; also, sector-based Working Groups seek to reduce impediments to business and market progress for members. AACC also serves as a link between the private sector and government to encourage economic policies that result in increased business and investment between the U.S. and Afghanistan. 703-442-5005 or http://www.a-acc.org/.

Fairfax Station

South Fairfax Chamber of Commerce

SFCC is the first chamber of commerce exclusively for businesses, nonprofit organizations, and individuals with interests in the southern part of Fairfax County. SFCC is bringing together diverse business and civic leaders in Lorton, Laurel Hill, Newington, Ft. Belvoir, South Springfield, Burke, Fairfax Station and Clifton to become part of a new voice in the South Fairfax region, one of the fastest growing business communities in Northern Virginia. www.southfairfaxchamber.org.

Community Business Partnership

The organization serves small businesses in the region, with a particular focus on low-income a disadvantaged individuals. It also houses the Women’s Business Center of Northern Virginia. http://www.cbponline.org/.

Pakistan American Business Association Inc.

PABA is a non-profit, bilateral trade association that promotes business opportunities between Pakistan and the United States of America, and nurtures leadership skills within the Pakistani American business community. 703-627-1500 or http://www.pabausa.org/.

Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce. The Alexandria-based organization provides resources to black-owned businesses in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties. http://www.novabcc.org/.

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Northern Virginia

Located in Herndon, the organization serves businesses lead by and those that work with the Hispanic community in the area. http://www.hccnva.org/.

Asian American Chamber of Commerce

Located in Tysons, it offers programs to Asian and Pacific business communities in the region. http://www.asian-americanchamber.org/.

US Lebanese Chamber of Commerce

A privately held business association founded in 2010 offering networking and resources to Lebanese Americans. 703-761-4949.

Afghan American Chamber of Commerce

AACC provides resources to members through business advice, conferences, seminars, networking events, publications and other avenues to stimulate U.S.-Afghanistan business and investment; also, sector-based Working Groups seek to reduce impediments to business and market progress for members. AACC also serves as a link between the private sector and government to encourage economic policies that result in increased business and investment between the U.S. and Afghanistan. 703-442-5005 or http://www.a-acc.org/.

Springfield

Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce

Provides access to advocacy, information and networking for businesses communities of Burke and Fairfax Station on the west, Franconia and Kingstowne on the east, the fast-growing Laurel Hill and Lorton Station area, the Newington industrial area, and the four Springfield zip codes. codes. http://www.springfieldchamber.org/ or 703-866-3500.

National Technical Information Service US Department of Commerce

NTIS is located in Alexandria, and provides information dissemination of its collection of approximately 3 million U.S. Federal Government technical reports and provides dissemination services for other U.S. Federal Government agencies. 703-605-6060 or http://www.ntis.gov/about/index.aspx.

Community Business Partnership

The organization serves small businesses in the region, with a particular focus on low-income a disadvantaged individuals. It also houses the Women’s Business Center of Northern Virginia. http://www.cbponline.org/.

Colombian Chamber of Commerce

A private company categorized under associations, founded in 2006, aiming to support Colombian American business. 703-891-0947.

Pakistan American Business Association Inc.

PABA is a non-profit, bilateral trade association that promotes business opportunities between Pakistan and the United States of America, and nurtures leadership skills within the Pakistani American business community. 703-627-1500 or http://www.pabausa.org/.

Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce. The Alexandria-based organization provides resources to black-owned businesses in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties. http://www.novabcc.org/.

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Northern Virginia

Located in Herndon, the organization serves businesses lead by and those that work with the Hispanic community in the area. http://www.hccnva.org/.

Asian American Chamber of Commerce

Located in Tysons, it offers programs to Asian and Pacific business communities in the region. http://www.asian-americanchamber.org/.

US Lebanese Chamber of Commerce

A privately held business association founded in 2010 offering networking and resources to Lebanese Americans. 703-761-4949.

Afghan American Chamber of Commerce

AACC provides resources to members through business advice, conferences, seminars, networking events, publications and other avenues to stimulate U.S.-Afghanistan business and investment; also, sector-based Working Groups seek to reduce impediments to business and market progress for members. AACC also serves as a link between the private sector and government to encourage economic policies that result in increased business and investment between the U.S. and Afghanistan. 703-442-5005 or http://www.a-acc.org/.

Alexandria

Alexandria Chamber of Commerce

Offers a variety of programs and services to assist member firms in promoting and expanding their business base. www.alexchamber.com.

Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association

With more than 300 members, the Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association has strong ties to the Alexandria business and tourism communities. www.visitalexandriava.com.

Armed Forces Communication and Electronic Association of Northern Virginia

Based in Alexandria, the organization seeks to promote communication between private businesses in the region and government agencies. http://www.afceanova.org/.

Pakistan American Business Association Inc.

PABA is a non-profit, bilateral trade association that promotes business opportunities between Pakistan and the United States of America, and nurtures leadership skills within the Pakistani American business community. 703-627-1500 or http://www.pabausa.org/.

Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce. The Alexandria-based organization provides resources to black-owned businesses in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties. http://www.novabcc.org/.

