February 8, 2022
UPCOMING EVENTS
Member Speed Networking
February 8th | 2:30-4PM
Greater Washington Apprentice Network February Employer Briefing
March 1st | 2-3PM
partner event
Shape of the Region
March 15th | 8AM - 12PM | In-Person at Capital One Hall and Virtual
Mid-Atlantic Innovation Celebration Applications
Apply by March 25th
DE&I UPDATE
Apply These Four Levers to Workplace Inclusion and Diversity 
Guest Blog Post by Stephanie Turner, Vice President, Inclusion, Diversity & Social Innovation, MITRE and member of the Chamber's DEI Board of Advisors
To some degree, the employee populations of most companies represent a microcosm of the larger world outside. And, as we all know, the world is facing some challenging times. In essence, we are repeating U.S. history. In the wake of ample socio-economic disparities, centuries-long suppressed anger, frustration, hurt, desperation, and fear is publicly visible to us all today.

The corporate world is no different. 

And sometimes these feelings are not specific with any one person or group of individuals. Such as the deafening silence many people of color heard the day after George Floyd’s death—as business went right back to usual. This has been the norm with other recorded incidents I still recall when entering the workforce, such as the brutal Rodney King beating. 

So, while the challenges are particularly acute right now, the root causes are much the same as I have seen and experienced over the past twenty-five years in my career. Well, actually, throughout my life, as a Black, gay woman. 

While there’s certainly no magic powder to workplace inclusion and diversity (I&D) solutions, I do believe in addressing impactful change with four strategic levers...
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Members Are Encouraged to Help Afghan Refugees in Northern Virginia
A number of organizations within Northern Virginia are asking for help in serving Afghan refugees residing within our community. For example, Northern Virginia Family Service's Multicultural Center is providing mental health services for community members impacted by the crisis in Afghanistan – both evacuees and their families, and also members of the Afghan community who have been here in Northern Virginia for some time and who have been greatly impacted as well. NVFS is also providing training and staff development to the staff of the resettlement agencies on trauma-informed approaches to serving refugees and evacuees and NVFS staff participate in Afghan Evacuees workgroups in several jurisdictions.

Organizations helping refugees within our community include:
Todd Rowley Presented with Key to NOVA
The Chamber wishes to congratulate past Chamber Board Chairman, Todd Rowley, Regional President - Central Virginia, Old Dominion National Bank, on being awarded the “Key to NOVA” from Northern Virginia Community College (shown here accepting the award from NVCC President and Chamber Board Member, Ann Kress).

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.
Members Speed Networking
February 8th | 2:30-4PM | Chamber Office
It's hard to make connections without first networking! Our Speed Networking events hold the power to increase your business circle within a short period of time. During each session, members 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
The Greater Washington Apprentice Network February Employer Briefing
March 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.
partner event
Shape of the Region
March 15th | 8AM - 12PM | In-Person at Capital One Hall and Virtual
A survey from Fall 2021 indicates that an estimated 545,000 adults in Northern Virginia (28%) are experiencing symptoms of clinical anxiety or depression, a sharp increase from pre-pandemic times. But complex barriers to basic mental health services—to therapy, helpful medications, and early interventions—abound.

Join us and our panel of state and national experts for a candid discussion of the challenges of accessing basic mental health services in Northern Virginia, and what innovative ideas and opportunities may exist to address this critical issue that impacts us all.
Mid-Atlantic Innovation Celebration
Apply by March 25th
Submit your 1-2 minute application video by March 25th for the region’s most forward-thinking event showcasing great minds and business creativity. We’re looking for any and all innovations that have made a positive business impact. It’s up to you to show us what that looks like and why it should be celebrated! Apply here. 

MEMBER NEWS
Mindgrub Technologies has been awarded four w3 awards for their mobile app, user experience, and augmented reality work with clients Entergy, Magikmo, and Tetragram. Learn more here.

Personic Healthcare is offering free COVID-19 testing to the Northern Virginia business community. They guarantee rapid results in 15 minutes and same-day PCR results as either a drive-through service or personal, on-site staff testing. More information can be found here.

Employer and Career Services at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is pleased to invite you to our upcoming in-person Spring 2022 Internship Fair on March 30th. This is a great way to connect face-to-face with NOVA students from a variety of academic and workforce programs to promote your organization’s internships. Internships strengthen the early talent pipeline in Northern Virginia and beyond and help equip you with your future workforce. 
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Doing Business is the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce's weekly e-newsletter focused on member-relevant news, Council Series updates, and upcoming events. Each month we will feature advocacy updates, a message from our President & CEO, and member-written blog posts. Subscription sign-up and past issues may be found on our website.
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