May 28, 2024

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Introducing our 2024 NVC Honors Inductees

NVC’s unforgettable Annual Members' Meeting, held on June 6th, is a must-attend event that features our Region’s elite leadership. Recognized as a prime networking opportunity, our Annual Members’ Meeting is also a chance to celebrate with our Impact Award Honorees, induct our 2024-2025 Board of Directors Chairman, Mark Carrier, B.F. Saul Company Hospitality Group, and recognize our NVC Honors inductees of 2024.

 

NVC’s Hall of Fame, NVC Honors, recognizes and commends outstanding leaders who have served the Greater Washington business community through their dedicated leadership to our Region. Comprised of past NVC Board of Directors members, our NVC Honors represents leaders with outstanding commitment to the advancement of our Region’s business community through their NVC service. We are grateful for their contributions to our Region’s growth, and invite you to join us in honoring them on June 6th:

 

  • John A. Allen, Region Bank President, Wells Fargo
  • Mary-Claire Burick, President, Rosslyn Business Improvement District
  • George Cave, Senior VP, Commercial Banking Division, Sandy Spring Bank
  • Dr. Lance Collins, Inaugural Vice President and Executive Director, Innovation Campus, Virginia Tech
  • Mike Discenza
  • Eileen Ellsworth
  • Molly Fogarty, Senior VP Corporate & Government Affairs, Nestlé USA
  • Tim Gillis, Managing Partner, Greater Washington, DC Metro Area, KPMG
  • Ed Grenier, President and CEO, Junior Achievement of Greater Washington
  • Luanne Gutermuth, Founder, Good Spirit Farm
  • Gary Kirkbride, Senior VP, Dewberry
  • Harry Klaff, Principal, President of Clients, Avison Young
  • Rich LaFleur, Partner, Grant Thornton, Posthumous
  • Jack Moore, Managing Partner, Evans Consulting
  • Mark D. Moore
  • Susan Moser, Partner, Cherry Bekaert LLP
  • Buddy Rizer, Executive Director, Loudoun County Economic Development Authority
  • Matt White
  • Ruth Williams-Brinkley
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NEWS YOU CAN USE

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NVC CEO Honored with a 2024 LGBTQ+ Business Award

Please join us in congratulating NVC’s President and CEO, Julie Coons, for being selected as an honoree for the Washington Business Journal’s 2024 LGBTQ+ Business Awards. Limited to 10 honorees, this momentous achievement recognizes individuals who have contributed to advancements in LGBTQ+ equality in the Greater Washington Region. We commend Julie for her commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion now and into the future. Read more, here.

IN PERSON

UPCOMING SIGNATURE EVENTS

Small Business Advocacy Meeting

May 30th | 8:30-10AM | NVC Office

Members-only event

Navigating legislative landscapes poses unique hurdles for small businesses and their proprietors, especially during Virginia's General Assembly sessions and within local boards and municipalities. We invite you to our inaugural gathering tailored for small business owners, stakeholders, and advocates to hear pressing issues. Learn about the advocacy efforts that NVC has made to support a business-friendly ecosystem in the Commonwealth. Your active participation is key in shaping policies that directly impact on our small business community. Join us in making our voices heard!

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NOVA VetNet: Finding Purpose Through Continued Service in the Workplace and Our Community

June 4th | 4:30-7PM | Hope For The Warriors/Kilroy's

Partner event

Join us for a tour of Hope For The Warriors' new office space. Afterwards we will convene at Kilroy's Pub and Restaurant, just a couple blocks away from Hope For The Warriors' Headquarters.  



Hope For The Warriors co-founder and CEO, Robin Kelleher, and Retired Army Colonel Greg Gadson, actor, entrepreneur and author, will discuss how working with nonprofits can help Veteran and Military Spouse business owners and employees can turn their passions into purpose through simple employee engagement strategies and individual actions outside of work with family and friends. Greg will sign copies of his book, "Finding Waypoints: A Warrior's Journey to Peace and Purpose." NOVA VetNet is brought to you in partnership with ZeroMils.

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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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Healthcare in 2024 and Beyond: Navigating Growth and Transformation

June 25th | 8:30-10:30AM | NVC Office

Members-only event

How will the healthcare sector pivot in the face of technology's relentless march, transformational shifts, and unprecedented challenges? As 2024 unfolds, the sector stands at a crossroads, with its trajectory shaped by recent tumultuous years. McKinsey's 2024 healthcare outlook sheds light on the impact of labor shortages, inflation, and endemic COVID-19, yet reveals a path to resilience and growth. Join local NVC healthcare leaders and McKinsey Partner, Jennifer Fowkes, for an in-person roundtable event focused on what healthcare will look like in the coming years ahead. 

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VIRTUAL

UPCOMING MONTHLY EVENTS

Greater Washington Apprentice Network

June 4th | 2-3PM

Featured Speaker: Rob Fauver, Manager, University Talent Acquisition,

KPMG

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Chamber 101 - members-only event

June 11th | 12-1PM

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DEI Connects - members-only event

Featured Speaker: Shannon Jones, Director, Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Wellness, Kaiser Permanente

June 18th | 2-3PM

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Speed Networking - members-only event

June 26th | 3-4PM

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MEMBER NEWS

Deltek, the leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses, announced the release of its 15th annual Deltek Clarity Government Contracting Industry Study. This year, nearly 650 government contractors responded to the survey, and their responses indicated continued optimism based on strong performance. Learn more here.


Join Matthews, Carter & Boyce for our Women in Business Virtual Event: Summer is Coming! Let’s Get Financially Fit. Held on Wednesday, June 26th, from 11AM–12PM. Featuring Investment Strategists Allison Dunlap and Jenna Meza sharing tips for good budgeting habits, best tools for building wealth & more! Event is free, requires registration. Learn more here.

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