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The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Foundation Welcomes New Board Members for 2022-2023
Chair: Kathryn Falk, Cox Communications
Barry Biggar, Visit Fairfax
Julie Coons, Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce
Cathy Lange, Human Capital Advisors
Todd Rowley, Old Dominion National Bank
The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Foundation is a 501(C)(3) charitable nonprofit organization supporting the Greater Northern Virginia community. To learn more or to make a donation, visit here.
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Chamber President and CEO, Julie Coons, to Speak at July 13th's The Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Summerfest
Our own Julie Coons, President and CEO of the Chamber, will speak at Wednesday's The Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Summerfest - Networking & Pitch Extravaganza, held from 5–10PM at the Valo Park Conference Center. CONNECTpreneur is a Chamber partner event. Find details about this event and register here.
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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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New Member Orientation
July 12th | 12-1PM | Virtual, Free
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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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Northern Virginia Workforce Network - July
July 26th | 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 July 26th. 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 - August
August 2nd | 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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2022 Distinguished Service Awards
September 13th | 7:30-9:30AM | Army Navy Country Club
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The Distinguished Service Awards are dedicated to honoring successful veteran-owned businesses and service organizations in the Greater Washington business community that have demonstrated strong business performance and who have made meaningful contributions to help Veterans succeed. The awards are presented to individuals, companies, and non-profit organizations in recognition of community stewardship and business leadership. The awards will be given out in the following categories: Veteran-Owned Business of the Year, Veteran Service Organization of the Year, and Veteran Employee of the Year |
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KEEP CURRENT WITH
MEMBER NEWS
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In a recent interview with Virginia Business, George Mason University’s Ajay Vinzé shared his ambitions as Dean for the School of Business. The “educational entrepreneur” is a proponent of customizing program offerings allowing students to quickly earn credits directly related to their field and reducing costs. Learn more here.
The American Heart Association has recently welcomed four new board members, has announced incoming leadership roles and thanks two members for their selfless service. These volunteer leaders – many of whom are Northern Virginia executives and physicians oversee opportunities for investment in the Greater Washington Region to improve health and well-being and will build on existing efforts around health care access and quality, addressing issues of nutrition and food security, hypertension reduction, CPR awareness and more. Learn more here.
Video viewership dominates almost every single platform, promotional videos can better showcase your company’s message and competitive advantages to engage your target market. Join the Small Business Development Center at Community Business Partnership for Creating a Promotional Video Script for Your Business a free, one-of-a-kind webinar on Wednesday, July 13th at 1PM. Register here.
Deltek has once again been recognized as a Project-Based ERP Leader and received numerous accolades in G2’s Summer Reports. Deltek continues to rank as an ERP Leader for the seventh consecutive quarter. Learn more 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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Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce
7900 Westpark Drive | Suite A550 | Tysons Corner | VA | 22102
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