January 11, 2022
UPCOMING EVENTS
New Member Orientation - Virtual, Free
January 11th | 12-1PM
30th Annual Economic Conference
January 25th | 8:30-10:30AM | Hybrid Event: Virtual and In-Person
2022 Viva Virginia
January 27th | 6-8PM
Greater Washington Apprentice Network February Employer Briefing
February 1st | 2-3PM
A MESSAGE FROM OUR BOARD CHAIRMAN, LUANNE GUTERMUTH
A New Year’s resolution for our business community
Looking for a New Year’s resolution that goes beyond the usual? Sure, I’ll no doubt resolve to lose weight and exercise more in 2022. And, as I reflect on the past year – eulogies of Senator Bob Dole praising his life while lamenting the demise of the bipartisanship he represented… public officials fearing for their personal safety…stories about the “anger epidemic” in our country…cringe-worthy, expletive-laced bumper stickers in the grocery store parking lot…and a rancorous political season with some ads and tactics that can be described as distasteful at best – I’m struck by the opportunity for a more impactful resolution. 

Let’s be civil.

What I’m proposing goes beyond Merriam Webster’s definition of civility: “Civilized conduct; a polite act or expression.” While that’s a good start, as a business community, we can do more. We can be role models of active civility. 

As leaders, we can insist on respectful dialogue in the workplace. We can build inclusive cultures. We can...
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Weigh in on Fairfax sign regulations
Have an outdoor sign at your Fairfax County-based business? Want to weigh in on how the county regulates signs? Join county staff to learn about the regulations and enforcement of complaints, and to provide ideas for the county’s review of these regulations. Virtual community information sessions are scheduled for Tuesday, January 18th at 12PM and Thursday, January 28th at 7PM. More information about the upcoming sign meetings is included on the Sign Regulations Phase II webpage. Please contact the Zoning Administration Division at 703-324-1314, TTY 711, or by email with any questions, feedback, and requests for reasonable accommodations.
The Chamber launches Advancing Civics in partnership with the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership
The Chamber and the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at the University of Virginia’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service have come together to form a first-of-its-kind partnership designed to encourage greater collaboration among Virginia’s current and future business, government and civic leaders. This partnership, called Advancing Civics, seeks to bring business, government and civic leaders together through civil, solutions-oriented collaboration. We.will host events and recognize Virginia leaders who exemplify the kind of civic-minded collaboration the partnership intends to promote.

IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL
UPCOMING EVENTS
Vaccination Requirement: The safety of our members and guests is always of the utmost importance. The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce requires all staff, members and guests who attend our events to be fully vaccinated. All attendees will be asked to provide their physical COVID-19 vaccine card, a photo of vaccination card, or Health Pass by CLEAR. For additional details see our individual registration pages.
New Member Orientation
January 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. 
30th Annual Economic Outlook 2022
January 25th | 8:30-10:30AM | Hybrid Event: Virtual and In-Person at the Van Metre Hall Auditorium, George Mason University 
Keynote Speakers: Stemming from their joint research, Jonathan Aberman, Dean, School of Business & Technology, Marymount University and Terry Clower, Director of the Center for Regional Analysis, George Mason University will provide an economic outlook for 2022 to give business leaders key insights into regional market and workforce trends. They will be joined by a panel of local business leaders to further explore opportunities and challenges specific to our region.

Moderator: Cecilia Hodges, Regional President, M&T Bank

Panelists:
  • Kendall Holbrook, CEO, Dev Technologies
  • David Ritchey, Executive Vice President, JBG Smith
  • Ruth Williams-Brinkley, President, Mid-Atlantic, Kaiser Permanente 
  • Tien Wong, Chairman and CEO of Opus8, Inc.

Join us as our keynotes and panelists explore the opportunities and challenges faced by our region as we continue to emerge as an international center of technology business growth and create pathways to enhance our entrepreneurial eco-system. 
2022 Viva Virginia
January 27th | 6-8PM | Wong Gonzalez in downtown Richmond 
Join Chamber members in Richmond this year at Viva Virginia! Our annual legislative reception is back on after a COVID-induced hiatus last year. Each year, Viva Virginia is one of the premier mid-Session receptions that lawmakers and business leaders alike make sure they attend. This year we are co-hosting the event with the Arlington Chamber and Alexandria Chamber. Back in 2020, we had the Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House, Chair of Senate Finance, and many other members of our Northern Virginia delegation join the reception.
The Greater Washington Apprentice Network February Employer Briefing
February 1st | 2-3PM | Virtual 
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 first Tuesday of each month for an Employer Briefing.

MEMBER NEWS
Join Employment Enterprises’ upcoming webinar: Employment Branding – The Fast Track to Find Talent in 2022!”. During this webinar, you will learn how to create an employment brand that will help you attract the region’s top talent, and more. Register here today! 

As a result of the ongoing surge in COVID-19 cases and accompanying exposures, the Fairfax County Health Department is no longer able to provide individuals with clearance letters to return to work or school following COVID-19 infection or exposure. We issued a blog about this change. 
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