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Introduction to the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce | Membership and Benefits 01/03/23

When we focus our power, we shape our world. Be part of the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce.

“Year in Review,” focuses on major accomplishments

This “Year in Review,” focuses on major accomplishments of the District of Columbia Chamber of Commerce in 2022.

Grant Alert! Apply before 6:00 PM on 01/06/23

The 2022 Small Business Growth Fund and Hello Alice provide up to $25K to small business owners that generate less than $1M in annual revenue and have a commitment to their customers and communities.

Nathan Morris, ILR's senior vice president of legal reform advocacy, joined The Guy Gordon Show

Nathan Morris, ILR's senior vice president of legal reform advocacy, joined The Guy Gordon Show to talk about ILR's tort cost study which shows every household pays $3,621 into our tort system.

DC Health Link Town Hall Thursdays event on January 12, 2023

Register today for the DC Health Link Town Hall Thursdays event on January 12, 2023!

Season of Giving

It's the #seasonofgiving with our friends from DC Health Link!

The tort system

The tort system is inefficient, and consumers are the ones who suffer as a result.

Only about two percent of venture capital funding

"Only about two percent of venture capital funding goes to minority or women-owned businesses.


COG Board of Directors selects Clark Mercer as Executive Director

The Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) selected Clark Mercer, former Chief of Staff to the Governor of Virginia, as the organization’s next Executive Director.

National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (Nusacc) Names Bahrain’s Shaikh Abdulla Bin Rashid Alkhalifa As 2022 “Ambassador of the Year”

The National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) this week named H.E. Shaikh Abdulla Bin Rashid AlKhalifa, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s Ambassador to the United States, as the 2022 “Ambassador of the Year.”

If there’s no disclosure of who’s funding a lawsuit

If there’s no disclosure of who’s funding a lawsuit, does that mean foreign governments could be investing in U.S. litigation against American businesses?

How to Do Business with the U.S. Army

Opportunities for small businesses across the U.S are endless, they range so far that some businesses might not know of the chance they have available to them.

NGLCC Co-Founder & President Justin Nelson attended the signing ceremony

On Tuesday, December 13, NGLCC Co-Founder & President Justin Nelson attended the signing ceremony for the Respect for Marriage Act with SBA Administrator Isabel Guzman!

Despite lingering economic concerns

Despite lingering economic concerns, most small businesses give back. In our new #SBIndex with MetLife 80% say that their business has a clearly defined mission that includes giving back to their local community.

Write a Member Blog Post

As a #GWHCC member, you can join the conversation and promote your expertise on diverse subjects.

New SmallBiz data

Our #SBIndex with MetLife stayed exactly the same after a big drop in confidence last quarter as small businesses are still feeling uneasy about the health of the economy.

Establish your company’s presence on social media

Establish your company’s presence on social media. Create stunning videos for your social networks.

NGLCC 2022 Wrapped has arrived

THANK YOU for being a part of the NGLCC community in 2022, especially as we celebrated our 20th consecutive year of expanding economic opportunities and advancements for LGBTQ folks around the globe!

Thank the Women in Business Subcommittee co-chairs LaKendra McNair & Kim Alfonso and Chair Dr. Carolyn Rudd

We'd like to thank the Women in Business Subcommittee co-chairs LaKendra McNair & Kim Alfonso and Chair Dr. Carolyn Rudd for bringing together close to 100 local women in business for the Holiday Mixer #DCCCWIB hosted at M&T Bank