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International 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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Washington, D.C.
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With a verified local chapter or presence

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OrganizationLocal chapterWho it is forSource
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 ↗
HBS Alumni AngelsInvestment community HBS Alumni Angels Washington D.C. Harvard alumni who are accredited investors and want to invest in and advise early-stage companies Source ↗
PEWINInvitation-only community PEWIN Mid-Atlantic Senior women investment professionals in private equity, venture capital, private credit and value-added infrastructure or energy — on both the GP and LP sides Source ↗
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Also available here: virtual and national organizations

These organizations state that participation can be virtual, or operate nationally without local chapters.

Invitation-only community

Dynamite Circle

Founders of bootstrapped, profitable, location-independent businesses in software, e-commerce, services and media.
Philanthropic network

Women Moving Millions

Women with significant personal wealth who are willing to commit at least $1 million over ten years to organisations and initiatives benefiting women and girls, plus their…
Networking organization

Level 20

People working in European private equity and venture capital, with the mission focused on women in investment roles
Investment community

Toniic

Accredited investors and senior staff of family offices and foundations who are moving their own capital toward impact investments
Forward GlobalFamily Firm Institute (FFI)

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