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Business owners in Washington, D.C.

Washington's networks are unusual in that many exist to convene rather than to advise: the Economic Club of Washington, the Business Roundtable and the trade associations headquartered here admit members for access and influence, and the Cosmos and Metropolitan clubs select on achievement and standing. The peer organizations are also present: EO's Washington chapter, TIGER 21's group, R360's D.C. Metro chapter launched in late 2025 and Hampton's newest chapter; and Chief Executives Organization, the invitation-only body for YPO graduates, is headquartered in the city. Northern Virginia and suburban Maryland chapters are listed under Washington.

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With a verified local chapter or presence

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OrganizationLocal chapterWho it is forSource
NAWBOProfessional association NAWBO Greater DC Women who own an equity interest in a business in the United States, at any size, stage and industry Source ↗
AM&AAProfessional association AM&AA DC/MD/VA Chapter Middle-market M&A advisers: investment bankers, CPAs, attorneys, valuation specialists, corporate financial investors and business advisers Source ↗
Entrepreneurs' OrganizationPeer advisory EO Washington DC Owners, founders and majority stakeholders of companies with at least US$1 million of annual revenue. Source ↗
REFPeer advisory REF Arlington location CEOs, owners and presidents, with parallel tracks for C-suite executives reporting to the CEO and for high-potential managers on leadership programmes Source ↗
ACGProfessional association ACG National Capital Middle-market mergers and acquisitions professionals: private equity investors, corporate development officers, lenders, investment bankers, lawyers, accountants and advisers… Source ↗
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Gobundance

Men who own businesses or invest, with at least a seven-figure net worth for the main tier, who want accountability across finances, health, family and adventure rather than…
Family-business organization

Family Business Association

Owners, family members, emerging-generation members and non-family executives of Australian and New Zealand family businesses, family enterprises and family offices, plus the…
Professional association

NAWBO

Women who own an equity interest in a business in the United States, at any size, stage and industry
Professional association

AM&AA

Middle-market M&A advisers: investment bankers, CPAs, attorneys, valuation specialists, corporate financial investors and business advisers
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