Business & Trade Associations
Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce
Committed to outstanding service, the Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce works to serve, protect, and promote the common interests of our membership and the business community. As a unified voice, we provide leadership and vision for the advancement of economic prosperity and an exceptional quality of life for Chesterfield County.
The Richmond Chamber’s mission is to serve members and enhance the community by building a pro-business environment and outstanding quality of life.
Hanover Association of Business and Chamber of Commerce
Mission is to provide leadership within the Hanover and Ashland business communities, to champion economic development while safeguarding business interests and property rights, to promote professional standards and ethics within the business community, and to maintain positive relationships among businesses, educators, governments and residents.
The Virginia Chamber is the only statewide business organization that represents all types and sizes of businesses on broad-based issues at both the state and federal level. We enjoy a good working relationship with the 130 local chambers throughout the state.
Western Chesterfield Business Alliance
The mission of Western Chesterfield Business Alliance (WCBA) is to bring together business owners, representatives and government officials for the purpose of networking, education and collaboration on issues and activities affecting businesses in the Western Chesterfield area.
Industry-Specific
American Marketing Association - Richmond Chapter
Commercial Real Estate Women - Richmond Chapter
CREW-Richmond is an organization of experienced commercial real estate professionals from diverse fields established to enhance and promote members’ achievement of their full personal, professional, and leadership potential as a result of the opportunities for interaction and communication provided on both local and national levels.
Greater Richmond Association of Commercial Real Estate
The Greater Richmond Association for Commercial Real Estate (GRACRE) provides opportunities for professionals in all disciplines relating to commercial real estate to network and socialize. GRACRE is the only organization in Richmond whose primary mission is to be an advocate for commercial property owners, developers, and related professionals. GRACRE proactively addresses issues effecting the commercial real estate industry in Richmond.
Greater Richmond Relocation Council
The Greater Richmond Relocation Council (GRRC) was formed by relocation professionals in the Richmond metropolitan area. The GRRC was created by its members to share and gain knowledge on issues, challenges and solutions in the evolving field of relocation.
Greater Richmond Technology Council
Promote the success of technology companies and the growth of the technology sector of the Central Virginia economy.
Home Builders Association of Richmond
Vision is to Champion Housing and Community. A non-profit trade association affiliated with the Home Building Association of Virginia and the National Association of Home Builders, representing members in the building industry.
Public Relations Society—Richmond Chapter
PRSA Richmond is a professional association serving Central Virginia public relations practitioners.
Refresh Richmond is a community of designers, developers and other web professionals working to improve the creative, technical and professional aspects of new media endeavors in the Greater Richmond area.
The mission of the Retail Merchants Association is to enhance the image and profitability of member companies through advocacy, information and networking opportunities.
The Richmond Ad Club is a dynamic organization of advertising professionals that’s been around since 1960. Our official mission is, “To unite our ad community through service endeavors, education and the celebration of creativity.“
Richmond Recruiters Roundtable
The Richmond Recruiter Roundtable is a membership of recruiting professionals with a shared commitment to professional development, peer interaction, and understanding market trends. This membership offers a forum where recruiters can get up to date information on trends, techniques, tools, technology and training, as well as vendor products and services information.
The Metropolitan Richmond Women’s Bar Association (MRWBA)
Society of Human Resource Management—Richmond Chapter
The mission of the RHRMA is to provide leadership and support for the growth and development of the human resources profession.
Richmond Venture Forum provides a forum to bring sources of capital and entrepreneurial ideas together. To this goal, they provide an educational forum in which entrepreneurs, sources for capital, and service professionals exchange ideas about venture related issues - promoting the common interests of all parties in the venture process.
The Virginia Bar Association is a voluntary organization of Virginia lawyers committed to serving the public and the legal profession by promoting the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and excellence in the legal profession; working to improve the law and the administration of justice; and advancing collegial relations among lawyers.
Virginia Society of Public Accountants—Richmond Chapter
The Virginia Bankers Association has served as the organized voice for the Commonwealth’s banking industry since 1893 providing solutions to aid in resolving differences, unifying efforts, and accomplishing objectives otherwise not achievable.
Virginia Biotechnology Association
The purpose of the Association is to promote the bioscience industry in Virginia, expand the knowledge and expertise of Virginia’s businesses concerning the life sciences through seminars, educational publications and to enhance public awareness of the biotechnology industry in Virginia. VaBIO represents the interests of the bioscience industry in Virginia before federal, state and local legislators and regulators. We provide a forum for members and their guests to get to know each other and the many bioscience companies operating today in Virginia. We coordinate information among the many agencies and organizations interested in biotechnology.
Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association
The Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association has 46 member health systems and hospitals, representing 106 community, psychiatric, rehabilitation and specialty hospitals throughout Virginia. Its mission is to improve the health status of the communities they serve.
Virginia Hospitality and Travel Association
The Virginia Hospitality and Travel Association is the unified voice for the restaurant, lodging, travel and hospitality suppliers associations. The Association creates value for members by promoting the legislative interests of the industry, providing cooperative marketing, educational opportunities and protecting free enterprise.
Virginia International Trade Association
Mission is to be a foremost provider of “impactful” international intelligence with respect to market opportunities, sourcing possibilities, environmental realities and the strategies and tactics related to global business success in Virginia.
Virginia Manufacturers Association
The Virginia Manufacturers Association develops constructive policies and activities on behalf of industry by serving as an advocate for legislative, regulatory, taxation, environmental, workplace, business law, insurance, and technology issues, and as an aggregator of business services for our Members.
Resources for Unique Populations
American Business Women’s Association (ABWA)
River City Express Network was founded in 2001 to provide professional education and networking support to Richmond area business women who need a different kind of organization.
American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA)
The mission of the American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA) is “to enable women in all accounting and related fields to achieve their full personal, professional and economic potential and to contribute to the future development of their profession.“
Commercial Real Estate Women—Richmond Chapter
CREW-Richmond is an organization of experienced commercial real estate professionals from diverse fields established to enhance and promote members’ achievement of their full personal, professional, and leadership potential as a result of the opportunities for interaction and communication provided on both local and national levels.
Mission is to bring together key individuals for the purpose of promoting member firms, enhancing personal and professional development, and encouraging community involvement.
HYPE—Helping Young Professionals Engage
Goal is to enrich our region by connecting young professionals.
The Metropolitan Richmond Women’s Bar Association (MRWBA)
Mission is to improve the professional competence of area lawyers, including its members, through educational and other means, as well as to support and enhance the personal satisfaction and professional advancement of women in the legal profession and in the judiciary.
National Association of Women Business Owners
Richmond Metropolitan Business League
To be the premier organization providing programs, services, leadership, education, training and advocacy for our members in order to promote the creation of wealth in the minority business community.
Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce
VACC helps Asian businesses to compete in the global marketplace with strategic research, guidance, and connections. Headquartered in Hanover County, Virginia, U.S.A, VACC is a leading global economic development agency focused on delivering innovative business services to companies wishing to enter the Asian market.
Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
The Virginia Hispanic chamber promotes business opportunities for membership by providing proactive business and resource links to and within the Virginia Hispanic community.
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