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United States Chamber of Commerce
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation representing 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations. More than 96% of U.S. Chamber members are small businesses with 100 employees or fewer.
As the voice of business, the Chamber’s core purpose is to fight for free enterprise before Congress, the White House, regulatory agencies, the courts, the court of public opinion, and governments around the world.
From its headquarters near the White House, the Chamber maintains a professional staff of hundreds of the nation’s top policy experts, lobbyists, lawyers, and communicators. Special initiatives covering energy, infrastructure, education and training, and workforce rules help drive the pro-business agenda.
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Better Business Bureau
BBB’s mission is to be the leader in advancing marketplace trust. BBB accomplishes this mission by:
Creating a community of trustworthy businesses
Setting standards for marketplace trust
Encouraging and supporting best practices
Celebrating marketplace role models, and;
Denouncing substandard marketplace behavior
BBB sees trust as a function of two primary factors – integrity and performance. Integrity includes respect, ethics and intent. Performance speaks to a business’s track record of delivering results in accordance with BBB standards and/or addressing customer concerns in a timely, satisfactory manner.
BBB ensures that high standards for trust are set and maintained. We exist so consumers and businesses alike have an unbiased source to guide them on matters of trust. We provide educational information and expert advice that is free of charge and easily accessible.
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Virginia Chamber of Commerce
The Virginia Chamber is the only advocate for Virginia’s entire business community. Our statewide membership includes Fortune 500 firms that ship worldwide and small family firms trading on Main Street. We speak for entrepreneurs and leaders in every business sector who share a common understanding that Virginia’s strong business climate is key to Virginia’s prosperity.
Advocate for those public policies that ensure a vibrant economy and a positive business climate
Protect our members' interests on broad range of issues - including taxation, business and environmental regulation, transportation, workplace and labor relations, health care, education and workforce training, workers' compensation, tort liability, technology, economic development, and government operations.
Build effective coalitions that unite the Virginia business community on key issues
Provide opportunities for members to connect with those people and organizations that will help grow their businesses
Provide members with valuable information and business tools
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Winchester-Frederick County Chamber of Commerce
Frederick County and the City of Winchester – a community offering newcomers and natives alike an exemplary quality of life.
The area located geographically at the top of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, possesses many attributes that situate it at the forefront of the region. This will give you a glimpse of how fulfilling it is to live where the intangible beauties of life are still appreciated.
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