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Please suggest only sites that have physical locations in the District of Columbia or multiple locations in the Washington, DC metro area, encompassing multiple jurisdictions. (For example, Washington, DC AND Arlington, VA or Washington, DC AND Calvert County, MD or Southern Maryland AND Northern Virginia.)

If you business does not have a physical location in Washington, DC or multiple locations in the metro area, please suggest it to your community's category.

Please check for the most specific sub-category prior to suggesting your site.

Please consult the submission guidelines when writing titles and descriptions. Titles and descriptions which do not conform to the guidelines will be edited.

Mirrors, doorways and sites under construction will not be considered for listing.

Sites listed in this category cover the business and economic activities of Washington, DC and the metro area, including listings of companies and industries.

Advertising and Marketing

Please suggest only sites that have physical locations in the District of Columbia or multiple locations in the Washington, DC metro area, encompassing multiple jurisdictions. (For example, Washington, DC AND Arlington, VA or Washington, DC AND Calvert County, MD or Southern Maryland AND Northern Virginia.)

If you business does not have a physical location in Washington, DC or multiple locations in the metro area, please suggest it to your community's category.

Please consult the submission guidelines when writing titles and descriptions. Titles and descriptions which do not conform to the guidelines will be edited.

Mirrors, doorways and sites under construction will not be considered for listing.

This category is for sites about local businesses, economic conditions, and organizations related to advertising. This includes the sites of advertising agencies, consultants, and services.

Animals

Please suggest only sites that have physical locations in the District of Columbia or multiple locations in the Washington, DC metro area, encompassing multiple jurisdictions. (For example, Washington, DC AND Arlington, VA or Washington, DC AND Calvert County, MD or Southern Maryland AND Northern Virginia.)

If you business does not have a physical location in Washington, DC or multiple locations in the metro area, please suggest it to your community's category.

Please consult the submission guidelines when writing titles and descriptions. Titles and descriptions which do not conform to the guidelines will be edited.

Mirrors, doorways and sites under construction will not be considered for listing.

This category is for sites about local businesses and organizations related to animals. This includes the sites of veterinarians, pet stores, trainers, groomers and boarding facilities.

Automotive

Please suggest only sites that have physical locations in the District of Columbia or multiple locations in the Washington, DC metro area, encompassing multiple jurisdictions. (For example, Washington, DC AND Arlington, VA or Washington, DC AND Calvert County, MD or Southern Maryland AND Northern Virginia.)

If you business does not have a physical location in Washington, DC or multiple locations in, but not beyond, the metro area, please suggest it to your community's category.

Please consult the submission guidelines when writing titles and descriptions. Titles and descriptions which do not conform to the guidelines will be edited.

Mirrors, doorways and sites under construction will not be considered for listing.

This category is for sites about local businesses and organizations related to automobiles. This includes the sites of automobile parts, service and sales, providing they meet the locality criteria.

Beauty and Cosmetic Services

Please suggest only sites that have physical locations in the District of Columbia or multiple locations in the Washington, DC metro area, encompassing multiple jurisdictions. (For example, Washington, DC AND Arlington, VA or Washington, DC AND Calvert County, MD or Southern Maryland AND Northern Virginia.)

If you business does not have a physical location in Washington, DC or multiple locations in the metro area, please suggest it to your community's category.

Please consult the submission guidelines when writing titles and descriptions. Titles and descriptions which do not conform to the guidelines will be edited.

Mirrors, doorways and sites under construction will not be considered for listing.

This category is for sites about local businesses and organizations related to beauty and cosmetic services. This includes the sites of salons, spas, tanning facilities and manicurists.

Business Services

Please suggest only sites that have physical locations in the District of Columbia or multiple locations in the Washington, DC metro area, encompassing multiple jurisdictions. (For example, Washington, DC AND Arlington, VA or Washington, DC AND Calvert County, MD or Southern Maryland AND Northern Virginia.)

If you business does not have a physical location in Washington, DC or multiple locations in the metro area, please suggest it to your community's category.

Please consult the submission guidelines when writing titles and descriptions. Titles and descriptions which do not conform to the guidelines will be edited.

Mirrors, doorways and sites under construction will not be considered for listing.

This category is for sites about businesses with physical locations in Washington, DC or multiple locations in the metro area that provide services to other businesses in Washington, DC and the metro area. This includes consulting firms that are not appropriate for listings in specific topical categories in Washington, DC.

Classifieds

Please suggest only sites that contain classified advertising directed to residents of the District of Columbia or the metro area.

Please consult the submission guidelines when writing titles and descriptions. Titles and descriptions which do not conform to the guidelines will be edited.

Mirrors, doorways and sites under construction will not be considered for listing.

This category is for sites that contain only classified advertising focused solely on Washington, DC or the metro area.

