DMV Regional Chamber News

Washington DC is entering 2026 with a strengthened commitment to helping small businesses compete and grow through expanded public sector contracting opportunities. The Department of Small and Local Business Development has updated pathways, certification processes and spending priorities to ensure that more local companies gain access to government purchasing power. These changes directly benefit current and prospective DMV Regional Chamber members and position the District as a leader in...

Maryland is moving into the new year with a stronger investment strategy for small businesses, innovators, and high-growth sectors. The Maryland Department of Commerce has expanded its portfolio of grant programs to support entrepreneurs and companies that are planning to scale, modernize their operations, or enter global markets. These programs are designed to help businesses grow without adding debt, making them especially valuable for early-stage ventures and established companies that...

The Commonwealth of Virginia has once again demonstrated why it remains one of the most influential technology hubs on the East Coast. This week, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that CleanArc Data Centers will invest 3 billion dollars to build a next generation multi facility data center campus in Caroline County. It is one of the largest new technology infrastructure commitments the state has experienced in recent years and reinforces the rapid acceleration of cloud computing,...