January 18, 2022
UPCOMING EVENTS
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
Member Speed Networking
February 8th | 2:30-4PM
ADVOCACY UPDATE
Kicking off this year's General Assembly with changes within our Virginia Government
It has been a week of change in Virginia. Last Wednesday, Del. Todd Gilbert took the gavel as Speaker of the House of Delegates, marking a return to power for Republicans after two years of Democratic control. On Saturday, Gov. Glenn Youngkin was sworn in as the 74th Governor of Virginia. With promises of a more business-friendly Virginia, already the #1 Place to Do Business two years running according to CNBC, we enter the 402nd session of the General Assembly with high hopes and a lot to do.

Our goals this year are to protect the major investments in transportation and education we fought hard for over the past many years, improve our workforce development system to close the talent gap, support business-ready sites across the Commonwealth, and ensure all Virginians have meaningful access to the vibrant economy. The General Assembly is meeting in person this year, but both the House and Senate have...
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
The latest issue of The Business Voice is now available online.
This month's issue features, "Working on Diversity and Inclusion? Staying in the Game Is What Counts." Access the magazine online, here.

The Business Voice is the Chamber's quarterly member magazine.

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.
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 Technology
  • David Ritchey, Executive Vice President, JBG Smith
  • 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.
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

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! 

Check out Chamber partner George Mason University's Continuing and Professional Education Welcome Winter promotion! Start 2022 with select programs such as IT, data, HR, leadership coaching, project management, and more. Use by January 21st here.
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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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