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DC Chamber Of Commerce Hosts 2025 Small Business Summit & Expo Addressing Pressures & Opportunities Facing Local Businesses
WASHINGTON (April 7, 2025) – The DC Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, & Banking (DISB) and the Department of Small Local Business Development (DSLBD), will host the 2025 Small Business Summit & Expo: Resiliency During Uncertain Times on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Request for Proposal International Business Development Program Support
Washington, DC is an international hub for global businesses. As the nation’s capital, DC is not only home to the federal government, but over 170 international embassies that shape national and global policy, more than 550 international companies, world-renowned universities, and the headquarters of international financial institutions like the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and the Inter-American Development Bank.

The DC Chamber Supports Mayor Bowser’s Affordable Housing Legislation
Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced legislation to reform and strengthen DC’s housing laws. The Rebalancing Expectations for Neighbors, Tenants, and Landlords Act (RENTAL Act) seeks

Home Rule and Prosperity: Why The DC Chamber of Commerce and Business Leaders Must Take a Stand
The DC Chamber of Commerce strongly opposes any efforts to revoke the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, as doing so would have severe economic and business consequences. Enacted in 1973, the Home Rule Act established a locally elected mayor and council, providing stability and autonomy critical to fostering a pro-business environment. Any attempt to repeal this act threatens to destabilize governance, create uncertainty for businesses, and undermine decades of economic growth.

Big News: DC Chamber Appoints Chinyere Hubbard to Lead the Way
DC Chamber of Commerce Appoints Chinyere Hubbard as Chief Executive Officer Washington, D.C., January 23, 2025 The DC Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the appointment of Chinyere Hubbard as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. The Chamber partnered with Impact Search Advisors by Nonprofit HR to lead a comprehensive executive search and successfully identify a dynamic leader for this pivotal role.

Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Today, we pause to reflect on the enduring impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and unity. His
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