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(202) 789-2202 ncakey.org/washington-d-c-chapter Founding principal is to provide networking and educational opportunities to its members and promote the hospitality profession. Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington GOVERNMENT National Press Club Cultural Tourism DC ★ Capital Area Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (202) 436-2028 caglcc.org A nonprofit, nonpartisan, mostly volunteer network of nearly 3,000 LGBT and ally professionals from organizations in the DC metro area. (202) 662-7587 press.org/host 18,000 sq. ft. of historic event space in the heart of downtown. Full-service catering and AV in-house; dozens of parking options and hotels nearby. (202) 661-7581 culturaltourismdc.org Your gateway to historic neighborhoods where museums, parks and gardens, theaters and self-guided walking trails await you. (202) 331-5990 ramw.org A trade association founded in 1920 representing, educating and promoting restaurants and affiliate industries in DC and Northern Virginia. Washington Area Concierge Association Special Events at Union Station CultureCapital D.C. Department of Small and Local Business Development (202) 727-3900 dslbd.dc.gov The District's small business services agency committed to the growth and retention of businesses and the development of DC's commercial corridors. (202) 289-8300 unionstationevents.com Three unique locations for meetings, lunches, dinners, receptions and galas for 40 to 4,000+ guests in Washington's grand Beaux Arts train station. (202) 387-8391 culturecapital.org Get discounted tickets to Metro DC's theater and performing arts. Visit ticketplace.org to benefit from this nonprofit's program. dcwaca.org Fosters opportunities for the growth and development of concierge and affiliate members and uses collective strength for local charitable activities. DC Chamber of Commerce Walter E. 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(202) 289-0584 hawdc.com Represents the interests of member hotels on governmental and public affairs issues and has a membership of suppliers who provide industry services. (202) 695-7353 ecenglish.com A modern English language school in the heart of the city, just 5 minutes from the White House offering group and customized classes. Jeenie Maryland Motorcoach Association (571) 312-7117 marylandmotorcoach.org A motorcoach association representing members of Motorcoach Owners, as well as tour and travel partners. (202) 302-3824 jeenie.com A mobile app providing on-demand access to human language interpreters. Wherever you are in the world, language help and cultural advice is a tap away. LTC Language Solutions Washington Airports Task Force Travelzoo (703) 572-8714 washingtonairports.com A nonpartisan and nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation promoting (212) 484-4912 travelzoo.com A global Internet media company that publishes deals from more than 2,000 travel and entertainment companies. (888) 456-1626 ltclanguagesolutions.com Meeting language and cultural needs of organizations since 1993. Offering language training, cross cultural training, interpreting and translation. 136 | EVENT PLANNING GUIDE