Distinguished Service Awards - Application

Application deadline extended to July 7th

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.

The Distinguished Service Awards will be held on September 12th from 8:30-10:30AM at the Army Navy Country Club, Arlington.

Coffee with Dr. Reid, Superintendent, FCPS

July 10th | 8:30-9AM networking, 9-10AM event | Chamber Office

The Chamber and the Northern Virginia Technology Council invite you to attend "Coffee with Dr. Reid" on the morning of Monday, July 10th. This is a rare opportunity to get to know Dr. Michelle Reid, Superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools and discuss the needs of the business community with her. In her short time with the Fairfax County Public Schools, Dr. Reid has already completed her initial listening tour in 28 high school systems where she had an opportunity to connect with families and community members to learn what is important to them.

Chamber 101 Members-Only

July 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.  

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

Young Professionals Forum Summer Meet Up Members-Only

July 11th | 4-6PM | Patsy's American

The Chamber is pleased to invite you to the first 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, you're on your own for drinks.

Speed Networking Members-Only

July 18th | 2:30-4PM | Chamber Office

Without solid networking, it is harder to make connections. This event holds the power to increase your business circle within a short period of time. During each session, participants will meet face-to-face while exchanging business cards and valuable information about their business.

Come join our business networking event and cultivate a long-lasting business relationship that will allow you to: 

• Maximize your time by putting you in front of several companies in one setting
• Do more than just pass a card - Network one on one
• Expand your network and increase your circle of influence
• Perfect your 30-second pitch
• Fun and fast-paced

Women Driving Transportation

July 27th | 8:30-9AM networking, 9-10:30AM event | Chamber Office

SPEAKERS:

• Phyliss Randall, Chair of the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority
• Dalia Palchik, Chair of the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission
• Delegate Briana Sewell 
• Amanda Baxter, Senior Vice President of Virginia Market and Operations, Transurban

MODERATOR: Adam Tuss, News4’s Transportation reporter and Anchor, Sunday News4 Today

Join the Chamber for key insights from the Region’s elected women leaders and industry executives who are driving regional transportation policy forward. Our esteemed panel will focus on policies and projects that are transforming our Region’s transportation network, including rail, road and public-private partnerships.