January 3, 2022
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
2022 Legislative Agenda
The Northern Virginia Chamber’s 2022 Legislative Agenda recognizes that while we faced great challenges these past two years, our priorities have not changed. A strong, diverse and equitable economy is still the goal. Regional and statewide collaboration is a key driver, as is adequate investment in education and workforce development. Getting people to and from work remains important even with work-from-home becoming a new normal for many. Therefore, we need to maintain a safe, reliable and affordable transportation network. Taxes and regulations continue to need to be fair and predictable. Our energy system needs to be affordable and dependable as we transition to a clean energy economy. Access to healthcare has never been a clearer need as it was during the worst of the pandemic. 

Click on the link above to read the 2022 Legislative Agenda. The Policy Committee, led by co-chairs Laura Linn of Dewberry and Kathy Albarado of Helios HR, drafted the Agenda this fall, and we once again had record participation by members. I want to thank all the members who participated this year, some for the first time.
Chamber's President and CEO's Contract Renewed For 3 More Years
The Chamber and Julie Coons have agreed to a new three-year contract! Julie has been a phenomenal leader for the Chamber. Thanks to her strategic thinking, even-keeled approach and operational expertise, the Chamber has weathered an unprecedented period and is well-positioned for continued relevance and growth as we enter 2022. We are truly fortunate to have Julie as our President and CEO. 

IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL
UPCOMING EVENTS
Vaccination Requirement: The safety of our members and guests is always of the utmost importance. The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce requires all staff, members and guests who attend our events to be fully vaccinated. All attendees will be asked to provide their physical COVID-19 vaccine card, a photo of vaccination card, or Health Pass by CLEAR. For additional details see our individual registration pages.
New Member Orientation
January 11th | 12-1PM | Virtual
This informational networking session will teach you about opportunities for engagement across a wide array of industries and subject areas. You'll learn:
  • How you can engage a broad spectrum of employees
  • How the Chamber's advocacy efforts and communications can support your business
  • The best ways for you to connect to the Chamber's base of innovative and influential member companies
and much more. This will be a great opportunity to network with other new members. 
30th Annual Economic Outlook 2022
January 25th | 8:30-10:30AM | Van Metre Hall Auditorium, George Mason University 
Keynote Speakers: Jonathan Aberman, Dean, School of Business & Technology, Marymount University and Terry Clower, Director of the Center for Regional Analysis, George Mason University will provide an economic outlook for 2022 to give business leaders key insights into regional market and workforce trends. They will also be joined by a panel of regional business leaders to further explore opportunities and challenges specific to our region:
  • Kendall Holbrook, CEO, Dev Technologies.
  • David Ritchey, Executive Vice President at JBG Smith.
  • Ruth Williams-Brinkley, President, Mid-Atlantic, Kaiser Permanente.
  • Tien Wong, Chairman and CEO of Opus8, Inc.

Join us as our keynotes and panelists explore the opportunities and challenges faced by our region as we continue to emerge as an international center of technology business growth and create pathways to enhance our entrepreneurial eco-system.  
2022 Viva Virginia
January 27th | 6-8PM | Wong Gonzalez in downtown Richmond 
Join Chamber members in Richmond this year at Viva Virginia! Our annual legislative reception is back on after a COVID-induced hiatus last year. Each year, Viva Virginia is one of the premier mid-Session receptions that lawmakers and business leaders alike make sure they attend. This year we are co-hosting the event with the Arlington Chamber and Alexandria Chamber. Back in 2020, we had the Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House, Chair of Senate Finance, and many other members of our Northern Virginia delegation join the reception.
The Greater Washington Apprentice Network February Employer Briefing
February 1st | 2-3PM | Virtual 
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.
Doing Business is the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce's weekly e-newsletter focused on member-relevant news, Council Series updates, and upcoming events. Each month we will feature advocacy updates, a message from our President & CEO, and member-written blog posts. Subscription sign-up and past issues may be found on our website.