Chamber Members Named to 40 Under 40

Please join us in congratulating our Chamber members who have been named to the Washinton Business Journal's 40 Under 40: Dr. Usman Akhtar, Chief Medical Information Officer, VHC Health; Ronald Bozant III, Managing Director, KPMG; Terence J. Callahan, Market President, Washington, D.C., United Bank; Jeffrey S. Gershen​, National Tax Practice Co‑Leader, Aprio LLP; L. KeShawn Harris, External Affairs Manager, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield; Jeanette Ko, Senior Vice President, JLL; Geri Lyle, Program Manager, Science Application International Corp.; Susie Rainey, Managing Director, Accenture Federal Services; Aaron D. Slaughter, WithumSmith+Brown PC; Shawn Townsend, President and CEO, Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington; Dayana Villanueva, Senior Vice President, M&T Bank; and Colleen Wevodau, Partner, Baker Tilly.

members only event

32nd Annual Economic Outlook Conference

January 30th | 8:30-10:30AM | George Mason University

SPEAKERS:

• Dr. Anne Kress, President of Northern Virginia Community College
• Benita Thompson-Byas, Senior Vice President and Vice Chairman of the Board, Thompson Hospitality Corporation
• Christopher Clemente, Chairman of the Board of Directors & Chief Executive Officer, Comstock
• Michael Beckley, Founder and CTO, Appian

Join us on January 30th for the Chamber's 32nd Annual Economic Outlook—a compelling event where you can glean direct insights from top executives actively shaping our Region's future. Seize this opportunity to stay at the forefront of Regional business leadership through a panel discussion that will delve into 2024's business outlook, including reviewing potential growth opportunities and risks. During this engaging event, you'll gain valuable insights into the dynamic workforce trends influencing Greater Washington as we release the 3rd annual Northern Virginia Workforce Index. As an attendee, you will:

• Gain valuable insights into the dynamic workforce trends impacting Greater Washington, and discover how businesses are navigating the ongoing challenges of attracting and retaining skilled talent.
• Hear our speakers' perspectives on how economic challenges and opportunities may impact growth and shape your business in the year ahead.

members only event

C-Suite Roundtable

February 6th | 11:30AM-1PM | The Tower Club

What interests today's C-Suite Executives? Many leaders in business and government communities are interested in organizational culture and processes that foster innovation for the customers and citizens they serve.

Join us on February 6th for our next C-Suite Roundtable, where we will learn how and why Amazon built its innovative and customer-obsessed culture from its 23-year Global VP, Paul Misener. Currently the Founder and Principal of Misener Innovation, Paul will lead us in a conversation about how leaders can best succeed by being willing to fail and ignore competition, including some simple processes that any organization can adopt.

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.

partner event

2024 Shape of the Region

February 9th | 7:30-11:30AM | George Mason University’s Dewberry Hall

Join us for the Community Foundation's 7th annual Shape of the Region conference to tackle the problem of broken social trust that has left Americans divided, lonely, and in social gridlock. This year's conference will highlight Aspen Institute's Weave: The Social Fabric Project. Weave connects, supports, and invests in local leaders stepping up to weave a new, more inclusive community.

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UPCOMING MONTHLY EVENTS

Greater Washington Apprentice Network

February 6th | 2-3PM

Featured Speaker: Larysa Kautz, President & CEO, Melwood

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DEI Connects - members only event

February 20th | 2-3PM

Featured Speaker: Randi Majors, Director Organizational Development and Social Impact, Transurban

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Speed Networking - members only event

February 20th | 2:30-4PM

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Renée Byng Yancey has been selected as the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia's new President and CEO beginning January 29, 2024. This appointment follows an exhaustive nationwide search led by the Community Foundation’s Board of Directors in consultation with Executive Search Firm Sterling Martin Associates.

Use your company's education benefits to invest in yourself! The UVA Northern Virginia Women’s Professional Development Program equips women with the skills they need to excel in their careers and personal lives. Register today for the May cohort! Learn more here. 

Lisa Stover, CPA, CGMA recently took on a new role at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP), the 8th largest accounting firm in the US. Lisa is now Regional Managing Principal of the Northeast, effective Jan. 1, 2024. Lisa is a passionate leader and appreciative to have a position that allows her to create opportunities for others. Learn more here.