April 28, 2020
Upcoming Events
Now you can plan your entire year by checking dates on our full
Veteran and Military Business Council
April 29th | 9-10AM
Hiring - The Business Case for Hiring Veterans
V irtual Happy Hour - TRIVIA HOUR FUN!
April 30th | 4:30-5:30PM
Partner Event
Virtual Rocket Pitch + Power Networking by CONNECTpreneur 
April 30 | 11AM – 1PM
Virtual Event: Register Now  
Veteran and Military Business Council
May 5th | 10AM
Virtual Tour of the new National Museum of the U.S. Army  
GovCon Inaugural CEO Symposium: Growing through M&A / Partnering with Private Equity
May 7th 8:30-10AM
NOVABizPac Policy Lunch
May 14th | 12-1PM
Policy Lunch with Del. Jennifer Carroll Foy
It's difficult to imagine a topic more top-of-mind with business owners and executives today than revenue and, more specifically, capitalizing on credits provided by our Federal and State governments. Chief among these opportunities is the CARES Act that provides assistance to employers who have experienced significant declines in revenue due to COVID-19.

On its surface the CARES Act seems straight-forward, yet many in business have recently discovered that understanding who can apply for what is not always clear. The following breaks out some of the CARES Act's highlights with a goal of providing clarity around who can apply for what:

The Employee Retention Payroll Tax Credit
The Employee Retention Credit is a fully-refundable tax credit for employers equal to 50 percent of qualified wages (including allocable qualified health plan expenses) that Eligible Employers pay their employees.

What Wages Qualify:
This Employee Retention Credit applies to qualified wages paid . .. Read the full post. 
WE'RE HERE FOR YOU
COVID-19 Resources
Your Chamber has been working hard to keep you up-to-date on the latest resources, including funding links, news, important links, and webinars given by our government leaders. We encourage you to visit our own COVID-19 Resource Center and, for ways you can help your fellow Members, our NOVA Member Connector website. If you need a dose of good news, see these stories of how your fellow members are stepping up and helping others during this unprecedented time.
COUNCIL SERIES & NETWORKING
UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS
Veterans and Military Business Council: Hiring - T he Business Case for Hiring Veterans
April 29th | 9-10AM | Webinar
Imagine finding a source for educated and experienced employees who are more productive, achieve promotions at a faster rate, and are less likely to leave a position. Does this sound too good to be true? It’s not! These employees not only exist, they’re readily available through our nation’s Veteran population.

Join us for this exciting webinar focused on hiring Veterans. It will be broken into 3 parts, with each covering a different aspect of the Veteran Employee process:
  • Charlie Miles with PenFed will discuss the Business Case for hiring Veterans.

  • David Muir with EasterSeals will discuss Veterans as a positive impact on the organization.

  • Ross Koenig and Kenneth Lyles will cover reading a military resume.
Join three dynamic speakers as they discuss how to redefine nonprofit sustainability during this current crisis while taking into account what's needed to stabilize an organization for both the short and long term. Specifically, they will cover:  
  • Sustainability in your fundraising strategy during this crisis

  • How to position your organization for success post-crisis.

  • How leadership can maintain the organization’s team culture and well-being while working remotely and how to leverage that culture in talking with donors.

  • How scenario planning can drive nonprofit sustainability and fundraising growth. 
In our Inaugural GovCon CEO Symposium we will focus on growing through Mergers and Acquisitions and Private Equity Partnership. This is an event designed for—and attended by—accomplished, successful C-Suite professionals and will cover:
  • Strategic reasons to leverage acquisitions in your growth strategy

  • Creating a framework for your M&A strategy, including target identification

  • How to fund an acquisition: self, debt, investor

  • Building an effective deal team (internal, legal, bankers, accountants, advisors, etc.)

  • Integration tips to maximize value

  • When to walk away from a deal
FREE VIRTUAL NETWORKING
Don't miss these Chamber events!
April 30th,   4:30-5:30PM
Register here
Don't miss our popular and fun Virtual Happy Hours! This week's event will include a trivia contest covering food, sports, Virginia... And? Special surprise guest!!
May 12th, 9:30 - 10:30AM
Register here
2020 CHAMBER AWARDS
It's Awards Season and Nominations are Open!
Now more than ever it's important to recognize members of our community who have achieved greatness and give back to others. We recognize this, which is why our flagship annual awards will continue throughout 2020. Join us for the 2020 awards season by participating in our first three awards programs:
Good Business Awards
Submit nominations by May 29th here
Held June 29th, the Good Business Awards honor and celebrate the leadership of individuals, businesses, and nonprofits that serve as powerful champions for good in our community.
17th Annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards Apply by June 12th here

Held November 4th, the Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards honors the leaders and legends of the government contracting community. 
Greater Washington Innovation Celebration
Apply by July 15th here
Who will be named the 2020 Innovator of the Year? We'll all find out at our Greater Washington Innovation Celebration on September 16th.
NOVABizPac
2020 POLICY LUNCHES

Policy Lunch with Delegate Jennifer Carroll Foy | May 14th
12-1PM | Virtual Roundtable Discussion | Register here

Policy Lunch with Former Governor Terry McAuliffe | June 10th
12-1PM | Virtual Roundtable Discussion | Register here

Policy Lunch with Senator Amanda Chase | July 8th
12-1PM | Virtual Roundtable Discussion | Register here
MEMBER NEWS
The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce wishes to congratulate women from Chamber member companies who earned a place on the Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors for 2020 .
Chamber members include: Baird, Chevy Chase Trust, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, Raymond James Financial Services, RBC Wealth Management, UBS Private Wealth Managemernt, and Wells Fargo Advisors .

The Fairfax County Government has launched a microloan program to fill the gap in funding for businesses that do not qualify for federally funded loans. Eligible businesses will be able to apply for loans of up to $20,000 at 0% interest. Applications will be accepted starting April 28. Click here for details.

Northern Virginia Community College to Offer ‘JumpStart’ Tuition-Free Summer Online Courses for Region’s High School Students. Click here for details.

The Northern Virginia Association of Realtors ® presents session #2 in its online Spring Summit Series, Apr. 30, 11 a.m.: "The Drs. Are In," featuring local, state and national economists taking the pulse of the real estate market as it responds to COVID-19. Click here to participate.

George Mason University Center for Government Contracting School of Business presents COVID-19 Response -- Contracting with Speed. This recent white paper focuses on the performance of FAR and non-FAR authorities in the response to date. Click here to view the white paper.

Womble Bond Dickinson is hosting a webinar "Litigation Funding in the COVID-19 Era" tomorrow, Wednesday, April 29 from 12-1:30pm. The webinar will address a variety of disputes which will undoubtedly arise from COVID-19 and its aftermath, and how businesses may need to consider alternative funding sources to pay for potentially costly litigation. Click here to register.

It is with input from the front lines that the Government Contracting GAUGE report has become the “go-to” benchmarking reference for leaders in our industry. As such, CohnReznick is calling on all to participate with this important work. Please click here to take the 2020 GAUGE survey.

The American Heart Association and Primary Care Coalition partner to provide emergency relief for hypertension patients in Montgomery County - With social distancing and stay at home orders in effect, it is clear that alternative options are necessary. We are proud to partner with the Primary Care Coalition to assist these patients in Montgomery County, MD, where 36% of the population has high blood pressure, above the national average. Click here for details.

Marymount University has appointed Carl Whitman as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO). He will officially begin his duties on Friday, May 1.
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