MEDIA ALERT
October 3, 2016
For Immediate Release 
Contact:
202.821.4819


The DC Chamber of Commerce Announces the
2016 Chamber's Choice Gala and Award Honorees

WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 3, 2016 - Vincent Orange, President and CEO of the DC Chamber of Commerce, is proud to announce the honorees of the upcoming 2016 Chamber's Choice Awards and Gala, spotlighting the best and brightest of the city's business community. The 2016 awardees were chosen based on their exceptional leadership, extraordinary standards of professional excellence, and commitment to the community.
 
These five awardees are:
 
           *  Business of the Year - Radio One/TV One
 
           *  Business Leader of the Year - Douglas Jemal, Douglas Development Corporation
 
           *  Economic Impact Award - Forest City Washington, Inc.
 
           *  Community Impact Award - JMA Solutions
 
           *  Lifetime Legacy Award - Richard Bradley, DowntownDC Business Improvement District
                                                                    
The distinguished awardees will be honored during the 2016 Chamber's Choice Awards Gala at the Washington Marriott Marquis on November 4, 2016.
 
The DC Chamber will arrange all press interviews for the event. For more information on the Gala or to request, detailed profiles of the 2016 honorees and photography please contact:
 
Janelle Morris
Vice President of Membership and Business Development
DC Chamber of Commerce
202.821.4819
 
 
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The DC Chamber is the largest and #1 rated Chamber in the Washington region. For over 70 years, we have been the champion of local business - large, medium and small - providing passionate advocacy, valuable networking opportunities, and enlightening educational programs.