Chamber Members Named to 40 Under 40 2023

Please join us in congratulating Chamber members who were named to the Washington Business Journal's 40 Under 40 2023 list: Usman Akhtar with VHC Health; Ronald Bozant with KPMG; Terence Callahan with United Bank; Jeffrey Gershen with Aprio; KeShawn Harris with CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield;

Jeanette Ko with JLL; Geri Lyle with SAIC; Susie Rainey with Accenture; Aaron Slaughter with Withum; and Dayana Villanueva with M&T Bank. Congratulations all!

Members Connect at Summer VIP Meet and Greet

Last week's member VIP Meet and Greet was the perfect forum for networking! Its intimate setting and excellent refreshments, including a signature cocktail, facilitated the important conversations that grow business. Thank you to member, B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group, for sponsoring this event.

If you would like to add your name to our next VIP Meet & Greet list, please contact Carmen Sevilla, Chamber Senior Manager, Member Engagement, at csevilla@novachamber.org.

Chamber 101

August 15th | 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 Chamber members.  

This is a virtual event and will be provided through Microsoft TEAMS.

partnered event

8th Annual Northern Virginia Elected Leaders Summit

August 22nd | 8:30-10:30AM | Marymount University - Ballston Center

(partnered event, Chamber Members select the "Partner Organization" registration type and use "NOVACOC Discount" for member registration)

KEYNOTE: The Honorable Mark Warner, US Senator, Virginia

PANELISTS:

• Christian Dorsey, Chairman, Arlington County Board
• Jeffrey C. McKay, Chairman, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
• Phyllis Randall, Chair at-Large, Loudoun County Board of Supervisors
• Ann B. Wheeler, Chair at-Large, Prince William Board of County Supervisors
• Justin Wilson, Mayor City of Alexandria

MODERATOR: Jummy Olabanji, Anchor, NBC News4



Join us to hear from our local elected leaders about the economic climate in the region, initiatives they have completed or are undertaking to foster economic growth, and their thoughts on how each jurisdiction can work together to improve our regional economy. 

Workforce Network Members-Only

August 15th | 2-3PM | Virtual

SPEAKER: Laura Giangiuli, SVP & Chief Human Resource Officer, and Erin Moody, HR Director, CALIBRE Systems.

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.

Workforce Network

August 22nd | 2-3PM | Virtual

Are you interested in finding innovative solutions to our region’s workforce challenges? Then please join us for the next meeting of the Workforce Network. The Workforce Network is an inclusive and collaborative community of workforce professionals and others interested in workforce innovation. Monthly meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of each month. All are welcome to attend.

Greater Washington Apprentice Network Employer Briefing September 5th | 12-2PM | Virtual

SPEAKER: Ximena Harstock, Co-founder, BuildWithin

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.

C-Suite Roundtables by Invitation, Members-Only

September 6th

How have Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) impacted economic development within our Region? What does the future hold for commercial development?

We invite you to our next C-Suite Roundtable which will address these questions and more when Chris Clemente, CEO of Comstock, and Jeff McKay, Chairman, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, lead our next discussion on September 6th. We’ll start with a visit to the famed Reston Station model room at the JW Marriott Condo Sales Office for a glimpse into the future and talk about successful PPPs and strategies for economic development. Following the discussion, join us for a networking lunch at Davio's, just a few steps away. Our C-Suite Roundtables are for members only, at no charge.  

If you would like to add your name to our C-Suite Roundtable list, please contact Carmen Sevilla, Chamber Senior Manager, Member Engagement, at csevilla@novachamber.org.

Distinguished Service Awards

September 12th | 8:30-10:30AM | Army Navy Country Club

Unique within our business community, military veterans have innovated and created more enduring, impactful businesses than any other industry in America. In recognition of their sacrifices and ongoing contributions critical to our community's strength and stability, the Chamber hosts the Distinguished Service Awards, the Greater Washington Region's preeminent event honoring the leadership and contributions to veteran success demonstrated by veteran-owned businesses within the Greater Washington business community. Along with an elite keynote speaker, DSA winners are showcased at a powerful morning ceremony that draws a who's who of military and veteran business leaders.