About Us

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), Community Engagement or First Responders Councils.
• Attend our community engagement events, including Best of Reston Awards Gala, Taste of Reston 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, blogs and press 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, New & Prospective Member Breakfasts 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
• Join our Business Education Committee
• Present a Business Education Series workshop
• Sponsor or volunteer for Ethics Day, presented in partnership with South Lakes High School

In addition, the Chamber operates the INCspire Education Foundation, our 501(c)3 subsidiary that offers three key program segments: Mentoring Entrepreneurs and growing business; Business Education Series; and a Certificate Program for Entrepreneurs.