IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
NEWS YOU CAN USE
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Take the Northern Virginia Champions for Accountability Project Survey and Earn Your Corporate Diversity Badge
The Chamber and the Northern Virginia Community Foundation have launched the Northern Virginia Champions of Accountability Project, a groundbreaking initiative designed to catalyze more inclusive systems of economic growth throughout our region and be reflective of the full breadth of our diverse community. In addition to providing research on the diversity of our community, the Project will recognize Northern Virginia employers that have taken the first step toward corporate diversity through a badge. The Project will also create a public directory of diverse companies. Our Champions of Accountability Project has been supported, shaped, and informed by the Chamber’s DEI Research Taskforce. Participate in the survey here.
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Submit your goodwill stories by July 8th for our Positively NOVA! Summer Issue
Our Chamber member community has proven its generosity time and again through donations and give-back efforts, and we want to showcase that good work in both our upcoming Positively NOVA! summer edition and our website. Help us spread goodwill vibes by letting us share your member story with the world! Send a 2-3 paragraph write-up, at least one photo from the effort, and your logo to communications@novachamber.org by July 8th for inclusion in this special issue. |
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IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Vaccination Requirement: Upon review of both the CDC guidance on community levels of COVID-19 and its website listings showing our own Northen Virginia counties' positive case percentages, the Chamber has removed its proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Additionally, the Chamber will no longer require masks be worn. You are welcome to wear a mask if that makes you comfortable.
As always, if you are sick or feel you are getting sick, we ask that you please stay home.
The Chamber will continue to follow COVID-19 guidance from local health departments and the CDC for in person events.
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Speed Networking
June 16th | 2:30-4PM | Chamber Office
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Without solid networking, 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 long-lasting business relationships 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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2022 Greater Washington Good Business Awards
June 23rd | 8:30-10:30AM | The Ritz Carlton, Tysons Corner
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Lifetime Achievement Honoree:
Kevin Reynolds, Executive Vice President and Regional President, Director of Sales, at United Bank.
Impact Award Honorees:
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John A. Allen, Regional Bank President at Wells Fargo,
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Lyles Carr, Senior Vice President at The McCormick Group, and
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Janet Osborn, East Region Leader at Aon Corporation.
The Greater Washington Good Business Awards honors and celebrates the leadership of individuals, businesses, and nonprofits that serve as powerful champions for good in our community. From corporate social responsibility champions, to nonprofit organizations that help solve the region’s greatest challenges, the Greater Washington Good Business Awards honors purposeful community leadership, efforts that make a positive impact, and those that do good.
This year's awards will honor those who have significantly impacted our community and will be capped off with the Lifetime Achievement Honoree.
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Northern Virginia Workforce Network - June
June 28th | 2-3PM | Virtual, Free
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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 June 28th. The NOVA Workforce Network is an inclusive and collaborative community of workforce professionals and others interested in workforce innovation. Monthly meetings held on the 4th Tuesday of each month. All are welcome to attend.
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Greater Washington Apprentice Network - July
July 5th | 2-3PM | Virtual, Free
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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. |
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New Member Orientation
July 12th | 12-1PM | Virtual
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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. This is a virtual event and will be provided through Microsoft TEAMS.
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Young Professionals Meet Up
July 12th | 4-6PM | Patsy's American
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The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce is pleased to invite you to the first 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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partner program
GovCon Transition Boot Camp
July 22nd | Part 1 of Series
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Looking toward your company graduating from 8(a) status? Join this exciting new cohort for GovCon CEOs who are transitioning from small to large and learn from leaders whose companies have successfully made the transition. We will help you created your graduation plan based on insight from CEO peers and facilitated by Newport Consultants. The cohort will meet one morning each month over a 6-month period. Space is limited to 15 companies. |
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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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Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce
7900 Westpark Drive | Suite A550 | Tysons Corner | VA | 22102
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