Ashley Dobbs

Part of Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, INC.spire, Inc. is a business education and support company based in Reston, VA. The company's mission is to provide business education, support, and mentorship to startup and emerging businesses in Fairfax County. INC.spire's subsidiary, the INC.spire Education Foundation, has launched the Bizmaker Grant Program to promote inclusive entrepreneurship and a diversity of economic opportunities for businesses committed to job creation and revenue generation within Fairfax County. The program provides grant awards to fund qualified business operations for entities operating within Fairfax County and access to local professional services firms to address a variety of organization development needs. Grant awardees will participate in the INC.spire mentoring program, which provides access to selected industry leaders to help the awardees meet their targeted development goals. The company was founded by Michael W. Clarke.

The Animal Welfare League of Arlington provides temporary care and refuge for homeless and suffering animals. It also provides animal control services and humane education for the community. The firm offers community services, humane education, low-cost spay/neuter, low-cost rabies and microchip clinics, surrendering an animal, disaster preparedness, baby-ready pets and feral cat program. The company was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

PetSmart Charities, Inc. creates and supports welfare programs for pets. It provides funding to local animal welfare organizations and shelters, helping them to provide spay and neuter services for dogs and cats, assist pets in disaster situations and find new homes for dogs, cats and small animals every year through PetSmart Charities' adoption centers. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.