Submit your Stories by May 22nd for Positively NOVA!'s Summer Edition!

Our Chamber member community has proven its generosity time and again through donations and give-back efforts, and we want to showcase that good work in both our upcoming Positively NOVA! summer edition and our website! We will also feature our members' stories at our Annual Members' Meeting on June 6th.

Help us spread goodwill by letting us share your story with the world! Send a 2-3 paragraph write-up, at least one photo from the effort, and your logo to communications@novachamber.org by May 22nd for inclusion in this special issue.

Get to Know the GovCon Awards

April 18th | 8:30-10AM | Chamber Office

Attention Government Contractors, Come Learn How to Apply for the GovCon Awards! Register now for the exclusive GovCon Awards sneak peek event, on April 18th. Join the Chamber to hear directly from members of the nominations and selection committees, along with past winners, as they share their unique perspective on the award application process - with tips on how to make your application stand out from the rest! As we delve into the Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards^TM, attendees get the exceptional opportunity to gain valuable insights and insider knowledge on how to better your odds as a candidate.

As an attendee, you will:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the GovCon Awards nomination and selection process.
• Explore the diverse categories recognized by the GovCon Awards.
• Benefit from firsthand perspectives of the selection committee on what distinguishes standout applications.

Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your GovCon profile and position your nomination for success. Reserve your spot, space is limited.

C-Suite Roundtable

May 1st | 11:15AM-1PM | The Tower Club

Members only event

Join us for an engaging roundtable luncheon on May 1st, when we welcome Amry Junaideen, Greater Washington Market Leader of Deloitte, as he shares insights into two pivotal aspects of contemporary workplace dynamics: employee engagement in the hybrid work era and Deloitte's approach to leadership development, including the crucial role of mentorship.

Our C-Suite Roundtables are for Chamber members and by invitation only. Please contact Carmen Sevilla, Chamber Director of Membership, if you'd like to attend this or other C-Suite Roundtable events.

Annual Members' Meeting

June 6th | 8-10AM | Westwood Country Club

Members only event

Where our Region’s leadership connects, celebrates our collective achievements, and passes the torch to a new Board Chairman, the Annual Members' Meeting is an extraordinary event, that can’t be missed! While we honor the Region’s business leaders whose efforts have made a positive impact, attendees are given the chance to mingle with them. This members-only event is a must-attend business connection opportunity, featuring a who's who of Regional leadership.

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UPCOMING MONTHLY EVENTS

DEI Connects - members only event

April 16th | 2-3PM

Featured Speaker: Paula Danquah-Brobby, PhD, BCBA, Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, George Mason University and Dr. Erikca Brown, Associate Director of Inclusive Education, George Mason University

Register Here by Noon Today

Speed Networking - members only event

April 16th | 3-4PM

Register Here by Noon Today

Greater Washington Apprentice Network

May 7th | 2-3PM

Featured Speaker: Flore Dorcely-Mohr, Manager, Campus & Early Careers Recruiting, Maximus

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Barbara Humpton, President and CEO of Siemens, will be the featured speaker at George Mason University’s 2024 Spring Commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 9th. At Siemens since 2011, Humpton guides the technology company’s strategy and engagement in the United States and previously served as president and CEO of Siemens Government Technologies Inc. Learn more here.

Check out PilieroMazza's webinar replay "New Wave of Pay Transparency Requirements Affects Employers and Federal Contractors" with important insights on hiring practices for employers and federal contractors to ensure compliance. Learn more here.

The Tower Club Tyson's Corner is hosting an Open House on April 18th, inviting Chamber members to attend! Following the Master's Tournament, enjoy a 6-hole mini golf course at the club plus premium cigar & spirit pairings. Explore membership opportunities while soaking in the Tower Club views and connecting with dynamic community members! Learn more here.

U.S. Senator Mark Warner and U.S. Representatives Don Beyer and Gerry Connolly joined MITRE on March 25th to open its new R&D lab for discovering and managing risks in AI-enabled systems. MITRE’s new AI Assurance and Discovery Lab seeks to discover and mitigate critical risks in AI-enabled systems that need to operate in increasingly complex, uncertain, and high-stakes environments. Click here to read more.  

United Bank recently named LeVar Crooms as Market President of its Arlington and Alexandria Market. As Market President, Crooms will lead strategic efforts to drive commercial and retail production, while ensuring the profitability and sustained growth of this market. Learn more here.