NOVA Chamber Advocacy 101

Join our Region's Largest and Most Influential Chamber

We are not only the Greater Washington D.C. Metropolitan RegionÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s largest Chamber, weÃ¢â‚¬â„¢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.

MEMBER QUICK LINKS

Join NowStart your membership journey

Member LoginAccess Your Account Here

Member TestimonialsIn our members' own words

COVID-19 ResourcesHelpful business resources

NOVA Member ConnectorStories of our members giving back

MEMBER ADVANTAGES

Meet Our Business Partners

Read About Our Membership Advantages

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.

Event Quick Links

Upcoming Featured EventsA summary of Chamber and Partner Events within the next 60 days

2023 Full Events CalendarA calendar of all events for the year

Photo GalleryPhotos From Our Signature and Featured Events

Online Learning Center Recordings of Past Events

Annual Awards Shows

GovConThe Annual Government Contractor Awards

Distinguished Service AwardsHonoring Veterans in Business

Meet Our Business Partners

Read our latest Blog Posts

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.

DEI Quick Links

Chamber InclusivityOur work surrounding DE&I within the Northern Virginia Region

DEI 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 theÃ‚Â Northern Virginia Champions for Accountability badge

DE&I Statements and Work

Meet Our Business Partners

Read our latest DEI Blog Posts

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, NOVABIZPACÃ¢â‚¬â„¢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

ADVOCACY WORK

Download our 2023 Legislative Agenda

Read our latest Advocacy Blog Posts

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 regionÃ¢â‚¬â€¹.

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 theÃ‚Â Northern Virginia Champions for Accountability badge

Northern Virginia Chamber FoundationA 501c3 charitable nonprofit organization supporting the Northern Virginia community

Workforce Work

Download the 2021 NOVA Workforce Index

Read our latest Workforce Blog Posts

Stay in the know with the Chamber's communications

From our weekly newsletter, Doing Business, to the Chamber in the news, you can stay in the know with our opt-in communications.

Media Quick Links

The Chamber BlogArticles, Chamber updates, and Member posts

Submit Member NewsIncluded in each week's Doing Business

Submit a Blog Post TopicFeatured in our newsletter, social media, and blog

Chamber Media

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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.