May 24, 2022
UPCOMING EVENTS
Northern Virginia Workforce Network - May
May 24th | 2-3PM
2022 Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards Nominations
Apply by June 3rd
Greater Washington Apprentice Network - June
June 7th | 2-3PM
2022 Capital Region Workforce Summit
June 14th | 8:30-10:30AM
Speed Networking
June 16th | 2:30-4PM
partner program
GovCon Transition Boot Camp - Part 1 of a Series
June 17th
2022 Good Business Awards
June 23rd | 8:30-10:30AM
MEMBER UPDATE
Introducing our 2022 Good Business Award Honorees
In a world dominated by negative headlines and ever-evolving business demands, it can be easy to miss the regular contributions by outstanding leaders to our regional community and economy. When these moments of quiet greatness are performed by the same person, repeatedly and over time, they can have an enormous positive impact. The Greater Washington Good Business Awards provides us the opportunity to recognize and thank the leaders who, through tireless and ongoing effort, have contributed substantially to improving our region. It is with great pleasure that we introduce our 2022 Good Business Award Honorees, although their work has ensured that they won't ever need an introduction within Northern Virginia.

Our 2022 Lifetime Achievement Honoree is Kevin Reynolds, Executive Vice President and Regional President, Director of Sales, at United Bank. Our 2022 Impact Award Honorees are John Allen, Regional Bank President at Wells Fargo, Lyles Carr, Senior Vice President at The McCormick Group, and Janet Osborn, East Region Leader at Aon Corporation.

In the upcoming weeks, we will share more about these remarkable people and the work they have done to make our Northern Virginia community a better place. Our Good Business Awards will be held at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons, on June 23rd and all are welcome to attend. It's a breakfast event where we will celebrate this year's honorees, change over our Board Officers, and introduce new members to our Board of Directors. Come be a part of the leadership that is expanding and growing our region by attending this important event.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
NEWS YOU CAN USE
Working Group Zeroes in on New Tysons Community Organization
Since early last year, the Chamber has been engaged with partners at Fairfax County Government and throughout the Tysons community to develop recommendations for a new “anchor organization” to complement private- and public-sector efforts to promote the growth of Tysons. Chamber members, residents, non-profits and County leaders are all represented on this working group. Over time, the work expanded to become about more than just Tysons, with a renewed focus on place-led economic development. You can read about the working group's findings here, which were shared with the Board of Supervisors at their Economic Initiatives Committee. The working group is recommending a community improvement district, similar to the familiar business improvement district (BID), but with greater involvement of local government and residents. 
Chamber Members Named to Fortune 500 List
Please join us in congratulating our Chamber members who have been named to this year's Fortune 500 List: Capital One; Altria Group; Dominion Energy; Leidos; Booz Allen Hamilton; SAIC and ManTech.
2022 Capital Region Workforce Summit Offers Virtual Option
Our annual Capital Region Workforce Summit, to be held on June 14th, will boast a new feature this year: optional virtual registration. Attendees will be welcome to network and meet our panelists as part of the event's in-person experience at Virginia Tech's Northern Virginia Center or watch the entire event from their computers. Regardless of which ticket is chosen, all attendees will experience a can't miss event focused on today's workforce challenges. Keynotes Bryan Hancock, Partner, and Brooke Weddle, Partner, McKinsey & Company, will present the results of McKinsey’s Human Capital Report, followed by influential leaders in workforce from business and government, including new Virginia Labor Sec. Bryan Slater. Register here.
Submit your goodwill stories by June 10th for our Positively NOVA! Summer Issue
Our Chamber member community has proven its generosity time and again through donations and give-back efforts, and we want to showcase that good work in both our upcoming Positively NOVA! summer edition and our website. Help us spread goodwill vibes by letting us share your story with the world! Send a 2-3 paragraph write-up, at least one photo from the effort, and your logo to communications@novachamber.org by June 10th for inclusion in this special issue.
IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL
UPCOMING EVENTS
Vaccination Requirement: Upon review of both the CDC guidance on community levels of COVID-19 and its website listings showing our own Northen Virginia counties' positive case percentages, the Chamber has removed its proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Additionally, the Chamber will no longer require masks be worn. You are welcome to wear a mask if that makes you comfortable. 
 
