May 18, 2021
UPCOMING EVENTS View all 2021 events here
Navigating Government Contracting in 2021...and Beyond
May 20th | 9:30-10:30AM
Young Professionals Forum: Everything You Thought You Knew About Teams is Probably Wrong (at Least Incomplete)
May 27th | 2-3PM
Greater Washington Apprentice Network - June Employer Briefing
June 1st | 2-3PM
NOVA Chamber Advocacy 101 Roundtable
June 7th | 10-11AM
2021 Greater Washington Good Business Awards
June 11th | 9-10:30AM
SIGNATURE EVENT
Navigating Government Contracting in 2021...and Beyond
Every year the Chamber hosts our much-ballyhooed Women at the Top of GovCon event featuring distinguished women leaders from within the government contracting world. This year's not-to-be-missed event, Navigating Government Contracting in 2021..and Beyond, takes place on Thursday at 9AM and is free for Chamber members.

Our keynote speaker, Stacy A. Cummings, acting Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, will take a look at the future of government contracting within the Biden Administration. Ms. Cummings will be joined by a stellar panel of visionary leaders from top government contracting companies (below), who will impart their wisdom on successfully navigating the government contracting world today and through the near future. This event's topics include:
  • The future of government contracting under the Biden Administration (Keynote)
  • Successfully leading through significant change
  • How our speakers have found resilience during a challenging year
  • Charting a path forward

Our Honored Event Speakers:
  • Stacy A. Cummings (Keynote), acting Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
  • Judy Bjornaas, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, ManTech International
  • Michele Bolos, Chief Executive Officer, NT Concepts
  • Dee Dee Helfenstein, Chief Strategic Growth Officer & Chief Innovation Officer, SAIC
  • Kristie Grinnell, Vice President, Global Chief Information Officer & Chief Supply Chain Officer, GDIT

Those in the government contracting world won’t want to miss this timely discussion!
MEMBER ADVOCACY
In Case You Missed It
Governor, Legislators Set Spending Priorities for Latest Stimulus; Special Session Ahead
In a joint statement last week, Gov. Northam and House and Senate leaders laid out their spending priorities for the federal funding coming to the state from the American Rescue Plan Act. The state expects to receive $4.2 billion from the stimulus bill while cities, counties and tribes should receive almost $3 billion. The priorities announced last week include: new funding for the Rebuild Virginia small business grant program; investment in the Virginia Unemployment Trust Fund; investments in public schools and public health services; and expediting the deployment of broadband to unserved areas. The General Assembly is expected to convene in July to vote on this spending.
COUNCIL SERIES & NETWORKING
UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS
Registration is free for members
Young Professionals Forum: Everything You Thought You Knew About Teams is Probably Wrong (at Least Incomplete)
May 27th | 2-3PM
Only 25% of all business teams can be described as highly effective; most are mediocre to poor. Why do most fail and how can you ensure your teams are successful?

In our next Young Professionals Forum, discussion facilitator and thought leader, Steve Gladis, PhD, will share the 6 conditions that determine the success or failure of teams.
Registration is free for everyone
Greater Washington Apprentice Network June Employer Briefing
June 1st | 2-3PM
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.
Registration is free for members
NOVA Chamber's Advocacy 101
June 7th | 10-11AM
Have you ever wondered why the Chamber is considered The Voice of Business in Northern Virginia®? Do you want to become more involved in our advocacy efforts but do not know where to begin? Join your fellow members for Advocacy 101, a quick and comprehensive new webinar for Chamber members. You will learn how the annual Legislative Agenda is created, how the Policy Committee works, what the NOVABIZPAC does, and how that all ties together to create our unique and robust advocacy program. Register now and learn why we’ve been called “arguably the most important business group in the state.”
Registration is free for members
2021 Greater Washington Good Business Awards
June 11th | 9-10:30AM
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 Business of the Year, Nonprofit of the Year, and the Lifetime Achievement Award.
MEMBER NEWS
Capital City Sports Academy will be opening on Monday, May 17th. It will provide athlete training, adult small group training, and football skills training. Learn more here.

If you have not gotten a PPP loan from your bank, you may want to try one of these options: Certified Development Company (CDCs): put in your address and this tool will find you the closest CDCs who is (or has) participated in PPP. Microlenders: find microlenders in your state. Community Development Financial Institution (CDFIs): this link has a spreadsheet with a list of CDFIs. Not all CDFIs offer PPP, but the spreadsheet has their websites. Check for CDFIs in your state. Minority Depository Institution (MDIs): this link has a list of MDIs – download the most recent quarter.

Montgomery County to spend $500,000 on push for global pandemic center. Spearheaded by the regional nonprofit Connected DMV, the center would involve scientists and policymakers from across the globe but operate primarily from the D.C. region, with a likely headquarters in Montgomery. Learn more here.
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