Prince William Chamber of Commerce
Type | Business Organization |
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Focus | Business advocacy |
Location | |
Area served |
Prince William County, Virginia Manassas, Virginia Manassas Park, Virginia |
Method |
Business networking Media attention Programming Political lobbying |
Key people | Robert H. Clapper, II President and CEO |
Website | Prince William Chamber of Commerce Official Website |
The Prince William Chamber of Commerce is the local chamber of commerce for Prince William County, Virginia, and the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park. The Prince William Chamber of Commerce is one of the largest chambers in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, with nearly 1,700 member businesses representing more than 77,000 employees.
The Chamber's critical goals are:
- Advance the region’s economy
- Promote and enhance a vibrant, diverse and sustainable economy
- Improve quality of life
- Foster a high-ranking quality of life for all residents
The Prince William Chamber is governed by a 44-member board of directors; key leaders include:
- Deborah L. Jones, president and CEO
- C.C. Bartholomew, chairman of the board of directors
- Dalena Kanouse, immediate past chairman of the board of directors
Chamber model
The Prince William Chamber is divided into councils and committees, so members can tailor their chamber experience, staying involved and informed in areas of interest to their businesses. Councils bring together members with a shared industry or business concern. Committees empower members to take an active role in bringing the chamber mission to life.[1]
Councils:
- Construction & Utilities
- Government Contractors
- Health & Wellness
- Hispanic
- Not-for-Profit
- Science & Technology
- Young Professionals
Committees:
- Business Growth
- Economic Development
- Government Affairs
- Education
- Community Outreach
- Ambassadors
- Events
References
External links
- Office Website of Prince William Chamber of Commerce
- Official Website of Prince William County Government