August 25, 2020
UPCOMING EVENTS
Nonprofits 101
September 1st | 10-11AM
Nonprofit and Association Management
NOVA Chamber's Distinguished Service Awards Show
September 11th | 9-10AM
partner event
2020 Capital Region Business Forum
September 18th | 9-10AM
Reaching Veterans: Make Your Company a Destination Employer for Veterans
September 30th | 10-11AM
Veterans & Military Business Council
Engage and Retain your Veteran Employees: Best Practices for creating a Veterans Employee Resource Group (ERG)
November 19th | 10-11AM
Veterans & Military Business Council
A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO
Now More Than Ever, We Need Nonprofits.
If we, as a community, have learned anything from this year, it's that we work better when we work together and support each other. There is no place where that holds more true than in the nonprofit world. Whether they are representing businesses, like the Chamber does, or meeting the needs of individuals and families during this challenging time, nonprofits play key roles in supporting our society.

While you might think of them as only philanthropic organizations aiding those in need, "nonprofit" is a very broad term representing a broad group of organizations and missions. For example, nonprofit organizations may play a fundamental role in civic society by actively partnering with businesses and government as they carry out their missions. Reflecting their key role in our own Northern Virginia community, it's no surprise that one of the Chamber's largest member segments is comprised of nonprofit organizations manned by a dedicated staff who work to drive their respective missions forward. They're almost always seeking new and diverse talent.... Read the full message here.
ADVOCACY UPDATES
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Clayton Medford, NOVA Chamber's Vice President, Government Relations
Virginia's Special Session In Full Swing
The Special Session kicked off in Richmond on Tuesday, with the Senate meeting together at the Science Museum of Virginia and the House virtually. The House gets started in earnest this week with committee meetings, while the Senate got a head start last week due to their meeting in person. The budget, COVID, criminal justice reforms, and education funding are the top issues. It remains unclear what will rise to the top of the more than 200 bills introduced.

  • How long will the General Assembly's special session last? No one knows. Read more here: The News & Advance

  • Sweeping police reform legislation advances in Senate, with law enforcement groups now largely on board. Read more here: Virginia Mercury
Keep an eye out in early August for the Chamber’s legislative priorities for the Special Session. In the meantime, please contact me at cmedford@novachamber.org with any questions or concerns.
COUNCIL SERIES & NETWORKING
UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS
Nonprofits 101
September 1st | 10-11AM
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.
2020 Distinguished Service Awards Show
September 11th | 9-10AM

The Distinguished Service Awards honors those who have made meaningful contributions to help Veterans succeed.
partner event
2020 Capital Region Business Forum
September 18th | 9-10AM
This is the only event of the year that brings together the Mayor of DC and the Governors of Virginia and Maryland for an open conversation on issues facing the region's business community. 

Featuring:
Muriel Bowser, Mayor of the District of Columbia
Larry Hogan, Governor of Maryland
Ralph Northam, Governor of Virginia
Reaching Veterans: Make your Company a Destination Employer for Veterans
September 30th | 10-11AM
Is a career with your company attractive to veterans? Have you set up your hiring program to draw in veteran job seekers? In this third part of our Veteran and Military Business Council hiring series, our speakers will focus on the steps you should take to bring in veteran talent.
MEMBER BENEFIT
PROMOTE YOUR NAME VIA OUR MEMBER BLOG
Would you like to get your name and business in front of tens of thousands of regional professionals? Each week we feature a member blog post in our newsletter, website, and social media. Our blog is open to all members here.
MEMBER BENEFIT
MEMBER NEWS
Steve Gladis & Kimberly Gladis have researched the researchers of teams to write Leading Teams by constructing a practical model to guide leaders at all levels of organizations to develop high-functioning, competitive teams. Coupled with Harvard's Team Diagnostic Survey, this book provides teams with an MRI of their health and a path to success. Learn more here.
Cyber Defense Magazine has announced their 2020 Black Unicorn Winners. The Chamber celebrates the accomplishments of member employees:

Top 100 Women in Cyber Security:
  • Alicia Lynch, SAIC
  • Christine de Souza, SOSi
  • Jennifer Watson, Raytheon
  • Teresa Shea, Raytheon

Top 100 Chief Information Security Officers:
  • Brian Klene, Booz Allen Hamilton
  • Andrew Hartridge, M&T Bank
  • Jennifer Watson, Raytheon
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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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