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The NOVA Chamber Foundation Announces its new The NOVA Workforce Network
The Northern Virginia Chamber Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is proud to announce the launch of its new The NOVA Workforce Network, an intentional strategic collaboration of workforce professionals across the region. The Network's goal is to build connections across jurisdictions and bridge divides between employer-focused workforce professionals with worker-focused workforce professionals. The Network is an inclusive and collaborative community of workforce professionals and others interested in workforce innovation. It convenes those interested in finding innovative solutions to our region’s workforce challenges.
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Opportunity to participate in Infrastructure Week Roundtable
Congressman Gerry Connolly is hosting two Infrastructure Week Roundtables in Fairfax County this week. The first discussion will be later this morning, May 3rd, at 11AM and will focus on Northern Virginia Roads and Bridges. It will be held at the Stringfellow Park and Ride Station (4920 Stringfellow Road, Centreville, VA 20120) with a rain location for the Sully District Government Center (4900 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly, VA 20151.) The second discussion will be on May 5th at 11AM and focus on Metro and Rail. This will be held at the Burke Centre VRE Station (10399 Premier Court Burke, Virginia 22015.)
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Chamber members named to Best Employers for Diversity List
Please join us in congratulating our Chamber members who have been named to Forbes's America's Best Employers for Diversity list: Booz Allen Hamilton; TD Bank; ICF International; JLL; Accenture; SAIC; Bank of America; Truist; Verizon; Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Cigna; First Citizens Bank; The MITRE Corporation; Peraton; Morgan Stanley; JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Capital One; Oracle Corporation; KPMG LLP; Dominion Energy; Pepsico; Baker Tilly; AT&T; United Airlines; Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; and Grant Thornton LLP.
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Read the Spring issue of The Business Voice
The Spring 2022 issue of the Chamber's quarterly magazine, The Business Voice, is now available online 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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The Greater Washington Apprentice Network May Employer Briefing
May 3rd | 2-3PM | Virtual
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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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Annual State of Healthcare in the Region
May 4th | 8:30-10:30AM | Chamber Office
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Keynote: Ruth Williams-Brinkley, Regional President, Kaiser Permanente, Mid-Atlantic
Speakers:
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Dr. Djinge Lindsay, Director of Public Health, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
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Dr. Steve Narang, President, Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, President, Pediatric Service Line
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Dr. Shankar Sridhara, Head and Neck Surgery, Kaiser Permanente
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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.
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New Member Orientation
May 10th | 12-1PM | Members Only | 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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2022 Mid-Atlantic Innovation Celebration
May 12th | 6-9PM | AMC Tysons Corner 16 Theatres
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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!
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partner program
GovCon Transition Boot Camp
May 20th | 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 - May
May 24th | 2-3PM | Free, Virtual
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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 May 24th. 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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2022 Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards Nominations
Submit Nominations by June 3rd
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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).
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2022 Capital Region Workforce Summit
June 14th | 8:30-10:30AM | Silverline Center Conference Rooms
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Keynote: Anu Madgavkar, Partner, McKinsey Global Institute
Speakers:
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Jermaine Johnson, Regional President, PNC Financial Services Group
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Janet Osborne, Resident Managing Director, Aon
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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.
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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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