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On June 20, 1938, the Washington, DC Chamber of Commerce was incorporated in the nation’s capital. Initially formed to provide services for African–American businesses in the city, the name of the organization was changed to the Negro Chamber of Commerce in 1946, to reflect the unique needs of black businesses.
In 1956 our leadership re-evaluated the needs of businesses in the city and re-established itself as the District of Columbia Chamber of Commerce. With the new name came a new direction, and the Chamber expanded its operations to address the needs of all businesses in the District of Columbia.
The DC Chamber has continued to uphold its commitment to delivering the capital to businesses and citizens. We provide invaluable tools to help businesses develop, and it leverages relationships with key contacts in the DC Council and the Federal government to improve the business climate and attract new businesses to the District.
Today the DC Chamber continues its mission, to be the most valuable resource and leading advocate for businesses throughout the District of Columbia; with a bold vision to create a vibrant, thriving economy that improves the quality of life for all in the District, establishing mutually beneficial partnerships between business, government and the community.
In 1956 our leadership re-evaluated the needs of businesses in the city and re-established itself as the District of Columbia Chamber of Commerce. With the new name came a new direction, and the Chamber expanded its operations to address the needs of all businesses in the District of Columbia.
The DC Chamber has continued to uphold its commitment to delivering the capital to businesses and citizens. We provide invaluable tools to help businesses develop, and it leverages relationships with key contacts in the DC Council and the Federal government to improve the business climate and attract new businesses to the District.
Today the DC Chamber continues its mission, to be the most valuable resource and leading advocate for businesses throughout the District of Columbia; with a bold vision to create a vibrant, thriving economy that improves the quality of life for all in the District, establishing mutually beneficial partnerships between business, government and the community.
Overview
Location
United States, Washington
Employees
11-50
Phone
+1 202-347-7201
Founded date
1938
Mentions in press and media 3
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| Sep 14, 2022 | Shorties Roundup: A fresh $1M for DC founders and other startup news to know | Comcast RISE has $1M for DC founders First launched in the fall of 2021, Comcast’s RISE’s DC program is back with a fresh $1 million for 100 lucky local founders. Today, the internet giant announced that it was awarding an additional $1 mil... |
| Nov 20, 2012 | Twitter giving $1M in free credits to small businesses | 10,000 business will get $100 in free advertising for Small Business Saturday This coming Saturday, the day after the major black Friday deals, is going to be another one of those so-called “Small Business Saturdays,” where people are encou... |
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FAQ about DC Chamber of Commerce
When was DC Chamber of Commerce founded?
DC Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1938.
What has the press written about DC Chamber of Commerce?
Parsers VC has collected 3 articles mentioning DC Chamber of Commerce, among them “Shorties Roundup: A fresh $1M for DC founders and other startup news to know” (Sep 14, 2022) and “Twitter giving $1M in free credits to small businesses” (Nov 20, 2012).
Is DC Chamber of Commerce still active?
Yes, DC Chamber of Commerce is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 23, 2026.