DMV Regional Chamber Celebrates DC Office Grand Opening - DMV After 5

Washington, DC,

November 20, 2025 - The DMV Regional Chamber of Commerce officially marks its expansion in the nation’s capital with a vibrant grand opening celebration titled “Ribbon & Revelry: DMV After 5.” The event holds entrepreneurs, small business owners, corporate leaders, and innovators from across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia to commemorate the Chamber’s new office inside The Collective, located at 1615 New Hampshire Avenue NW.

Founded in 2018 as a division of the Southeastern Chamber of Commerce, the DMV Regional Chamber represents a forward-thinking network designed to connect the region’s business community through modern engagement, collaboration, and advocacy. Thursday night’s reception reflected that mission, blending the excitement of a ribbon cutting with the energy of a contemporary After 5 experiences.

Guests enjoyed an evening of networking, music, cocktails, and creative conversations as the Chamber’s leadership toasted to a new era of regional business connectivity. The reception featured a CEO’s Welcome Toast, tech-driven networking moments, and the unveiling of the Chamber’s 2026 innovation and membership agenda, focused on uniting the DMV’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

“Our presence in Washington, DC reinforces the Chamber’s commitment to expanding opportunities, visibility, and access for business leaders across the DMV,” said Henry L. Ravenel Jr., CEO of the Southeastern Chamber, the founding organization. “This is more than an office opening, it’s a launchpad for collaboration, growth, and the next generation of business influence.”

The new space will serve as the Chamber’s regional headquarters for its DC, Maryland, and Virginia operations, hosting business roundtables, After 5 mixers, and strategic leadership programs throughout the year.

For more information about membership or upcoming events, visit DMVRegionalChamber.org or follow the Chamber on social media at @DMVRegionalChamber.