[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16437]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC., 
              AND THE GLOBAL BUSINESS NETWORK ASSOCIATION

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                          HON. JAMES P. MORAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 29, 2013

  Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Northern 
Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (NVBCC) and the Global 
Business Network Association (GBNA) on five years of dedicated 
achievement, and to recognize the Celebration Gala and Awards Dinner 
being held to commemorate this auspicious occasion.
  This year not only marks a milestone for both organizations, it 
signals the emergence of an improving economy five years after the 
economic strife that impacted the globe. The Celebration Gala and 
Awards Dinner will honor the achievements of business leaders and young 
scholars in our region who are significantly contributing to a more 
robust economy and vibrant business community.
  The NVBCC is creating opportunities for businesses and entrepreneurs 
to build networks, obtain practical professional development, and gain 
the skills to strategically grow companies. The Chamber delivers 
products and services designed to maximize investment, including 
networking events, seminars, and resources, connecting members, 
companies, fellow entrepreneurs, public and private leaders who can 
help advance businesses and inform on the economic, legal, policy, 
social, cultural and other factors that impact black-owned businesses.
  GBNA is a regional network of business and nonprofit leaders that 
represents all industry sectors. Founded in 2007, GBNA's membership 
consists of start-up and experienced entrepreneurs and businesses. GBNA 
has assisted the local business community by working to bring the 
issues and concerns of small businesses to the forefront to the 
national economic agenda.
  Mr. Speaker, we applaud the work of these two venerable institutions 
in Northern Virginia, and send our best wishes for a successful 
celebration dinner.

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