Computers and Internet

Please suggest only sites that have physical locations in the District of Columbia or multiple locations in the Washington, DC metro area, encompassing multiple jurisdictions. (For example, Washington, DC AND Arlington, VA or Washington, DC AND Calvert County, MD or Southern Maryland AND Northern Virginia.)

If you business does not have a physical location in Washington, DC or multiple locations in, but not beyond, the metro area, please suggest it to your community's category.

Please consult the submission guidelines when writing titles and descriptions. Titles and descriptions which do not conform to the guidelines will be edited.

Mirrors, doorways and sites under construction will not be considered for listing.

This category is for sites about local businesses and organizations related to computers. This includes sites for and about businesses that sell/rent computer hardware and software, computer training, and support services.

Construction and Maintenance

Please suggest only sites that have physical locations in the District of Columbia or multiple locations in the Washington, DC metro area, encompassing multiple jurisdictions. (For example, Washington, DC AND Arlington, VA or Washington, DC AND Calvert County, MD or Southern Maryland AND Northern Virginia.)

If you business does not have a physical location in Washington, DC or multiple locations in the metro area, please suggest it to your community's category.

Please consult the submission guidelines when writing titles and descriptions. Titles and descriptions which do not conform to the guidelines will be edited.

Mirrors, doorways and sites under construction will not be considered for listing.

This category contains links to architects, engineers, builders, contractors, designers, material suppliers, plant and equipment, surveyors, janitorial, and civil earthworks. It also contains links to associated trades such as bricklayers and tilers, carpentry and joinery, concreters, excavation, electrical, painters, plasterers and finishers, heat, air and fire control system installers, plumbing, drainage and shop fitters.

Directories

Please suggest only directory sites that have substantial, unique content.

Please consult the submission guidelines when writing titles and descriptions.

Mirrors, doorways and sites under construction will not be considered for listing.

Directories of businesses and service providers in the Washington, DC Metro area.

Economic Development

Sites dealing with economic growth of the region, including government and private organizations, relief efforts, and information services.

Employment

If your site is not specifically geared towards this community, please submit to the proper category.

Submitting to the wrong category will delay and/or prevent your site from being listed in the directory.

Submission Tips:

  1. When writing your site's title please ensure it is the same as your organization.
  2. When writing your site's description, please tell what your site offers in a clear and concise statement without hype or promotional language.

Thank-you for your cooperation.

Sites related to local employment conditions, including placement agencies, human resources, and sites offering help in finding jobs in the local economy.

Entertainment and Media

For the listing of sites pertaining to the entertainment industry in Washington, DC, including but not limited to audio and video production, recording studios and talent agencies.

Event Planning

This category is for local providers of event planning services including caterers, convention centers, rental banquet halls, and wedding planners. Photographers, videographers and musical performers should see Arts and Entertainment instead. Submit hotels under Travel and Tourism/Lodging instead.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Location must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
  2. For title, submit actual name of the company or facility.
  3. Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
  4. Compare existing listings for best results.
For the listing of sites related to wedding, corporate, party, and other event planning services, including caterers, guides, convention and exhibition services.

Financial Services

Please suggest only sites that have physical locations in the District of Columbia or multiple locations in the Washington, DC metro area, encompassing multiple jurisdictions. (For example, Washington, DC AND Arlington, VA or Washington, DC AND Calvert County, MD or Southern Maryland AND Northern Virginia.)

If you business does not have a physical location in Washington, DC or multiple locations in the metro area, please suggest it to your community's category.

Accounting firms, banking associations, banks, credit unions and mortgage companies should suggest their sites to the appropriate related categories.

Please consult the submission guidelines when writing titles and descriptions. Titles and descriptions which do not conform to the guidelines will be edited.

Mirrors, doorways and sites under construction will not be considered for listing.

For the listing of banks, credit unions, lending institutions, insurance companies, accounting firms and providers of related financial services.

Home and Garden

Please suggest only sites that have physical locations in the District of Columbia or multiple locations in the Washington, DC metro area, encompassing multiple jurisdictions. (For example, Washington, DC AND Arlington, VA or Washington, DC AND Calvert County, MD or Southern Maryland AND Northern Virginia.)

If you business does not have a physical location in Washington, DC or multiple locations in the metro area, please suggest it to your community's category.

Please consult the submission guidelines when writing titles and descriptions. Titles and descriptions which do not conform to the guidelines will be edited.

Mirrors, doorways and sites under construction will not be considered for listing.

This category is for regional businesses and economic activity related to products and services intended for the home and garden. Examples of products include sellers of plants, swimming pools, and windows. Examples of services include suppliers of water softeners, interior design, lawn maintenance, pest control, and house-sitting.

Note: This category does not include sites about home repairs. Those sites are found Construction and Maintenance. They also do not include sites for retail sellers of furniture, which are found in Furniture.

