April 26, 2022
UPCOMING EVENTS
Greater Washington Apprentice Network May Employer Briefing
May 3rd | 2-3PM
Annual State of
Healthcare in the Region
May 4th | 8:30-10:30AM
New Member Orientation
May 10th | 12-1PM
2022 Mid-Atlantic Innovation Celebration
May 12th | 6-9PM
partner program
GovCon Transition Boot Camp - Part 1 of a Series
May 20th
2022 Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards Nominations
Apply by June 3rd
2022 Capital Region Workforce Summit
June 14th | 8:30-10:30AM
EXPERTS WEIGH IN
What should businesses be doing now to prepare for the next big challenge in healthcare?
We are fortunate to have assembled a stellar group of experts for our upcoming Annual State of Healthcare in the Region event on May 4th. During the event, these leaders will cover a diverse set of region-related topics that impact your business, but we wanted to ask them ahead of time:

"What should businesses be doing now to prepare for the next big challenge in healthcare?"
“It’s essential for companies to foster a culture of health and well-being among employees and clients. Listening to understand what’s most important to them is fundamental to business success.”
Dr. Christina Stasiuk, MD, Market Medical Executive – Mid-Atlantic Region, Cigna
“I would recommend businesses be sure their employees understand how best to access their healthcare and stay current on preventive care, because this would help their employees to be positioned best to withstand and navigate future healthcare challenges.”
Dr. Shankar Sridhara, MD, Head and Neck Surgery, Kaiser Permanente
“Businesses need to dive deeper into the communities where employees live, work and play to find out: what are their demographics and experiences? What are their needs? With the answers to these questions in mind, businesses can make equitable decisions to create meaningful change in their communities. Invest in their future, and yours, by partnering with local health organizations to impact the affordability, quality and ability to access healthcare.”
Dr. Djinge Lindsay, MD, MPH, Director of Public Health, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
NEWS YOU CAN USE
The results are in on last week's poll: is Virginia ready for a 4-day workweek?
Last week we shared information about two pending Bills, one Federal and one State, seeking to reduce the workweek to 32 hours and asked you to answer our poll, "is Virginia is ready for a 4-day workweek?" The results are in with 63.73% answering Yes, 30.39% answering No, and 5.88% answering Maybe. In addition, many people wrote comments, both for and against the idea:

"Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is difficult in NOVA with 5-day weeks. Technology allows work to follow you home at night and on the weekends. A 4-day week would be a positive thing for an employee's mental health." ~Gretchen Herbst, Congressional School

"Northern Virginia is known for employees who exceed 40 hours per week. It is a high wealth, high cost area. Employers would not maintain current pay for 80% of work and most employees could not afford the 20% pay cut. Other places may be different but the 32-hour workweek would not work in NoVa." ~John C. Cook, Cook Craig & Francuzenko, PLLC

"I worked a four-day workweek years ago when Ernst and Young went to a flexible schedule for its employees. It worked out great and at that time, EY was one of the first companies to go to a "flexible" schedule." ~Lisa Nesbitt
Inova Board of Trustees Announces Kathryn Falk As New Member
Please join us in congratulating Kathryn Falk, Vice President for Cox Communications, current Chamber Board Member, and immediate past Chairwoman of our Board, on her appointment to the Inova Board of Trustees. Read more about her appointment here.
Virginia Tech Profiles Todd Rowley
Please join us in congratulating Todd Rowley, Regional President with Old Dominion National Bank, Pamplin Advisory Council Board Member Emeritus and chairman of the Future of Work Business Advisory Council with Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), current Chamber Board Member, and past Chairman of our Board, on his recent profile related to Virginia Tech and Northern Virginia Community College's Business Information Technology – Cybersecurity Management and Analytics program. Read his profile here.
IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL
UPCOMING EVENTS
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.
The Greater Washington Apprentice Network May Employer Briefing
May 3rd | 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.
Annual State of Healthcare in the Region
May 4th | 8:30-10:30AM | Chamber Office
Keynote: Ruth Williams-Brinkley, Regional President, Kaiser Permanente, Mid-Atlantic

Speakers:
  • Dr. Djinge Lindsay, Director of Public Health, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • Dr. Steve Narang, President, Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, President, Pediatric Service Line
  • Dr. Shankar Sridhara, Head and Neck Surgery, Kaiser Permanente
  • Dr. Christina Stasiuk, Market Medical Executive – Mid-Atlantic Region, Cigna

Moderator: Michael Forehand, Vice President, Government & Community Affairs at Inova

