Members of the 2013 Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce Board are installed Friday, March 2, at Gannett Headquarters. Photo by Alex McVeigh.
Many organizations in McLean are here to serve your business and help connect you with the resources you need to make your business successful and to help it grow. Below are a list of business associations and chambers, in no particular order. Find a comprehensive online listing of county business resources at http://www.fairfaxcountyeda.org/business-resources.
Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce
The Vienna-based chamber serves businesses in Northern Virginia. http://www.fairfaxchamber.org/.
Mid-Atlantic Venture Association
Located in McLean, the association serves businesses by providing information and a wide range of programs. http://www.mava.org/.
Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce
The chamber covers all of McLean and the majority of Tysons Corner. www.mcleanchamber.org.
Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce
The chamber offers business-related programs and services to members in the region. http://www.vtrcc.org/.
Asian American Chamber of Commerce
Located in Tysons, it offers programs to Asian and Pacific business communities in the region. http://www.asian-americanchamber.org/.
US Lebanese Chamber of Commerce
A privately held business association founded in 2010 offering networking and resources to Lebanese Americans. 703-761-4949.
Afghan American Chamber of Commerce
AACC provides resources to members through business advice, conferences, seminars, networking events, publications and other avenues to stimulate U.S.-Afghanistan business and investment; also, sector-based Working Groups seek to reduce impediments to business and market progress for members. AACC also serves as a link between the private sector and government to encourage economic policies that result in increased business and investment between the U.S. and Afghanistan. 703-442-5005 or http://www.a-acc.org/.
The Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Based out of Vienna, the chamber offers business education and information to the Hispanic community. https://www.vahcc.com/.
Pakistan American Business Association Inc.
PABA is a non-profit, bilateral trade association that promotes business opportunities between Pakistan and the United States of America, and nurtures leadership skills within the Pakistani American business community. 703-627-1500 or http://www.pabausa.org/.
Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce
The Alexandria-based organization provides resources to black-owned businesses in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties. http://www.novabcc.org/.
Asian American Chamber of Commerce
Located in Tysons, it offers programs to Asian and Pacific business communities in the region. http://www.asian-americanchamber.org/.