May 17, 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
DEI RESEARCH
Introducing the Northern Virginia Champions of Accountability Project
Recognizing and highlighting businesses that are developing and implementing inclusive practices is a priority of the Chamber as we seek to promote best practices for attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. To advance this effort, we have partnered with the Northern Virginia Community Foundation to launch the Northern Virginia Champions of Accountability Project. 

A groundbreaking initiative, the Champions of Accountability Project is designed to catalyze more inclusive systems of economic growth throughout our region and be reflective of the full breadth of our diverse community. In addition to providing research on the diversity of our community, the Project will recognize Northern Virginia employers that have taken the first step toward corporate diversity through a badge.  The Project will also create a public directory of diverse companies. 

Our Champions of Accountability Project has been supported, shaped, and informed by the Chamber’s DEI Research Taskforce. This Task Force is made up of Chief Diversity Officers employed by organizations in the region, including... continue reading article here.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
NEWS YOU CAN USE
How and when do you like to attend events? Take our survey.
The pandemic had a tremendous impact on the way we have attended events and networked with peers these last couple of years. From the widespread adoption of virtual meetings to working away from business hubs (and commuter paths), our days are very different from how they were pre-pandemic. Given this, we'd like to know how you would prefer to network and engage with the business community today. Please complete our 3 question survey here and let us know how and when you like to attend events. We'll publish the answers in next week's Doing Business.
Trabus Technologies named 2022 Innovator of the Year; KnoNap 2022 People’s Choice Winner
Innovation in communications reigned supreme at the 2022 Mid-Atlantic Innovation Celebration where Trabus Technologies was named the 2022 Innovator of the Year. During Thursday's fun-filled event, attendees watched videos demonstrating innovation in business from this year's 26 finalists, before casting their votes for the evening's People’s Choice Winner, KnoNap. The Celebration was a partnered event between the Chamber and Connectpreneur.

Please join us in congratulating the winners in all of the 2022 Mid-Atlantic Innovation Celebration categories:
  • Innovator of the Year: Trabus Technologies
  • People’s Choice Innovation Award: KnoNap
  • Education Technology Innovation Award: TechSet
  • Biotechnology Innovation Award: Fzata
  • Communications Technology Innovation Award: Intelligent Waves
  • Environmental Technology Innovation Award: Map-Collective
  • Health & Beauty Consumer Product Innovation Award: Mblue Labs
  • Home Consumer Product Innovation Award: Revolution Cooking
  • Workforce Innovation Award: Capango
  • Healthcare IT Innovation Award: MEDA
  • Medical Device Innovation Award: CarrTech
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 | Silverline Center Conference Rooms
Keynote: Anu Madgavkar, Partner, McKinsey Global Institute

Speakers:
  • Dana Fallon, Director, Business Engagement & Career Services, Northern Virginia Community College
  • Jermaine Johnson, Regional President, PNC Financial Services Group
  • Janet Osborne, 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! Anu Madgavkar, McKinsey Global Institute Partner, 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 Byran 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 Award. 

MEMBER NEWS
The Capital Youth Empowerment Program (CYEP) is partnering with the Juneteenth Foundation to host the Juneteenth Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament (at Westfields Golf Club) and the Juneteenth Father's Day Reception at the Smithsonian African American Museum of History and Culture. Learn more here.
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