As always, if you are sick or feel you are getting sick, we ask that you please stay home.
 
The Chamber will continue to follow COVID-19 guidance from local health departments and the CDC for in person events.
Northern Virginia Workforce Network - May
May 24th | 2-3PM | Virtual, Free
Are you interested in finding innovative solutions to our region’s workforce challenges? Please join us for the inaugural meeting of the NOVA Workforce Network on May 24th. The NOVA Workforce Network is an inclusive and collaborative community of workforce professionals and others interested in workforce innovation. Monthly meetings held on the 4th Tuesday of each month. All are welcome to attend.
2022 Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards Nominations
Submit Nominations by June 3rd
The Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards is the premier event honoring the leadership, innovation, and commitment to excellence of the people and businesses in the region’s government contracting community. The event honors the leaders and legends of the government contracting community. Presented by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the Professional Services Council (PSC).
Greater Washington Apprentice Network - June
June 7th | 2-3PM | Virtual, Free
The Greater Washington Apprentice Network (GWAN) brings together employers, academic institutions, public and private sectors. Employers gain access to best practices from organizational peers, sources of prospective apprentice candidates, support services, academic institutions, and training resources. The GWAN meets on the first Tuesday of each month for an Employer Briefing.
2022 Capital Region Workforce Summit
June 14th | 8:30-10:30AM | Hybrid: Virtual and at the Virginia Tech Northern Virginia Center
Keynotes: Bryan Hancock, Partner, and Brooke Weddle, Partner, McKinsey & Company

Speakers:
  • Dana Fallon, Director, Business Engagement & Career Services, Northern Virginia Community College
  • Jermaine Johnson, Regional President, PNC Financial Services Group
  • Janet Osborn, Resident Managing Director, Aon
  • Sec. Bryan Slater, Secretary of Labor, Commonwealth of Virginia

We invite our members to join the Northern Virginia Chamber on June 14th for our annual Capital Region Workforce Summit! Bryan Hancock, Partner, and Brooke Weddle, Partner, McKinsey & Company, will present the results of McKinsey’s Human Capital Report, setting up a can’t-miss discussion from leading workforce experts on the workforce challenges facing businesses today – working from home, closing the talent gap, innovating in developing talent, and attracting talent. The event will include remarks from Virginia Secretary of Labor Bryan Slater on the exciting work the Youngkin Administration is doing to improve the statewide workforce development ecosystem.
Speed Networking
June 16th | 2:30-4PM | Chamber Office
Without solid networking, it is harder to make connections. This event holds the power to increase your business circle within a short period of time. During each session, participants will meet face-to-face while exchanging business cards and valuable information about their business. Come join our business networking event and cultivate long-lasting business relationships that will allow you to: 
  • Maximize your time by putting yourself in front of several companies in one setting
  • Do more than just pass a card - Network one-on-one
  • Expand your network and increase your circle of influence
  • Perfect your 30-second pitch
  • Fun and fast-paced

This event is a members-only event.
partner program
GovCon Transition Boot Camp
June 17th | Part 1 of Series
Looking toward your company graduating from 8(a) status? Join this exciting new cohort for GovCon CEOs who are transitioning from small to large and learn from leaders whose companies have successfully made the transition. We will help you created your graduation plan based on insight from CEO peers and facilitated by Newport Consultants. The cohort will meet one morning each month over a 6-month period. Space is limited to 15 companies.
2022 Good Business Awards
June 23rd | 8:30-10:30AM | The Ritz Carlton, Tysons Corner
The Greater Washington Good Business Awards honors and celebrates the leadership of individuals, businesses, and nonprofits that serve as powerful champions for good in our community. From corporate social responsibility champions, to nonprofit organizations that help solve the region’s greatest challenges, the Greater Washington Good Business Awards honors purposeful community leadership, efforts that make a positive impact, and those that do good.  
This year's awards will honor those who have significantly impacted our community and will be capped off with the Lifetime Achievement Honoree. 


MEMBER NEWS
Fulton Bank welcomes Virginia “Ginny” Heine and Maria Josephs, two government contracting veterans within the banking industry, to Fulton Bank to lead its new government contract lending vertical. Learn more here.
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