New Member Orientation

October 11th | 2:30-4PM | Chamber Office

Without solid networking, is 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 a long-lasting business relationship 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. 

Capital Digital Talent

October 13th | 8:30-10:30AM | Chamber Office 

RESEARCH PRESENTATION: Brooke Weddle, Partner, McKinsey & Company

PANELISTS:

• Susan Charnaux, Chief People Officer, Appian
• Lance Collins, VP and Executive Director, Virginia Tech Innovation Campus
• Guru Sethupathy, Managing Vice President Intrapreneur, Capital One

Join us on October 13th and discover the eight strategies, from sourcing to retention, that will help you build your organization's own digital talent pipeline!

Digital talent is essential to competitiveness and growth, but the Capital Region continues to face a critical shortage. The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Foundation and our knowledge partner McKinsey & Company are proud to present the findings of our Capital Digital Talent research report that identifies strategies for building a digital talent pipeline within our region at our October 13th Capital Digital Talent event.

Using data we've developed through input from regional digital technology and talent leaders, and a comprehensive set of sources, we've outlined specific actionable steps and best practices for employers to improve outcomes in the recruitment and retention of the human capital needed to accelerate and deliver on an organization’s digital capabilities and strategy. A panel discussion of senior leaders who participated in the research will follow a presentation of the key research findings.

NOVA DEI Connects - October

18th | 2-3PM | Virtual, Free

SPEAKER: Stephanie Turner, Vice President, Diversity and Social Innovation, The MITRE Corporation

The NOVA DEI Connects is an inclusive and collaborative community of members who seek to share, learn, and implement best practices in diversity, equity and inclusion in their employee culture, talent development, and employee recruiting and retention. NOVA DEI Connects welcomes all members interested in advancing their knowledge and understanding of successful DEI strategies to join us and each other in this opportunity.

Each month the network will meet via Zoom to speak with a leader who will share their DEI best practices and programs. This is a members-only event.

Northern Virginia Workforce Network - October

October 25th | 2-3PM | Virtual, Free

SPEAKER: Kate Bates, President & CEO, Arlington Chamber of Commerce

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 October 25th. The NOVA Workforce Network is an inclusive and collaborative community of workforce professionals and others interested in workforce innovation. All are welcome to attend.

Greater Washington Apprentice Network - November

November 1st | 2-3PM | Virtual, Free

SPEAKER: Tom Hood, EVP Business Growth & Engagement, AICPA

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 1st Tuesday of each month for an Employer Briefing.

20the Annual Greater Washington Government Contracting Awards Gala

November 2nd | 5:30-10PM | Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner

Black tie is encouraged.

Founded in 2002 in the shadow of 9/11, the Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards have honored an industry that is vital to our society and its citizens for two decades. The Greater Washington Government Contractor Award is the premier event honoring the leadership, innovation, and commitment to excellence of the people and businesses in the region’s government contracting community.

Presented by the Chamber and the Professional Services Council (PSC).