We invite our members to join the Chamber on May 4th as we present our Annual State of Healthcare in the Region! Top officials from the region's largest and most influential healthcare companies will discuss equity in healthcare delivery, population health, and other issues that have taken on a renewed critical importance as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. We will also talk about the importance of a healthy workforce and healthy community, the impact of obesity, and more.  
New Member Orientation
May 10th | 12-1PM | Members Only | 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. 
This is a Virtual Event and will be provided through Microsoft TEAMS.
2022 Mid-Atlantic Innovation Celebration
May 12th | 6-9PM | AMC Tysons Corner 16 Theatres
Join us on May 12th for the party of all parties, the Mid-Atlantic Innovation Celebration. We’ll gather to watch the finalist videos together and applaud their work before we announce, at long last, the 2022 Innovator of the Year. You’ll also have the opportunity to be part of the judging panel as all attendees will vote for their favorite Innovation. The winner of the attendee vote will be crowned the People’s Choice! This event is open to the public, so grab your tickets early as we’re expecting this Celebration to sell out!
partner program
GovCon Transition Boot Camp
May 20th | Part 1 of Series
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.
2022 Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards Nominations
Submit Nominations by June 3rd
The Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards is the premier event honoring the leadership, innovation, and commitment to excellence of the people and businesses in the region’s government contracting community. The event honors the leaders and legends of the government contracting community. Presented by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the Professional Services Council (PSC).
2022 Capital Region Workforce Summit
June 14th | 8:30-10:30AM | Silverline Center Conference Rooms
Keynote: Anu Madgavkar, Partner, McKinsey Global Institute

Speakers:
  • Jermaine Johnson, Regional President, PNC Financial Services Group
  • Janet Osborne, Resident Managing Director, Aon
  • Sec. Bryan Slater, Secretary of Labor, Commonwealth of Virginia

We invite our members to join the Northern Virginia Chamber on June 14th for our annual Capital Region Workforce Summit! Anu Madgavkar, McKinsey Global Institute Partner, will present the results of McKinsey’s Human Capital Report, setting up a can’t-miss discussion from leading workforce experts on the workforce challenges facing businesses today – working from home, closing the talent gap, innovating in developing talent, and attracting talent. The event will include remarks from Virginia Secretary of Labor Byran Slater on the exciting work the Youngkin Administration is doing to improve the statewide workforce development ecosystem.

MEMBER NEWS
Deltek announces Global Partner Award Winners during its virtual Partner Kickoff event. Learn more here.

CohnReznick and Unanet invite GovCons to participate in the 2022 GAUGE Survey that will provide industry benchmarking data for their annual GAUGE Report to be released this summer. Share your insights and take the survey! Learn more here.

Shelter House invites you to a fundraiser to EXPAND THE IMPACT, in lieu of our Annual Changing Lives Benefit Breakfast. As Shelter House continues to expand, your critical support will make an even greater impact to our most vulnerable neighbors in Northern Virginia experiencing homelessness and domestic violence. Together, we are Changing Lives! Learn more here.

Educate Fairfax presents the first FCPS Hall of Fame, established to honor distinguished graduates of Fairfax County Public Schools. Our vibrant and successful school system and its alumni are part of what makes Fairfax County such a wonderful place to live and work. Celebrate these winners with us on May 4th at the Tower Club from 5:30-7:30PM. Learn more here.

The SkillSource Group, Inc. is pleased to announce its partnership with Prince William County on an exciting workforce training initiative for Prince William County residents and employers. The program, ELEVATE, can provide occupational training opportunities, support services, and career assistance to get PWC residents back to work. Learn more here.

Need to unplug and unwind? Join Kaiser Permanente and the American Heart Association for an audio webinar and a mindful walking demo on May 18th! You’ll hear from expert physicians about how to reduce stress and boost your mood and will enjoy a free mindful walking meditation exercise. Learn more here.

Truist is very pleased to announce that Greg Wheeless will be the Government Contracting and Middle Market Banking Group Leader for Truist in the Greater Washington Region. Along with his team, Wheeless will focus on providing the array of Truist’s banking solutions to government contractors and commercial clients throughout the Greater Washington. 

Our Military Kids is proud to announce the winners of the Courageous Kids of 2021 Contest, sponsored by Navy Federal Credit Union. OMK won the Chamber’s 2021 Distinguished Veteran Service Organization of the Year and awards extracurricular activity grants for children of deployed National Guard, deployed Reserve and combat-wounded service members. Learn more here.

Are you looking to generate more leads, grow market share and increase engagement? The answer is SEO (Search Engine Optimization)! The SBDC at CBP is hosting a free webinar on Wednesday, May 4th at 1PM, SEO: Organically Increasing Your Brand Awareness. Learn more here.
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