July 9, 2024

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VA Business and Washington Business Journal Recognize NVC President and CEO with Awards

Julie Coons, President and CEO of NVC, has been honored with a 2024 Women in Leadership Award from Virginia Business, and a 2024 LGBTQ+ Business Award from the Washington Business Journal.

  

Virginia Business awarded a select group of women who have consistently contributed to the Region’s growth and development. These extraordinary women have made a positive impact on the business community, consistently finding ways to shape the Region into the powerhouse it is today. A big congratulations to the following NVC members who were also selected as honorees, Melody Barnes, University of Virginia; Ruth Ann Clark, JP Morgan Chase; Melody Dickerson, VHC Health; Monica Schmude, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield; and Amy Sebring, Virginia Tech.

 

Limited to 10 honorees, The Washington Business Journal selected leaders who have contributed to advancements in LGBTQ+ equality in the Greater Washington Region. As noted by the Washington Business Journal, honorees consistently find ways to educate, advocate, and showcase the Region’s rich diversity. NVC commends Julie for her diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.


“These awards represent a remarkable achievement for Julie and NVC. Julie has been committed to achieving her vision for growth in the Region, both through her exemplary leadership, strategic engagement, and compassion for others. The recognition of her talent is wonderful, and the NVC Board and membership are proud to be associated with her fine leadership,” said Mark Carrier, NVC Board of Directors Chairman, and B.F. Saul Hospitality Group President... 

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UPCOMING SIGNATURE EVENTS

2024 Annual State of Transportation - Getting Back on Track: the Future of Transit in Greater Washington

July 24th | 8:30-10:00AM | NVC Office

Partner event

Join us for a conversation with Greater Washington's transit experts to learn more about the ongoing challenges facing our Region's transit systems and how we can work together to solve them. 


MODERATOR: Jason Stanford, President, Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance



SPEAKERS: 

  • Baruch Feigenbaum, Senior Managing Director, Transportation Policy, Reason Foundation
  • Matt Letourneau, Supervisor – Dulles District, Loudoun County Board of Supervisors
  • DJ Stadtler, Executive Director, Virginia Passenger Rail Authority
  • K. Jane Williams, Vice President and National Practice Consultant, HNTB
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C-Suite Roundtable - Building a Winning Workplace Culture: Strategies for Leaders

July 31st | 11:15AM-1PM | The Tower Club

Members-only

Discover the secrets to building and sustaining a strong organizational culture with Tanja Guerra, Chief Human Resources Officer at Alpha Omega. Drawing from her leadership roles at Parsons Corporation and SAIC, Tanja will provide valuable insights into creating a positive, dynamic workplace culture essential for scaling a growing business. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to align your company's values with employee engagement and performance, leveraging Alpha Omega's HEART core values: Harmony, Engagement, Accountability, Resourcefulness, and Tenacity. Understand how a robust culture can serve as a foundation for scaling operations and driving sustained growth.


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 Professional Meet-Up

August 6th | 4-6PM | Patsy's American

Members-only

NVC is pleased to invite you to our Summer 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. 

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9th Annual Northern Virginia Regional Elected Leaders Summit

August 20th | 8-10AM | Northern Virginia Community College Alexandria Campus

Partner event

The Northern Virginia Elected Leaders Summit offers business leaders the opportunity to hear from our local elected leaders about the economic climate in the Region, initiatives they have completed or are undertaking to foster economic growth, and their thoughts on how each jurisdiction can work together to improve our regional economy.

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UPCOMING MONTHLY EVENTS

NVC 101 - members-only event

July 9th | 3-4PM

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Greater Washington Apprentice Network

August 6th | 2-3PM

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