Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Member Benefits

Strong Business Advocacy with Government
The Alexandria Chamber advocates for the Chamber’s positions and the business community’s interests at City Hall, in the General Assembly and on Capitol Hill. Examples of our effective business advocacy include:

• Promotion of quality commercial development in areas zoned for those uses
• Support for transportation projects such as the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, which ease traffic congestion in Alexandria
• Leadership in finding employee and public parking solutions in Old Town and other areas of Alexandria
• Analysis of all tax proposals and the City’s proposed operating budget
• Ongoing development of task forces to address issues impacting Alexandria’s business community and quality of life

Business Networking Opportunities
Each month, the Chamber holds networking and special events that provide members with valuable contacts and opportunities to connect with prospective clients. Please feel free to attend a Professional Networking Breakfast and a Business After Hours event as our guest.  Secure your reservation with Jay Palermino, Director of Membership Sales and Services at Jay@AlexChamber.com. Once a Chamber member you receive a 25 to 40% discount on tickets for each of these exceptional events:

• Monthly Professional Networking Breakfasts with an average of 100 attendees with whom to share business cards and develop business relationships
• After Hours Business receptions that attract up to 100 business people each month
• Signature events that attract our City’s public officials and power brokers
• Hot Topics Breakfasts where members can hear the issues impacting the business community and meet those directly involved in the issues
• LinkedIn.com group where members can connect informally on-line
• Special luncheons, such as the Valor Awards honoring our City’s finest law enforcement and first responders
• Black-tie Dinners like our annual Chairman’s Gala
• Annual Golf Tournament

Promotional Opportunities
The Chamber promotes its membership through several publications:

• Website - A free listing on the Chamber’s website as well as a free link from the Chamber’s business directory to your company’s web site
• Who's Who - Two free listings in the Chamber’s Who’s Who in Alexandria Business membership directory distributed to over 5,000 business leaders and all Chamber members
• Ribbon Cutting & Ground Breaking Ceremonies - Celebrate your company’s growth through these special events. The Chamber will invite the media, elected officials and Chamber Chairman & Board
• FREE referrals - The Alexandria Chamber receives many mail requests, website “hits,” and an estimated 500 phone inquiries every month. We only give free referrals to our members.

Member Testimonials
"Joining the Chamber is one of the best business decisions I made. The networking opportunities with friendly people are terrific. Not only do I connect with people interested in my training services but I find people who sell products and services I need to help my business grow."
-- Lynn Wyvill; Grant Street Communications

"Over the past five years, we have gained new clients, purchased the services and products of many other Chamber members, and attended dozens of worthwhile, affordable programs that have taught us how to run a better, faster ship. As president and founder of our company, I can't think of any other investment that has paid off so handsomely for Waterford Public Relations than membership in the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce."
-- Beth Offenbacker, Principal; Waterford Public Relations

"The Alexandria Chamber offers entry to local and state public officials and puts Washington Gas on the front line of the business issues affecting the city and the region… The Alexandria Chamber provides the opportunity to work with an extremely strong group of leaders who continue to be dedicated to making Alexandria a great place to live and do business."
-- Huey Battle, Vice President; Washington Gas

Join Us Now!

Want more info? Contact our Director of Membership Sales and Services Mr. Jay Palermino. Jay@AlexChamber.com. Direct: (703) 739-3812. Mobile Direct: (571) 259-1385.