Mission
The Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce is the catalyst for business growth and entrepreneurship by providing quality programs, education, connections and advocacy for our members and organizations in the Dulles Corridor.
Vision
The Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce is the leader of a thriving business community that positively impacts the growth and prosperity of a vibrant and collaborative Region.
The Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce operates around four strategic cornerstones related to our mission:
Community Engagement & Advocacy
The Chamber advocates with and for our members and community on issues of importance by building relationships locally, regionally and nationally. We have built name recognition throughout the General Assembly as the go-to group for Northern Virginia business legislation, and are proud to provide the region's business voice on Rail to Loudoun. To get involved with our community engagement initiatives, consider any of the following:
- Join our Public Policy (by appointment only) or Community Engagement.
- Attend our community engagement events, including Ethics Day and our Annual Meeting and Awards for Chamber Excellence (ACE) Luncheon
- Read our Chamber and Northern Virginia Partnership public policy statements
Business Development & Marketing
The Reston Chamber promotes business development and offers marketing exposure through ongoing programs, workshops and events. Our major Signature Series and events offer a variety of networking, educational and marketing opportunities we give participating companies, sponsors and volunteers excellent exposure. To maximize your business development and/or marketing benefits, consider any of the following:
- Join one of our Committees, Councils, or Leadshare groups
- Become an Annual Corporate Sponsor
- Consider an Event Marketing Opportunity
- Regularly update your member information on our website and send us your news releases.
Networking
Connecting people is one of the things we do best. The Chamber offers a variety of year-round networking opportunities to facilitate B2B connections among our members, whether they are solopreneurs, Fortune 100 companies or nonprofits. To get involved with our networking initiatives, consider any of the following:
- Join one of our vibrant committees or councils
- Attend upcoming networking events, including monthly Network Nights, Chamber 101 New & Prospective Member Orientation, or our early morning Coffee + Contracting
Business Education & Mentoring
The Chamber facilitates business growth by offering education and mentorship for people at all stages of professional and business development. To get involved with our business education initiatives, consider any of the following:
- Attend a Business Education workshop or an Emerging Professionals Series event
- Present a Business Education Series workshop or an Emerging Professionals Series event
- Sponsor or volunteer for Ethics Day, presented in partnership with South Lakes High School
In addition, the Greater Reston Chamber operates the INCspire Education Foundation, our 501(c)3 subsidiary that offers three key program segments: Mentoring Entrepreneurs and growing businesses; Business Education Series; and a Certificate Program for Entrepreneurs.