Industrial

Please suggest only sites that have physical locations in the District of Columbia or multiple locations in the Washington, DC metro area, encompassing multiple jurisdictions. (For example, Washington, DC AND Arlington, VA or Washington, DC AND Calvert County, MD or Southern Maryland AND Northern Virginia.)

If you business does not have a physical location in Washington, DC or multiple locations in the metro area, please suggest it to your community's category.

Please consult the submission guidelines when writing titles and descriptions. Titles and descriptions which do not conform to the guidelines will be edited.

Mirrors, doorways and sites under construction will not be considered for listing.

This category is for sites related to the commercial production and sale of goods, specific branches of manufacture and trade and industrial management firms.

Marine Sales and Services

For the listing of wet and/or dry marinas, slipways, boat manufacturers or builders, ship chandlers, dealers, marine service centers, outfitters, sailmakers, charter or hire craft and other related businesses located in Washington, DC.

Organizations

Please suggest only sites that concern the District of Columbia or the Washington, DC metro area, encompassing multiple jurisdictions. (For example, Washington, DC AND Arlington, VA or Washington, DC AND Calvert County, MD or Southern Maryland AND Northern Virginia.)

Please consult the submission guidelines when writing titles and descriptions. Titles and descriptions which do not conform to the guidelines will be edited.

Mirrors, doorways and sites under construction will not be considered for listing.

This category is for sites related to Washington DC or Washington DC AND the metro area organizations concerned with business activities and conditions, including local chapters of national business organizations.

Personal Services

For quicker placement in the directory please follow these Submission Tips:

Title: Name of Business or Organization

Description: This describes the website and should note distinguishing features found on the site without the use of hype, personal pronouns, or repetitive terms.

Includes links to sites for or about businesses or individuals offering personal services in the region. Sites might include personal chefs, personal valets, errand runners, and baby sitters.

Printing

Please suggest only sites that have physical locations in the District of Columbia or multiple locations in the Washington, DC metro area, encompassing multiple jurisdictions. (For example, Washington, DC AND Arlington, VA or Washington, DC AND Calvert County, MD or Southern Maryland AND Northern Virginia.)

If your business does not have a physical location in Washington, DC or multiple locations in the metro area, please suggest it to your community's category.

Please consult the submission guidelines when writing titles and descriptions. Titles and descriptions which do not conform to the guidelines will be edited.

Mirrors, doorways and sites under construction will not be considered for listing.

This category includes buinesses related to printing.

Public Utilities

This category contains Web sites related to businesses that are subject to governmental regulation, and provide an essential commodity or service to the public, such as water, transportation, electricity, or communication, etc.

Publishing

Sites of organizations and businesses located in Washington, DC related to publishing.

Real Estate

Please suggest only sites that have physical locations in the District of Columbia or multiple locations in the Washington, DC metro area, encompassing multiple jurisdictions. (For example, Washington, DC AND Arlington, VA or Washington, DC AND Calvert County, MD or Southern Maryland AND Northern Virginia.)

Please consult the submission guidelines when writing titles and descriptions.

Mirrors, doorways and sites under construction will not be considered for listing.

This category is for sites related to real estate in Washington, DC or in Washington, DC AND the metro area.

Restaurants and Bars

Please suggest only sites of restaurants and bars in Washington, DC, USA.

Please consult the submission guidelines when writing titles and descriptions. Mirrors, doorways and sites under construction will not be considered for listing. Thank-you for your cooperation.

Submission Tips:

  1. When writing your site's title please ensure it is the same as your organization.
  2. When writing your site's description, please tell what your site offers in a clear and concise statement without hype or promotional language.
Restaurants located in Washington, DC, USA.

Shipping, Storage, and Logistics

Sites related to the storage, distribution and transportation of bulk commodities, other materials of co;mmerce, packages, papers and letters via land, air and water for industrial, commercial and domestic purposes.

Shopping

Please suggest only sites that have physical locations in the District of Columbia or multiple locations in the Washington, DC metro area, encompassing multiple jurisdictions. (For example, Washington, DC AND Arlington, VA or Washington, DC AND Calvert County, MD or Southern Maryland AND Northern Virginia.)

If your business does not have a physical location in Washington, DC or multiple locations in the metro area, please suggest it to your community's category.

Businesses that offer only online, phone, or mail order sales will not be listed in Regional Shopping categories, except (1) Businesses that offer sales online or by phone/mail only to customers in the Washington, DC metro area (example: online grocery delivery services) may be listed in a category corresponding to their sales area, and (2) Online shopping companies that have a substantial local presence (for example, as an employer) in the city where they base their operations may be considered for listing in that city. For example, amazon.com may be listed in Seattle, Washington, USA.

Please consult the submission guidelines when writing titles and descriptions. Titles and descriptions which do not conform to the guidelines will be edited.

Mirrors, doorways and sites under construction will not be considered for listing.

Retail businesses selling consumer items with a physical presence accessible to the consumer.

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