October 11, 2022

UPCOMING EVENTS

Speed Networking

October 11th | 2:30-4PM

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Capital Digital Talent

October 13th | 8:30-10:30AM

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NOVA DEI Connects

October 18th | 2-3PM

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Northern Virginia Workforce Network

October 25th | 2-3PM

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Greater Washington Apprentice Network

November 1st | 2-3PM

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20th Annual GovCon Awards Gala

November 2nd

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WORKFORCE UPDATE

8 Tips For Attracting Talent

By Kathryn Falk, Market Vice President, Cox Communications Northern Virginia and Chairman of the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Foundation


This article will appear in the Fall Issue of The Business Voice to be released October 12th. For more tips, register for the Capital Digital Talent event this Thursday.

Talent attraction is the hottest and toughest game in town. With the unemployment rates back to pre-pandemic levels of around 2.5% in the region, how do you up your game to secure the most talented team members? The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Foundation, which I chair, is intensely focused on workforce issues and dedicated to providing businesses in the region access to the latest information and tools that will help them achieve their goals. On that note, allow me to share eight great tips on how to win the talent attraction game.


1. FOCUS ON RETENTION.

Before you spend money on recruiting and onboarding new talent, which is expensive and time-consuming, make sure you are...

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UPCOMING EVENTS
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New Member Orientation

October 11th | 2:30-4PM | Chamber Office

Without solid networking, is 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 yourself 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


This event is a members-only event. 

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Capital Digital Talent

October 13th | 8:30-10:30AM | Chamber Office 

RESEARCH PRESENTATION: Brooke Weddle, Partner, McKinsey & Company


PANELISTS:

  • Susan Charnaux, Chief People Officer, Appian
  • Lance Collins, VP and Executive Director, Virginia Tech Innovation Campus
  • Guru Sethupathy, Managing Vice President Intrapreneur, Capital One


Join us on October 13th and discover the eight strategies, from sourcing to retention, that will help you build your organization's own digital talent pipeline!


Digital talent is essential to competitiveness and growth, but the Capital Region continues to face a critical shortage. The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Foundation and our knowledge partner McKinsey & Company are proud to present the findings of our Capital Digital Talent research report that identifies strategies for building a digital talent pipeline within our region at our October 13th Capital Digital Talent event.


Using data we've developed through input from regional digital technology and talent leaders, and a comprehensive set of sources, we've outlined specific actionable steps and best practices for employers to improve outcomes in the recruitment and retention of the human capital needed to accelerate and deliver on an organization’s digital capabilities and strategy. A panel discussion of senior leaders who participated in the research will follow a presentation of the key research findings.

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NOVA DEI Connects - October

18th | 2-3PM | Virtual, Free

SPEAKER: Stephanie Turner, Vice President, Diversity and Social Innovation, The MITRE Corporation


The NOVA DEI Connects is an inclusive and collaborative community of members who seek to share, learn, and implement best practices in diversity, equity and inclusion in their employee culture, talent development, and employee recruiting and retention. NOVA DEI Connects welcomes all members interested in advancing their knowledge and understanding of successful DEI strategies to join us and each other in this opportunity.

Each month the network will meet via Zoom to speak with a leader who will share their DEI best practices and programs. This is a members-only event.

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Northern Virginia Workforce Network - October

October 25th | 2-3PM | Virtual, Free

SPEAKER: Kate Bates, President & CEO, Arlington Chamber of Commerce


Are you interested in finding innovative solutions to our region’s workforce challenges? Please join us for the inaugural meeting of the NOVA Workforce Network on October 25th. The NOVA Workforce Network is an inclusive and collaborative community of workforce professionals and others interested in workforce innovation. All are welcome to attend.

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Greater Washington Apprentice Network - November

November 1st | 2-3PM | Virtual, Free

SPEAKER: Tom Hood, EVP Business Growth & Engagement, AICPA


The Greater Washington Apprentice Network (GWAN) brings together employers, academic institutions, public and private sectors. Employers gain access to best practices from organizational peers, sources of prospective apprentice candidates, support services, academic institutions, and training resources. The GWAN meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month for an Employer Briefing.

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20the Annual Greater Washington Government Contracting Awards Gala

November 2nd | 5:30-10PM | Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner

Black tie is encouraged.

Founded in 2002 in the shadow of 9/11, the Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards have honored an industry that is vital to our society and its citizens for two decades. The Greater Washington Government Contractor Award is the premier event honoring the leadership, innovation, and commitment to excellence of the people and businesses in the region’s government contracting community.


Presented by the Chamber and the Professional Services Council (PSC).

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MEMBER NEWS

Help teach kids financial skills with Junior Achievement! Do you want to help improve income inequality by volunteering with local students? JA of Greater Washington is changing the game for our region's youth with financial literacy education programs to help them tackle challenges the real world! All adults are welcome to participate. Learn more here


On Tuesday, October 25th, Williams Mullen is hosting "Ideas for Businesses to Navigate Economic Uncertainty," a webinar comprised of brief - only 15 minutes each! - presentations tailored to meet the needs of senior executives and leaders of in-house legal departments. Learn more here

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