July 7, 2020
UPCOMING EVENTS
Annual State of Economic Growth
July 9th | 10-11AM
Workforce Series
July 15th | 10-11:30AM
Business Planning in Today’s New World
Webinar with Virginia Secretary of Finance Aubrey Layne
July 27th | 11AM-12PM
Veterans and Military Business Council
July 28th | 10-11:30AM
A Practical Workshop to Help Attract Veterans to Your Organization
Nonprofit and Association Management
July 30th | 10-11AM
Nonprofits 101
Greater Washington Innovation Celebration
DEADLINE TO APPLY:
July 31st
Webinar with Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Tom Barkin
ANNOUNCING OUR
2020 GOOD BUSINESS AWARDS WINNERS!
COUNCIL SERIES & NETWORKING
UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS
The Chamber's Annual State of Economic Growth
July 9th | 3-4:30PM | Virtual

Join the Chamber for a unique conversation with business leaders and policymakers hailing from across the Commonwealth of Virginia as we discuss Virginia's current economy and how it can position itself in an increasingly competitive-and complicated-marketplace.
Business Planning in Today’s New World
July 15th | 10-11:30AM | Virtual

How will our Northern Virginia business region look post-pandemic?
What can you do to maintain business continuity during the pandemic's transitional phase, pre-and post-vaccine?
Is there anything you can do now to aid business recovery in the future?

For our next Workforce Series virtual event, the Chamber has assembled a stellar panel of experts who will discuss the COVID-19's impact on our Northern Virginia region before sharing steps owners and managers can take to move their businesses past the pandemic and into the future.
Webinar with Virginia Secretary of Finance Aubrey Layne
July 27th | 11AM-12PM | Virtual Event

Join the Chamber's NOVABIZPAC on July 27th as we host Virginia Secretary of Finance Aubrey Layne.

Secretary Layne will present the latest revenue projections for the Commonwealth and talk about the August General Assembly Special Session. This is your opportunity to learn how COVID is having an impact on the state's finances and how the Northam Administration is responding to the challenges.
A Practical Workshop to Help Attract Veterans to Your Organization
July 28th | 10-11:30AM | Virtual

Immediately increase your Veteran talent pool using these low-cost hiring strategies!

Join the Chamber’s Veteran and Military Business Council and our expert panel for this virtual workshop focused on improving veteran hiring strategies and increasing Military Hiring Program ROI. Designed with HR leaders, Talent Acquisition Professionals, and Hiring Managers in mind, the event will cover:
• Making your organization appealing to military job seekers.
• How to review a military resume, including how to best apply key veteran skills within your organization.
• How to craft job descriptions that stand out to military candidates.
Nonprofits 101
July 30th | 10-11AM | Virtual Event

How well do you know the nonprofit world? Have you been thinking about making a career switch?

We've got the information that will help you succeed within this unique and vital world that often plays a key role in the continuing education of our workforce, standards development, and public policy. Join us for Associations 101 to learn about this part of our economy, including its unique environment, culture, and energy.
Apply by July 31st here to be considered for the 2020 Greater Washington Innovator of the Year Award!
You have until July 15th to submit your 1-minute video application showcasing all things business innovation and tell us why you deserve to take home not only the award but bragging rights for the next year. On October 8th, we'll all gather for the Greater Washington Innovation Celebration, the Region's zaniest event showcasing your great minds and business creativity.
Webinar with Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Tom Barkin
August 3rd | 1-2PM
Join the Chamber on August 3rd as we host Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Tom Barkin.

The Federal Reserve has and will continue to play a key role in economic recovery, and President Barkin will provide exclusive insight into what the Virginia and the national economy will look like in the short and long term.
MEMBER NEWS
Sister company of LGV Group LLC, Glass Projects Resource, Inc. has announced that Khalil Gabriel Rouhana has been promoted to the position of president. Mr. Rouhana is also the co-founder and managing principal of LGV Group LLC, a Northern Virginia based developer based in Sterling, VA. Find out more here .

Join Cox Business Cloud Solutions' next event in the “Connect Cloud” Webinar Series, July 22 at 1:30EST. Learn more about Desktop as a Service (DaaS), which allows you to access your apps on any device globally (with internet access) - moving all your business applications and desktop programs to the cloud. Find out more here .

Earn a master's degree from Virginia Tech Engineering in the DC area! Representatives from Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering are hosting monthly information sessions about graduate programs based in the greater Washington, DC metro area. Register here to attend. Find out 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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