About ECC

A Beacon of Inclusion and Progress in the DC Business Community

The Equality Chamber of Commerce DC Metro Area (ECCDC) erves as a vital nonprofit and nonpartisan network for hundreds of queer and allied businesses in the DC area, reaching about 5,000 individuals through various initiatives.

Our Mission

The Equality Chamber seeks to foster and advocate for equitable economic development through helping individual businesses and facilitating network connections among economic actors throughout the DMV.

ECCDC is an Affiliate of the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)

 

Our Values

Integrity

Upholding honesty, accountability, transparency, and strong ethical practices that build trust and respect across our community.

Community

Connection is our foundation. Whether in person or through our mobile app, we create spaces to collaborate, grow, and support one another.

Development

We support the personal and professional progress of members, helping individuals and the organization grow in meaningful, sustainable ways.

Advocacy

We champion LGBTQ+ businesses and professionals, advancing policies, visibility, and opportunities that support an inclusive economy.

 

2025 Board Members

Dennis Vonasek

President

Dennis Chong

Secretary

Ryan Kellinger

Treasurer

Angelique Ayala

Director

Matt Maxwell

Director

Dan Fuhrman

Director

Erich Hosbach

Director

Lisa Menckhoff

Director

John Trainor III

Director

Sarita Simpson

Director

Joshua O. Hill

Past President

Patrick Algyer

Executive Director

Ambassadors

Daniel Fuhrman

Joseph Fink

Richard Pearrell

Yuri Velasquez

Renoir Dawson-Finan

Joseph Greener

Evelyn Jung

Eddie Dana

Tirzah Rao

Justin Dull