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Northern Virginia

Located in Herndon, the organization serves businesses lead by and those that work with the Hispanic community in the area. http://www.hccnva.org/.

Asian American Chamber of Commerce

Located in Tysons, it offers programs to Asian and Pacific business communities in the region. http://www.asian-americanchamber.org/.

US Lebanese Chamber of Commerce

A privately held business association founded in 2010 offering networking and resources to Lebanese Americans. 703-761-4949.

Afghan American Chamber of Commerce

AACC provides resources to members through business advice, conferences, seminars, networking events, publications and other avenues to stimulate U.S.-Afghanistan business and investment; also, sector-based Working Groups seek to reduce impediments to business and market progress for members. AACC also serves as a link between the private sector and government to encourage economic policies that result in increased business and investment between the U.S. and Afghanistan. 703-442-5005 or http://www.a-acc.org/.

Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce

The chamber serves over 425 businesses in the Mount Vernon and Lee districts. http://www.mtvernon-leechamber.org/.

Southeast Fairfax Development Corporation

SFDC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the redevelopment and revitalization of Richmond Highway/U.S. Route 1 from I-495 to Fort Belvoir. In the past 32 years, SFDC has helped direct nearly $2 billion of private investment to the Richmond Highway corridor. sfdc.org.

Mount Vernon Council of Citizens Association

MVCCA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization of citizens' associations in the Mount Vernon Magisterial District of Fairfax County which represents and promote the interests of its member associations with eight standing committees including Budget and Finance, Consumer Affairs, Education, Environment and Recreation, Health and Human Services, Planning and Zoning, Public Safety and Transportation. http://mvcca.org/about.html.

Pakistan American Business Association Inc.

PABA is a non-profit, bilateral trade association that promotes business opportunities between Pakistan and the United States of America, and nurtures leadership skills within the Pakistani American business community. 703-627-1500 or http://www.pabausa.org/.

Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce. The Alexandria-based organization provides resources to black-owned businesses in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties. http://www.novabcc.org/.

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Northern Virginia

Located in Herndon, the organization serves businesses lead by and those that work with the Hispanic community in the area. http://www.hccnva.org/.

Asian American Chamber of Commerce

Located in Tysons, it offers programs to Asian and Pacific business communities in the region. http://www.asian-americanchamber.org/.

US Lebanese Chamber of Commerce

A privately held business association founded in 2010 offering networking and resources to Lebanese Americans. 703-761-4949.

Afghan American Chamber of Commerce

AACC provides resources to members through business advice, conferences, seminars, networking events, publications and other avenues to stimulate U.S.-Afghanistan business and investment; also, sector-based Working Groups seek to reduce impediments to business and market progress for members. AACC also serves as a link between the private sector and government to encourage economic policies that result in increased business and investment between the U.S. and Afghanistan. 703-442-5005 or http://www.a-acc.org/.

Centre View North

Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce

Comprised of the Herndon and Chantilly/Centreville Chambers, it covers Herndon, Sterling, Centreville, Chantilly, South Riding and Dulles Airport. www.dullesregionalchamber.org.

Dulles Area Transportation Association

The organization is based in Chantilly and seeks to address and improve transportation concerns in eastern Loudoun, western Fairfax, and northern Prince William counties. http://www.datatrans.org/.

Pakistan American Business Association Inc.

PABA is a non-profit, bilateral trade association that promotes business opportunities between Pakistan and the United States of America, and nurtures leadership skills within the Pakistani American business community. 703-627-1500 or http://www.pabausa.org/.

Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce. The Alexandria-based organization provides resources to black-owned businesses in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties. http://www.novabcc.org/.

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Northern Virginia

Located in Herndon, the organization serves businesses lead by and those that work with the Hispanic community in the area. http://www.hccnva.org/.

Asian American Chamber of Commerce

Located in Tysons, it offers programs to Asian and Pacific business communities in the region. http://www.asian-americanchamber.org/.

US Lebanese Chamber of Commerce

A privately held business association founded in 2010 offering networking and resources to Lebanese Americans. 703-761-4949.

Afghan American Chamber of Commerce

AACC provides resources to members through business advice, conferences, seminars, networking events, publications and other avenues to stimulate U.S.-Afghanistan business and investment; also, sector-based Working Groups seek to reduce impediments to business and market progress for members. AACC also serves as a link between the private sector and government to encourage economic policies that result in increased business and investment between the U.S. and Afghanistan. 703-442-5005 or http://www.a-acc.org/.

Centre View South

The Centreville Community Network is the electronic town hall to the citizens and visitors of Centreville and in the surrounding Sully District communities, including Clifton and Chantilly. The network is provided by the Friends of Historic Centreville, Inc., a non-profit membership organization dedicated to protecting and preserving the heritage of the Centreville area. http://www.centrevilleva.org/.

Friends of Historic Centreville

A a recently formed 501 3c non-profit dedicated to historic preservation and interested in working with the Fairfax County Park Authority to make the new Historic Centreville Park a success. The Friends put on Centreville Day, which takes place each October in Historic Centreville Park. Their overall mission includes preserving, protecting and educating the public about the history and historic resources of western Fairfax. cbrepetti@verizon.net.

