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Photos: Regional chamber leaders discuss business growth at Visual Legacy Exhibit

September 22, 2025

The Washington Informer celebrated its 60th anniversary with the opening of a Visual Legacy Exhibit at Gallery O on H in Northeast D.C., displaying six decades of community history through archival images. The event featured a regional Chamber of Commerce leadership forum that brought together business leaders from various chambers across the D.C. metropolitan area. Attendees networked and engaged in discussions throughout the gallery and courtyard spaces during this milestone celebration.

Who is affected

  • The Washington Informer's readership and community
  • Local business leaders from multiple regional Chambers of Commerce
  • Event attendees and gallery visitors
  • The D.C. community, particularly in Northeast D.C.

What action is being taken

  • The Washington Informer is hosting a Visual Legacy Exhibit displaying six decades of archival images
  • The newspaper is organizing regional Chamber of Commerce leadership forums
  • The publication is continuing to provide free, fact-based local journalism
  • The organization is seeking community support to sustain its legacy

Why it matters

  • The Washington Informer has a 60-year history of documenting and uplifting the community
  • The newspaper was founded with a mission to serve, inform, and empower through stories of triumph and resilience
  • Providing free, fact-based local journalism has become increasingly challenging
  • The newspaper serves as a platform for community history, culture, and leadership

What's next

  • No explicit next steps stated in the article

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Photos: Regional chamber leaders discuss business growth at Visual Legacy Exhibit