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October 22, 2024

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ADVOCACY UPDATE

Concluding NVC’s Policy Committee Meetings for 2024 and Shaping Our Vision for 2025

Last Friday, on October 18th, NVC concluded its final Policy Committee meeting for 2024. This meeting marked a significant milestone in the organization’s ongoing commitment to addressing pressing Regional issues. The focus of this gathering centered on two critical topics: Affordable Housing and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Prior gatherings, which began on September 18th, explored various themes, including education and workforce development, transportation, taxes, regulations, and economic competitiveness.

As participants engaged in thoughtful discussions during these events, it became increasingly clear that innovative solutions to Regional challenges are more urgent than ever. The recent dialogue underscored the necessity of creating inclusive communities where individuals from diverse backgrounds can thrive, ultimately strengthening businesses and fostering greater success. By tackling these challenges directly, NVC aims to cultivate an environment that not only drives economic growth but also champions social equity, thereby fostering a robust pro-business climate.

“As we wrapped up our final Policy Committee Meeting of 2024, I want to thank all participants for their engagement. Our discussions touched on important topics pertaining to the growth of our Region. Looking ahead to 2025, NVC is committed to turning these dialogues into actionable initiatives that support local businesses and amplify every voice,” said Nick Clemente, NVC Vice President of Government Relations.

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REGIONAL NEWS

C-Suite Roundtable

October 23rd | 11:15AM-1PM | Greenberg Traurig

Members-Only

Anchored by rich peer-to-peer networking opportunities NVC’s C-Suite Roundtables are exclusive to senior executives of NVC’s members. Space is limited, reserve your spot now. Our C-Suite Roundtables are for NVC members and by invitation only. Please contact Carmen Sevilla, NVC Director of Membership, if you'd like to attend this or other C-Suite Roundtable events.

Young Professionals Meet-Up

October 29th | 4-6PM | Patsy's American

Members-Only

NVC is pleased to invite you to the Fall Meet-up, specifically for our business community's Young Professionals. Join us for happy hour at Patsy's American at the Bar in the Back.

* Registration is free with snacks provided, cash bar.

2024 GovCon Awards

November 6th | 5:30-9:30PM | The Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner

Presented by NVC and the Professional Services Council (PSC), the Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards winners are announced at an evening gala, which has been dubbed the "Academy Awards of Government Contracting." This unique networking event draws the Region's top industry and government leaders.

See the Finalists and Register Here

VIRTUAL

UPCOMING MONTHLY EVENTS

Speed Networking - members-only event

October 22nd | 3-4PM

Greater Washington Apprentice Network

Speaker: Lindsey Welsh, College Recruiting Manager, Dewberry

November 5th | 2-3PM

NVC 101

November 12th | 12-1PM

DEI Connects - members-only event

November 19th | 2-3PM

Speaker: Marlon Yander, Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Deltek

MEMBER NEWS

Matthews, Carter & Boyce presents its Women in Business Event: AI at Work, An Engaging Conversation about the AI Revolution virtually, held on October 30th, from 12-1PM. Featuring a dynamic panel of AI visionaries, how do we harness the invaluable benefits and opportunities AI brings while protecting ourselves and our businesses from its potential drawbacks? Learn more and register here.

The UVA McIntire School of Commerce and the University of Virginia (UVA) Northern Virginia are partnering to offer a two-day MBI Professional Series: Upskilling with GenAI Workshop this fall. Join us on December 10-11 in Fairfax to gain key GenAI skills, including prompt engineering, model fine-tuning, and ethical AI deployment—all in a low-code, no-code format. Register and learn more here.

Join Riverside Research for our next networking event, featuring #WomenInSTEM. We’re excited to host this event in our new location in Fairfax, VA, on October 30th, from 10AM–3:30PM. All are welcome to attend. Learn more and register here.

Northeastern University Arlington invites you to our Graduate Open House on Tuesday, October 29th, from 4:30-7PM. Explore all that Northeastern has to offer—graduate degrees in Public Policy, Project Management & more. You’ll also learn about our pathway-to-tech programs that allow students from non-STEM backgrounds to pursue careers in tech. Learn more and register here.

The Greg and Camille Baroni Center for Government Contracting at George Mason University’s inaugural GovCon survey has been extended! This survey seeks to understand the financial and operational performance of companies supporting the federal government. Please submit your response by the October 31st deadline to be included. Learn more here.

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