The Greater Richmond Chamber was chartered in 1867 and has been a strong and positive force in shaping the financial, educational, and civic well being of the region, serving the city of Richmond and the counties of Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico.
We believe the success of our business is dependent upon the success of yours. Our first priority here at the Chamber is to provide significant value to our members and help their businesses continue grow, in every economy.

The Richmond Women's Business Consortium represents a working alliance between local women's organizations that explicitly encourage and cultivate women's success in business and/or the community.

The Network of Enterprising Women’s mission is to create and provide a supportive environment for all members, which will foster and enhance their productivity, effectiveness, creativity, self-expression, and accomplishment in their respective fields.

The organization seeks to tap into the talent, knowledge and skill of the membership and through action, make a difference in the community through group projects and valuable contributions.

It strives to build the name and reputation of N.E.W. and its members as respected business organizations enhancing both the community and the quality of life in the Greater Richmond area.

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.

Their membership is diverse in age, industry and career level. They are executive officers, hold administrative and management positions and work as professional, technical and sales experts. About half are small business owners.

There are many benefits to joining the Express Network. In addition to networking and professional development opportunities, you can develop your business skills by working as a committee member or project team member. Participation will give you opportunities to practice the skills you already have and learn new skills to add to your resume. Serving as a network officer helps you develop leadership and team building skills that directly translate to your business and workplace.

The American Business Women’s Association has a strong tradition out to business women of diverse occupations. Since 1949 ABWA’s principal pursuit has been to help working women their paths to the top. We support women as they change the world.

The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), founded in 1975 is the unified voice of America’s more than 10 million women-owned businesses representing the fastest growing segment of the economy.

NAWBO is the only dues-based organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs across all industries; and boasts over 7000 members and 80 chapters across the country. With far-reaching clout and impact, NAWBO is a one-step resource to propelling women business owners into greater economic, social, and political spheres of power worldwide.

The organization prides itself on being a global beacon for influence, ingenuity and action and is uniquely positioned to provide incisive commentary on issues of importance to women business owners. Everything NAWBO undertakes leverages the unique attributes that women business owners bring to the table and is designed to illuminate, transform – and ultimately harness – the nation’s wide-ranging community of entrepreneurial women into an ever-more-influential voice and increasingly dynamic leadership roles.

NAWBO’s many milestones and awards over the decades exemplify the rich history of success the organization and its thousands of members have enjoyed.

Mission
To provide women with the knowledge, skills, resources, and confidence necessary to achieve economic success and financial security.
 
History
New Visions, New Ventures (NVNV) was founded in 1998 and commenced formal operations in 1999 with a small entrepreneurial program for women in difficult life circumstances.  Rapid growth ensued and over the past ten years the organization has evolved into a comprehensive community economic development organization that has served over 4200 individuals from across the Commonwealth.