Pakistan American Business Association Inc.

PABA is a non-profit, bilateral trade association that promotes business opportunities between Pakistan and the United States of America, and nurtures leadership skills within the Pakistani American business community. 703-627-1500 or http://www.pabausa.org/.

Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce. The Alexandria-based organization provides resources to black-owned businesses in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties. http://www.novabcc.org/.

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Northern Virginia

Located in Herndon, the organization serves businesses lead by and those that work with the Hispanic community in the area. http://www.hccnva.org/.

Asian American Chamber of Commerce

Located in Tysons, it offers programs to Asian and Pacific business communities in the region. http://www.asian-americanchamber.org/.

US Lebanese Chamber of Commerce

A privately held business association founded in 2010 offering networking and resources to Lebanese Americans. 703-761-4949.

Afghan American Chamber of Commerce

AACC provides resources to members through business advice, conferences, seminars, networking events, publications and other avenues to stimulate U.S.-Afghanistan business and investment; also, sector-based Working Groups seek to reduce impediments to business and market progress for members. AACC also serves as a link between the private sector and government to encourage economic policies that result in increased business and investment between the U.S. and Afghanistan. 703-442-5005 or http://www.a-acc.org/.

Arlington

Arlington Chamber of Commerce

Founded in 1924, the Arlington Chamber is a voluntary, nonprofit organization of hundreds of businesses and thousands of professional people who are committed to the economic prosperity and civic well being of the local community. www.arlingtonchamber.org.

Arlington Economic Development

A resource for consumers and businesses in Arlington, with everything from updates on what on businesses’ recent accomplishments and successes to studies on Arlington demographics that show how the city is changing. www.arlingtonvirginiausa.com.

The Ballston Business Improvement District

A newly formed BID in Arlington with the goal of making Ballston a foremost business, cultural and entertainment destination; they plan the large food-music-art festival Taste of Arlington. http://www.ballstonbid.com/.

The Crystal City Business Improvement District

A public-private partnership established in April 2006 to promote the Crystal City business, retail, restaurant and residential community. The BID is committed to showcasing the area as a world-class destination for visitors, employees and residents. http://www.crystalcity.org/.

Rosslyn Business Improvement District

Established in 2003, the Rosslyn Business Improvement District (BID) takes a leadership role in making Rosslyn a better place to live, work and play. http://www.rosslynva.org/.

Pakistan American Business Association Inc.

PABA is a non-profit, bilateral trade association that promotes business opportunities between Pakistan and the United States of America, and nurtures leadership skills within the Pakistani American business community. 703-627-1500 or http://www.pabausa.org/.

Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce. The Alexandria-based organization provides resources to black-owned businesses in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties. http://www.novabcc.org/.

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Northern Virginia

Located in Herndon, the organization serves businesses lead by and those that work with the Hispanic community in the area. http://www.hccnva.org/.

Asian American Chamber of Commerce

Located in Tysons, it offers programs to Asian and Pacific business communities in the region. http://www.asian-americanchamber.org/.

US Lebanese Chamber of Commerce

A privately held business association founded in 2010 offering networking and resources to Lebanese Americans. 703-761-4949.

Afghan American Chamber of Commerce

AACC provides resources to members through business advice, conferences, seminars, networking events, publications and other avenues to stimulate U.S.-Afghanistan business and investment; also, sector-based Working Groups seek to reduce impediments to business and market progress for members. AACC also serves as a link between the private sector and government to encourage economic policies that result in increased business and investment between the U.S. and Afghanistan. 703-442-5005 or http://www.a-acc.org/.

Potomac

Potomac Chamber of Commerce

Community oriented Potomac businessmen formed the Potomac Chamber of Commerce. The organization has grown to reach businesses located throughout the Greater Metropolitan D.C. area and provides networking opportunities, business leads and referrals, proactive leadership and an improved business climate, all for the betterment of the community as a whole. http://www.potomacchamber.org/.

Pakistan American Business Association Inc.

PABA is a non-profit, bilateral trade association that promotes business opportunities between Pakistan and the United States of America, and nurtures leadership skills within the Pakistani American business community. 703-627-1500 or http://www.pabausa.org/.

Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce. The Alexandria-based organization provides resources to black-owned businesses in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties. http://www.novabcc.org/.

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Northern Virginia

Located in Herndon, the organization serves businesses lead by and those that work with the Hispanic community in the area. http://www.hccnva.org/.

Asian American Chamber of Commerce

Located in Tysons, it offers programs to Asian and Pacific business communities in the region. http://www.asian-americanchamber.org/.

US Lebanese Chamber of Commerce

A privately held business association founded in 2010 offering networking and resources to Lebanese Americans. 703-761-4949.

Afghan American Chamber of Commerce

AACC provides resources to members through business advice, conferences, seminars, networking events, publications and other avenues to stimulate U.S.-Afghanistan business and investment; also, sector-based Working Groups seek to reduce impediments to business and market progress for members. AACC also serves as a link between the private sector and government to encourage economic policies that result in increased business and investment between the U.S. and Afghanistan. 703-442-5005 or http://www.a-acc.org/.