The Chamber ALX
Patricia Washington, retired CEO of Visit Alexandria, accepts her award for Business Leader of the Year.
The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce aka The Chamber ALX has announced the finalists for the 2025 Best in Business Awards.
Tickets are $130 for members and $160 for prospective members.
"These companies are changing the game," the Chamber noted. "They are leading. They are innovating. They are making a lasting impact on our community."
The winners will be announced Thursday, Oct. 23 from 6-9 p.m. at the 2025 Best in Business Awards, presented by Burke & Herbert Bank. The event will be held at the Westin Alexandria Old Town, 400 Courthouse Square. Tickets are $130 for members and $160 for prospective members.
The Chamber has already recognized the 2025 Business Leader of the Year as the Virginia Tech DC Area Launch Team, who will be recognized at the event.
The Best in Business finalists are:
Micro Business of the Year Finalists
- Aptivate Educational & Psychological Solutions
- Convene Architecture
- Cualtzin Salon
- Fitness Together Alexandria
- Kelayi Chiropractic & Wellness Boutique
- Wine Gallery 108
Small Business of the Year Finalists
- Alphagraphics of Alexandria
- COMA LLC dba Sculp’d
- Educational Connections
- Family First Law Group, PLLC
- Remedy Speech Therapy
- Revolve Solutions, LLC
Medium Business of the Year Finalists
- Alexandria Children’s Dentistry
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Bar & Restaurant
- Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner, PLLC
- Josephine
- ServiceMaster NCR (National Capital Restoration)
- Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG ER for Pets)
Large Business of the Year Finalists
- Alexandria Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
- AT&T
- CommonWealth One Federal Credit Union
- Hotel AKA Alexandria
Rising Star Business of the Year Finalists
- Athena Wellness and Physical Therapy
- CatRad Creative
- Cornerstone Craftsman, Inc
- Dental Inc
- Hypergoat Coffee Roasters & Café
- MULU Corp.
Nonprofit & Association of the Year Finalists
- Alexandria Soccer Association
- Alexandria Symphony Orchestra
- Community Lodgings
- Junior League of Northern Virginia
- Move2Learn
- Scholarship Fund of Alexandria
- Senior Services of Alexandria
Last year's winners were:
- Business Leader of the Year: Patricia Washington of Visit Alexandria
- Overall Business of the Year: Alexandria Living Magazine
- Rising Star: BeeLiner Diner
- Small Business of the Year: Jillian Hogan Homes
- Medium Business of the Year: Healthy Minds Therapy
- Large Business of the Year: John Marshall Bank
- Nonprofit/Association of the Year: The Center for Alexandria's Children
Good luck to all and see you at the awards show!
